Main●spring (noun)
Something that plays a principal part in motivating or maintaining a movement, process, or activity.synonyms: motive, motivation, impetus, driving force, incentive, impulse, prime mover, reason, fountain, fount, wellspring, root, generator
At Mainspring Association Management LLC, we understand nonprofit associations, volunteers, and programs. Most of all, we know how to roll up our sleeves and do what needs to be done to ensure the success of your trade or professional association. We think strategically and we implement!
We support volunteer leaders of nonprofits and associations in developing strategies to improve the organization’s capacity to serve its members. Our team exceeds expectations with dynamic and innovative management, bringing new energy to your board and committees while positioning your organization for long-term success. The AMC model allows us to customize our services to meet your specific needs. Our strategic focus enables us to provide expertise in the critical areas of association management and operations that are essential for your program's success. We are able to provide the technology resources and experiences that today’s members demand.
Our team of professionals provide excellent staffing depth and includes certified association executive, nonprofit financial manager, meeting planner, graphic designer and database manager.Mainspring’s experience with associations sets it apart from other firms. We give our clients our full attention. Mainspring’s team of professionals is composed of seasoned nonprofit professionals that are skilled at strategic planning, membership growth and retention, and operational best practices. At Mainspring we stress the importance of membership and realize growth and retention goals for our clients. Mainspring brings entrepreneurial spirit and innovation to the nonprofits it serves. At Mainspring we utilize an association management system (AMS) to personalize the member/contact experience, manage program contacts, manage events, create an online community and provides a social mobile app. All of which are client branded. We are so committed to AAPL’s members and sponsors having a fantastic experience and to providing measurable data and reporting, that we include the AMS costs in our agreement.
Our team of professionals provide excellent staffing depth and includes certified association executive, nonprofit financial manager, meeting planner, graphic designer and database manager.Mainspring’s experience with associations sets it apart from other firms. We give our clients our full attention. Mainspring’s team of professionals is composed of seasoned nonprofit professionals that are skilled at strategic planning, membership growth and retention, and operational best practices. At Mainspring we stress the importance of membership and realize growth and retention goals for our clients. Mainspring brings entrepreneurial spirit and innovation to the nonprofits it serves. At Mainspring we utilize an association management system (AMS) to personalize the member/contact experience, manage program contacts, manage events, create an online community and provides a social mobile app. All of which are client branded. We are so committed to AAPL’s members and sponsors having a fantastic experience and to providing measurable data and reporting, that we include the AMS costs in our agreement.
Our Achievements
- Achieved a 25% growth in Connecticut Irrigation Contractors Association (CICA) membership over 3 years.
- Implemented a CICA educational program to meet the continuing education needs of the membership and industry. Increased non-dues revenue by $25,000 annually.
- Developed a sponsorship program that addressed the concerns of sponsors and the client and brings $25,000 annually to the association.
- Increased Connecticut Environmental Council’s (CTEC) influence on public policy by building a coalition between 25 allied municipal and recreation organizations.
- Awarded the RISE Excellence in Grassroots Advocacy Award, 2012.
- Awarded the CSAE Association Achievement Award, 2012 for CICA University. Received the FSP Excellence in Chapter Achievement Bronze Award, 2012-2013 and Gold Award, 2011-2012, 2013-2014, 2015-2016 from the National Society for Financial Service Professionals.
- Publications - Grassroots Advocacy Handbook and University of Connecticut Extension Volunteer Handbook.
- Developed the CICA University Manual and courses for irrigation professionals, allowing for CICA members to meet their continuing education requirements at CICA programs.