SAM remains one of two accredited association management companies headquartered in Texas

We are so thrilled to share that Strategic Association Management (SAM) recently achieved reaccreditation from the AMC Institute, the global trade association representing the association management industry.

Among 500-plus association management companies (AMCs) worldwide, over 80 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.  

SAM has been accredited since 2016 and remains one of just two accredited AMCs headquartered in Texas.

“We applaud SAM on this significant achievement,” AMC Institute Chair Nick Ruffin said. “AMC Institute accreditation requires that association management firms demonstrate adherence to operational and ethical best practices, as outlined in the AMC Institute Standard. Accreditation distinguishes SAM’s ongoing commitment to leadership in association management.”

Under the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the AMC Institute has developed the Standard of Good Practices for our industry. These standards were designed to enhance management practices across AMCs, providing detailed processes for evaluating and improving internal operating procedures that our partners will benefit from.

SAM has invested significant time and resources to meet and surpass these standards and expectations to achieve reaccreditation, which is required every four years. By striving for and adopting this standard across all levels of business, we continuously showcase our commitment to delivering the highest level of strategic and operational support in areas including, but not limited to:

• Employee recruitment and selection.
• Employee training and professional development.
• Client contracts and service delivery procedures.
• Financial management.
• Internal auditing procedures.

The SAM team is looking forward to exceeding standards in association and nonprofit management while continuing to serve our current and all prospective partners in 2024 and beyond.