About ACRE
Administrative Cost Reduction Experts
Who are the “experts” in Administrative Cost Reduction Experts? They’re the countless association and charitable organization professionals who’s vast experience and knowledge feed ACRE’s existence.
By leveraging their collective ingenuity and their common interests, ACRE helps them reduce unnecessary costs, so they can all devote more of their money to their mission.
The Beginning
ACRE was founded in 2022 by Craig Price, CAE, a 20-year veteran of association management, and former associate executive director of a $40-million national association, where he had oversight responsibilities for mission-critical departments as well as operational functions including finance.
In that capacity, Craig surveyed a number of peer associations about their cost management policies and processes. The results revealed a wide range of innovative cost reduction ideas, and the realization that associations could genuinely help one another meaningfully reduce costs. The idea for Association Cost Reduction Experts was born.
Helping Other Nonprofits
During the inflationary period of post-COVID, rising costs were decimating charitable organizations and the causes they serve. From its experience with associations, ACRE knew it could develop similar programs that could help charities reduce costs by leveraging their combined strengths and purchasing power.
That expanded focus led to new opportunities and necessitated a name change. It’s still ACRE, but now serves all nonprofits as Administrative Cost Reduction Experts.
From A Current Client:
“Craig’s diverse association background makes him an invaluable asset to any project. His versatility and professionalism shine through in every task he takes on.”
ACRE’s Cost-Saving Services
- Discounted volume pricing on nonprofit products and services via ACRE’s free procurement services for 501(c)s
- Low-cost administrative staffing and service options that meet the day-to-day needs of associations and charitable organizations
- Best spending practices from the nonprofit community that identify new efficiencies and eliminate elusive excess operating costs