FAQ
What is an AMC?
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A firm that provides professional staff, systems, and infrastructure to manage associations—giving you capabilities you couldn't affordably build in-house.
How is an AMC different from hiring an ED?
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A direct hire is one generalist; you're the employer. An AMC is a cross-functional team under a service contract, with built-in continuity. Full comparison →
How much does an AMC cost?
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Most engagements run $75K–$500K+ annually on a three-year contract.
What size associations work with AMCs?
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Typically $250K–$5M in annual budget. C2AM fits associations investing $100K+ in management.
Where is C2AM based?
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We are based out of Kansas City and we serve clients in the US and Canada.
Will we lose our identity?
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No. You keep your brand, board, members, and mission. We provide the staff and systems.
How does the board's role change?
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You return to governance. We handle operations. You stop being an employer.
How is an AMC different from hiring an ED?
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Contracts run 1–3 years with mutual notice. Scope and fit get revisited at defined intervals.
How long is the transition?
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60–90 days from signing to full handoff, scoped around your fiscal year and events.
What if our assigned Executive Director leaves?
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Institutional knowledge stays with C2AM. Backup staff already know your account. It's a handoff, not a crisis.
How is C2AM different from other AMCs?
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Boutique by design. Small client portfolio. Senior attention on every account. Leadership with Past President-level service in the Kansas City Society of Association Executives.
How do we know if we're a fit?
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Book a 30-minute call. We'll tell you honestly—including if we're not the right fit. Schedule a discovery call →