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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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Association Latinos 

How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month within the association community and Chicago!

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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

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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.

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Career Advice Goes Viral: How TikTok is Reshaping the Way Young Professionals Plan Their Futures 

When it comes to career advice, TikTok is trending amongst young people. Find out why.

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Announcing Interim President and CEO
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Association Forum Appoints Interim President and CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Murphy | 312.924.7030 | murphy@associationforum.org CHICAGO (August 2, 2021) —Association Forum is pleased to announce…

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4 Ways Associations Can Address Burnout

The pandemic has taken its toll on well-being, with many workers feeling newfound levels of stress. Here’s how organizations can help.

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The Future of the Freelance Economy for Associations

Freelance work is evolving and growing in associations—especially with more companies embracing a hybrid environment. Hiring managers and in-house teams are realizing the benefits of creating long-term, collaborative relationships with dedicated freelancers who are ready to be part of their team.

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Digital Magazine Announcement
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Association Forum’s Flagship Magazine, FORUM, Shifts to Digital

FORUM Magazine makes shift away from print permanent to align with digital transformation.

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