Why Join AMC Institute?
AMC Institute is the source for professional association management companies. Volunteer association leaders come here first. They know that AMC Institute members are committed to higher standards and ethical business practices. They also know that AMC Institute Headquarters will guide them through the entire process of selecting an AMC.
Can you afford not to be on AMC Institute's membership roster? The next time you respond to a bid for new business, make sure you proudly display your AMC Institute membership.
Find out why AMC Institute is the source for professional association management companies and the only source completely dedicated to the needs of AMC owners.
Click on each of the headings below to learn more about each benefit:
"This is the only organization that is focused on helping me as an AMC owner. After I attended the Los Angeles meeting and had the opportunity to network with some AMC Institute members and attend educational sessions that targeted ways I could improve my company to be more profitable, I knew I could not put off joining AMC Institute any longer. I had put off joining AMC Institute due to the cost of dues, but I learned first hand in L.A. the value of AMC Institute is many times more than the dues I would be paying."
— Charles Hall, President, Association Services Group, LaGrange, GA |
Education & Networking
- Meetings, Conferences and Webinars
- Member Directory
- Resource Library
- Task Forces
- Legislative and Regulatory Updates
- Legal Updates
- Bi-monthly E-Newsletters
New Business Referral Program
- AMC Institute Website
- Membership Directory / Company Profile Search
- Online RFP Submission Program
Leveraging AMC Institute Membership
- Code of Ethics and Professional Practice
- Membership Eligibility Requirements
- AMC Institute Member Logo
- AMC Institute Accreditation
Marketing
- Media Relations and Outreach, Advertising, Direct Marketing for the AMC Industry
- Marketing Tool Kit, including ready-made print advertisements for member use
- Marketing "How-To" sessions at AMC Institute Conferences
- Partnership with ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
- Partnership with the Convention Industry Council
"I'm finding that joining AMC Institute was a very wise move for me and my company. I've engaged a consultant and we've embarked on the accreditation process. Our goal is to be accredited in one year!"
— Belinda Puetz, PhD, RN, President & CEO, Puetz & Associates,
Pennsacola FL |
AMC Accreditation
- Accreditation Resources
- Accreditation Mentors
- Accreditation Workshops
- Professional Accreditation Marketing tools
Industry Benchmarking Surveys
- AMC Operating Ratio Survey
- AMC Client Operating Ratio Survey
- Compensation Survey
- Historical Billable Rates Survey
- Technology Survey
Money-Saving Programs and Contacts
- Printing Program
- Insurance Program
- Legal Counsel
Ready to join? There are two types of AMC Institute Membership for association management companies:
- Provisional Membership
Provisional Members are AMCs that only have one client. This status is granted for a 12 month period from the date of acceptance. After the 12 month period is up, Provisional members can either join as an Active member (meaning they have obtained a second client) or they must submit a written summary to the Board of Directors, explaining their company's growth plan. The Board will decide if the company can receive a one-year extension. Provisional status is only granted for a maximum of two years. Provisional members are required to self-attest that they fulfill all of the AMC Institute Membership Eligibility Requirements (except #1 regarding number of associations) and that they abide by the AMC Institute Code of Ethics. Provisional status is only granted for a maximum of two years and is $847 per year. Provisional members:
- May attend AMC Institute meetings at the member rate
- May receive RFPs through the New Business Development Program
- May not be elected to the Board of Directors
- May not vote
- Will not be listed in the AMC Institute online or printed directory
- Active Membership
Active membership in AMC Institute is granted to for-profit association management companies (AMCs) that provide full service management to more than one association. AMCs must self-attest that they fulfill all of the AMC Institute Membership Eligibility Requirements and abide by the AMC Institute Code of Ethics. The annual fee is based upon the AMC's annual income. This is detailed on the application itself.
The application for both types of membership is the same document. We ask you to note "Provisional" or "Active" at the top. Click here to download the Membership Application.
Upon completion, please fax or mail the application to:
AMC Institute Headquarters
100 North 20th Street, 4th Floor
Philadelphia PA 19103
Fax: 215-963-9785
Attention: Jennifer Miller
Upon receipt, AMC Institute Headquarters will forward your application to the Board of Directors for approval. This will take 5-7 business days. We will contact you as soon as your application has been approved.
If you would like more information, please contact Jennifer Miller at jmiller@amcinstitute.org or 215-564-3484, ext. 2249.
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