Smith Moore & Associates

Services

The following professional services are offered by Smith Moore & Associates:

Strategic Management:
In concert with the Board and members, implement goals of the organization Identify and develop business opportunities Ensure long-range financial stability and increased revenues Conduct annual planning sessions Implement adopted annual plans Conduct membership surveys and environmental scans

Administration:
Provide all day-to-day association management administrative functions Board relations Board meeting planning Minute taking Board materials – development and distribution Committee support Annual budget development Bookkeeping Generate and disseminate financial reports Complete audits and tax filings Dedicated phone lines Ensure compliance with bylaws, policies and procedures Develop any necessary operating documents

Administration:

Programs, Products and Services:
Ensure maintenance of all programs and member services Initiate and manage group benefit programs Coordinate and manage educational offerings/events

Legislative Advocacy:
Work in concert with contract legislative advocates and Legislative Committees Act as a liaison with membership to secure input on pending legislation Launch grassroots efforts on pending bills and related regulations Update website to reflect status of all legislation Develop legislative information packets to California Senators and Assembly Members Position the organization as a resource for any legislative bills directly impacting the profession Coordinate legislative action days in Sacramento and Washington, DC

Legislative Advocacy:

Work in concert with contract legislative advocates and Legislative Committees
Act as a liaison with membership to secure input on pending legislation
Launch grassroots efforts on pending bills and related regulations
Update website to reflect status of all legislation
Develop legislative information packets to California Senators and Assembly Members
Position the organization as a resource for any legislative bills directly impacting the profession
Coordinate legislative action days in Sacramento and Washington, DC

Membership/Member Support:
Oversee all membership functions Develop and maintain personal relationships with members Dues invoicing Database maintenance Respond to member inquiries Initiate recruitment activities Manage the listserves

Education and Conferences:
Coordinate and provide all support for workshops and conferences Site selection Contract negotiations Program development Registration and marketing materials Speaker relations Exhibitors and sponsors On-site staffing Manage awards and member recognition programs Provide a feedback tool at all events to assist in future educational development Oversee event budgets and financial results

Public Relations and External Communications:
Develop content and update client websites Development of any news releases or press kits or other external communications Develop external public relations program to increase awareness, image and brand Outreach to governmental agencies Oversee editorial content, writing, editing and production of magazines and newsletters