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What
is an association
management company?
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Who
is Association Management, Ltd. (AML)?
Since
1976, AML has provided management services to non-profit trade associations
and professional societies. AML currently manages ten associations,
including two international, one national, one regional, five state
and one local association.
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An
association management company (AMC) is a firm of skilled professionals
whose goal is to provide management expertise and specialized administrative
services to associations in an efficient, costeffective
manner. Whether an association has 10 members or 100,000 members,
a management structure can make or break it.
Managing
associations has become increasingly complex. Association management
companies are able to deal with this complexity and the rapid changes
taking place in professions, technology and government regulations.
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AML
Vision: Our vision is to be recognized as THE preferred association
management company with Midwestern values, state-of-the-art technology,
association management experience, and a human approach.
AML Mission: Our mission is to provide our association clients
with professional, personal customer service, experience and access
to resources, and to support them as they strive to achieve their
strategic goals.
See
Our Client List
Corporate Resume
A Profile of your AML Staff
References
Testimonials
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Front
Page article about AML in the Des Moines Business Record!
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Association
management firms allow association leaders to put more energy into
their industry
and profession rather than into time consuming administrative tasks.
In addition, an AMC allows organizations to meet
their overall mission and goals.
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1.
TALENT - Skilled Professionals
AML
employs eight account executives and administrative staff with over
80 years of combined experience in all facets association management.
In the face of constantly changing volunteer leadership, stability,
consistency and effective management control is critical to the
success of any association. AML’s account executives possess
strong communication skills, planning and organizational skills,
leadership, public relations and marketing expertise, awareness
of cost-effective solutions, association experience and knowledge
of internal and external resources that best meet client needs.
Account executives attend professional education seminars, participate
in leadership programs and volunteer in their communities. AML also
partners with over twenty outsourcing solution providers in areas
such as technology management, lobbying, fundraising, electronic
newsletters, advertising sales, design, and printing.
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QUALITY - High Standards of Business Practice
AML
attributes its success to its integrity of service and high standards
of business practice. AML is a nationally accredited association
management company recognized by the American Society of Association
Executives (ASAE) and a member of the AMCinstitute (formerly IAAMC
- International Association of Association Management Companies.)
To meet ASAE accreditation requirements and AMCinstitute criteria
for membership, AML demonstrates consistent service, incorporates
systems of quality control, and operates within the appropriate
professional guidelines established by their industry peers.
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COST-EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT - Expertise at a Fraction of the Cost
Associations
must take cautious steps when investing resources. Clients who partner
with AML have benefited from centralized office space and shared
resources and capabilities without major capital investments. Costly
problems such as building maintenance, office furniture purchases,
lease agreements, payroll, personnel liability, employee benefits
and insurance, equipment purchases, and technology updates are eliminated.
Return on investment is clearly evident.
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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AML
is an active member of the AMCinstitute (formerly IAAMC
- International Association of Association Management
Companies) and is currently working toward international
accreditation.
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National Association of
Women Business Owners
AML's
owner is an active member of the National Association
of Women Business Owners - Central Iowa Chapter.
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Meeting Professionals International
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AML
account executives are active members of Meeting Professionals
International - Heartland Iowa & Nebraska Chapter.
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