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Association Forum Announces New Board Officers and Members
Association Forum has announced the appointment of three new directors and one new officer to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. The newly elected leaders bring deep expertise across governance, marketing, engagement, and strategy—strengthening the organization’s commitment to advancing the professional practice of association management.
You Don’t Have a Retention Problem. You Have a Promotion Problem.
Women leave when their expertise is overlooked and advancement stalls. The glass escalator explains why—and how to stop it.
BAE Chicagoland Kicks Off: Join the Movement!
Black Association Executives (BAE) is officially in Chicagoland, bringing a bold new community to Black association executives in the region.
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.
What to Know When Hosting Your Association Event Outdoors
The pandemic has forced us to get creative with where we eat, learn and connect. Will a shift to outdoor events be in our future?
Reunited in Strength: How to Create Association Events in 2021 and Beyond
There are three great ways to create an event right now: Highlight Welcoming Environment, embrace innovation and quality and have fun and stay positive.
A Detailed Look at How Associations Are Navigating the New Meeting Frontier
A new meeting landscape has emerged after COVID-19, with some changes likely to stick around for years to come.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Cutting-edge Event Tech
With so many options on the market, associations have to be savvy in pursuing the technology that works best for their specific events.