What are you dreaming of...

A vibrant, growing association...

Creating a cause-marketing campaign...

Starting a new not-for-profit organization...

Enthusiastic participants at your conferences...

Consumers better understanding your industry...

Participating in an energetic workshop...

Discovering innovative tactics to fulfill your strategies...

About Drake & Company

Mission

To inspire clients and staff to achieve their dreams by providing knowledge, expertise and technology exceeding expectations and adding value to stakeholders and society.

Core Values

Since its establishment in 1992, Drake & Company has grown rapidly. Today Drake & Company functions as the headquarters and staff of several leading national and international associations. [ Company Profile ]

Drake & Company HeadquartersAs an association management company, Drake & Company manages regional, national and international non-profit organizations with budgets ranging from $35,000 to $3.1 million and memberships ranging from 15 to 125,000. [ Awards ]

The National Christmas Tree Association was one of Drake & Company's first clients.Drake & Company clients benefit from our experience, stewardship and location. Many of our professional staff hold graduate degrees in related fields and have more than five years experience in non-profit or association management. [ Staff ]

We realize the organizations we manage are not ours; Drake & Company is simply a steward of your membership. We will be a responsible administrator, strive to create a partnership for growth and help your organization and its members achieve strategic goals while controlling costs.

Central Location

Additionally, our Midwestern location offers lower overhead costs than Northeastern and coastal cities, hence, we save your association money. Yet, our convenient suburban St. Louis location, just 25 minutes from Lambert International Airport, also offers fast and economical travel around the globe. Our clients and their members also find the central time zone office hours work well for associations with members on both coasts.

Leading Technology

Increasingly, communication and technology play a large role with our association partners. Members can communicate with Drake & Company via telephone, fax or e-mail. Moreover, our information technology system includes:

Association Headquarters Campus

In 2004, Drake & Company outgrew its former location and became the charter tenant of the Association Headquarters Campus, an innovative business center for non-profit organizations. It offers an array of services including phone, receptionist, copier, networking, Internet, payroll and bookkeeping. The Association Headquarters Campus, located in Chesterfield, Missouri, has ample room for growth through additional tenants and/or organizations who may wish to partner with Drake & Company or purchase services a la carte. [ More about our services ]

Drake & Company is accredited by the AMC Institute
American Acadamy on Communication in HealthCare Agricultural Media Summit Alpha Zeta National Christmas Tree Association Christmas Spirit Foundation
Animal Health Foundation MidStates Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association Country Living Association Professional Dairy Heifer Growers Association International Fruit Tree Association