GuidING
Organizational
Evolution

Our philosophy is to be great at what we do. Association Acumen is an accredited association management company (AMC) that offers a full range of professional services for state, national and international associations. We are committed to guiding our clients through organizational evolution by advancing their missions and maximizing their purpose through the Association Acumen Proven Process©. In fact, our client associations – with members in 75 countries worldwide – increase net assets by an average of 30% in the first two years with Association Acumen. Let us help you make things happen for your organization!

OUR PROVEN PROCESS

DEDICATED TO THE BEST PRACTICES IN ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

ABOUT ASSOCIATION ACUMEN

We bring professional management to associations of all sizes. At Association Acumen, we’re nimble, tech-savvy and committed to making best practices better. We provide a customized member journey and expertise in creating dynamic meeting experiences, while offering clarity and transparency through financial excellence and leader education.

As one of only 17% of accredited AMC’s worldwide, serving more than 12,000 members annually, our promise is simple: to bring creative, efficient and effective solutions to associations.

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The Services We Offer

Association Acumen provides full-service management to state, national and international professional membership associations. We also offer project management and consulting services designed to fit a specific need.

Governance & Administration

Allows leaders to focus on strategic direction

Financial & Business Affairs

Comprehensive and transparent financial management

Strategic Planning & Consulting

Supporting a vital component of organizational growth

Membership Management

Fostering the growth of your greatest asset

Meetings & Conferences

World-class event management for every budget

Communications & Marketing

Strategic PR and results-driven marketing

Education & Program Development

Implementing programs designed to help people evolve within their professions

Social Media & Content Strategy

Multi-channel content development that analyzes and educates

Advocacy

Integrated government affairs and legislative action plans

WHO WE ARE

We partner with associations to both lead and serve. Work with Association Acumen and receive a team of dedicated, experienced association professionals who do what it takes to get the job done. Nimble and tenacious, our people are problem-solvers, critical thinkers and obsessed with the details. With a focus on best practices and continuing education, Acumen is invested in talent.

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ACUMEN NEWS

Association Acumen Chosen to Manage QRCA

Menomonee Falls, WI – Association Acumen, LLC, a full-service accredited association management company based in Menomonee Falls, has been chosen to manage QRCA. Formed in 1983, QRCA is a global network of qualitative research professionals, including market research,...

Elizabeth Schlicht Recipient of Acumen’s Pride in Excellence Award

Elizabeth Schlicht, MMgt, CAE, has been named the 2024 recipient of Acumen’s Pride in Excellence Award, for exemplifying the highest standards and values of Association Acumen. Elizabeth personifies excellence in everything she does for Acumen and its clients. "I’m...

Suzanne Fedie Receives Acumen’s Inspiring Leader Award

Congratulations to our Acumen Award Winner, Suzanne Fedie, CAE. Suzanne is the recipient of Acumen’s 2024 Inspiring Leader Award and is being honored for providing exemplary service to Association Acumen and its clients, as well as for her outstanding accomplishments...