The end of the year is time for mixed emotions. There’s the lift that comes from having made it through another year. But along with hope is a feeling of trepidation about what is to come. And it has been a particularly unsettling time, as a contentious presidential election, recession fears and (to say the least) disruptive technology trends all vied for leaders' attention.
Looking back through my coverage of associations in 2024, though, I see more bright spots than reasons for concern. Yes, generative AI is a disruptor. But much like social media and the web before it, AI offers a path for associations to serve members more thoughtfully and efficiently down the line. Below are just a few of the stories that caught my attention in the past year.
DE&I Presses On. Despite all manner of pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts from some political corners, associations are still invested in promoting policies that emphasize fairness and support marginalized groups. Demonization seems to come with the territory, but associations have endeavored to build DE&I into all of their work.
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