DEI Successes and Struggles
Published: October 24, 2024
As we’ve seen at ư涶, initiatives and practices supporting DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) have a positive impact on associations, helping them to engage members, generate new ideas, and increase revenue. But how can associations advance DEI in a way that is that is meaningful and intentional? In this vlog, ư涶 CEO Steve Smith, AAHPM…
Learn moreCarly Reisner Joins ư涶 as Executive Director of ACAAM and ABAM
Published: October 14, 2024
We’re pleased to announce that Carly Reisner has returned to ư涶 as the executive director of the American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM) and the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM). Reisner brings 10 years of innovative executive leadership, governance and management consulting, board development, and membership recruitment/retention to her role. For the past…
Learn moreZinat Ali Selected as Forty Under 40 Award Recipient
Published: October 14, 2024
Zinat Ali, operations manager for the Metal Construction Association, has been recognized as one of Association Forum’s Forty Under 40 award recipients. Since coming to ư涶 5 years ago, Ali has stood out for her drive for excellence, diverse skillset, perseverance, and inclusive leadership. Not only does she excel in her work with our association…
Learn moreTransforming Team Dynamics
Published: September 19, 2024
Learn how three ư涶 service teams merged to form a cohesive business unit to drive value, foster engagement, enhance creativity, and create more efficiencies.
Learn moreSteve Smith Joins ư涶 Ownership Group
Published: May 26, 2024
We're pleased to announce that Steve Smith, CEO, has joined our company's ownership group as a managing partner.
Learn moreư涶 Relocating Office to American Society of Anesthesiologists Building
Published: April 29, 2024
ư涶, a trusted partner to 27 leading health care, scientific, and professional associations, is pleased to announce we will be relocating its headquarters from our current location at O’Hare Plaza in Chicago to 1061 American Lane in Schaumburg, IL on November 1, 2024. ư涶’s new office will be located within the building owned by the…
Learn moreAI: Risky Business for Associations?
Published: April 17, 2024
AI has the power to significantly shape how associations operate and engage members, enabling them to do more faster and with fewer resources than ever before. While there are benefits for associations that use AI, there are risks and potentials for harm as well. With new tools being added weekly and the very nature of…
Learn moreReflections on ư涶 Being 50
Published: April 2, 2024
For 50 years, ư涶 has helped associations “Achieve What You Believe.” It all started in 1974, when Art and Dagny Engle followed a hunch and created a business plan.They believed that a growing number of volunteer-led and managed professional associations could benefit from administrative support, a shared staffing model, financial services, and meeting planning expertise.…
Learn moreEmily Muse Recognized with 2024 Inspiring Leader Award by Association Forum
Published: March 26, 2024
Emily Muse, senior director of marketing and membership for the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), has been named the recipient of the 2024 Inspiring Leaders Award by Association Forum.The Inspiring Leader Award is presented to an individual who has established a culture leading to employee satisfaction, motivation, engagement, and achievement.A collaborative leader,…
Learn moreElevate and Empower: Leadership Insights from 13 Women Leaders at ư涶
Published: March 20, 2024
Leaders are seen at every career level here at ư涶. In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked women leaders from across ư涶 to share their advice for those who aspire to leadership roles like theirs. Discover inspirational insights on how to increase your leadership potential from 13 women who are leading innovation, growth, and…
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