Where Association Leaders Learn Boldly, Share Openly, and Lead Change Together
The Engaging Associations Forum is a peer-driven community built for association and not-for-profit leaders who believe in collaboration over competition and learning through shared experience.
You Do Not Have to Lead Alone
Leading an association can be lonely, but it doesn't have to be.
You care deeply about your mission, your members, and your team. But between shifting expectations, limited resources, and constant change, it is easy to feel stretched thin and disconnected.
It can feel isolating, overwhelming, and at times, exhausting.
That’s why the Engaging Associations Forum exists.
We connect association and not-for-profit leaders through peer learning, real conversations, and practical strategies that make leadership feel less lonely and more impactful.
A Community Built for Association and Not-for-Profit Leaders
The Engaging Associations Forum (EAF) was created to reignite leadership in the association world.
It is not just an event. It’s a community-first movement that empowers leaders to connect meaningfully, learn differently, and lead boldly.
Every experience is intentionally designed to meet you where you are and help you lead what is next, whether that means sparking strategic clarity, rebuilding team culture, or reimagining how you serve your members.
We Make Transformation Practical
You don’t need more theory. You need a trusted space to test ideas, share insights, and build confidence as a leader.
Connect Deeply
Join a trusted circle of peers who understand your challenges and celebrate your wins.
Learn Differently
Engage in immersive, peer-led sessions designed around our eight leadership pillars, from governance and advocacy to culture, revenue, and event strategy.
Lead Boldly
Leave every experience with practical tools, fresh ideas, and renewed confidence to lead meaningful change within your organization.
Every program within the Forum is built around one simple idea: when leaders grow together, associations thrive.
OUR EXPERIENCES
The Forum
Our annual gathering where courageous ideas meet real action. Expect hands-on learning, peer exchange, and an environment built for meaningful connection.
Pillar Events
Focused programs aligned with our eight leadership pillars, designed to dive deeper into specific topics and challenges.
Peer Forums
Small, curated groups that meet regularly to learn, share, and support one another through confidential peer discussions.
Signature Experiences
Birds of a Feather dinners, workshops, and connection-driven gatherings that turn insights into lasting relationships.
What Our Community Is Saying
Every conversation, session, and gathering at EAF is shaped by the people in the room. Here is what our peers are saying about the experience:
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You Don’t Have to Lead Alone
Join a community that challenges, supports, and grows with you. Whether it is your first Forum or your next peer circle, there is a place for you here.
Attend an experience
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Become a member
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OUR PARTNERS
Not Just a Logo. Be Part of the Story.
Looking to connect meaningfully with association decision-makers? Let’s co-create experiences that matter. We offer limited, curated partner spots.
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