The Weight We Carry: What Teams Wish Leaders Understood

Association professionals are feeling the strain of relentless change—burnout, shifting expectations, and emotional fatigue are reshaping the workplace. How can leaders respond with empathy and action?

Association Forum Releases the 2026 FIRE Report, a Strategic Signal for a Sector in Transition

Association Forum unveiled the 2026 FIRE Report at Holiday Showcase, delivering strategic intelligence to help association leaders navigate economic volatility, talent challenges, and rapid AI-driven transformation.

Association Forum Celebrates 2025 Scholarship Recipients and Launches Member Support Fund

Association Forum Foundation celebrates the 2025 scholarship recipients and launches a bold new Member Support Fund to ensure professionals facing financial hardship can stay connected, reskill, and thrive through transformative learning opportunities.

How to Invest in Your Own Professional Development (Without Breaking the Bank)

Professional development doesn’t have to cost a fortune…especially when you’re a Forum member!

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.

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.

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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.

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Your Next Coworker Might Be AI

A new phase of AI is emerging — one that thinks, adapts, and collaborates like a teammate.

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ASSOCIATION FORUM ANNOUNCES MAN IN™: THE MEN’S LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE 

Association Forum is launching Man In: The Men’s Leadership Experience, a new one-day immersive leadership lab designed to foster connection, wellbeing, and authentic leadership for men and male-identifying leaders. Taking place September 17, 2026, Man In moves beyond traditional conferences to create space for reflection, meaningful dialogue, and practical leadership growth—inviting leaders to step in, show up, and grow.

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Association Forum Announces 2026 Woman’s Executive Forum’s Keynote Speaker – Adrianne Haslet

With a story that has inspired millions worldwide, Adrianne Haslet leads the 2026 Women’s Executive Forum™ with a keynote that powerfully embodies “Legacy in Motion.”

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Employ one of these creative sponsorship ideas that has worked for fellow association professionals.

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Read this press release from Destination Cleveland now.

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I Am Honored to Serve You, So Here’s the Plan 

Forum’s newly hired CEO shares her successes over the past year and the plan for what’s ahead.

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