AMERICAN MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCE IN

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 852482857 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE A03 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · www.americanmuseummembership.org

revenue

$57K

expenses

$32K

net assets

$82K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

THE AMERICAN MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCE (AMMC) IS SPECIALLY PLANNED AND ORGANIZED BY MEMBERSHIP MANAGERS FOR MEMBERSHIP PROFESSIONALS. WITH A CONCENTRATED FOCUS ON THE WORLD OF MEMBERSHIP, THIS UNIQUE CONFERENCE OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXCHANGE INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND THOUGHTS REGARDING THE LATEST INDUSTRY TRENDS AND REVIEW BEST PRACTICES IN MEMBER SERVICES AND FUNDRAISING. MANAGERS FROM ALL MUSEUM SIZES AND TYPES ATTEND, PROVIDING MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES ON THE INTRICACIES OF THE MUSEUM ENVIRONMENT. THE CONFERENCE IS HELD EVERY 18 MONTHS IN A CITY IN THE U.S. CHOSEN TO PRESENT VISITING OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN MUSEUMS THAT REPRESENT THE BEST IN MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS AND TRADITIONS OF EXCELLENCE IN MEMBERSHIP FUNDRAISING. EACH CONFERENCE DRAWS MORE THAN 350 ATTENDEES FROM NEARLY 250 ORGANIZATIONS. SPEAKERS ARE DRAWN FROM MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP AND FUNDRAISING STAFF AS WELL AS FUNDRAISING AGENCIES AND COUNSEL FROM ACROSS THE NATION. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS HAVE RANGED FROM MAJOR FUNDRAISING AUTHORS TO

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association that supports museum membership professionals through annual and virtual conferences, networking opportunities, and knowledge-sharing forums. Facilitates peer learning and best practice exchange on topics such as membership engagement, retention, benefits design, and digital strategies. Serves museum professionals across the United States with a focus on advancing membership as a core museum function.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

AMMC Annual Conference

Yearly in-person conference rotating across U.S. cities featuring sessions, roundtables, and networking for museum membership professionals

AMMC Virtual

Series of webinars and live virtual sessions on membership topics including engagement, retention, digital marketing, and benefits design

Museum Membership Forum (MMF) LIVE!

Interactive virtual sessions modeled after the MMF listserv, using breakout rooms to foster peer-to-peer collaboration and idea exchange

Peer Outreach Groups (POG)

Facilitated small-group discussions at conferences allowing museum professionals to connect around shared challenges and interests

activities · 4 groups

what they do

Professional Development & Pitch Competitions 13 activities
- Hosting Virtual Events and Discussions
  
  Hosts virtual events and discussions for museum membership professionals on topics such as membership programs, auto-renewal strategies, audience engagement, outreach to hard-to-reach audiences, and alternative membership programs. Recordings and materials from past virtual events are made available to participants.
- Hosting Virtual Events and Showcases
  
  Hosts virtual events for museum membership professionals on various topics, including a "Virtual Membership Program Showcase" where museums present their virtual programming initiatives. Recordings and materials from past virtual events are made available to participants.
- Hosting Virtual Events and Showcases
  
  Hosts virtual events for museum membership professionals on topics related to membership programs, including discussions on membership auto-renewal strategies and a "Virtual Membership Program Showcase" where museums present their virtual programming initiatives. Recordings and materials from these events are made available to participants.
- Hosting Virtual Events and Showcases
  
  Hosts virtual events for museum membership professionals on topics related to membership programs, including discussions on membership auto-renewal strategies, audience engagement, outreach to hard-to-reach audiences, and alternative membership programs. The organization also hosts a "Virtual Membership Program Showcase" where museums present their virtual programming initiatives.
- Offering a Leadership Forum for Senior Professionals
  
  Operates a Leadership Forum specifically for senior-level museum membership professionals and repeat AMMC attendees. This forum includes virtual sessions and an exclusive in-person session during the conference, fostering advanced discussions and networking.
- Offering a Leadership Forum for Senior Professionals
  
  Operates a Leadership Forum for senior-level museum membership professionals and repeat AMMC attendees, which includes virtual sessions and an exclusive in-person session during the conference to discuss advanced strategies and trends.
- Operating a Leadership Forum
  
  Operates a Leadership Forum for senior-level museum membership professionals and repeat AMMC attendees, which includes virtual sessions and an exclusive in-person session during the conference.
- Providing Professional Development and Training
  
  Provides training, communication, mentorship, and support to museum professionals in membership-based fundraising, including workshops on unconscious bias and discussions on membership strategies, audience engagement, and outreach.
- Providing Professional Development and Training
  
  Provides training, communication, mentorship, and support to museum professionals in membership-based fundraising, including workshops on unconscious bias and discussions on industry trends, audience engagement, and alternative membership programs. The organization also sets industry standards for museum professionals.
- Providing Professional Development and Training
  
  Provides training, communication, mentorship, and support to museum professionals in membership-based fundraising, including workshops on unconscious bias and discussions on industry trends, audience engagement, and alternative membership programs. This includes virtual events and making recordings and materials available to participants.
- Providing Training and Professional Development Resources
  
  Provides training, communication, mentorship, and support to museum professionals in membership-based fundraising, including industry-leading trend analysis and workshops on topics such as unconscious bias. Recordings and materials from past virtual events and conferences are made available to participants.
- Providing Training and Support for Museum Professionals
  
  Provides training, communication, mentorship, and support to museum professionals in membership-based fundraising, including industry-leading trend analysis and workshops on unconscious bias, aiming to set industry standards.
- Running a Leadership Forum
  
  Operates a Leadership Forum for senior-level museum membership professionals and repeat AMMC attendees, which includes virtual sessions and an exclusive in-person session during the conference.
Professional Networking for Museum Membership Staff 10 activities
- Facilitating Peer Outreach Groups (POGs)
  
  Facilitates Peer Outreach Groups (POGs) for conference attendees and nonprofit membership professionals to build professional networks based on shared characteristics like organizational type, CRM system, or geographic region. These groups connect before and during the conference.
- Facilitating Peer Outreach Groups (POGs)
  
  Facilitates Peer Outreach Groups (POGs) for conference attendees and other museum membership professionals to build professional networks based on shared characteristics such as organizational type, CRM system, or geographic region. These groups connect before and during the conference.
- Facilitating Professional Networking Groups
  
  Facilitates Peer Outreach Groups (POGs) for conference attendees and other museum membership professionals to build professional networks based on shared characteristics like organizational type, CRM system, or geographic region. These groups connect 3-4 nonprofit membership professionals before and during the conference.
- Facilitating Professional Networking and Peer Learning
  
  Facilitates Peer Outreach Groups (POGs) for conference attendees and other museum membership professionals to build professional networks based on shared characteristics, connect before and during events, and discuss membership innovation. This includes matching professionals into groups based on organizational type, CRM system, geographic region, membership program size, and annual visitation.
- Facilitating Professional Networking and Peer Learning
  
  Facilitates Peer Outreach Groups (POGs) for conference attendees and other museum membership professionals to build professional networks based on shared characteristics, connect before and during events, and discuss industry trends and strategies. This includes matching professionals into groups based on organizational type, CRM system, geographic region, membership program size, and annual visitation.
- Managing Online Professional Communities
  
  Manages a Google Group called "Museum Membership Forum" and a LinkedIn group to provide online communities for museum membership/development professionals, offering tools, tips, resources, case studies, job postings, news, research, and professional development opportunities.
- Operating Online Professional Communities
  
  Operates a Google Group called "Museum Membership Forum" and a LinkedIn group to provide online communities for museum membership/development professionals, offering tools, tips, resources, case studies, job postings, news, research, and professional development opportunities.
- Operating Online Professional Communities
  
  Operates a Google Group called "Museum Membership Forum" and a LinkedIn group to provide online communities for museum membership/development professionals and students, offering tools, tips, resources, case studies, job postings, news, research, and professional development opportunities.
- Providing Online Community Forums
  
  Operates a Google Group called "Museum Membership Forum" and a LinkedIn group to provide online communities for museum membership/development professionals, offering tools, tips, resources, case studies, and opportunities to discuss membership-based fundraising, job openings, news, research, and professional development.
- Providing Online Community Forums
  
  Operates a Google Group called "Museum Membership Forum" and a LinkedIn group to provide online communities for museum membership and development professionals. These platforms offer tools, tips, resources, case studies, and opportunities to discuss membership-based fundraising, job openings, news, research, and professional development.
Conference Attendance Scholarships 4 activities
- Awarding Conference Scholarships
  
  Offers comprehensive scholarships that cover registration, hotel, and travel costs for its conferences, with specific awards like the Roanne Katcher Membership Scholarship for professionals with less than three years of experience, the Barbara Dougherty Membership Scholarship for those with three or more years, and the Laura Brouse Long Membership Scholarship for professionals from historically under-recognized backgrounds.
- Awarding Conference Scholarships
  
  Offers comprehensive scholarships that cover registration, hotel, and travel costs for its conferences, including the Roanne Katcher Membership Scholarship for professionals with less than three years of experience, the Barbara Dougherty Membership Scholarship for those with three or more years, and the Laura Brouse Long Membership Scholarship for professionals from historically under-recognized backgrounds.
- Awarding Conference Scholarships
  
  Offers comprehensive scholarships that cover registration, hotel, and travel costs for its conferences, including the Roanne Katcher Membership Scholarship for professionals with less than three years of experience, the Barbara Dougherty Membership Scholarship for those with three or more years of experience, and the Laura Brouse Long Membership Scholarship for professionals from historically under-recognized backgrounds.
- Awarding Conference Scholarships
  
  Offers comprehensive scholarships covering registration, hotel, and travel costs for its conferences, including the Roanne Katcher Membership Scholarship for professionals with less than three years of experience, the Barbara Dougherty Membership Scholarship for those with three or more years of experience, and the Laura Brouse Long Membership Scholarship for professionals from historically under-recognized backgrounds.
Uncategorized 5 activities
- Organizing and Hosting the American Museum Membership Conference (AMMC)
  
  Organizes and hosts the American Museum Membership Conference (AMMC), a four-day event for museum professionals focused on membership-based fundraising, offering sessions, networking, and receptions. The conference attracts over 350 attendees from nearly 250 organizations and is held in various locations, including Los Angeles and Cleveland, OH.
- Organizing and Hosting the American Museum Membership Conference (AMMC)
  
  Organizes and hosts the American Museum Membership Conference (AMMC), a four-day event for museum professionals focused on membership-based fundraising, offering sessions, networking, and receptions. The conference attracts over 350 attendees from nearly 250 organizations and is held in various locations, including Los Angeles and Cleveland, OH.
- Organizing the American Museum Membership Conference (AMMC)
  
  Organizes the American Museum Membership Conference (AMMC), a four-day event for museum professionals focused on membership-based fundraising, offering sessions, networking, and receptions. The conference attracts over 350 attendees from nearly 250 organizations and is held in various locations, including Los Angeles and Cleveland, OH.
- Organizing the American Museum Membership Conference (AMMC)
  
  Organizes the American Museum Membership Conference (AMMC), a four-day event for museum professionals focused on membership-based fundraising, offering sessions, networking, and receptions. The conference attracts over 350 attendees from nearly 250 organizations and has been held in various locations including Los Angeles and Cleveland, OH.
- Organizing the American Museum Membership Conference (AMMC)
  
  Organizes the American Museum Membership Conference (AMMC), a four-day event for museum professionals focused on membership-based fundraising, offering sessions, networking, and receptions. The conference attracts over 350 attendees from nearly 250 organizations and is held in various locations such as Los Angeles and Cleveland, OH.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

revenue

Total revenue$57K

Contributions & grants——

Program service revenue$57K100%

Investment income——

Other revenue$2

expenses

Total expenses$32K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$82K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$82K

1 years on record · 2020–2020

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 4

CARI MASLOW — DIRECTOR
JOHN PERELL — DIRECTOR, SPONSORSHIO CO-CHAIR
KIMBERLY BARROW — DIRECTOR
MICHAEL J SMITH — DIRECTOR, SPONSORSHIP CO-CHAIR

relationships · 26

who they work with

2026 AMMC Los Angeles Sponsors Partner — Sponsors supporting the 2026 AMMC Los Angeles conference
AMMC Virtual Sponsors Partner — Sponsors supporting virtual components of the AMMC
American Museum Membership Conference Partner — Organizes annual conferences for museum professionals.
Cleveland Cavaliers Partner — Engages in community impact and diversity-equity-inclusion initiatives.
Cleveland Museum of Art Partner — Chelsea Jackson is affiliated with the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Daniller + Company Partner — Partners to discuss membership acquisition strategies.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science Partner — Presented their "Exclusive Member Virtual Programming" at the Virtual Membership Program Showcase.
Florida Museum of Natural History Partner — Presented their "Mega-Distanced Megalodon Member Reception" at the Virtual Membership Program Showcase.
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Partner — Participates in discussions on community engagement and membership.
IMPACTS Experience Partner — Collaborates on audience engagement initiatives for cultural sectors.
IMPACTS Experience Partner — Industry expert Colleen Dilenschneider from IMPACTS Experience discusses trends and key indicators with Leadership Forum participants.
International Spy Museum Partner — Stephanie Haver serves as Virtual Events Co-chair at the International Spy Museum.
LACMA Partner — Jennifer Jordan serves as Treasurer / Host Chair at LACMA.
MMF LIVE! Partner — Co-hosts virtual events as part of the AMMC Virtual series.
Moore Partner — Collaborates on audience activation and optimization strategies.
Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) Partner — Mariely Lemagne serves as VP Communications at the Museum of Pop Culture.
Museum of Science and Industry Partner — Presented their "Virtual Member Open House" program at the Virtual Membership Program Showcase.
Old Sturbridge Village Partner — Presented their "Friends' Day" program, which included virtual elements, at the Virtual Membership Program Showcase.
Omni Los Angeles Partner — All activities for the 2026 AMMC Los Angeles conference will be held at this hotel, unless otherwise noted.
Seattle Art Museum Partner — Board President Tiffany Tessada is affiliated with the Seattle Art Museum.
Smithsonian Partner — Shares insights on membership strategies and experiences.
Smithsonian Institution Partner — John Perell is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution.
Texas State Aquarium Partner — Presented their "Virtual Trivia for Wildlife" program at the Virtual Membership Program Showcase.
The Huntington Partner — Amri Covarrubias serves as Inclusion Chair at The Huntington.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Partner — Jennifer Garza and Jeremy Hamilton-Arnold are affiliated with The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Partner — Provided a conference hotel and room block for the AMMC 2022 conference.