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The acquisition strengthens resources for existing PMR client partners, creates new opportunities for employees, and expands AH’s ability to help organizations run, grow, and advance their missions.

A crisis can reach any organization, large or small, from member associations to credentialing bodies. What sets organizations apart is not whether something difficult happens, but how ready they are to respond. When the moment comes, a clear, prepared communications plan keeps leadership aligned, messaging consistent, and your audiences informed.

Sponsors and exhibitors fund a meaningful share of most annual conferences, and they renew for one reason: a clear return on their investment. This checklist walks through what your conference should include so sponsors and exhibitors see strong ROI and want to come back

Gen Z is now the largest generational cohort in the world. Millions of them enter the workforce every year, and they are making real decisions about which communities deserve their time, their money, and their loyalty. Read more to find out what strategies can attract Gen Z to your association.

How will associations adapt as leadership transitions from Baby Boomers to Millennials and Gen Z? That question was at the center of a recent discussion among association professionals at the AH Leadership Forum in April. Participants explored how conferences, technology, and volunteer engagement may change in the years ahead and what organizations can do today to prepare. Find out what common themes emerged throughout the conversation.

Build a stronger future with a nonprofit leadership development strategy; learn how associations can upskill talent, strengthen leadership pipelines, and create agile, human-centered teams prepared for long-term growth and mission impact.

The Red Chair Awards at the 2026 AH Leadership Forum showcased how leading associations are driving growth through member engagement, data-driven marketing, and innovative programs. This recap highlights Red Chair Award winners and the strategies behind their success, from year-round engagement models and experiential marketing to research-driven advocacy and scalable education programs. Discover how associations are advancing their missions through strong partnership.

Not every association runs its operations the same way. While many rely on in-house staff led by an Executive Director, others partner with an Association Management Company (AMC), a firm that provides the full range of association management services, from executive leadership and financial oversight to meetings, marketing, and membership, under one roof.

Association Headquarters hosted the YourMembership Roadshow for Momentive Software at our Mount Laurel, NJ office. We brought together AH client teams, YourMembership users, and association leaders leveraging association management software (AMS) from the New Jersey and Philadelphia area for a full day of working sessions, peer learning, and direct Q&A with Momentive Software.

Career growth in nonprofits is not defined by a straight path. It is built through continuous learning, shared experiences, and a community that supports you along the way. In celebration of Women's History Month, AH team members share early career advice for women in association management, with insights designed to help the next generation build meaningful, flexible, and impactful careers.

As associations grow, many reach a point where limited staff capacity, increasing operational complexity, and pressure to drive revenue begin to slow progress. Whether the challenge is membership growth, event performance, or building sustainable non-dues revenue, leaders often face the same question: how do we scale an association without overextending the team?

There's no single way to measure a year well spent in association management. You can look at numbers, and this year's numbers are worth celebrating. But the real story of 2025 isn't found in any spreadsheet. It's found in the nurse who earned her certification. The first-time convention attendee who received valuable education or training. The small association that started the year wondering how to sustain itself and ended it with a sold-out event and a waiting list.