Explore More ASAE Sites ASAE Association Career HQ Associations Now Collaborate ASAE Business Solutions ASAE 401(k) Retirement Program
Contact Us
Donate
×
Contact Us
Donate
  1. Home
  2. Scholarships
  3. AMC Leaders Scholarship

AMC Leaders Scholarship

The AMC Leaders Scholarship supports the association management company (AMC) community and workforce development by providing funding, connections and learning opportunities through ASAE in-person meetings, events and mentoring/coaching.

Founding Donor:

Lynda Bouchard Patterson, FASAE, CAE

Lynda Bouchard Patterson, FASAE, CAE

 

Founding Corporate Donors:

ALHI

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)

Association Management Center

Association Management Center

AMPED

AMPED Association Management

Atlanta CVB

Atlanta CVB

Bostrom

Bostrom

Degnon

Degnon Associates, Inc.

The Deondo Company

The Deondo Company

Etherio

Etherio

MCi

MCI USA

SMG

Stringfellow Management Group (SMG)

Talley

Talley Management Group

 

Background:

Past ASAE Board Chair and Founder of AMPED Association Management and Association CEO, Lynda Bouchard Patterson, FASAE, CAE approached the ASAE Research Foundation with the idea of developing a scholarship program that would directly impact the AMC community and strengthen the connection between AMCs and associations while elevating AMCs as a career path for association professionals. As a progressive AMC leader and supporter of both ASAE and the ASAE Research Foundation, this collaboration was a natural fit. The AMC Leaders Scholarship will focus on meeting the needs of AMCs while providing meaningful connections and opportunities through ASAE. 

Description:

Annually, three AMC professionals will have the opportunity to attend ASAE in-person events with a focus on association community connections, educational experiences, 1:1 coaching sessions, along with the funding of $3,000 designated for registration, travel, lodging, or additional expenses. For recipients who are not ASAE members, complimentary ASAE membership (value of $325) will be provided. 

Specific scholarship benefits include:

  1. Attendance/participation in ASAE Programming as selected
  2. One-on-one coaching sessions with specific industry leaders, coordinated through ABSI at the ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition. 
  3. One week shadowing opportunity with an AMC or association CEO/leadership team to gain insights on how other groups operate. 
  4. Participation in a dedicated session, as applicable, at Foundation Lounge at Annual Meeting. 

Eligibility:

  • Must have a formal AMC affiliation at the time of application and award. 
  • Identify unique elements and areas for growth as an AMC employee in written application response.
  • Clearly articulate their value proposition of working for an AMC and for associations to partner with AMCs.
  • Participate in structured outreach and promotional activities of the scholarship. 

Qualifying Applicants include:

  • Emerging AMC in year 1-5 of operations or new ownership
  • AMC with a new or transitioning leader
  • Early career professionals working at an AMC 
  • First time CEOs working at an AMC
  • Hybrid management – CEOs partnering with an AMC (industry CEOs new to association management or C-suite leader engaged with AMC services) 

Program Cycle

Monday, March 10 — Monday, May 12, 2025

 

 

Apply Here

 

 

Contact

For more information email: ASAEFoundation@asaecenter.org