A recent study published Sept. 2019 by Michael T. LoBue, CAE, determined that organizations managed by AMC’s (Association Management Companies) are more stable than standalone organizations (a membership-based group that employed staff and had a headquarters). The study showed that there is more leadership turnover in standalone organizations compared to AMC’s. You can read the entire study here
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