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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It’s Not Too Late! Celebrate Women’s History Month in March

Celebrate Women’s History Month in Chicago with these five impactful ideas to honor, empower, and uplift women in your association and industry.

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Content governance: Setting up your content for success

Why and how to create smart, sustainable systems and processes for all the content your association produces.

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Member Spotlight: Tracy Schorle, MA

Tracy is Associate Vice President at MCI USA. She has more than 25 years of experience in association management and makes homemade pasta.

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The Champion’s Mindset: What Elite Athletes Can Teach Us About Mental Toughness and Success

An interview with Dr. Wendy Borlabi, sport psychologist and closing keynote speaker for Women’s Executive Forum™ 2025.

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Association Forum Announces the 2024 Class of Forty Under 40® 

We honor forty young professionals who have proven to be invaluable assets to this profession.

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Are Women in Associations Doing More Office Housework? And Is It Holding Us Back?

Do tasks like ordering gifts for Board members or making restaurant reservations predominantly fall to women in your organization? If so, it’s time for a conversation.

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The Emergency Nurses Association Utilizes Design Thinking to Reimagine its Awards Ceremony 

In a prime example of intrapreneurship, the ENA utilized design thinking to innovate within the organization. Read how they reimagined their most prestigious awards ceremony.

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Uniting Voices: How Association Leaders are Shaping Industries Through Advocacy

Forum speaks with the American Bus Association and AIHA about their advocacy programs.

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