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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Member Spotlight: Nikia Fitch, MBA, C2EX, AHWD, GREEN

Nikia is Executive Assistant at the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. Read on for whe she loves most about her job!

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Grow your organization by growing your employees

Growing an organization is intrinsically linked with the growth of its employees. After all, an association can only become more…

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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and Empower Latino Professionals with Self-Advocacy Strategies from Association Latinos

Discover practical strategies for Latino professionals in associations to enhance self-promotion and self-advocacy by overcoming cultural and systemic barriers, building supportive networks, and increasing career visibility.

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Report Reveals Strategies to Overcome Membership Decline 

McKinley Advisors’ Membership Reset report provides a roadmap that association leaders can use to refocus their approach to membership.

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