Association Management

The Merchants Exchange has an established history of collaborative, innovative approaches to association management. For over 100 years, we have been trusted to provide association management services to other not-for-profit organizations starting with the Portland Grain Exchange in 1915.

Simply put, we understand non-profit organizations because we are a non-profit. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional, cost-effective, professional services for maritime and international trade-related associations.

Associations We Manage

Our management services are completely customizable and vary from basic administrative to turnkey operational services.  Our Association clients include:

Association Management Services

We can facilitate everything from small informal meetings in the Portland area to large national conferences held in the Pacific Northwest region.  Our primary association management services that we offer include:

  • Accounting and Financial Services
  • Administrative and Clerical Services
  • Meeting and Event Planning
  • Marketing, Branding, Website, and Social Media Management
  • Governance, Board of Director and Committee Support

Due to our specialized scope of services and combined resources, we work with a broader range of parties and have successfully leveraged our relationships to:

  • Increased efficiency
  • Improve effectiveness
  • Single point of contact
  • Improved communications

Merchants Exchange is unique in this industry.

We are a non-profit association that
manages non-profit associations.

Our goals as a non-profit are more aligned
with the associations we serve.

What is an Association Management Company

Association Management Companies specialize in providing administrative services to non-profit trade and professional associations. An Association Management Company serves as an organization’s headquarters and streamlines day-to-day operations to allow an Associations to address their organization’s priorities and long-term goals while focusing on member needs.

Association Management Companies typically provide a range of the following services:

  • Serves as Organization Headquarters, Day-to-Day Operations, and Administration Services
  • Financial Management, Budget Development, Financial Reviews, Reporting and Accounting Services
  • Board & Committee Governance Support and Coordination
  • Strategic Planning and Policy Development
  • Statistical Research, Assess Trends, Define Industry Standards
  • Legislative Advocacy, Regulatory Affairs and Lobbying
  • Membership Recruitment, Retention, and Development
  • Meeting, Conferences and Event Management
  • Marketing, Branding, Advertising, and Public Affairs
  • Communications, Publications, Presentations and Webinars
  • Digital Solutions, Website, Mobile Applications, Social Media
  • Education and Professional Developments
  • Compliance, Accreditation, and Certification Services

Association Management Affiliations