For many this may be the first time you have even heard of an AMC, but it should not be the last. For trade organizations, enlisting the services of an AMC can be extremely beneficial. AMCs have been helping organizations, for more than a century, run effectively and efficiently with their wide scope of services.

ADS offers a wide variety of services that are customized to the needs of each association. Anything that your association needs to succeed, ADS can provide!

Yes! ADS offers full-service management as well as outsourced services. 

• Full-Service Management: Management services relating to all operating disciplines, such as membership, marketing, financial management, meeting and event planning, etc.

• Outsourced Services: Services provided in one of more areas of operation. This could include planning of a special event, marketing services, education, etc.

ADS is an expert in helping trade associations succeed. We have a wealth of knowledge and expertise all under one roof. Tasks that may seem daunting to board members and volunteers are achievable with ADS in your corner. Staff members are assigned to specific aspects of your association that they are highly trained in.

Associations and its members have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, from canceled events to low membership renewal rates. ADS has successfully helped its clients through the pandemic, by ensuring that all members are alerted to the latest industry/local news, helped associations move to virtual platforms and helping them host in person events in a safe and compliant manner. If your association needs assistance building back up from the pandemic, ADS can help.

Yes! ADS will work with your Executive Director and/or staff to provide outsourced services that your association needs.

ADS has an Implementation Team that will ensure that your transition goes smoothly! The process usually starts with a conference call or in-person meeting to discuss what our team needs from the association to get started. It is then followed by correspondences to gather more information on each aspect of the association. The goal is to make sure that ADS has all of the necessary information to properly manage the association.

Yes! ADS has a partnership with YourMembership, a member management software, which allows for clients to benefit from discounted pricing when utilizing the YM software. ADS will complete the full process of setting up and implementing a new website, as well as manage it moving forward.