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Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Association Forum is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that serves as an umbrella for the association community, aiming to advance professional practice in association management. Founded in 1916, it connects a broad network of member organizations and professionals, supporting nearly 4,000 member entities and tens of thousands of practitioners across the Chicago area, with a reach into organizations that collectively serve millions of members and donors and generate substantial economic impact. The organization operates within the non-profit sector to help associations operate more effectively, presumably through networking, resources, and professional development for its members and the wider field. Recent activity includes planning and participation in honors events, such as the annual Honors Gala, highlighting its role in recognized professional achievement within the association community. Located in downtown Chicago, Association Forum positions itself as a central resource for Chicago-area associations and their professionals, reflecting its long-standing presence in the local nonprofit landscape.