The AMR Association Management Blog

The headline of the most recent Meeting Professionals International Meetings Outlook articulates what most in the industry have been feeling: Cost Increases Continue to Outpace Budgets, Present Challenges. But it’s not all bad news! The drive for attendance is back for most organizations, with over 80% of planners reporting and projecting continued in-person attendance growth.…

As association professionals, we’re always striving to better understand our members and stakeholders. In the digital age, our websites have become one of the most critical touchpoints in this quest. However, a website isn’t just a digital storefront or an informational hub; it’s also a goldmine of valuable data. And the key to unlocking this…

So often we hear potential new association clients comment that they have an issue with reaching younger potential members. Often they say,  “Gen (fill in the blank) are just not interested.” However, an association cannot be sustainable long-term without continuing to recruit and retain younger members. The question to ask is whether the association is…

As an association leader, member engagement is likely one of your top priorities. After all, serving your members’ professional needs to promote industry advancement is a major reason your organization exists. Effective financial management practices are essential for your association to achieve its goals. By correctly handling your finances, your organization can plan for growth…

As we discussed in a previous blog post, an association management company (AMC) is a professional service provider that manages and administers the operations of associations, non-profits, and other membership-based organizations. The role of an AMC like AMR is to help the organization meet its goals, run its programs, and grow its membership. However, not…