The AMR Association Management Blog

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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…