WHAT IS AN ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY?

The American Society for Association Executives (ASAE) describes an association management company (AMC) as follows: “AMCs provide the professional staff, administrative support, office space, technology, and equipment an association needs to operate efficiently.  An AMC typically manages several associations from one company location, providing a wide range of benefits including shared technology systems, access to expert specialized staff, and shared purchasing power.” 

The ASAE website provides some very valuable resources to associations considering working with an association management company, including a section entitled "Here's Help Finding and Selecting an Association Management Company".