Association Management Center

Good governance and effective leadership are the cornerstone of high-performing organizations. So, what do you do when you’re challenged with an under-performing board? Build a better board with AMC’s team of Governance Consultants. Led by Mark Engle and Erin Volland, CAE, our Governance Consulting Services can put you on the pathway to excellence in governance and new levels of achievement. Ready to get started? Let us know at https://bit.ly/49F2qej

Join us in congratulating Morgan James on her promotion to data manager! Outcome focused, Morgan is a proactive leader committed to growing her skillset and turning challenges into successes. #kudos, Morgan! #careergrowth #careergoals #nextstep #leadership #newrole #associationmanagement #manager

Congratulations Christina Miller on earning your certified meeting professional (CMP) designation! The CMP credential is the globally recognized badge of excellence in the events industry. We're proud of Christina’s accomplishment and to add to our roster of CMPs who support our association clients' event and meetings goals. #congratulations #celebrate #careergrowth #careergoals #leadership #certification #eventplanning #eventplanner #associations #associationmanagement

How do you expand the reach and impact of your preconference program when you’re a small association? Partner with Studio AMC, our in-house marketing agency. Find out how a specialty healthcare organization saw a 62% increase in website visitors, 73% increase in downloads, and nearly 11,000 video views with Studio AMC’s strategic content marketing campaign: https://bit.ly/4comIvx #contentmarketing #marketing #growth #reach #impact #thoughtleadership #leadership #businessgrowth #associations #associationmanagement #casestudy

In celebration of Women’s History month and the impactful contributions that women have made, we asked our staff to share who they think is making an impact and difference at AMC. We’re thrilled to have so many incredible women leaders in all areas of association management who are instrumental in providing exceptional leadership and service to our association partners and their AMC colleagues. Zinat Ali, operations manager for MCA, is a pillar of knowledge as well as a dedicated leader of AMC's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Advisory Group. Molly Anderson, executive director of NANN, fosters a team culture of appreciation, recognition, and high achievement. Karen Christensen Araujo, director of marketing, is a go-to source for strategy and expertise who makes it possible for great work to happen. Peggy Doherty, director of operations for MCA and membership/operations for CBA, uses her leadership to foster a positive and productive environment in which everyone feels empowered personally and professionally. Leah Farfan, education and learning coordinator for AAHPM, leverages her professionalism and strong attention to detail to build trusted partnerships with faculty and her colleagues alike. Josephine Fazio, operations manager for IEC, draws on her exceptional project management skills to seamlessly manage multiple symposia across the globe each year. Natalia Kot, registration manager, is dedicated and driven, but no matter how busy, she is always willing to lend a hand, share advice, or bring some much-needed positivity to the day. Nicole W., executive director for ABM and RNRF, is a life-long learner, who brings a thoughtful approach to problem-solving, patiently shares her expertise, and empowers those around her to succeed. Molly Anderson, Kelsey Cox, Olivia Diehl, Holly Edwards, Natalie Glaid, Heena Hira, Morgan James, Alyssa Kramer, Christina Miller, Phyllis Milz, Abigail Pendergraph, Julie (Todd) Rogers, Stephanie Spalding, and Stephanie Adams: This team of strong, dedicated, and innovative women are leading all areas of association management, service, and support for NANN and have had a tremendous impact on the organization’s mission, quickly advancing new initiatives and generating fresh ideas. #Kudos and #thankyou to our Women of Impact at AMC! #impact #celebrate #womenleaders #leadership #leaders #associationmanagement #WomensHistoryMonth #expertise #associations #amazingteam

Wondering how to build a better board experience, strengthen your governance and leadership practices, and create more engaging experiences for members and conference attendees? Gain insights and sound advice for positioning your association (and yourself) for success from women thought leaders at AMC. In honor of Women’s History month, we’ve compiled a list of our top 10 blogs and vlogs featuring women leaders at AMC. Read them at https://bit.ly/3Y7hK0f #leadership #thoughtleader #thoughtleadership #blog #insights #expertise #womenleaders #womenshistorymonth #governance #marketing #associations #associationmanagement

Join us in congratulating Mersedez Hoover on her promotion to education and operations coordinator! Driven to achieve successful results for our association partners, Mersedez has become a trusted and invaluable member of the AMC team. Kudos, Mersedez! #congratulations #newrole #careergrowth #coordinator #careergoals #associationmanagement #nextstep

It was cheers and congratulations all around for Colleen Bagnasco, CAE, CMP, VP of Event Strategy and Industry Relations, as she received the Robert J “Bob” Donovan Award from the PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter. A strategic visionary, Colleen was recognized for her exceptional leadership, drive for excellence, dedication to advancing the event planning industry, and ability to inspire those who work with her. Kudos, Colleen! #congratulations #awards #leadership #leaders #womenleaders #eventplanning #careergoal #associationmanagement

Join us in congratulating Anastasia Fidati on her promotion to senior marketing and membership manager! Strategically focused, Anastasia excels in developing and leading marketing and membership initiatives that drive growth and engagement. Kudos, Anastasia! #careergrowth #careergoals #newrole #growth #promotion #marketing #associationmanagement #associations #leadership #womenleaders #congratulations #celebrate

"Expect the unexpected" may be part of the planning for your association’s next conference, but what types of unexpected events should you even be preparing for? Hear from VP of Event Strategy & Industry Relations Colleen Bagnasco, CAE, CMP as she talks with AMC CEO Steve Smith, CAE and VP of Client Success Gayle Irvin, MPH, CAE about how her team of event strategists is preparing boards for the unexpected that could impact the health and safety of attendees at their next conference or meeting. Want to hear more? Watch the “How to Navigate the Unexpected: Tips for Association Boards” vlog at https://bit.ly/3Dow6Cw #associations #associationmanagement #boards #boardofdirectors #events #eventstrategy #meetingplanning #thoughtleaders #meetings #prepare