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Melby, Cameron & Anderson offers both full management and consulting services:
Full Management Services
Clients of Melby, Cameron & Anderson can take advantage of a full range of
management services
- Membership Development and Recruitment
- Strategic and Long Range Planning
- Government Relations
- Communications/Publications
- Financial Management
- Convention and Trade Show Management
Membership Development and Recruitment
Membership development and recruitment is the backbone of every organization. The influx of new members generates a broader base of support and input into critical industry issues and creates a united voice in the area of government relations.
Networking between established and new members enhances and elevates the knowledge of the professional association as a whole. Increased dues revenue affords the association the opportunity to augment programs or branch out into new ones.
The company will provide proven and innovative membership development program ideas for implementation by the membership. Accurate and up-to-date membership data is maintained by the company. This base of information will generate your association's membership billings, records, directories, and rosters, and creates the direct communication link between the elected leaders, membership and the company.
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Strategic and Long Range Planning
Mapping out a specific course or plan of action for your association assures its inevitable success. The company's executive staff is well-versed in this very specialized area of organization management.
To realize an association's potential and dreams for the future, it is vital to create a strategic plan that will allow for continuity in programs, policies and effectiveness.
A well-defined plan, outlining goals and objectives, and the means for achieving them will lead to the accomplishment of these same goals and objectives. Through evaluation and readjusting for industry changes, a plan will evolve into an ongoing chart of accomplishments.
First and foremost in many associations' minds are the relationships they have with governing bodies, be they local, state or federal. The company keeps a continued watch on legislation and is active in the lobbying process. Critical issues and areas of great concern for non-profit associations keep contract lobbyists busy, assuring that proper attention and action is given to issues on behalf of our association clients.
The company has a visible presence in Olympia, maintaining frequent contact with legislators, proactive and reactive responses to legislation, and a united voice for each industry we represent.
Professionalism in communications and publications is critical for a successful, cohesive organization. Periodicals tie the membership together through informative articles, current events and noteworthy changes in the industry. Promotional literature and brochures also maintain the association's professional image. Increasingly, associations are finding that an internet presence is necessary to provide their membership with the information that they need, when they need it. Melby, Cameron & Anderson's communications department provides award winning in-house graphic design and website development services to ensure our clients high quality communications while providing a consistent and professional image for the association.
The importance of precise and prudent financial management of a non-profit association cannot be overstated. In this area, the company is clearly committed to proper accounting measures and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the clients' bylaws and other governing documents. Preparation of a financial plan and annual budget, investment strategy where appropriate, financial statements, accounts payable and receivable and monitoring of cash flow, comprise the daily activities involved in our financial operation.
The company assures compliance with local, state and federal laws through accountant-prepared tax returns, regular audits and constant review of new laws and regulations.
Convention and Trade Show Management
Educational workshops, seminars, conventions and trade shows provide beneficial "gathering opportunities" for your membership. Providing a forum for education, exposure and camaraderie is enhanced by the added non-dues revenue generated through the careful planning and orchestration of a convention or conference.
The company, experienced in successful and profitable activities such as these, helps associations plan and execute just the right mix of education and entertainment, resulting in a meaningful and successful event for the association and its members.
Melby, Cameron & Anderson can provide your association with specialized consulting services to help you achieve your desired growth, stability, and goals for the future.
If your organization would benefit from "growth consultation," give us a call today to discuss how Melby, Cameron & Anderson can help you thrive ... and prepare you to enter the 21st century with strength and confidence.
Areas of service include but are not limited to:
- Leadership Training and Orientation
- Strategic Visioning/Planning
- Retreat Facilitation
- Organizational Values Clarification/Values-based Goal-setting
- Communications Consulting
- Association Evaluation
- Association Community Relations
- Staff-Volunteer Relations
- Association and Organizational Ethics
- Team-building
- Meeting Management and Promotion
- Executive Search Services