It can be difficult to tell at moments like this whether an association board is better off developing a five-year strategic plan, a five-month plan, or a 15-year plan. And for all that, we know that ...

For meeting and event planners, choosing a destination has always involved finding the right combination of meeting space, accommodations, accessibility, and attendee appeal. But as associations face ...

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 ...

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 ...

After a few years away from in-person events, people are looking for something more from the meetings they travel to. Problem is, you may not have the budget to do something big and splashy in your ...

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 ...

International conflicts and economic challenges are leaving meeting professions more pessimistic, according to a new report. The Global Business Travel Association’s Business Travel Outlook Poll [PDF] ...

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 ...

In this episode of Associations NOW Presents: Industry Partner Edition, guest host Sharon Pare of HighRoad Solutions sits down with Kurt Heikkinen, CEO of Forj, to explore how to connect learning, ...

A new report finds that organization leaders see increasing value in in-person staff meetings, even with a more distributed workforce. The 2024 U.S. Internal Meetings Impact Report, released last week ...

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 ...

AI is here to stay. Time to change everything you know about how your board operates? The question is a little facetious. But only a little. After all, AI has had a huge impact on most organizations’ ...