in-house departments

Association Management

AMCs allow associations to benefit from the shared, scalable resources and expertise that they frequently cannot get as a standalone organization. An AMC provides the competency and capacity necessary to run a modern association, frequently at a lower, predictable cost and with greater efficiency.

Whether your association is currently volunteer-run, or has its own staff, let us show you the difference EDI can make. Our comprehensive services, cost-saving service delivery model, and expert staff are what you need to take your association to the next level.

We hire client staff with a wide range of expertise, from meeting planning to education, membership development and fund raising, as well as specialty support staff such as accountants and web developers.

Full-Service Management

At EDI, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Each of our clients benefit from a dedicated, scalable client team that understands their unique goals and are committed to working for their success. We manage the details, so our clients can focus on their strategic vision and service mission.

Client Services

Staff who are part of a client team work directly with the client's leadership to provide services such as membership development and meeting planning. Each client team works with only one association, thus allowing team members to learn about that association's unique needs, culture and personality.

Support Services

EDI offers a number of additional services to its clients through in-house web development, financial services, and creative design departments. These support services teams work for a range of different clients, allowing team members to find creative solutions to address the different needs of various organizations.

Accreditation

EDI is proud to be accredited by the Association Management Company Institute. This credential recognizes EDI’s ongoing commitment to the highest standards of professional association management.

Among 500-plus Association Management Companies (AMCs) worldwide, only 70 have achieved AMC Institute Accreditation, demonstrating the commitment and the ability to deliver the highest level of professional management services to association and not-for-profit clients. These AMCs are the recognized choice of association and not-for-profit organizations.

Administered by AMC Institute, AMC Institute Accreditation is recognized and supported by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership and is based on the ANSI Standard of Good Practices for the AMC Industry. ANSI requires that the standard be reviewed and updated regularly to remain an approved standard. Measurable performance practices include contracts and service delivery; employee recruitment, training and professional development; and financial management and internal controls, among others. AMCs must earn re-accreditation every four years, demonstrating to an independent outside auditor that they continue to meet the standard.

For more about AMC Institute accreditation, visit www.AMCInstitute.org.