McPherson Management Ltd.

The Experience Advantage

McPherson Management Ltd. has more than 32 years of experience as an association management company. Our experience is what propels us forward because we know what it takes to properly and effectively manage all of the day-to-day operations of a not-for-profit organization.

We believe the quality of our staff and our management expertise is the reason why our clients have chosen us as their management company.  Our staff are trained professionals with appropriate education and experience to support the daily activities of your association or event. Our Association Professionals will seek out opportunities to enhance strategic management activity for your association. They have extensive experience working with a variety of associations which enables our clients to benefit from the best practices used in the association community.  Often an opportunity with one client applies to another (e.g. Event Planning). That is why with each new client, we undertake an internal strategic session with the staff to reaffirm or establish direction. This direction sets the stage for the performance expectations to be met within the budget of your association and the association management services.

The Leadership Advantage

McPherson Management Ltd. can provide much more than basic administrative and secretarial support, we can also provide professionals who can take on an executive leadership role within the organization. McPherson Management Ltd. has professionals with the appropriate education and experience who can fill the role of Executive Director, Chief Staff Officer (CSO), or Association Manager. These professionals can provide strategic direction for your organization by helping plan, develop and implement key policies and directions for your associations to take. These professionals have provided leadership to a number of associations of different sizes, in different life cycles, and in different industries.  They have the skills necessary to take your association to the next level.

The Geographic Advantage

McPherson Management Ltd. is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Why Calgary?

Calgary is one of the fastest growing cities in North America with a current population of 1.2 million people. Calgary has a well rounded economy that boasts many diverse interests. Traditionally an “oil city”, Calgary also is a centre for agriculture, high tech, education, and real estate. Calgary is in the centre of “The West” and is Western Canada’s domestic hub for seven of North America’s major airlines. Its airport is Canada’s 3rd busiest serving more than 8.6 million passengers annually to national and international destinations. Calgary is a logical choice for meetings and conventions and is home to many not-for-profit organizations serving members right across the country.

The Financial Advantage

International associations have chosen McPherson Management not only for our experience and expertise, but also for the financial advantage.  Our International clients offering membership in U.S. funds have benefited from the increased value in procuring administrative services and supplies in Canada. 

McPherson Management Ltd. also has a large network of resources that can be drawn upon when needed.  We have a full compliment of trained specialists who can be assigned to projects on an as-needed basis. We use our resources and personal contacts to your benefit, giving your association increased flexibility, more service options, and higher cost savings through stronger buying and negotiating power for purchase of meeting space, supplies, printing, and other services used regularly by your organization. 

Because we operate in a “shared resources” environment, our client associations also benefit through greater cost savings while maintaining full staff support. You are not paying for the higher costs of having to equip and maintain an office and cover the overhead costs that you would normally have to pay when operating out of your own office. Reduced costs in areas such as insurance, leasing, telephone costs and email connection costs plus many more due to bulk purchases are enjoyed in a shared resource organization such as McPherson Management Ltd.

The Service Advantage

McPherson Management Ltd. offers a complete range of services that will meet your organizations every need.  And you only have to deal with us; one company, one supplier, one location. You tell us what you want and we will make it happen. Our services are designed to facilitate the achievement of the overall mission of your organization by giving you the service you need, when you need it, allowing leaders to focus on industry issues and policy decisions.  

McPherson Management Ltd. also has a large network of resources that can be drawn upon when needed.  We have a full compliment of trained specialists who can be assigned to projects on an as-needed basis. We use our resources and personal contacts to your benefit, giving your association increased flexibility, higher cost savings, and more options when it comes to getting the services you need, when you need them, and done on time. 

To strengthen our service advantage, McPherson Management Ltd. is highly loyal and committed to cause of all our client associations. We take the time to become familiar with our clients, know the facts about each, and promote them effectively. Our commitment to your cause is what propels us forward. Knowing that your association makes a difference is what drives our staff to make a difference for you. When you succeed, we succeed.