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5 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Association Memberships

By AMR Management Services / July 1, 2026

Associations and their members should have a symbiotic relationship that benefits both groups equally. Your organization must keep members engaged by providing them with unique benefits and opportunities. In return, your members help keep your association operating by paying dues, participating in activities, and recommending your membership program to others.  When your association provides valuable…

How To Create A Culture of Learning At Your Association

By AMR Management Services / May 21, 2026

The members who consistently show up to events, volunteer for committees, and renew year after year often have one thing in common: they’re hungry to learn. What if your association could meet that need every day, not just at one-off events? While conferences have their place, today’s members want more than one-off sessions. They want…

4 Virtual Solutions to Rising Association Event Costs

By AMR Management Services / March 12, 2026

Event costs are rising for everything from venue rentals to catering to audiovisual equipment. For associations, it can be difficult to manage these rising costs while still offering fair ticket prices to your attendees. Increasing costs are a significant threat to associations, adding pressure to your budget and impacting your ability to host engaging events. …

Why Engagement Is the New Growth Metric for Associations in 2026

By AMR Management Services / February 25, 2026

For decades, association success was often measured by one primary number: membership growth. More members meant more revenue, more influence, and more stability. But as associations head into 2026, that metric alone no longer tells the full story. Today, engagement—not just enrollment—is emerging as the most meaningful indicator of an association’s health, relevance, and long-term…

4 Volunteer Appreciation Strategies to Retain Support

By AMR Management Services / January 28, 2026

Volunteer retention can be a challenge for medium-sized organizations, with factors such as high turnover creating a significant financial burden. While you may be careful to avoid overscheduling your volunteers or leaving them without much-needed guidance, the turnover culprit is often a lack of internal appreciation. By implementing simple, high-impact strategies to make volunteers feel…