The phenomenal growth of associations and professional societies has dramatically increased the need for effective, professional management.

But the traditional answers, major investments in full-time staff and office facilities can result in high overhead costs and headaches because program goals frequently get lost in day-to-day administrative details.

That is where the unique services of association management companies fit in. Based on the concept of shared resources, an association management company provides volunteer organizations with the expertise they need, when they need it. An association or society can benefit from the professional expertise of top specialists for a fraction of what it would cost to hire them as full-time staff.

An association management firm provides a centralized office that serves as an association's headquarters. The overhead cost for this office is shared by other client associations or societies. In this way, clients enjoy added resources and the benefits of the latest in operational technologies, without a major capital investment.

Association management firms offer administrative efficiencies which:

• Allow association leaders to concentrate on policy issues, rather than administrative tasks.
• Provide a higher degree of professionalism, management expertise, and technology than might otherwise be available.
• Provide customized staffing to fit peak activity periods.
• Maintain continuity of business operations during leadership and staff changes.
• Provide cost-effective solution for personnel, office space and equipment needs.

In addition, association management firms can provide your association with breakthrough operating advantages to:

• Reduce Liability
• Make the Annual Conference a Success
• Automate Business Processes
• Improve Financial Management
• Improve Marketing and Communications
• Address Legislative and Regulatory Issues
• Build an International Presence

If your organization can benefit from these services, the time may be right to consider an association management firm.