Benefits of an Association Management Company
An association management company is a firm of skilled professionals whose goal is to provide management expertise and specialized administrative services to associations and societies in an efficient, cost-effective manner.

The phenomenal growth of trade associations and professional organizations has dramatically increased the need for effective management. Traditional management solutions such as investing in full-time staff and office facilities or operating with volunteers who often lack time and specific experience often results in high overhead and the diminishment of focus to achieve strategic goals. XMi Association Management offers a quality alternative to addressing these day-to-day details of operation. It is a one-stop source of management many associations and organizations today are rapidly discovering.

Simply put, we provide exactly what an association needs to achieve its mission. This selection of services can be on a full or partial service basis, offered in a cost effective, time efficient way.

Shared Resources Provide Value and Expertise
Based on the concept of shared resources, XMi Association Management provides organizations with the specific expertise they need as often as they need it. In addition to executive leadership, your XMi team includes a professional Account Executive, a Membership Services Director, a Director of Meetings, a dedicated bookkeeper and accountant and several administrative support staff. We also have, at our disposal, in-house experts ready to assist in communications, marketing, web design and development, technology and standards/accreditation. It is a creative, dedicated team that understands our success depends on your success. We work hard to develop a strong relationship, with a desire to be your long-term management partner.

Resources You Need, When You Need Them
To name a few immediate benefits from your partnership with us, XMi Association Management can offer, in both full or partial service:

• Current member relation management tools, including availability of an online directory, member history, committee involvement, activities, payments and e-communities
• Customized database for both vendor prospects and membership data
• All-inclusive convention, symposium and meetings management
• Experience with diverse client affairs
• Full financial management tied to QuickbooksPro or Peachtree accounting (2007)
• Web design, development and hosting
• Membership recruitment and retention expertise
• In-house design, publication and marketing tools
• Shared purchasing and resources for added expense reduction
• Executive and support staff team
• Board of Directors and volunteer leadership management
• Specific project management

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AMC Institute

American Society of Association Executives

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