The Journal by EXEC

APRIL 17, 2023

Association Management Companies (AMC) are the perfect partners for directing and managing your organization. There are also elements like culture, ethics, and leadership to evaluate when deciding which AMC will you reach maximum potential. But how can you ensure you're making a wise investment?

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Multiview

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Last week, I had the privilege of attending AMC Institute’s Annual Meeting. The three-day event was hosted at the illustrious Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs and was the perfect setting to host an intimate gathering of thought leaders and key decision-makers across the association community.

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SBI

MARCH 12, 2021

When your board selects a new association management company (AMC), it isn’t like firing an employee. Strong bonds can develop between a board of directors, committees, and the AMC staff of an association. For a variety of reasons associations and AMCs can often become poor fits for each other, with one side outgrowing the other.

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SBI

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The transition from one association management company (AMC) to another can be one of the biggest challenges an association’s board of directors will ever face. But while transitioning to another AMC may be challenging, it is often necessary. But while transitioning to another AMC may be challenging, it is often necessary.

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Association Leaders

JULY 31, 2019

Association Management Companies (AMCs) have been providing value to associations for more than one hundred years. What kind of value do they provide and how do volunteer leaders determine the best model for their association – and if that model is the AMC model, how do volunteer leaders determine which AMC is right for them?

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Ngage Management

APRIL 5, 2023

Association Management Companies (AMCs) allow services to be customized to meet specific client goals, supporting strategic planning, membership development, communications, marketing, finance, board governance, and more. Working at an AMC like Ngage is great! Learning opportunities abound! Here are just a few reasons why.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

This week YourMembership.com is “on the road” in Tempe, Arizona attending the 2014 AMC Institute Annual Meeting. We are proud to be the Platinum Sponsor for AMCi, because Association Management Companies (AMCs) have always been an important part of our success.

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SOS Association

DECEMBER 2, 2019

SOS-Association Management Solutions has recently been awarded re-accreditation by AMC Institute, the global trade association representing the Association Management industry. These AMCs are the recognized choice of association and not-for-profit organizations. “We

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The Association 100

JANUARY 21, 2024

Alongside AMC partner Redstone Agency, its strategic marketing – beginning five months prior to the event – resulted in a sold-out gala and an impressive $30,000 in sponsorships. The NAIOP Toronto Chapter has been awarded the 2023 A100 CommImpact Award for Event Promotion Excellence for its outstanding execution of the REX Awards Gala.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 27, 2021

Here are a few signs your association’s board of directors should explore partnering with a new association management company (AMC). However, with the right association management partner, your association can still have a bright future.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 29, 2018

In this casual poll, exactly half of respondents chose “Finances/Accounting” as their reason for contracting with an AMC while the other half chose “Event Planning/Management” as their motivation for working with an AMC. So it’s important for associations to ensure their events are an enjoyable, value-adding experience.

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SOS Association

JULY 17, 2020

As SOS-Association Management Solutions has worked with trade, professional and charitable nonprofit associations over the past 25 years, we have become convinced that an Association Management Company (AMC) is one of the most cost effective solutions for associations. AMCs are set up in such a way that many eyes see the books regularly.

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AMR Management Services

JULY 19, 2023

As we discussed in a previous blog post, an association management company (AMC) is a professional service provider that manages and administers the operations of associations, non-profits, and other membership-based organizations.

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AMR Management Services

APRIL 21, 2020

One of the ways I have been coping with the COVID-19 crisis is by choosing to focus on the many things in my life and in the world for which I am grateful. It's actually a practice I've been doing.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers is getting into the AMC business in a big way. In comments to National Mortgage Professional , NAMB Association Services President Olga Kucerak said the AMC has ambitious goals for the coming years. The group is currently managing clients that represent around 7,500 members.

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SOS Association

DECEMBER 2, 2019

SOS-Association Management Solutions has recently been awarded re-accreditation by AMC Institute, the global trade association representing the Association Management industry. These AMCs are the recognized choice of association and not-for-profit organizations. “We

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Ngage Management

MARCH 15, 2024

This is where an Association Management Company (AMC) steps in to alleviate the burden and streamline operations. An AMC specializes in providing comprehensive management services tailored to meet the unique needs of associations, allowing them to thrive and grow without the hassle of day-to-day administrative tasks.

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AMR Management Services

APRIL 21, 2020

One of the ways I have been coping with the COVID-19 crisis is by choosing to focus on the many things in my life and in the world for which I am grateful. It's actually a practice I've been doing.

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GrowthZone

AUGUST 28, 2017

The post The 2017 NAHB AMC Was Fantastic appeared first on GrowthZone. Hope to see you there! Take a no-obligation product tour of GrowthZone AMS Builders Edition ». SEE ALSO: Protect Your Association from Online Hacking.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

These large organizations go through a strong due diligence process of interviewing many AMCs, so to be selected as their preferred provider of management services is a big deal. The post WJ Weiser and Associates Grows into the Largest AMC for U.S. We’ve also been awarded preferred provider for the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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SOS Association

JULY 17, 2020

As SOS-Association Management Solutions has worked with trade, professional and charitable nonprofit associations over the past 25 years, we have become convinced that an Association Management Company (AMC) is one of the most cost effective solutions for associations. AMCs are set up in such a way that many eyes see the books regularly.

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Associations Now

APRIL 12, 2024

It’s not a video AMC shares publicly, but it does a fine job of clarifying the duties specific to boards—in under ten minutes. To that end, the lion’s share of the questions that AMC uses in its board member self-assessment [PDF] deal with cultural matters.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

Spring Tapas Talks: Leading AMCs Share Knowledge That Satisfies. Join a fun and interactive knowledge sharing session, featuring some of the industry’s leading association management companies (AMCs) and these questions: What’s the benefit to staff, members, and board of using an AMC? Thu 4/7 at 2 p.m. CAE credits.

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SBI

AUGUST 27, 2020

Perhaps you’ve heard the term “AMC” before, short for association management company. But what is an AMC? Well, according to the AMC Institute , an AMC is “a for-profit business that manages associations to help them grow and prosper.”. But how do I know if I really need an AMC?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 1, 2022

Spring Tapas Talks: Leading AMCs Share Knowledge That Satisfies. Join a fun and interactive knowledge sharing session, featuring some of the industry’s leading association management companies (AMCs) and these questions: What’s the benefit to staff, members, and board of using an AMC? Thu 4/7 at 2 p.m. CAE credits.

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SBI

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

An AMC brings professional expertise to the table, ensuring that your website is not only visually appealing but also user-friendly. Relieve Volunteer Burnout by working with an AMC Volunteers are the backbone of many associations, but burnout is a common challenge.

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Association Leaders

MAY 21, 2019

Another way to learn these skills is through training provided by your Association Management Company (AMC) or by observing the way your AMC team approaches the business of association management. You can catch a glimpse of Steve’s philosophy and a little about the book by watching this short video clip: [link].

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Plexus Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Kleine, CAE, Plexus Senior Advisor A recent study by the AMC Institute indicates that AMCs produce higher net income for their clients than staff-managed associations of similar size. Stand-alone or AMC is a false choice when associations can choose a third way through the Plexus Incubator Model.' By Douglas M.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 24, 2020

Perhaps you’ve heard the term “AMC” before, short for association management company. But what is an AMC? Well, according to the AMC Institute , an AMC is “a for-profit business that manages associations to help them grow and prosper.”. But how do I know if I really need an AMC? Yes, BUT.if

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L&M Association Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Despite the fact that ASAE's AMC Accreditation program ended on 12/31/10, some AMCs continue to prominently display the logo and promote that having attained it somehow makes them special. ASAE's AMC accreditation program was based on 15 criteria. The ASAE announced at that time that their program would end in 2010.

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Plexus Consulting

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Kleine, CAE A recent study by the AMC Institute indicates that AMCs produce higher net income for their clients than staff-managed associations of similar size. Stand-alone or AMC is a false choice when associations can choose a third way through the Plexus Incubator Model.' By Douglas M.

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SCD Group

MAY 8, 2013

Thus, my perspective comes from being both a staff member and an AMC owner. Higher banking costs (or lower returns) from being a single organization rather than being part of the pooled resources via the AMC. that most AMCs are able to negotiate because they manage multiple organizations. that are accessible to you via your AMC.

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SBI

JANUARY 25, 2021

Hiring an association management company (AMC) is like conducting a job interview—with a lot more at stake. The same is true for AMCs who choose to work with a client association that turns out to be a poor fit. The same is true for AMCs who choose to work with a client association that turns out to be a poor fit.

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Reid All About it

MAY 31, 2019

.* – Common Legal Pitfalls and How AMCs Can Help Clients Avoid Them. Hear about the most common legal problems that nonprofits managed by AMCs should be able to spot and prevent. Find out how AMCs can determine if a client has one of these common hidden problems and how they can avoid them. Host: ASAE AMC Section Council.

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SBI

MARCH 26, 2021

During the selection process, your association’s board of directors will ask a lot of questions about a new association management company (AMC). The questions will probably focus heavily on costs, staffing levels, past successes, and how the AMC has performed with similar associations. Pay attention to how the AMC interacts with you.

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SCD Group

MAY 12, 2013

When I posted Staffing the Association: Employ Staff or Contract with AMC ? Well, I was a bit surprised with Ginny’s comment: “My take is that an AMC simply can''t muster the ‘love’ and caring for the membership the way association staff can. But to me, using an AMC is akin to Dell Computers outsourcing their tech support to India.

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L&M Association Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

standalone and AMC-managed), caused me to reflect on what I was originally looking for when I undertook comparing the operating ratios of associations based on these two models. My initial goal was to find a credible set of data that would debunk the many myths about AMCs and AMC-managed organizations. What's Next?

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