Member Opportunities and Resources

AI for AMCs Digital Marketing Toolkit Tools to Engage Trusted Advisors
The Guide to the Integrated Model The Benchmarking Tool AMC Model Presentation

AI for AMCs: A Practical Starting Point

In partnership with Stellis AI, AMCI’s exclusive Strategic AI Partner, we’re equipping association management companies with practical tools, free resources, and a clear first step to put AI to work in their firms. Together, we’re making it easier for AMCs to adopt meaningful, accessible AI solutions that strengthen operations, enhance member value, and drive measurable results.

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Digitally Marketing Your AMC

A practical, step-by-step marketing resource to help Association Management Companies clearly communicate their value and attract new association clients. Whether you're a one-person marketing team or a growing AMC with dedicated business development staff, this toolkit gives you the messaging, templates, and guidance you need — organized into nine sections you can use independently or together.

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Tools to Engage Trusted Advisors

AMCI members can access exclusive templates and outreach resources to build relationships with Trusted Advisors and showcase the AMC model. These materials make it easy to explain the AMC value proposition and create warm referrals.

Virtual Briefing Materials
Infographics and templates to help you reach out to a current or prospective Trusted Advisor.

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Email Templates
Ready-to-use email templates tailored for CPAs, attorneys, and investment professionals.

Download Email Templates - AMCI Members Only

If you were unable to attend the Trusted Advisor Webinar, here is a link to the recording of the session.

Watch the Webinar

We know this approach works! See how it helped Sarah Timm, CEO of Parthenon Management Group and AMCI Board Chair, secure two of her AMC's largest accounts..

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The Guide to the Integrated Leadership Model

Associations thrive when operational excellence meets industry expertise. AMCI has compiled years of best practices and case studies into a powerful guide, exploring the AMC/ED/CEO Integrated Model. Whether you're considering this structure or seeking to optimize your current approach, this guide is your roadmap to success.

Insights shared:

  • The benefits of an AMC-led operational model
  • How to overcome common challenges in the integrated approach
  • Best practices for a thriving partnership
  • Key questions to ask before entering the model

Gain expert insights and actionable strategies.

We are proud to recognize the talented authors of our latest eBook:

  • Ruth Abrahamson, Base Consulting and Management Inc.
  • Mike Dwyer, CAE, Association Headquarters, Inc.
  • Shawn McLaughlin, AIF, Management Solutions Plus
  • Jeanne Sheehy, Bostrom
  • Sarah Timm, CAE, CMP-HC, Parthenon Management Group
  • Megan Woodburn, CAE, Strategic Association Management


Their expertise and dedication have been instrumental in creating this valuable resource for our community.

Download your free copy today!

 

The Benchmarking Tool

AMCI is excited to launch our latest member benefit designed to provide your firm with an edge when attracting and retaining clients. The Benchmarking Tool was developed and validated by renowned university professor, Dr. James Gaskin, giving our members unprecedented access to over 50 meaningful expense areas for 40,000 C3 and C6 nonprofits across all sectors.

What this tool means:

  • Most accurate characterization of association income and expense data available
  • Stronger client proposals that showcase your value proposition
  • Enhanced client retention through data-driven cost management
  • Reduced risk with a deeper understanding of industry benchmarks

The Benchmarking Tool is now available for purchase. Please see the pricing chart. Please note: This pricing is per company.

Member Type Pricing
AMCI Member $295
Non-Member $695
 
Benchmarking Tool Registration

 

AMC Model Presentation

AMC Institute has conducted and released several insightful studies over the past couple of years that help demonstrate the effectiveness, reach, and impact of the AMC model. We heard from several members that the research findings would be even more helpful in a presentation format that could be used in part or whole to message and position the value of the model to potential clients. We thought it was a great idea – so a PowerPoint has been created for members-only.

AMC Model Presentation Template