What We Do
Our model is simple: We take care of the day-to-day activities of managing an organization's services and programs, increasing efficiency, enabling scalability, and allowing volunteers to spend more of their time focused on meaningful mission-driven work.
 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND CONSULTING
SAM provides professional consulting services to organizations, including governance training, strategic planning, organizational performance audits and systems review, staff development, and team building. Our team of experienced association leaders works with you to understand your goals, create strategies, establish programs derived from your strategy, and implement the programs necessary to effect change.
 EXECUTIVE SERVICES
When partnering with SAM, associations have access to a variety of skilled senior-level Executive Directors. Our leaders manage staff teams, work with volunteers to execute strategic initiatives, guide association leaders to implement effective governance strategies, and ensure our partners experience organizational sustainability, growth, and ultimately, transformation.
 MEETINGS AND EVENTS SERVICES
SAM's team of experienced meeting professionals negotiates, plans, markets, and executes association events of all sizes. SAM leverages strong industry relationships to contract and manage venues and vendors, facilitate detailed programming and experience logistics, and support attendee participation. SAM works with associations to create unique and memorable experiences that enhance the event, all while meeting deadlines and staying within budget.
 FINANCIAL SERVICES
SAM provides comprehensive financial services, from bookkeeping to strategic support, while leading our partners toward greater financial strength. In addition to consistent, clear, and precise reports and analysis, SAM drives forward-looking policy, manages audits, and develops financial strategies based on the organization's goals and industry trends.
 COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
The SAM communications team works with association partners to develop and execute a comprehensive communication and marketing plan. The plan can include managing websites, communications calendars, social media platforms, curating industry and association content, and creating social, print, video, and web assets. SAM also works with creative partners to ensure consistent, brand-focused, and effective association communications.
 BOARD AND GOVERNANCE SERVICES
SAM has experience guiding volunteer leaders toward effective governance, from governance documents to efficient meetings. Our knowledgeable team provides training to association boards, supports board and committee agenda development, implements association policies and procedures, and communicates effective and timely messages to ensure all levels of volunteers remain engaged and successful.
 COMMITTEE/VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Association committees are the workforce of any association. SAM supports these vital volunteers through training, effective communication, and meaningful opportunities to ensure strategic goals and initiatives are achieved.
 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
SAM serves as your association headquarters, managing day-to-day operations, including everything from receiving mail and answering phones to record retention and professional project management. Additionally, access to the SAM office and meeting space is available.
 MEMBER SERVICES
SAM's customer-focused team builds and executes effective member recruitment, retention, and experiences to promote association growth. From managing your database to developing effective member messaging and managing member communities, the SAM team has the expertise to ensure stakeholders are connected and engaged.
 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/EDUCATION SERVICES
SAM strategically collaborates with critical volunteers, staff, and members to create a comprehensive learning strategy for current and future knowledge needs to move the association's industry forward. The SAM team determines the most effective delivery methods to ensure members have access to relevant education opportunities.
 NON-DUES REVENUE/DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Our experienced team leads organizations in the development and execution of comprehensive plans to generate revenue. This includes the sales, operations, and stewardship of annual and event-related sponsorships, advertising, exhibitors, fundraising, and donor management.
 GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS/ADVOCACY/PUBLIC POLICY SERVICES
By working hand in hand with an association policy or lobby team, SAM can understand critical issues and players, participate in priority setting, build coalition partnerships, and engage association members in grassroots advocacy.
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