Association Management Testimonials
After more than a decade in partnership with RMK we know we can count on them to bring fresh perspective that guides and drives HRADC forward. From navigating external forces like pandemics and economic downturns to growing the market value of our unique, DMV-focused compensation survey, RMK adds value every step of the way.
Julia Medvin, President, 2021-22, HR Alliance DC
2020 and 2021 demonstrated the value of having a strategic partner that can grow and shift with you. As we transitioned from 2019 into 2020 SFH had big plans to expand our fundraising while simultaneously growing our own programming and significantly increasing the reach of our grant-funded programs. We had some challenges along the way, but through it all RMK was there helping us keep to a steady course. Now, with RMK providing a full-time executive director/fundraiser in addition to their operational and event services, it’s more certain than ever we’ll realize our visions for growth.
Lisa Mayr, Chair, 2020-21, STEM for Her
It wasn’t until I assumed the role of President that I learned the true depth of RMK’s partnership with us and I couldn’t be more grateful. From our Professor’s Institute to our MAXI competition and our silent auction, their institutional knowledge and well-documented processes make my life easier every day. RMK sets the bar for my definition of client service.
Rick Powell, Immediate Past President 2019 – Director Marketing Association of Washington Educational Foundation
Despite the pandemic, SECAF had an exceptionally strong year! Thanks in large part to the RMK team’s agility, innovative thinking, and executive support — membership is up, revenues are up, sponsorship dollars are strong, and overall expenses are down. With RMK’s help, SECAF was able to hold 50 percent more events this year, including two virtual galas that attracted more than 625 attendees. RMK has proven they are the partner you want at your side when the going gets tough.
Richard Pineda, 2020-21 SECAF Chair
Committing to lead a networking-focused, all volunteer organization during a pandemic is not for the faint of heart. Fortunately I had the RMK team at my side keeping ahead of the constant change, bringing excitement to our virtual world and importantly, keeping the leadership team calm and focused. The team was responsive and innovative in helping us pivot to a virtual agenda, retain and engage members and sponsors, and continuing to drive our mission. Their execution was always spot on and they have an amazing knack for anticipating questions and challenges and getting ahead of them. Thanks to RMK, I was able to hand the reins over to the next WIT President stronger than ever and ready for the challenges that every day continues to bring.
Daphne Wotherspoon, 2020-21 WIT President
RMK is an incredible asset for SECAF. Their continual forward thinking, support, and execution for our organization has made it possible for SECAF to experience incredible organizational growth. As we are a 90%+ volunteer organization, RMK successfully supports and executes more than 45 events each year, with extreme professionalism, that does not exhaust or stress our volunteers. In addition, this past year RMK was instrumental in the achievement of a number of major initiatives designed to improve sponsorship, execute a new membership marketing strategy, realize event and organizational cost savings, expand recruitment, and foster greater retention. They provide the backbone to SECAF which provides the directed ability for SECAF to expand our offerings and truly provide value back to our membership.
Curt R. Anderson, Immediate Past President 2018-19, SECAF
For more than five years RMK has successfully managed our day-to-day operations providing our volunteer leadership the luxury of focusing on the mission and strategy. One of our biggest accomplishments during my tenure was working with RMK to build new financial reporting formats that make our 501(c)3 compliance monitoring significantly easier. In addition to the financial tracking and support at our events, RMK’s help implementing auction software helped increase revenues from both our live and silent auctions making our gala an incredible success. The RMK team is a true partner.
Marian L. McKee, PhD, Chair 2015-2019, STEM for Her
For WIT, RMK brings both continuity and change. Our decade-plus relationship with RMK works because they bring an essential historical perspective of how things have always been done while never failing to smartly advocate for change that keeps us moving forward.
Trish Barber, President 2017-18, WIT
In less than 12 months, RMK rebuilt many of our processes, reestablished relationships with our corporate members, and restored our individual member renewal process. Those efforts helped us achieve a 20%+ increase in memberships this year. And they did it all while jumping in feet first during the first 60 days to produce a highly successful WIIT Annual Awards Meeting & Dinner for 180 guests. I would highly recommend RMK for their superior customer service and partnership approach to managing our association.
Leslie Griffin, Past President 2018, WIIT
It wasn’t until I assumed the role of President that I learned the true depth of RMK’s partnership with us and I couldn’t be more grateful. From our Professor’s Institute to our MAXI competition and our silent auction, their institutional knowledge and well-documented processes make my life easier every day. RMK sets the bar for my definition of client service.
Rick Powell, President, President 2017, Direct Marketing Association of Washington Educational Foundation
It has been such a pleasure working with the entire RMK team. They have taken care of all the administrative and back office functions over the past few years and really alleviate a lot of stress and anxiety by making sure everything is being looked after and taken care of. They continue to go above and beyond in their service to our organization and are fully embedded partners in our success.
Scott M. Brezler, President 2014-2016, SECAF
Reggie and her team have supported WIT for the last 10 years and very quickly established RMK as WIT’s trusted and important partner and resource. RMK’s attention to detail and its ability to understand not only the day-to-day, but also the strategic goals of our organization has enabled WIT to more effectively carry out its mission. The experience and wisdom that RMK brings has earned them a respected seat at the table in WIT.
Kathryn Harris, President 2016-2017, WIT
It has been such a pleasure working with the entire RMK team. They have taken care of all the administrative and back office functions over the past few years and really alleviate a lot of stress and anxiety by making sure everything is being looked after and taken care of. They continue to go above and beyond in their service to our organization and are fully embedded partners in our success.
Scott M. Brezler, President 2014-2016, SECAF
Committed. Effective. Professional. These are three words I would use to describe Reggie and the RMK team. Through our multi-year partnership, we continue to see the WIT organization grow due to their knowledge of association management and experience in executing programs. We very much value the ideas that the RMK team brings to the table. I am looking forward to seeing where RMK will help take the organization in the years to come.
Lisa Dezzutti, President 2015-2016, WIT
