An association management company, or AMC, provides management and specialized administrative services to non-profit

trade associations A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association, sector association or industry body, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry. Through collaboration between compani ...

and

professional associations A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) is a group that usually seeks to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that prof ...

using a for-profit approach. Many AMCs serve as an organization's headquarters, managing day-to-day operations and becoming the public face of the organization. Services may include executive, administrative and financial management; strategic planning; membership development; public affairs and

lobbying Lobbying is a form of advocacy, which lawfully attempts to directly influence legislators or government officials, such as regulatory agency, regulatory agencies or judiciary. Lobbying involves direct, face-to-face contact and is carried out by va ...

; education and professional development; statistical research; meetings management; and

marketing Marketing is the act of acquiring, satisfying and retaining customers. It is one of the primary components of Business administration, business management and commerce. Marketing is usually conducted by the seller, typically a retailer or ma ...

and communication services. Orienting board members is common; AMCs lay out expectations for fiduciary oversight and point out conflicts of interest. More than 600 AMCs worldwide now collectively manage associations ranging in budget size from $50,000 to $16 million and representing more than 3 million members. AMCs can be found in most major U.S. cities. The Alexandria, Va.-based AMC Institute accredits AMCs under the guidance of the

American National Standards Institute The American National Standards Institute (ANSI ) is a private nonprofit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States. The organiz ...

. Current employees of AMCs are eligible to apply to become a Certified Association Executive.

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External links

The Center for Association Leadership

AMC Institute
Non-profit organizations

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