Building it with Bostrom
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Building Value
As we close out the second quarter of 2025, Bostrom’s CEO shares exciting milestones, including his nomination to the ASAE and ASAE Foundation Boards. In this short video, hear highlights from our latest podcast, updates on our AI Council’s continued work in innovation and data protection, and how we’re investing in our people to better serve our clients. Don’t miss this midyear check-in and a heartfelt invitation to connect as we navigate change—together.
Announcements
We’re thrilled to share some exciting leadership news from the Bostrom team. CEO John Dee has been nominated to serve on the ASAE and ASAE Foundation Boards, and Strategic Director Jose Segarra has been honored with a 2025 Association Forum Chris Mahaffey Inspiring Leader Award. Learn more about these well-deserved recognitions and what they mean for the future of association leadership.
Bostrom CEO John D. Dee Appointed To ASAE and ASAE Research Foundation Boards Of Directors
Bostrom Strategic Director Jose Segarra, MNA, CAE, Awarded 2025 Chris Mahaffey Inspiring Leader Award by Association Forum
Building Insight
Explore fresh perspectives and thought leadership from Bostrom and our collaborators. Learn how nonprofit leaders can turn uncertainty into strategic action with financial insights from guest contributor Chris McDonnell. Tune into the latest Bostrom b.cast episode featuring Jay Karen, CAE, as he shares a grounded approach to leadership in a fast-changing world. And dive into key takeaways from Higher Logic Super Forum 2025 on why community is reshaping the future of member engagement.
Using Fear as an Opportunity to Plan: A Planning Framework for Nonprofits in Uncertain Times
Given the uncertainty in the global economy, it is easy to get distracted, chase emotions, and make impulsive financial decisions driven by headlines. Instead, use these planning tactics to help ensure operations are stable, reserve levels are prudent, and discipline…
Equanimity in Action: Jay Karen on Foresight, Leadership & Driving Change
In the lastest episode of the b.cast, Jay Karen, CAE—CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association, Chair-Elect of ASAE, and Chair of the ASAE Research Foundation—shares how his career and 26 years of volunteerism shaped his path to leadership and more…
Community Is the Future of Engagement: What We Learned at Higher Logic Super Forum 2025
Members of Bostrom’s marketing and programs team traveled to Nashville for the 2025 Higher Logic Super Forum to explore what’s next in community building, volunteer engagement, and member experience. Here’s what associations can take away…
Building Culture
Meet Randi Flowers, Deputy Director at Bostrom, based in our Chicago office. Learn more about Randi’s role, including how she supports her clients, a recent international success she supported, and a few fun facts—including what meal she could happily eat every day.
Building Experiences
No matter the scale, scope, or location, Bostrom brings precision, partnership, and poise to every event we help plan. Experience Casting Society’s 40th Artios Awards, a global celebration of casting excellence held in New York, Los Angeles, and London—all in one night. From end-to-end logistics and live show production to sponsorship management, nominee and talent coordination, media support, and integrated marketing, Bostrom led the charge—aligning all stakeholders to deliver a seamless, high-impact experience across three cities and one unforgettable evening.
Building Success
Membership growth and retention are ongoing challenges for many associations. For the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE), communicating the value of national membership in a way that resonated across its creative, engaged community was a key priority. Learn how Bostrom helped NACE increase national membership by 10% in just six weeks through a creative multi-channel campaign that strengthened brand visibility and reactivated engagement across the association.
Building Agility
Download Bostrom’s AI Readiness Guide: Five Steps for Associations
AI is now integrated into nearly every part of our lives – both professionally and personally. For Associations, AI has transformed traditional processes and created new opportunities to engage members, deliver value, and support industries. Download this Readiness Guide to organize and focus your implementation.
Building Together
We are so grateful for the incredible work all of you do, and sharing in that journey of impact with you inspires us every day.
From coast to coast, Bostrom is honored to support our clients as they gather, connect, and advance their missions. 2025 has brought strong in-person attendance, energizing conversations, and continued momentum across the association space. We’re proud to be part of it—and excited for what’s ahead.
