Question: What clients are served by Association Acumen?
Association Acumen has been chosen to provide services to:
- American Society of Reproductive Immunology (ASRI)
www.theasri.org
Providing website redesign and rebuild (in process), converting multiple databases and integrating membership services, journal access and conference promotions and registration. - Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS)
ACTRIMS Homepage
Providing leadership consulting to help formalize structure and long-term objectives. Services include: strategic planning, draft bylaws, articles of incorporation, IRS application, policies, leadership manual and insurance coverage. - Control System Integrators Association (CSIA)
www.controlsys.org
Providing headquarters/full management services for international trade association with more than 300 members, monthly e-newsletter, certification program and annual conference. - Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS)
www.focisnet.org
Providing headquarters services for international federation comprised of 43 member societies representing approximately 60,000 physician scientists. Coordinate educational programs, quarterly e-newsletter, annual meeting for more than 1,000 delegates with abstracts, posters and exhibits. - Society for Mucosal Immunology (SMI)
www.socmucimm.org
Full management services for international individual membership organization with more than 700 members. Provide membership services, journal management, biennial annual meeting, with approximately 1,000 delegates, abstracts, posters and exhibits. - Wisconsin School Bus Association (WSBA)
Provided executive transition consulting services 2008-2009. - Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE)
www.wsae.org
Providing headquarters services for state trade/professional association with 300 members (association management and hospitality industry). Focus on education, networking and CAE study groups. Services Include printed newsletter, advertising, web redesign, strategic alliances, educational events, webinars, roundtables and informal networking. - Women in Ophthalmology (WIO)
www.wioonline.org
Full management services for individual membership organization with 300 members. Provide membership services, annual meeting with 150 attendees, abstracts, posters, tours, social events and yoga!
Association Acumen stands apart because we are dedicated to the mission of the associations we manage. Our clients’ mission is our mission, and our talented staff brings passion to our work.
To gently guide our clients’ organizational evolution, we bring the six Es: energy, enthusiasm, expertise, efficiency, experience and an educated staff. We understand associations and we listen to our clients. We have the professional radar to assess and recommend what our clients need, and the expertise to apply advances appropriately to our clients’ operations. Click here to read client testimonials.
Another strength is our size. We’re small enough to give personal attention to each of our clients and to serve as their best advocate. We’re also large enough to maintain the latest high-tech tools and sharpest skill sets so we can manage the largest associations in the United States.
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Question: What is an AMC?
AMCs (association management companies) are for-profit businesses that provide professional management and administrative services to associations. AMCs are owned and operated by experienced association executives. Associations are the clients, and they pay a fee to the AMC for the specific skills they need and amount of work required.
AMCs have been in existence since 1890. They partner with organizations of any size, most typically with not-for-profit associations or foundations. Today, there are several hundred AMCs serving thousands of associations. The AMC provides a centralized office for multiple clients that serves as the client associations’ headquarters and staff. Typical services include meeting planning, administration/human resources, educational programming, board and committee coordination, financial management, strategic planning, membership services, marketing and public relations. An AMC offers a team containing specific talents. Because AMCs work for more than one association, they are in a position to offer more skills than the association could afford on its own.
Question: Why choose an AMC?
In a head-to-head comparison of the costs for staffing, occupancy and certain capital costs, a 2007 study showed AMC-managed organizations pay an average of one-third less for those resources than their standalone siblings.
This comparative analysis was conducted by LoBue & Majdalany Management Group. The study reporting on standalone organizations was conducted by the American Society of Association Executives & The Center for Organizational Leadership (ASAE). The study reporting on AMC-managed organizations was conducted by the AMC Institute.
Compared to standalones, organizations managed by an AMC:
- Generated greater surpluses
- Operated more efficiently
- Exhibited lower operating risk
- Enjoyed more diverse revenue profiles
- Spent a higher percentage of revenue on meetings, trade shows, and educational activities.
Question: What does accreditation mean for an AMC’s clients?
When an AMC goes through the rigorous, voluntary scrutiny needed to achieve accreditation, it means that:
1 - The AMC wants to be a superior organization for its clients. Achievement of AMC Institute Accreditation demonstrates an AMC's commitment and ability to deliver consistent quality service.
2 - The AMC has proved it is a superior organization. Accreditation demonstrates to existing and prospective clients that the AMC is able to deliver professional services at an extremely high standard, using best practices.
An AMC accredited by the AMC Institute has invested significant time and money to meet or exceed the requirements, and clients can be assured they are working with a high-quality firm. Since accreditation needs to be renewed every four years, the ongoing commitment to quality is monitored. Fewer than 50 of the 500-plus AMCs worldwide – just 10 percent -- have achieved the AMC accreditation. It’s a select group. For more about Association Acumen achieving AMC accreditation in 2009, click here.
Question: What kind of employment opportunities exist at Association Acumen?
We add momentum to our clients’ plans with an effective staff of forward-thinking professionals who have a passion for the work and a commitment to quality results. The team at Association Acumen is united in the goal of providing stable and efficient management for clients. This allows the client’s leadership group to focus on its strategic plan, which adds value to the organization.
While the staff has individual areas of concentration, the true essence of a team –group support and backup -- prevails.
We are specialists who serve as client account managers, meeting planners, educational program planners, and continuing education experts. We also have expertise in financial operations, marketing, public relations and publications, as well as member services and board and committee coordination.
Click here to read more about current staff and duties. Although we are not currently hiring, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Click here to upload your resume.