When people working in associations say they “wear many hats”—as they often do—they usually say it sweetly, as a kind of in-joke. But they’re speaking in code: What they’re actually saying is, “I’m ...

If you were not among the association professionals who gathered in Indianapolis for the 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, you missed a host city experience that extended far beyond the ...

For many meeting attendees, lunch is simply a break between sessions. At Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida, it can be the moment everyone remembers. A networking lunch becomes a social event. A ...

In 2023, the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) was invited by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to apply for a $2 million grant to develop guidance for clinicians to treat low-back pain.

A new report finds that the value of volunteering for nonprofits is increasing, reflecting its increasing importance to the sector. The Value of Volunteer Time Report, released April 21 and produced ...

A new research report suggests that associations may be overinvested in generational differences when developing programs and products, at the expense of understanding behaviors that better drive ...

A medical association has found itself in the shoe business thanks to a partnership with a leading designer. Last month the American Society of Transplantation announced that it has partnered with ...

A new report finds that organizations are more eager to offer leadership development programs to all workers, not just those at the C-suite level. Leadership Development: Cultivating Critical Skills ...

What are the qualifications for a great board chair? Over the years, I’ve talked with plenty of associations that have developed matrices to thoughtfully answer the question. Fiduciary knowledge—check ...

Although the American Gastroenterological Association held a shark tank session during its annual Tech Summit for the last 10 years, the group decided to turn the session into a proper competition in ...

A new survey of association leaders found that many groups are lax about pursuing renewal and engagement strategies for current and lapsed members. The annual Association Report was released by AMS ...

Emails from associations are being opened less often even while experiencing higher click rates, according to a new report, suggesting that there are more opportunities for associations to improve ...