Association Management

At BRAM, we believe in creating partnerships with our clients, never losing site of three core objectives:  growth, member satisfaction and financial success.   We collaborate with the elected officers and members to get to know their organization’s history, culture and goals.  Our services are then tailored to meet them.  Some of these services include:

• Executive Management

• Provide a full range of headquarter services, including mail processing, accounts payable and accounts receivable, phone support and general administration

• Board and committee administrative support

• Bylaw and policy administration

• Organizational development and governance

• Secure insurance policies determined by the Board of Directors / Executive Committee

• Historical document management

• Budget planning and development

Membership Management

The most visible part of a membership association is the service provided to individual members. We take great pride in responding to members and potential members promptly to ensure growth and member satisfaction.
•    Database management
•    Online dues renewal/payment
•    New member attraction/retention
•    Email blasts/electronic newsletters
•    Coordination and production of publications
•    Direct mail coordination

Conference & Event Management

Conferences and special events are often the most significant source of revenue for our clients.  BRAM specializes in planning and implementing conferences, meetings and conventions that inform, entertain and provide business opportunities.  Delivering successful events requires precise attention to detail and close client coordination.  We have experience integrating processes and using our wide range of industry contacts to provide a choice of solutions to fit any budget while increasing revenue.  Some of these include:

• Site selection and contract execution

• Onsite venue planning and management

• Food and beverage management

• Audiovisual and multimedia production

• Travel/lodging arrangements for VIPs and speakers

• Transportation coordination

• Presenter/speaker coordination, including production of speaker information and materials

• Sponsor/exhibitor management

• Development of promotional materials including conference brochure, marketing materials and educational materials

• Coordination of registration materials (name badges, attendee lists, pocket schedule, handouts, signage, etc.)

• Continuing education accreditation and certification

• Registration management software and integration

• Post conference surveys and reports
  

Financial Services

Like any successful business, an association requires sound business practices, meticulous reporting, security, and a vigilant fiscal checks and balance system. Building a genuine bond of trust with a client takes time. We are committed to forging that bond, for we believe that mutual trust and respect is a crucial component in the relationship between your association and BRAM. When your association places its confidence in our ability to run your day-to-day operations, your leaders and members are free to pursue your mission knowing that our committed staff is there to support you.

• Budget preparation, implementation and management

• Comprehensive knowledge of QuickBooks

• Management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, and bank reconciliations

• Coordinate financial reports with Treasurer and third party accounting firms

• Preparation and distribution of comprehensive financial reports

Technology & Innovation

In an area which is ever changing, BRAM is continuously looking at where technology is going, rather than where it is today.  We are able to provide innovative and creative technology solutions for your meetings.  Our staff’s expertise and progressive, state-of-the-art technology enables BRAM to help clients consolidate and simplify operations by providing:

• Virtual and hybrid conference management

• Manage website content

• Email marketing services

• Develop online registration portal for conferences including payment gateway

• Create online program and secures access to online materials for attendees

• Maintain association membership database

• Social media platforms and networks