Donating to The Club Foundation (CF) strengthens the club industry by improving educational offerings, training and research initiatives. 

By supporting the Club Foundation, you, the donor, benefit in many ways:

Individual CMAA Members

  • CF supported educational programming leads to:
    • A heightened level of professionalism.
    • Increased job security and compensation opportunities.
      • CF grants support the development of the BMI curriculum, Conference Education grants, and programs such as the MID (Manager in Development).
      • Funds from the Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship are designated for managers pursuing the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation. 
      • Total Compensation for the average CCM is $25,000 more than a non-certified colleague and 11% higher than the national average.
      • Average club manager salaries increased 6.2% in 2003, outpacing inflation at 3.7%.
      • Better educated club management professionals have longer, more successful tenures.

CMAA Chapters

  • High quality national education and training programs leads to improved Chapter educational programming because:
    • The CF awards grants to help offset the costs associated with chapter-sponsored education programs. 
    • The CF grants provide the opportunity for Chapter members to participate in education programs that award credits for attaining/maintaining the CCM designation.

Private Clubs/Board of Directors (BOD)

  • CF supported educational programming will build a strong foundation for the club’s long-term success because:
    • A commitment to improving the club industry will lead to an improved relationship between members and the club’s professional staff.
    • The staff and BOD have access to CF supported industry research.
    • An educated professional staff will operate a more efficient club.

Corporate Entities

  • CF supported educational programming will help you market your products/services more effectively because:
    • Club managers tend to support the organizations that “give back” to the club industry.
    • Educated, empowered club managers will streamline the decision making process.

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