Rachel Hight

How AMR Is Approaching AI: A Framework Built for People, Not Just Technology

By Rachel Hight / September 9, 2026

This is Part 1 of an ongoing series on AI strategy and leadership at AMR Management Services Artificial intelligence is not going away. Most of us already know that. What is less clear for a lot of organizations, including association management companies like ours, is how to approach it in a way that is responsible,…

How to Manage People Well: 5 Rules for New Leaders

By Rachel Hight / August 26, 2026

Stepping into a management role is a big shift. You’re no longer just responsible for your own work, you’re responsible for helping other people do theirs well. At AMR, this is especially true for the managers who oversee team members working across multiple clients. When someone’s day is split between two or three clients, good…

How AMR Helped a Client Cut Credit Card Fees in Half

By Rachel Hight / January 21, 2026

For many associations, credit card processing fees are a necessary but frustrating expense. While members often appreciate the convenience of paying by card, the organization is left absorbing the costs. With the overall cost of doing business skyrocketing, credit card fees are also going up because associations have to charge more to cover expenses. One…

AI for Association Management: Protecting Privacy & Engaging Client Partners

By Rachel Hight / September 18, 2024

In September 2023, sitting in a board room with the AMR executive team, I pulled up ChatGPT and put in a simple prompt, “write a blog post of the benefits of working with an association management firm.” Jaws hit the floor for most of the people in the room, within a few seconds AI spit…

The Art of Engaging Your Association Board: 7 Top Strategies for Success

By Rachel Hight / April 19, 2023

The Board of Directors plays a critical role in guiding an association towards its mission and goals. Board members bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise to the table, and engaging them effectively is essential for effective association management. However, keeping a board engaged can sometimes be challenging, especially with the demands and responsibilities…