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Association Forum Announces New Board Officers and Members
Association Forum has announced the appointment of three new directors and one new officer to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. The newly elected leaders bring deep expertise across governance, marketing, engagement, and strategy—strengthening the organization’s commitment to advancing the professional practice of association management.
You Don’t Have a Retention Problem. You Have a Promotion Problem.
Women leave when their expertise is overlooked and advancement stalls. The glass escalator explains why—and how to stop it.
BAE Chicagoland Kicks Off: Join the Movement!
Black Association Executives (BAE) is officially in Chicagoland, bringing a bold new community to Black association executives in the region.
25/7/365 Leadership: How to gain an extra hour every day (Without burning out)
Association professionals don’t work in a 9‑to‑5 world, but in a 24/7/365 reality. With high expectations, limited resources, and mission‑driven pressure, many wish for a twenty‑fifth hour—but the truth is, more time has to be created within the hours we already have.
Preparing Healthcare Professionals and Practitioners to Advance Quality and Safety Goals to the Next Level
Healthcare is inundated with ambitions and mandates for quality and safety. Read what one association is doing about it.
Work/Life: What is Your Organization Doing Today to Plan for Tomorrow?
Read responses to the Work/Life question from the fall issue of FORUM Magazine.
Tackle Tomorrow by Focusing on the Right Now
NOTE: This article appeared as the final column in the fall 2023 issue of FORUM Magazine. Each issue, we ask a…
ESG in Associations: Aligning Values with Impactful Change
The term ESG, standing for environmental, social, and governance, continues to evolve in the corporate world. Learn how Associations are leveraging this idea too.







