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ACMA 2023 Sponsorship

Mission:

To promote local government excellence, professionalism and ethics by providing education, training, information exchange, professional support and mentoring to local government management professionals, students, faculty, elected officials, and the public at-large.

Vision:

The Arizona City/County Management Association (ACMA) will assist local government management professionals in building sustainable communities that improve residents’ lives. Arizona’s cities, towns, and counties will continue to be recognized for being professionally managed by knowledgeable and ethical leaders who are committed to the best interests of the diverse communities they serve.

Our Impact:

Arizona is a young and rapidly growing state where the quality of local government leadership makes a significant difference in the economic vitality and quality of life in each community.

The Arizona City/County Management Association provides education, training, and mutual exchange of information to increase the proficiency of Arizona’s local government management professionals, with the goal of strengthening the quality of Arizona’s local governments.

Arizona has a strong tradition of council-manager governance, in which the professional manager is the chief executive officer who provides consistent day-to-day implementation and control over local government staff, programs and budget and serves as the chief policy advisor to elected officials. This tradition empowers Arizona’s cities, towns and counties through long-term professional leadership that can maintain focus on the stability, prosperity and best interests of the community beyond changes that may occur in election cycles.

Managers in city, town and county governments, in partnership with elected officials and engaged citizenry, make key decisions on local services, resource allocation, infrastructure, arts and culture, the natural and built environments and health and human services that have powerful impacts today and into the future. Key decision-makers, they also serve as primary policy advisors to elected officials at the local level.

The Arizona City/County Management Association, through its educational, networking and consulting programs and services, provides critical support needed by local professional city, town and county managers.

Levels of Sponsorship:

Questions? Contact League Staff at 602-258-5786 or email info@azmanagement.org

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Programs and Services

ACMA serves experienced and new local government managers, and the students who aspire to serve in those roles, with the following programs and services:

• Two annual conferences, held in January and July, where top-level managers of local governments network, share ideas, and hear from thought leaders in the industry
• Training events and webinars on current topics relevant to public administration, in partnership with the Alliance for Innovation and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
• Presentations on excellence in local government at League of Arizona Cities and Towns conferences and newly-elected officials trainings
• The Senior Advisor Program which provides the counsel, experience and support of retired members of the profession available to local government managers andassists cities with council-manager plans or charter changes regarding management
• Recognition and awards for high achievement in professional excellence in local government
• One scholarship for new professionals through the Charles A. Esser Scholarship andone Marvin A. Andrews Scholarship/Internship for Arizona graduate studentswho aspire to a career in local government management
• Two scholarships per year for mid-career professionals to attend the Harvard Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program
• Mentoring program for new professionals
• Opportunity to participate in the Next Generation Leadership Conference in partnership with the Alliance for Innovation
• Participation in Women Leading Government program and training through collaboration with ICMA Women Leading Government initiative
• Communication through monthly membership updates and social media
• Website available to members and the public
   

The range and substance of ACMA’s programs and services is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors.

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Extra Sponsor Benefits

Sponsors at the Silver, Gold and Platinum levels mix and mingle with attendees at the ACMA Winter and Summer Conferences.
Who attends? The top local government officials in Arizona’s cities, counties and towns, including:

• City, town and county managers
• City, town and county assistant and deputy managers
• Other local government officials including finance, procurement, infrastructure and program managers
• Government and public policy faculty and students
   

Interaction between sponsors and attendees is an important feature of the conferences.

• Sponsors may host conference meal functions, which include logo placement and recognition
• City, town and county assistant and deputy managers
• Sponsors may host networking breaks and sponsor conference lanyards
• Lists of attendees including sponsors’ representatives will be distributed in advance to sponsors
   

Winter Conference

January 25 - 27, 2023 in Sedona, AZ

Arizona Networking Opportunities:

• Opening Reception and Sponsor Recognition
• Networking Breakfasts and Breaks
• Sponsor Session
• Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting
• Reception, Banquet and Awards Ceremony

Summer Conference

July 12 - 14, 2023 in Tucson, AZ

Arizona Networking Opportunities:

• Opening Luncheon and Sponsor Recognition
• Evening Receptions
• Networking Breakfasts and Breaks
• Sponsor Session
• Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards

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Other Sponsorship Opportunities

Harvard Scholarship Contribution

ACMA will offer two full scholarships this year to ACMA full and associate members for the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. This intensive, interactive program is designed to help participants learn innovative ways of management the real-world challenges and crises of government. Participants will develop new conceptual frameworks to address policy issues, explore the interrelationship between citizens and government, examine the ethical and professional responsibilities of leadership, and exchange ideas with faculty and participants from diverse backgrounds.

• $500-1000 Friend
• $1500-2000 Donor
• $2500 Benefactor
   

Keynote National Speaker Fund Contribution

Adding a keynote to the ACMA conferences increases the amount of interest, value and learning. ACMA has pledged up to $10,000 to leverage all sponsorships funds raised for this program. It is our goal to continue finding ways to leverage your sponsorship dollars to improve programs and to ensure our city and county leaders are the top in the country.

• $500-1000 Friend
• $1500-2000 Donor
• $2500 Benefactor
   

Next Generation Leadership Conference Contribution

The Next Generation Leadership Conference provides an experience for local government professionals who might not have the time or resources to attend a multi-day conference. Designed for aspiring leaders in or working toward a career in local government, it is a great way to open up leadership and mentoring dialogue, share lessons learned, and participate in experiences with others in our public service profession. This conference will be held in November of 2023.

• $250-500 Friend
• $750-1000 Donor
• $1500 Benefactor