Member Spotlight: Sherry Budziak, AAiP

Sherry has more than 30 years of experience working with associations. Find out what drives her to do this type of work!

The Secret to Building a Strong, Reliable Professional Network

Authenticity, shared vulnerability, and common interests are the keys to creating a network that truly empowers and enriches your life.

Association Forum Announces 2025 Woman of Influence™

Congratulations to Cie Armstead, DBA, Administrative Director at the American College of Surgeons.

Taking DEI from Planning to Action

Associations must move beyond conversation to actionable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Read on for examples from two organizations!

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Association Latinos 

How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month within the association community and Chicago!

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The Power of Taking the AI Journey Together

Forum’s first Microsoft Copilot Lab brought together 20 professionals to explore how smart adoption of AI tools can power up organizational impact, securely and collaboratively

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Member Spotlight: Lori Granich, MBA, RDN, CAE, DES

From clinical care to crafting transformative learning experiences, Lori Granich, MBA, RDN, CAE, DES, is redefining what it means to lead in the association space.

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Career Advice Goes Viral: How TikTok is Reshaping the Way Young Professionals Plan Their Futures 

When it comes to career advice, TikTok is trending amongst young people. Find out why.

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Five Trends in Event Planning Taking Hold in 2023

Event planners have been through a lot since 2020. In this article, we take a look at some of the trends shaping the future of the industry.

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Finding Hidden Gems: Strategies for Non-Dues Revenue with Association Content

Your association already has resources that could be generating extra non-dues revenue. You just need to know where to look!

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Intrapreneurship Starts With Learning

Want to innovate within your organization? Be a learning leader. Erin Huizenga explores ideas from her recent book “Learning in the Wild.”

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Work/Life: How Have Your Mentor(s) Impacted You?

A mentor can help shape your career, so we asked association professionals what they’ve learned from their mentor(s).

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