Purpose, readiness, experimentation, and practice. When applied to integrating social technologies such as wikis and blogs to association management…

ASAE's Association Management Company Section held its semi-annual Chief Executive Officer Performance Group (CPG) sessions during ASAE's Management…

In difficult economic times, members of not-for-profits often turn to their organizations for increased support and guidance. At the same time, the…

The downturn may have triggered your AMC clients to review policies concerning human resources, antitrust, and social media. The risks and liabilities…

AMC Institute's online Request For Proposal service has been connecting AMCs to client associations since 2004. Find your next association soul mate…

Find out how web-based accounts payable technology maximizes cash flow for multi-unit businesses.

A Q&A with Taylor and Kyle Fernley about their family business, Fernley & Fernley, Inc., the first association management company.

An Interview with Jaime Nolan, CAE, founder and president of IntrinXec Management Inc. of Minneapolis.

Even highly educated business professionals and academicians must admit they have learned a lesson taught by experience alone. Read about the lessons…

Former stand-alone association staffers say working as account executives at an AMC is a career booster.

ASAE & The Center's Leadership Academy for Young Association [and young AMC] Professionals is less than a year old, but it is already making a significant…

An AMC veteran reflects on the sale of her Nashville firm and her 25 years in the business.

Mary Louise VanNatta has been with VanNatta Public Relations and Association Management in Salem, Oregon, since 1986. The company provides public…

"Success is meeting, and hopefully exceeding, the expectations of people who rely on you to get the job done." So says Randy Lindner, CAE, president…

The vice president of AMC Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is retiring from Fernley & Fernley this year. Here, Sue Pine shares professional…

Should your AMC specialize in a certain aspect of association management or a certain type of association? It's a question every AMC considers at…

You arrive in the office one morning to find a letter of resignation from an employee. He's given two weeks' notice; not nearly enough time for a…

This site summarizes the provisions of practice standards for association management companies jointly endorsed by the Association Management Section…

Bonus clauses reward AMCs for excellent service, but should they be an exception or the rule?

Peter Turner is MCI Group's business development director for the U.S. association market. In this question-and-answer session, Turner addresses

Since people started gathering to share information, attendees have asked, “Where can I get a copy of the presentation?” Attendees want to be able…

Although agreements between an association and an association management company (AMC) depend on the mission and needs of the association, most written…

While it's unusual for an association to declare bankruptcy, it's not unheard of. In addition to potentially losing a client, find out other repercussions…

If your client association is partnering or co-locating with an association operating outside an AMC model, will that association usurp the AMC's…

AMC liability for client Web content is just one concern meriting indemnification. AMCs and their clients should indemnify each other for a range…

The signs of success are all around us. In fact, just in this issue of AMC Connection we have evidence of AMCs recognized with awards for their role…

San Francisco-based AMC firm LoBue & Majdalany Management Group recently authored an informative study called "Are AMC-Managed Organizations

Do your employees have a sense of the bigger picture? Because if they do, then they can contribute positively and productively to your AMC.…

Released last summer, Designing Your Future offers new future-focused trends research for associations. What value does this research

Get a sneak peek at the joint program that will be offered in February by ASAE & The Center and the AMC Institute, which promises to help you…

Have you heard about the 2009 AMC Community Pre-Conference Program? If not, read on to learn about this program and discover how it offers a great…

Members of the Chapter Relations Section Council are reaching out to ASAE's other professional interest sections by providing them with feedback

Underscore your AMC's value with a comprehensive approach to transition.

AMCs that don’t take advantage of ASAE and AMC Institute offerings don’t know what they are missing.

Nearly 4,000 association professionals hold the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation, representing high standards and increased knowledge…

Missteps on small details can create huge problems when you are transitioning an association under your management. Discover how to ensure a smooth…

Have you ever had an employee become so committed to an association client that she is putting in long hours off the clock? Read how to avoid this…

A challenge of a trade association is remaining relevant to members every day of the year. In a down economy, it's increasingly difficult to maintain…

How association management companies can partner with associations.

Your colleagues discuss performance evaluations that provide feedback to AMCs.

Your colleagues discuss the appropriate job titles for society leaders.

Your colleagues discuss how an AMC can assert its organizational presence without negatively affecting the client/account manager relationship.

Your colleagues discuss recommendations for systems that help provide better service to clients.

Your colleagues discuss why recent college graduates tend to use association management companies as stepping stones in their careers, rather than…

What about severance? Retention packages? AMC executives weigh in on various aspects of this issue.

Your colleagues discuss whether or not it is appropriate to listen to music via headphones while working.

Your colleagues discuss whether or not it's necessary for associations to establish whistleblower policies.

Your colleagues discuss whether or not it is OK to take on a client that has legal and emotional conflict with a current client.

"For the first time in the history of the workplace," these two communications consultants observe, "organizations need to accommodate the contrasting…

Here’s some sound advice on identifying an association client's needs, agreeing on mutual expectations, and ensuring high-quality execution and follow…

Association staffs often learn how to oversee technology projects through trial and error without a full understanding of the necessary planning

When you move into the implementation phase of a technology project, the first step is to create a blueprint for the project. This blueprint should…

The President of AMC Institute, Steve Drake, discusses key decisions regarding AMC Institute’s direction for the future.

Every business owner wants perfect clients, and AMC owners are no exception. Read this article to find out if the perfect client really exists.

NBC Nightly News, CNN, Fox News Channel, and the Today Show—these and other local, regional, and national media wrote or broadcast positive stories…

A roundup of client acquisitions, promotions, and company announcements.

A roundup of client acquisitions, promotions, and company announcements.

A roundup of client acquisitions, promotions, and company announcements.

A roundup of client acquisitions, promotions, and company announcements.

A roundup of client acquisitions, promotions, and company announcements.

Association management has many different faces. Read about one AMC pro's perspectives and experiences in the game.

Board meetings are vital to the health of membership organizations, but what are they worth? Members talk (albeit anonymously) about board costs

We are all told that in these harsh economic times we must provide more value for our clients, that we must not just work harder but work smarter.…

If your CEO suddenly disappeared, could your association calmly navigate a turbulent transition? Having a plan in place makes all the difference.…

According to a recent AMC Institute survey of member AMCs, more associations and nonprofits are turning to AMCs for management expertise, finding…

New information contained in the Internal Revenue Service's Form 990 has left some AMCs wondering what to report.

Meeting client needs with a small staff can be difficult. The leader of a small AMC shares tricks for appearing larger than life: Bring in other

Compared to the corporate market, associations traditionally experience a delayed financial impact in a slower economy. Even so, now is not the time…

Generation Xers and Millennials talk about what they value in the association management company model, as well as what they value in the workplace.…

Read real life elevator speeches and find out how to get your listeners to say, "Tell me more" with a proven three-step process on how to revise

The transition to an association management company (AMC) is a tough decision but one that worked out well for the Society for Incentive & Travel…

Founders of Japan's first association management company experienced the American-style association strategic planning session when they visited

When a medical association partners with an AMC, chances are high that the association will realize greater potential in long-term strategy and development…

Most tax-exempt organizations generate revenue from a wide range of sources, but that exemption does not cover any and all activity free from scrutiny…

“What do you do?” Some call it an elevator speech, but for those of us associated with AMCs, it’s our “What is an AMC?” story. This article describes…

Hear that? It's the sound of Web 2.0 hitting the market. Find out what AMC owners need to know about Web 2.0 and why so many are already taking advantage…

An association may feel it has outgrown its AMC. This article explores the difference between the AMC solution and direct staffing, and notes that…