Navigating the Unexpected: Tips for Association Boards
Published: January 23, 2025
From acts of violence or social unrest that erupt at a conference location to board members who pass away, association boards can find themselves navigating unexpected and often tricky waters. How then can association boards “expect the unexpected” and be prepared to move their organizations forward during challenging times? In this vlog, Colleen Bagnasco, VP…
Learn moreLINDA CARADINE-POINSETT NAMED CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER AT ӣƵ
Published: January 8, 2025
Dr. Caradine-Poinsett brings more than 25 years of association and healthcare leadership experience in driving organizational growth, aligning strategic priorities, and enhancing service delivery.
Learn moreResilient Leadership in Times of Change
Published: December 10, 2024
I came into the role of Chief Operating Officer of ӣƵ in January 2021, overseeing all of our company’s shared services teams. Early 2021 was a time of challenge for many associations, nonprofit organizations, and their staff. Many organizations were struggling with the loss of key revenue streams, such as in-person conferences and events and…
Learn moreDEI Successes and Struggles
Published: October 24, 2024
As we’ve seen at ӣƵ, 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, ӣƵ CEO Steve Smith, AAHPM…
Learn moreCarly Reisner Joins ӣƵ as Executive Director of ACAAM and ABAM
Published: October 14, 2024
We’re pleased to announce that Carly Reisner has returned to ӣƵ 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 ӣƵ 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 ӣƵ service teams merged to form a cohesive business unit to drive value, foster engagement, enhance creativity, and create more efficiencies.
Learn moreSteve Smith Joins ӣƵ 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 moreӣƵ Relocating Office to American Society of Anesthesiologists Building
Published: April 29, 2024
ӣƵ, 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. ӣƵ’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…
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