Association Management Models and Their Impact on Financial Performance Prepared by James Gaskin, Ph.D. Brigham Young University Commissioned by AMC Institute (AMCI) Final Report: July 2015 Executive Summary The table below summarizes the relative financial performance of associations managed by an association management company (AMC) vs those independently managed. Green reflects a higher value for associations managed…
8/25/15 – Ten months ago, a group of powerful associations throughout the Midwest convened to address a lack of diversity and inclusion in associations – from membership to leadership to programming. The work was launched as a strategic initiative of the Midwest Society of Association Executives. This group has done three key things that all…
Here is a sample Diversity and Inclusion committee / work group “Statement of Purpose,” for associations: In principle and in practice, we value and seek diversity and inclusiveness within the association management industry. We advocate for and promotes involvement, innovation, and expanded access to leadership opportunities that maximize engagement across underrepresented groups in association membership. We will provide…
By Melvin Tennant, CAE, CEO of Meet Minneapolis and Dara Rudick, CAE, CEO of Management HQ [This article was originally published in Midwest Society of Association Executives August 2015 Newsletter.] When the Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) began to consider a diversity and inclusion initiative, there was conversation and questions. Some wondered if it…