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DISCA’s partnership with AH demonstrates how a hybrid AMC model can strengthen leadership, improve operational stability, and support long-term growth. By employing an Executive Director internally while leveraging AH’s scalable infrastructure and professional support, the association benefits from deep industry expertise, seamless staffing transitions, and best-practice governance.

2025 was a year of significant change at Association Headquarters. As an association management partner to 70+ organizations, we grew our team, restructured how we operate, and invested in partnerships that expand what we can offer client partners. As we close out the year, we wanted to share what we built and why it matters for the organizations we serve.

Association Headquarters (AH) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Mission Fuel AI, a learning content development firm focused on education strategy and instructional design. This collaboration offers AH client partners new opportunities to grow their professional learning portfolios through high-quality, market-ready content without the traditional upfront costs.

Learn proven strategies for association membership growth without adding staff. Discover membership retention strategies, automation tools, and data-driven approaches that help mid-size associations scale efficiently.

Association Headquarters (AH), a premier association management company, today announced the appointment of Paul Hanscom, MA, CAE, as Vice President of Business Development.

When planning events, associations often focus on the big-picture elements: venue, programming, and speakers. But it's the smaller details that quietly shape the attendee experience and can leave a lasting impression. These five often-overlooked touches can elevate your next event from good to exceptional.

AH congratulates Karyn Lockshine, CAE, on being named Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN). Karyn has played a key role in supporting AAHFN through her work with AH, helping the association strengthen its member engagement, streamline operations, and advance its mission to improve patient outcomes through education and advocacy.

Strategic planning for nonprofits often relies on incremental updates, revisiting goals every few years, adjusting timelines, and expecting meaningful results. But with rising member expectations, rapid shifts in technology, and a tighter funding landscape, incrementalism can lead to stagnation.

Association Headquarters is pleased to announce that Account Executive Gabrielle Copperwheat has graduated from the Institute for Organization Management and has received the recognition of IOM.

To begin using AI for your organization, you must build a foundation of readiness. Explore the four non-negotiable pillars for success: Leadership Alignment, Staff Literacy, Data Confidence, and Strategic Fit. Learn how to stop wasting investment and start using AI to truly advance your mission with practical first steps like launching low-risk pilots and creating a one-page privacy guide. Strong preparation ensures your AI adoption is intentional, sustainable, and delivers real mission impact.

A recent change to federal law expands the use of 529 Career Savings Plans, allowing individuals to apply these funds toward training as well as credentialing programs. This is a huge win for organizations providing training/credentialing to their industry/profession.

“AI-powered” has quickly become shorthand for innovation. For many association leaders, distinguishing true value from hype can be challenging, and that uncertainty has created space for questionable sales practices to thrive. Learn how nonprofits and associations can cut through AI hype. Build AI literacy, avoid costly missteps, and adopt tools that truly support your mission.