History
The first trade association for the association management company industry was formed in 1963 and called the Multiple Association Management Institute, or MAMI. In 1976, MAMI's name changed to the Institute of Association Management Companies (IAMC). Twenty years later, the name changed to the International Association of Association Management Companies (IAAMC) — in order to better incorporate the global perspective.
In August of 2006, the name was changed again to AMC Institute to more clearly brand the term "AMC." Prior to August of 2005, AMC Institute was a separate organization that provided marketing services to all AMCs, regardless of their membership in either IAAMC or ASAE. By paying a fee based on number of employees, AMCs could become a "partner" of AMC Institute. In August of 2005, IAAMC merged with AMC Institute. IAAMC utilized AMC Institute as its "marketing arm," and raised its dues to account for this new valuable member service.
In August of 2006, the membership voted to change the name of the entire organization to AMC Institute in order to lessen confusion between the two organizations and take advantage of any media recognition of the AMC Institute name.
Currently headquartered in Philadelphia, AMC Institute includes Association Management Companies (AMCs) throughout the U.S. and abroad. In 2001, a special provisional membership category was established and allowed AMCs with only one client to join for a two-year timeframe. Associate memberships are granted to companies that provide services to association management companies or to our clients.
AMC Institute provides a means by which association management companies can coordinate their efforts to advance the status and scope of the industry. Members seek to improve their management techniques, enhance client services and promote innovation in the industry. Members have access to informative meetings, networking opportunities, an RFP service and other educational and promotional materials.
In 2000, AMC Institute applied for and became an accredited Standards Development Organization under the canvass method procedures of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). As a new Standard Developer, AMC Institute proceeded to develop the Standard of Good Practices for Association Management Companies. After approval by ANSI in 2002, AMC Institute launched its AMC Accreditation Program, using the Standard for Good Practices for Association Management Companies as its source document.
|