Support. Strategy. Solutions. Success.

At CAM, we help associations thrive with the structure,
insight, and partnership it takes to make real impact.

Since 1989, Chicago Association Management (CAM) has been a premier boutique association management firm based in downtown Chicago, serving nonprofit and professional association clients nationwide.

Our team of 40+ dedicated professionals specializes in personalized, agile support for small to mid-sized organizations across a wide range of industries—from healthcare and real estate to legal, public health, and beyond. We handle the essentials—membership, marketing, events, technology, and financial operations—so leadership can stay focused on advancing their mission.
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    Services

    Support at every level.
    From executive leadership and day-to-day management to financial oversight and event planning, CAM delivers full-service solutions designed to help mission-driven organizations thrive.

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  • CAM TEAM

    Meet the people behind the partnerships.
    At CAM, we’re more than just support staff—we’re a dedicated extension of your team. With decades of experience and a collaborative spirit, our professionals bring strategy, structure, and heart to everything we do.

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  • WHO WE HELP

    Purpose-driven partnerships. Proven results.
    CAM proudly supports over 40 associations and nonprofits nationwide—ranging from bar associations and health coalitions to professional societies and community-based organizations. Our work is grounded in trust, built on collaboration, and tailored to each organization’s unique mission.

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  • STRATEGIC GROWTH ANNOUNCEMENT

    Chicago Association Management Merges with Riggs Enterprise

    Expanding our impact.
    Elevating     your association.

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What our clients say…

  • United States Association for Energy Economics

    R. Dean Foreman, Ph.D., President
    April 2025

    “ We greatly appreciate all of CAM’s assistance throughout this process and have found your entire team to be outstanding to work with. Thank you again for your continued support and professionalism. We’re looking forward to continuing the momentum you’ve helped establish.”

  • Musicians Club of Women

    Jean Joslyn, President
    April 2025

    “MCW could not have planned this and brought it off without CAM. Your advice and counsel and all the support we have received was beyond what I imagined a year ago.”

  • Chicago Building Congress

    Chicago Building Congress
    Jan Marie Behounek, President
    2024

    “When CAM was engaged by the CBC, they provided a smooth transition, understood our organization, and quickly developed a rapport with our team. The deep bench of the CAM team provides the expertise we need to further the organization.”

  • Illinois Creditors Bar Association

    Mona Naser, Past President
    2023

    “Ed and his team have become part of our ILCBA family. They are professional, highly organized, and responsive. Equally important, they allow our leadership team to enjoy the many benefits of being actively engaged in a professional association of your peers, without all of the clerical responsibilities bogging us down.”