What is an Association Management Company (AMC)?

An association management company (AMC) is a firm of skilled professionals whose goal is to provide management expertise and specialized administrative services to associations in an efficient, cost-effective manner. AMCs help Associations make a better Canada.

Every association is different. Each has different needs, ideas and goals. Whether your association has 10 members or 100,000 members, a management structure can make or break it. Over the years, associations have grown in number and size. Managing these associations has become increasingly complex. Association management companies are able to deal with this complexity and the rapid changes taking place in professions, technology and government regulations.

Many decisions, from the smallest to the most crucial, have to be made in your association. Association management firms allow association leaders to put more energy into their industry and profession rather than into time consuming administrative tasks. An association management company allows your organization to do this, along with helping meet its overall mission and goals. An AMC also will provide general and specialized areas of expertise including:
 
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Management
  • Executive Management
  • Membership Development
  • Marketing & Public Relations
  • Educational & Professional Development
  • Communication Services
  • Meeting & Event Planning
  • Cost-Effective Solutions
  • Personnel, Equipment, Facilities & Budget
  • Administrative Tasks

Association management firms have helped obtain quality and consistency in these areas for over 100 years. AMCs remain the effective solution to the management problem. By offering advantages that more associations are discovering, association management companies can help you obtain your mission.