Michelle Scherer, manager of strategic event management at AMC, has been awarded the 2023 GEM Award by the PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter (GMWC).
Read More »Michelle Scherer, manager of strategic event management at AMC, has been awarded the 2023 GEM Award by the PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter (GMWC).
Read More »We’re pleased to announce that AMC has been selected as the new management partner for the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM).
Read More »We’re very pleased to announce that Molly Anderson has been selected as the executive director for the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), a client partner of AMC. Molly has been serving as interim executive director of NANN since July 1, 2023.
Read More »Member communities can enhance the value of an association, but are associations using them as strategically as they could?
Read More »We’re very pleased to announce that Sara Hynes has been promoted to executive director for the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP). Sara brings nearly 10 years of experience in nonprofit management, board partnership, program development, and achieving strategic goals to her new role as executive director.
Read More »We’re thrilled to announce AMC has been selected as the new management partner for the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP).
Read More »Throughout the past year, leaders at all levels from within AMC have been busy sharing their expertise to help advance the association profession and contribute to the association community. Here’s a look back at blog posts, interviews, articles, and sessions from the past year.
Read More »Wendy-Jo Toyama, MBA CAE FASAE, AMC executive and CEO of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), has been named the recipient of the 2024 Woman of Influence Award by Association Forum.
Read More »In the 10 Tips for Success for Incoming Association CEOs and Executive Directors (EDs) blog post, healthcare association executives from AMC shared their best advice for senior leaders new to an association. And while it’s important to start off on the right foot, the lessons learned as an incoming CEO/ED continue beyond those first days in office.
Read More »AMC Senior Consultant Debbie Trueblood will join Association Forum President and CEO Artesha Moore in presenting the session "Ethics Avengers Assemble!" on November 30 at Association Forum’s Holiday Showcase.
Read More »Strategic planning was the gold standard for associations pre-pandemic, helping to recalibrate and define the future goals, direction, and vision for the organization.
Read More »We are excited to announce that Karen Christensen Araujo, MA, has been hired as the director of marketing at AMC. In this role, she will lead a shared-services marketing and creative team in providing cost-effective solutions that advance the visibility, brand, and revenue potential of our association clients’ programs and products.
Read More »Transitioning to a new role as a CEO or executive director (ED) of an association can be challenging. What steps should you take to prepare for your new role and how do you ensure success from Day 1 and beyond?
Read More »On October 12, Senior Consultant Debbie Trueblood will lead the session, “The CEO’s Role in the Contemporary Landscape of Association Leadership,” at the ASAE CEO Issues Forum.
Read More »We’re very pleased to announce that Nicole Wallace, MBA, has been named executive director for the Renewable Natural Resources Foundation (RNRF).
Read More »We’re pleased to announce that AMC has been selected as the new management partner for the Renewable Natural Resources Foundation (RNRF). We began providing management services to RNRF on August 14, 2023.
Read More »A few weeks ago, AMC celebrated its fourth annual DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) Week.
Read More »Association Governance experts Mark Engle, DM CAE FASAE, and Debbie Trueblood, MSW IOM CAE FASAE, will provide hands-on guidance and real-world insights on effective governance and how to optimize the board-staff governance team as they lead the workshop “Exceptional Boards: Strengthening the Governance Team” October 2-3, 2023.
Read More »We’re happy to announce that Julie Nemmer, CPA, has been promoted to vice president of accounting and financial services.
Read More »We’re delighted to be recognized for the third year in a row with a Diversity in Business Award from the Daily Herald.
Read More »Mark Engle and Wendy-Jo Toyama—AMC leaders in governance, strategic leadership, and DEI—have been selected to speak at the ASAE Annual Meeting, August 5-8.
Read More »Many organizations have a structured onboarding program for new board members. But, significantly fewer have an effective program for transitioning leaders off of the board.
Read More »We are pleased to announce that we’ve expanded our Client Success Team to include 3 executives from within AMC who have been promoted to Vice President of Client Success.
Read More »For associations to thrive, they need to demonstrate ethical leadership within their respective industries. But, what does it mean to be an ethical leader in 2023?
Read More »On June 6, Vice President of Strategic Events and Industry Relations Collen Bagnasco and Director of Strategic Events Stephanie Dylkiewicz will lead an interactive session on the future of conferences and events at the AMC’s Engaged Conference hosted by the AMC Institute.
Read More »Boards of directors face many challenges that compete for their time and strategic focus.
Read More »On May 24, AMC Vice President of Client Relations Dave Bergeson will lead a session on best practices for leveraging hybrid board meetings.
Read More »On May 3, Senior Consultant Debbie Trueblood will lead the session, “The CEO’s Role in the Contemporary Landscape of Association Leadership,” at the ASAE CEO Issues Forum.
Read More »Association Governance Expert Mark Engle, DM CAE FASAE, will give real-world insights on effective governance and how to optimize boards when he co-leads the workshop “Exceptional Boards: Strengthening the Governance Team” with Mary Byers May 8-9.
Read More »Selecting the ideal location for your conference or event can be difficult, but in recent years social justice, equality, and political issues have emerged that have made the decision even more challenging.
Read More »On April 19, Senior Consultant Debbie Trueblood will present the session “Post Pandemic Society Strategy & Management” at the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) Spring Meeting.
Read More »AMC Senior Consultant Debbie Trueblood is leading a webinar series on Courageous Ethical Leadership in Associations April 17-19.
Read More »Little did we think when we started our blog in 2015 that 8 years later we’d have published more than 242 posts written by thought leaders from nearly every corner of AMC. If you’ve been following our blog for a while, one thing you may have noticed is that the majority of our thought leader contributors are women.
This year—in honor of Women’s History Month—we’ve compiled a list of the 25 blog posts by women thought leaders that resonated the most. If you’re looking for insights on association management; conferences and events; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); governance; marketing and membership; and professional development, check out these posts.
Read More »“We have had great experiences with our past presidents. The expectations of what happens after service on the board is well understood and most past presidents don't get involved or try to influence after they have served.” — CEO of a large professional society
“I just don’t understand it. I would expect that of all people, our past presidents, who worked so hard, and gave so much, would be invested and supportive of moving the association forward. Instead, they are being obstructive, feel entitled, and are a source of constant headaches.” — CEO of a large professional society
These are actual quotes from real association executives, speaking on their very different experiences with the past presidents* of their association or society.
Read More »An association has been in the news in recent weeks, and not in the way that an association (or any organization) wants to be in the news. This association is an example of when bylaws, policies, procedures, traditions, and culture are not thoughtfully aligned.
Read More »Association Governance Experts Mark Engle and Debbie Trueblood will give real-world insights on effective governance and how to optimize boards when they present the workshop “Exceptional Boards: Strengthening the Governance Team” March 20-21, 2023.
Read More »On February 16, AMC Senior Consultant Debbie Trueblood will co-present Associations 101, a day-long session that provides the foundational knowledge needed for navigating and thriving in an association staff role.
Read More »Producing an annual conference for thousands of members of a national healthcare organization is no small feat. Fortunately, AMC has this down to an art.
Read More »AMC CEO Steve Smith, MS CAE FAAMSE, will share insights on best practices for navigating the external executive director management model at the upcoming AMC Institute Annual Meeting on January 27.
Read More »Association Governance Expert Mark Engle, DM CAE FASAE, will give real-world insights on effective governance and how to optimize boards when he co-leads the workshop “Exceptional Boards: Strengthening the Governance Team” with Mary Byers January 23-24.
Read More »We’re pleased to announce that AMC has been selected as the new management partner for the Cord Blood Association (CBA). We began providing management services to CBA on January 1, 2023.
Read More »It is with the utmost sadness that we announce co-founder and former president, Dagny Engle, passed away on January 2, 2023.
Read More »It is with deep sadness we share that Association Management Center (AMC) co-founder and first President, Art Engle, passed away on November 19, 2022.
Read More »On December 1, AMC Senior Consultant Debbie Trueblood will represent AMC thought leadership at Association Forum’s Holiday Showcase when she presents the session Leading with Ethics and Creating an Ethical Environment.
Read More »You’re committed to increasing understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within your organization and want to plan a week of events that celebrate and educate, but where do you start? What type of events should you include?
Read More »Data helps associations better understand their members. We can use data to find efficiencies, lower expenses, validate trends, communicate effectively, and drive innovation.
Read More »On September 27, AMC CEO Steve Smith and DEI & Membership Engagement Manager Linda Sterling will lead a session at Association Forum’s Summit on Welcoming Environment on how to be a more effective and authentic ally to BIPOC (Black, indigenous, and people of color) colleagues, association members, and board volunteers.
Read More »We’re thrilled to be recognized for the second year in a row with a Diversity in Business Award from the Daily Herald.
Read More »Association governance change is fraught with the wall of membership or House of Delegates (HOD) approval. A task force spends months working on a strategic governance issue, researching solutions, gathering data, and reviewing leading practices before presenting their recommendations to the board. After a healthy discussion, the board approves the recommendations. In some cases, the board can then amend the bylaws and staff are then able to implement the change in their procedures.
Read More »We’re excited to announce that Zinat Ali and Katherine Ast have been named as co-leads of AMC’s DEI Advisory Group. Formed in 2019, the DEI Advisory Group was created to expand opportunities for education, dialogue, and understanding about diverse experiences and perspectives within our workplace.
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