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That's a great question. Every day, associations just like yours make the decision to connect with an association management company (AMC). AMC's can be a powerful partner in the growth and success of an association, but why might an AMC be a good choice for you? Here are a few reasons why.
"Susan's unique combination of experience, skills, interest and energy makes her a leader in association management. I am pleased to call her a colleague and a friend."
Greg Schultz
The Sherwood Group, Inc.
An AMC is a quality choice for experienced, highly valuable association management
Frequently, associations, societies, and foundations realize that:
- They do not have the in-house expertise or experience necessary to accomplish their goals; andÂ
- Maintaining an in-house staff, an office, and equipment is not the most efficient use of the association's funds funds which could be better put to use servicing members or influencing government or other policy making bodies
That's why more and more associations are turning to Association Management Companies for full-service management. By doing so, they turn over the administrative hassle to someone else, and, at the same time, they get more broad based association experience and talent.
An AMC is a great choice for outsourcing specific services
Associations and their staff often work with limited resources, which means they cannot always hire expert talent most suited for a particular task or project. For example, an association with a small or volunteer staff may not have the expertise or time to plan a full-fledged trade show, negotiate with hotels and exhibit halls, etc. An AMC that has highly skilled, experienced meeting planners can probably be more effective at this, and may save the association money in the long run. The same can be said for publishing, tours & events, and even strategic planning. And all of these services can be retained at a significant savings over hiring permanent staff.
To help you make an informed decision, we've provided some additional resources to help you make the right AMC decision.
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