Society Optimizer™ | Management of Medical Societies

Supporting the professionalization and growth of small to mid-size medical associations and societies through management and ancillary services.

Our Approach

Medical Societies and Associations deserve a professional approach to their management to:

  1. Meet the expectations from their constituents, such as customer service levels, added-value services, etc.;
  2. Navigate an increasingly complex and competitive marketplace;
  3. Optimize the solicitation of funding in a professional and dedicated manner;
  4. Leverage inherent value of network, knowledge and capabilities in organization.

Many smaller and mid-size organizations struggle with their demands on the personal time of their leadership. They are dedicated to the organizational cause but have to operate within the constraints of their full-time commitments.

It can be challenging to weigh all factors carefully, and fittingly decide between outsourcing and setting up your own infrastructure. Arcas can help your organization make this decision and support the implementation of your strategic decisions, whether it be setting up your own support infrastructure support or outsourcing all or some activities. Arcas can function as your principal point of contact, minimizing the need for investing in significant infrastructure and coordination.


Our Services

Arcas offers a broad, yet tailored spectrum of services through Society Optimizer™. These range from specific activities to full-service support, and can include the coordination of services already outsourced:

  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership support
  • Administration
  • Financial management
  • Fundraising
  • Member database management
  • Membership communication
  • Marketing and PR.

Using a careful diagnostic process with your organization’s leadership, we custom-design the optimal setup and scope of our services. This results in tailored approach that suits organizations of different sizes and with an eye for the specific demands and intricacies of your organization, ensuring that your members and constituents are served optimally.


Our Promise

The Arcas Group has considerable experience in working with medical membership-based organizations. We understand the importance and impact of your specific culture, the need to attract and retain members and supporters, and the - at times political - environment your organization operates in.

By choosing Arcas and our Society Optimizer™ approach we guarantee you the best experience in customer-service, strategic insight and project execution. Additionally, you can expect:

  • Strong track record in healthcare;
  • Deep relationships with thoughtleaders, decision-makers at supporter organizations and other interested parties;
  • Frequent and close coordination with organizational leadership and existing support infrastructure;
  • Flexible and agile approach that suits membership organizations of varying sizes.

Our Experience

For more information on experience, client references, and how we can support your organization, please contact us here.

Past projects have included activities such as:

  • Medical programming and education
  • Fundraising
  • Set up and management of member database
  • Marketing and PR communication
  • Strategic planning and support
  • Financial planning and administration

Selection of medical societies previously supported:

  • Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
  • Dutch Society for Medical Oncology (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Medische Oncologie -  NVMO)
  • Dutch Surgical Association (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Heelkunde - NVvH)
  • Dutch Society for Internal Medicine (Nederlandse Internisten Vereniging - NIV)
  • European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization (ECCO)
  • European Hematology Association (EHA)
  • European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)
  • European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
  • Georgia Association for Clinical Oncology (GASCO)
  • ImmunoCompromised Host Society (ICHS)
  • International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
  • International Society for Experimental Hematology (ISEH)
  • International Society for Geriatric Oncology (SIOG)
  • International Society of Hematology (ISH)
  • International Society for Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM)
  • International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD)
  • Medical Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC)
  • Princess Margaret Hospital Toronto, Canada