Time is running out to save! Early-bird registration for AMCs Engaged ends Tuesday, May 20—don’t miss your chance to lock in discounted rates for you and your team.
This year’s program, thoughtfully curated by your AMC peers, dives into the real-world challenges and opportunities shaping our industry. You’ll leave with fresh ideas, actionable strategies, and meaningful connections to help drive your business forward.
The CSMFO Names Impact Association Management as AMC
[Madison, WI]: Impact Association Management (Impact) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO), the preeminent resource for promoting excellence in government finance. Seeking a management partner to provide operational support and strategic guidance, CSMFO engaged Impact to help build a strong foundation for growth. “
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The journey to success is unique for every AMC professional. However, the knowledge and skills required to elevate each of us are foundational. That’s where AMCI’s Professional Advancement Online programs come in. More importantly – they are tailor-made to propel careers forward, upward, further, faster.
Join AMCI at IMEX Frankfurt (May 20 - 22, 2025) for Exclusive Education Designed for AMC Leaders
Heading to IMEX Frankfurt? Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with fellow AMCI members and gain insights tailored specifically for AMC professionals.
Ksenija Polla Recognized for Leadership and Impact in Association Management
Indianapolis - Raybourn Group International (RGI) is proud to be named by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana for the fifth consecutive year. RGI is an accredited association management company known for customized solutions and long-standing client partnerships. However, RGI is more than a workplace; it's a place where professional aspirations and personal growth are nurtured and celebrated. Employees can be their true selves, supported by accessible leadership and open communication. RGI prioritizes employee well-being and invests heavily in continuous education and professional growth. The team's collaborative spirit fosters problem-solving and a strong sense of community. Staff members enjoy the impact of their work, contributing to meaningful success for clients and the industries they serve.
“At RGI, we are passionate about what we do every day, and Best Places to Work in Indiana recognition validates the high level of professionalism of the staff members who are achieving new levels of success for RGI non-profit association clients. I am proud of the culture that’s been built at RGI because each individual's contribution is valued and celebrated," said Leslie Murphy, FASAE, CAE, President of RGI. “All companies that participate in the Best Places to Work program receive an in-depth evaluation identifying strengths and weaknesses according to their employees. RGI’s senior leadership spent time during a strategic retreat session doing a deep dive into the survey results, analyzing the year-over-year trends. This analysis became the basis for changes in benefit decisions, staff education topics and policies and procedures.”
Following the ASAE Community Impact Coalition’s calls on February 4th and March 10th, we want to share the latest on the Coalition’s efforts to protect the tax-exempt status of nonprofits. As Congress considers expanding the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), it must offset the ~$4+ trillion cost, putting various tax revenue sources under review.
Is your digital community full of potential, but you're unsure how to encourage more active engagement? Join Online Community Expert Pete Hodgen for the Beyond Prticipation: How Online Engagement Fuels Community & Revenue Growth EduSeries as he shares practical strategies to transform passive participants into active, dedicated contributors. Learn how to drive revenue retention through stronger member engagement.
We’ll plunge into the three critical stages of community engagement: Skimmers, Swimmers, and Divers. Discover what motivates each group, their unique needs, and how to guide them from one stage to the next to foster long-term commitment and financial sustainability.
Debra Nolan, CAE, IOM, earned her Master’s Degree in Non-Profit Management from the University of Maryland, Class of 2025.
[Madison, WI]: Impact Association Management (Impact) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE), a global organization dedicated to advancing public health by fostering the open exchange of scientific information and shaping policy, education, and advocacy in the field of pharmacoepidemiology.
"The International Society of Pharmacoepidemiology values communication and collaboration, which were driving factors in our selection of Impact as our new management company," said ISPE President, Mary Beth Ritchey. “We appreciate the energy the Impact team brings and look forward to a long-lasting relationship that creates value for our Society and its members."
CHICAGO, IL March 12, 2025 –Bostrom, an agile management driven association management company, is pleased to announce that Executive Leadership Team member Bryan White, CAE has been elected to the 2025-2028 Association Forum Board of Directors.
White serves as Chief Growth Officer and Chief Consultant for Bostrom and as Executive Director of the Racquet Industry Research Group (RIRG). White began his association career nearly 20 years ago managing two trade associations, and as Vice President of Membership and Operations for three other associations. He has been an active member of the Forum for many years, taught Association 101, and delivered several educational sessions at Forum meetings.
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) and the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) have today announced a new Strategic Partnership that will bring mutual benefits to members of both organisations. This collaboration will strengthen the global meetings and events industry through enhanced knowledge-sharing, increased visibility, and collaborative opportunities.
Sissi Lignou, President of IAPCO said the on-going success and growth of the global meetings and events industry relies on collaboration between like-minded organisations and different stakeholders more than ever before.
"Volunteers are the heart of our organization!" This phrase might sound cliché, but it couldn't be more true. Just ask Tina Wehmeir, AMCI President and CEO: "Our members are smart, innovative, and committed individuals who generously dedicate so much of their time to ensuring the growth of the Association Management Company (AMC) industry. With their guidance, support, and thought leadership, we are well on our way to reaching our strategic goal of AMCs managing 50% of associations by 2050."
Without volunteers donating their time and passion to the causes they care about, most nonprofits would struggle to survive. Volunteers make it happen—especially AMCI’s! That's why we take this month to thank our amazing volunteers. We couldn't achieve our mission of educating our AMC members and the world about this incredible industry without you. The AMCI team is privileged to serve this dynamic community. Thank you, thank you!
Remember when we talked about the new normal and being cautiously optimistic? The truth is, staying ahead of workforce shifts, economic trends, evolving technology, and legal complexities is more challenging than ever – especially on your own.
Join us on Thursday, March 27 at 1:00 PM ET for an in-depth session on AMCI’s Benchmarking Tool—a revolutionary resource designed to help you validate fees, compare costs, and optimize client investments. Building on insights from our Annual Meeting, this session will dive deeper into the tool’s capabilities, revisiting key takeaways and exploring real-world applications.
We invite you to shape the future of the AMC industry by submitting a proposal for a concurrent or HIIT session by March 24, 2025. Based on recent surveys, we are particularly interested in the following topics:
IMEX America is the largest trade show in the US for the global meetings, events, and incentive travel industry. As IMEX puts it, this trade show “brings the meetings industry together to do a year’s worth of business under one roof”. AMCI is pleased to represent the AMC industry at events like IMEX America, marketing the model to associations and vendors alike.
In addition to marketing the AMC industry, AMCI also brings together a group of hosted buyers to showcase the power behind the AMCI community. For our buyers, this is a great way to network with one another as they search for the best technology and destinations for their clients. For AMCI’s industry partners, the hosted buyers group is a chance to have intimate conversations with AMC professionals, who work with multiple association clients.
AMCs Engaged: The New Normal. What Now? was hosted June 5-7 in Oklahoma City, OK. Focused on tackling some of the most critical issues facing AMCs – workforce, technology, and client management - Engaged provided valuable education and practical strategies for AMCs to bring back to their teams and clients. In addition to education, Engaged attendees also were able to engage in meaningful networking, celebrate excellence in the industry, and even have a little bit of fun with AMCI Industry Partners.
Below are some highlights of AMCs Engaged.
IMEX Frankfurt is where the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry comes together annually for the largest trade show of its kind in Europe. From May 23 - 25, thousands of meeting planners, supplies, and others converge on the Messe Frankfurt to network, meet, get educated, and potentially buy/sell meeting planning services, destinations or software.
In order to help broaden and increase awareness of the AMC Model on an international level, AMCI has been active with IMEX for years. Part of this effort includes bringing a group of AMCI members as hosted buyers to participate. In 2023, AMCI expanded its participation at IMEX in several exciting ways.
Thu Jun 26, 2025EduSeries: Sustainability and Legacy work when bringing your events to Europe Category: Virtual Events |
