What is an Association Management Company?
Association management companies (AMCs) are for-profit businesses that provide professional management and administrative services to associations and non-profit organizations. Partnering with an AMC allows the volunteer leaders to focus on the strategic goals of the association, while the AMC staff handles the day-to-day operations.
With more than 700 AMCs nationwide, it can be difficult to find your association's perfect match. IMG Associations offers our clients extraordinary qualities, including:
- Superior service — Relax, it’s handled. IMG Associations has a company-wide dedication to exceeding your expectations. We go the extra mile, and then some, to ensure our clients’ success.
- Dedicated, accessible staff — Our association leaders don’t have to sift through layers of staff to get a question answered. Each of our association teams is led by an experienced executive director or project manager who is the go-to contact.
- Unique and affordable value — IMG Associations is small enough to offer personal attention to each of our clients, but large enough to provide an extensive menu of services and flexible staffing model. Additionally, we can access extended resources that no other management partner can, through our global IMG family. (To learn more about IMG, visit www.imgworld.com).
- A smooth transition — We make it easy to be an IMG Associations client. Our “ready on day one” transition plan and new client on-boarding team ensure deadlines are met and client satisfaction is high. We’ll work closely with your current management to create a stress-free transition for you.
The top ten reasons to partner with an AMC:
10. AMCs serve as headquarters - staff, files and history all live in one place.
9. Free your Board of Directors to focus on strategic direction, rather than tactical issues.
8. Remain in the know with a strong base of institutional knowledge.
7. Stop losing sleep over liability issues.
6. Tap experts and skilled specialists in a variety of functional areas.
5. Access the latest technological advances, without all the associated costs.
4. Retain skilled staff members that align with your organization's needs.
3. Stay on top of the latest trends in the association industry.
2. Enjoy enhanced leverage with outside vendors and increased buying power.
1. Say goodbye to HR headaches for good!
Learn more at the AMC Institute.
Sources: AMC Institute, American Society of Association Executives, 2005 National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States/Columbia Books