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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Member Spotlight: Michael Wilson, CMP

Michael is Division Director, Convention & Meeting Planning at the American Veterinary Medical Association. He came to association work via hospitality and loves his job. You won’t believe what’s not in his LinkedIn profile!

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POV: My First Time at Women’s Executive Forum™ Was Inspiring and Invigorating

A first-time attendee of the Women’s Executive Forum 2025 reflects on the event’s inspiring energy, powerful connections, and impactful sessions that reshaped her approach to leadership.

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Member Spotlight: Kimberly Kocian, MBA, CAE, CMP

Kimberly is a director at the American Bar Association. She has more than 25 years of association experience and recently joined Association Forum’s Board of Directors.

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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.

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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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