Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits and value of Dolci Management Services (DMS)?
DMS offers qualified and experienced professionals who understand the specialized managerial services required for the day-to-day management and representation of trade and industry associations and professional bodies.
Benefits of hiring DMS include:
- lower costs and higher standards;
- maximum flexibility and minimum risk;
- greater experience;
- clearer goals and greater effectiveness;
- focus on association mission, not on overhead issues;
- greater staff resources and cost sharing;
- a reason for success (if the client succeeds, DMS succeeds); and
- enhanced image and improved performance.
Maintaining efficient and active management is essential to all associations. Associations can establish a foothold sooner and often better using the services of DMS.
What exactly, is an association management company?
An association management company is a firm of skilled professionals whose goal is to provide management expertise and specialized administrative services to trade associations and professional societies in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
Who will be "In Charge" of our day to day activities?
Based on the concept of shared resources, DMS provides volunteer organizations with the expertise they need when they need it. DMS typically assigns executives and administrators to conduct the association's day-to-day operations.
Specialists are drawn from the pool of personnel resources and are assigned on an as-needed basis to special projects. For example, a publications editor coordinates a monthly newsletter or annual report…an exhibits manager oversees the annual meeting trade show…a research team is created to assist with special projects…or additional support staff is utilized to help with membership programs. Each association benefits from the professional expertise for a fraction of what it would cost to hire full-time staff.
Where will our offices/headquarters be?
DMS also provides a centralized office that serves as the client association's headquarters. The overhead costs for the professional offices are shared by many associations and societies, increasing their resources and capabilities without major capital investment.
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