The AMC Leaders Scholarship is made possible through a generous donation from ASAE Immediate Past Chair Lynda Bouchard Patterson, FASAE, CAE, founder and CEO of AMPED Association Management and founder of Association CEO. Patterson approached the ASAE Research Foundation with the vision of developing a scholarship program that would directly impact the AMC community.

“I started this scholarship fund because I believe in the power of strong leadership within AMCs,” Patterson said. “AMCs provide essential expertise to elevate associations, yet many professionals are unaware of AMCs as a dynamic and rewarding career path. Through the ASAE Research Foundation, this scholarship will help develop leaders who will enhance the connection between AMCs and associations, driving greater impact across industries and communities.”

Each year, three AMC professionals will be selected to receive the AMC Leaders Scholarship, which provides funding of $3,000 per recipient to support attendance at ASAE in-person events. This funding can be applied toward registration, travel, lodging or other associated expenses. Additionally, scholarship recipients will benefit from exclusive opportunities for association community connections, educational experiences and one-on-one coaching sessions. For those who are not yet ASAE members, complimentary membership will be included.

“Lynda’s unwavering support and dedication to the association and AMC community will have a profound and lasting impact,” said ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE. “Her visionary leadership and generous contribution will not only elevate awareness and interest in AMCs but also strengthen their role within the broader association ecosystem. By fostering deeper connections and expanding opportunities, Lynda is helping to ensure the long-term growth, sustainability, and success of AMCs for years to come.” 

AMCs are a vital part of the association community, representing a growing segment of ASAE’s membership. They offer both full-service association management and specialized services that support associations in unique and impactful ways. Moreover, AMCs provide a valuable career pathway for professionals at all stages of their association management careers, offering diverse opportunities for growth and leadership development.

Special thanks to the following founding corporate donors to the AMC Leaders Scholarship: Association Management Center (AMC); Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI); AMPED Association Management; Atlanta CVB; Bostrom; Degnon Associates, Inc.; MCI USA; Stringfellow Management Group (SMG); and Talley Management Group.

The ASAE Research Foundation will host a reception for the Foundation donor community March 27 to officially launch the AMC Leaders Scholarship. Details to follow. For more information about the scholarship, including application details and deadlines, please visit the AMC Leaders Scholarship page or contact ASAEFoundation@asaecenter.org.

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Chris Vest, CAE, 202-626-2798, cvest@asaecenter.org

 

About ASAE

ASAE is a membership organization of more than 50,000 association executives and industry partners. Since it was established 105 years ago, its members have and continue to lead, manage, and work in or partner with organizations in more than a dozen association management disciplines, from executive management to finance to technology. With the support of the ASAE Research Foundation, a separate nonprofit entity, ASAE is the premier source of learning, knowledge, and future-oriented research for the association and nonprofit profession and provides resources, education, ideas, and advocacy to enhance the power and performance of the association and nonprofit community. Visit ASAE at Welcome to ASAE — American Society of Association Executives (asaecenter.org)