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Why continuous software updates mean ROI for your association

Nimble AMS

Imagine w hat would happen to your organization if your outdated association management software (AMS) suddenly imploded. M embers couldn’t pay their dues , n ew members couldn’t join , and no one could participate in your online community. Your association would see a decline in member engagement , retention , and recruitment.

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How to Create a Really Good LMS RFP

WBT Systems

You finally got the budget to purchase a learning management system (LMS). Ask around for request for proposal (RFP) samples and send one of them to a dozen LMS vendors? It gives technology providers an opportunity to understand your association and its resources, goals, challenges, and core requirements. What’s your next step?

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Tips & Templates for Writing an Impactful Membership Dues Increase Letter 

MemberClicks

Among the most common reasons are: Inflation : Things cost more over time, plain and simple. This immovable axiom is eventually going to make its way into the inner workings of your nonprofit, professional association, or member-based organization. More about this in the sample templates, below.

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From Idea into Reality: 8 Steps to Start an Association

MemberClicks

Expense budget – Includes expected costs, ongoing costs and associated costs. Balance sheet (Assets and liabilities) – An overview of your association’s net worth and financial position. Operation plan – Describes your association’s operational needs such as staffing output and related costs.

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Association Management - Truthiness and Lies, Lies, Lies

Association Subculture

Association Management - Truthiness and Lies, Lies, Lies. Here are some sample suggestions: Cigarettes - "Yes, our product will kill you but how long do you want to live anyway? Associations have an obligation to develop a culture of truth in their organizations. The Waning Days of Leadership in Association Management.

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Association Brain Food: 5.12.23

Reid All About it

Lunch costs are on your own. Organizer: Association Women Technology Champions Tue 5/16 at 12 p.m. Component Relations and Volunteer Management May Crunch and Munch Come prepared to engage, participate and listen as we discuss current topics. Lunch costs are on your own. on the same day. Space is limited so RSVP soon.

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Completing the puzzle to decode chapter ROI

Mariner Management

Most associations know how much their chapters cost in staff support, rebates/grants, training programs, technology platforms, etc. Measuring the return on investment (ROI) of chapters is critically important to understanding the value they bring to an association. This has long been common practice among 501(c)3 organizations.

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