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!

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

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.

Association Forum Announces 2025 Honors Awards Recipients

Announcing the recipients of the 2025 Honors Awards. These industry stars will be honored at the 2025 Honors Gala™ on June 11, 2025.

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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Association Forum Announces the 2025 Class of Forty Under 40® 

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

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Getting into the “Red Zone”: How Association Leaders Can Forge an Unshakeable Value Proposition

In a crowded marketplace, associations must move beyond benefits and boldly claim their “Red Zone” — the unique space where member needs meet unmatched value — to become indispensable in their members’ professional lives.

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Turning AI Into Member Value

How AAE’s Save Your Tooth Month GPT became a personalized marketing assistant for members

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5 Mistakes That Taught Us Everything

Hear from five association leaders who reflect on mistakes they’ve made and the lessons they learned along the way.

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3 Strategies to Create a Culture of Giving

Giving can be external or internal; here’s how to leverage both!

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Work/Life: Game-Changing Technology

What recent tech purchase has changed your day-to-day life?

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Onboarding New Members Successfully for Increased Engagement

Members are the lifeblood of our organizations. Make sure they feel welcomed and connected from the moment they hit the “join” button.

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DEI for Leaders: Creating a Culture of Learning

It’s 2022, association leaders must step up and add DEI to their skillset.

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