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Elle is the assistant manager, marketing at the Society for Surgical Oncology. Read about how she fell in love with association work in this member spotlight!

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Many associations strive to make all members feel welcome, but what is your organization doing to foster a Welcoming Environment for staff?

Ready for Anything: How to Prepare for Misinformation Online

This is the story of how an 8,000-member association faced down misinformation – and won.

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Member Spotlight: Emily Butera

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Association Forum Announces 2025 Woman of Influence™

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

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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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11 Tips for Planning Your Next In-Person Event 

Make your in-person events all the more memorable by leveraging all the virtual event tricks you learned during the pandemic.

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How “Failing Fast” Can Lead Your Association to Innovation

We speak with association strategist Nikki Golden about the best way to approach failure, and how accepting the risk of failure leads to innovation.

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An Interview with the 2022 Woman of Influence Award Recipient 

Robin Rone of Smithbucklin is Association Forum’s 2022 Woman of Influence. Read about her career trajectory and what keeps her inspired.

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