Delcor

MARCH 15, 2019

Before embarking on an association management software (AMS) selection this year, get clear on two things: Why you want a new AMS. Why is your organization considering new association management software? Is your association starting a new line of business? Request For Proposals. What you want in a new AMS.

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Eric Lanke

MARCH 12, 2012

Provocative Proposals for Change. I just finished reading an advance copy of Shelly Alcorn s " Provocative Proposals for Change ," a report she authored based on Appreciative Inquiry interviews she conducted with more than 200 association executives (including me). Leadership. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations.

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Proposal Innovation Leadership Report 100

Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2020

Determining how much your next association management software (AMS) system will cost you can be a tricky thing. You can avoid these types of sneaky, hidden costs by working with an AMS vendor that includes all costs of the AMS as part of the proposal. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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Cost System Association Management Price 78

Association Adviser

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, associations dedicated to serving the interests and development of professionals in various fields are encountering an array of unprecedented challenges. Creating Non-Dues Revenue: The traditional membership […]

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Proposal Revenue Strategy Organization 157

AssociationChat

APRIL 6, 2022

Proposal Title: “The Effects of the Intersectionality of Gender and Race on Members’ Involvement in Membership Associations”. Tentative Timeline: The anticipated research timeline based on the proposal is August 2022-July 2023. Department of Public Administration & Policy, School of Public Affairs, American University.

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Association Subculture

JANUARY 20, 2011

Association Executives: Provocative Proposals Research Project. I would like to announce the Association Executives: Provocative Proposals for Change project (that link will take you to my website for a complete description). Creativity in Association Management - Are You the Roadblock? Second stage is cut.

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Proposal Project Innovation United States 100

SBI

JULY 24, 2024

Background SBI Association Management has been at the forefront of providing innovative solutions to associations seeking to grow and retain their memberships. Following the pandemic, many associations faced a significant decline in memberships, presenting a critical need for effective strategies to reverse this trend.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 20, 2024

Einstein Draft Flow , a generative AI tool, allows you to easily create workflows (documents like contracts, proposals, or reports) based on a step-by-step guided text prompt and suggested content based on previous documents. Salesforce Flows with AI Exciting enhancements are coming to Salesforce Flows in the Salesforce Summer ‘24 release.

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Spark Consulting

MAY 11, 2020

Associations can help. The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm (PDF), co-authored with Shelly Alcorn, CAE, Alcorn Associates Management Consulting, August 2016. People are overwhelmed with information, much of it false or untrustworthy, and are increasingly unable to discern what is reliable and what is not.

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Case Study Content Proposal Innovation 341

Ungrated

OCTOBER 13, 2020

While many sectors of the global economy have been hard hit, community association management continues to be a profession in high demand. CAI launched the Community Management Training and Certification Program in September for 2020 college graduates. The three-step program introduces young professionals to the growing field.

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YourMembership

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

by Erin Fuller, FASAE, CAE, President | MCI USA Association Management & Consulting & Member | AMCI’s Board of Directors. The email came out of the blue, from a really strong association executive that I interviewed a few months back who wasn’t the right fit for the professional society leadership role I tried to fill.

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Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

In 18+ years in association management, I’ve been on both sides of the Request For Proposal process more times than I can count. My very first Big Task at my very first association Real Job way back in 1997 was to complete an association management software system selection. You love bullet points?

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Proposal Project Discount Process 150

Ungrated

APRIL 7, 2022

Successful community association managers and business partners must possess a diverse skill set to provide sound advice to the homeowner leaders who serve on association boards. Association managers are hired to work with volunteer boards of directors to enhance, preserve, and protect communities.

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Directory Proposal Certificate Association Management 71

Reid All About it

MAY 24, 2024

TopClass LMS explains why Gen Z is the most entrepreneurial generation and how associations can attract and support them with education, networking, and other membership benefits.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2018

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? Budget : Some associations hesitate to discuss money. Now, tell them what you have to spend so they propose a system within your budget.

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LMS How To Sample Proposal 155

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 8, 2020

Best practices say that when you’re ready to find a new association management software (AMS) system, you should issue a request for proposal (RFP). Read on for tips to ensure your RFP drives accurate proposals and helps you find the right AMS for your organization. Proposal format/outline. Proposal due date.

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Tips Proposal Software Project 78

GrowthZone

MAY 2, 2023

These productivity tools come in association management software (AMS) and help streamline database management, financial administration, event planning, member communications, and more. Association Management Tools for Revenue Generation Patience is a virtue – except when it comes to increasing revenue.

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Tools Revenue Software FAQ 78

GrowthZone

OCTOBER 16, 2017

This third and final installment of the blog series, “Where to Begin Your Association’s AMS Search” provides a critical checklist for evaluating the vendor’s proposal. When narrowing down your search for association management software, the most important step is to ensure you understand what you are getting and what it will cost.

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How To Proposal Software Cost 79

SBI

JANUARY 15, 2019

SBI, a Seattle-based association management company, is proud to announce the International Ombudsman Association (IOA) as its newest full-service association management client. Seattle, WA – January 2, 2019.

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Ungrated

AUGUST 25, 2021

Committee proposals also included specifics regarding communication and disclosure to homeowners, residents, and local governments, as well as proposals authorizing community association boards to administer special assessments if funding is needed in an emergency.

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Las Vegas Committee Proposal Guidelines 110

Nimble AMS

MARCH 29, 2021

As a member of the Nimble AMS consultant team, I help our new clients implement their new association management software (AMS) system. So, we work to educate you about the technology so you can thoroughly understand the solutions we propose. Can they make the system do what you need it to do? Will they be pleasant to work with?

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Reid All About it

JUNE 7, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… When’s the last time you talked to your AMS vendor? Wes Trochlil explains why you should meet with your association management system partner at least once a year. When you wanted to b h about something? More info/register.

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Association Leaders

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

When his team proposes a new idea to him, he listens carefully then asks what the dissenting point of view is. I am going to go “weed the garden” Association Management Companies CM Services Leadership Volunteerism' Mr. Pittman has a different theory. If there isn’t one, he makes his team find it.

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Multiview

JANUARY 5, 2023

On July 20, 2022, the House Energy and Commerce Committee (E&C) approved the proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) by a 53-2 margin. In a two-decade effort to develop a national security and digital privacy framework, ADPPA represents a huge step forward by Congress to create new protections for all Americans.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

Ethics in Association Management In this session we’ll use a series of scenarios to talk about how to recognize an ethical issue, understand how to apply ASAE’s Ethical Decision Making Model in your organization, and work through the ethical issues in the workplace. . – What Were you Thinking? More info/register.

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Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 259

CMA Solutions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

(Communicating and promoting your association’s recent innovation would help jog their memories.) At CMA, we specialize in association management, membership outreach and member engagement. Our in-house marketing team has built an impressive record helping associations grow over the last 35 years.

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Directory Social Media New Jersey Member Engagement 52

Virginia Condo & HOA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

STEP 2 – Those suggestions would be reviewed by the association manager with comments being given to the committee and the board of directors. STEP 4 – The proposed changes are sent to the association’s attorney to review them for clarity, appropriateness and enforceability.

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Delcor

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

When vendors know exactly what you need, they can provide relevant demonstrations and accurate proposals. When you are ready to select a solution, a thorough requirements analysis process will ensure that you have everything needed in the requirements documentation to evaluate proposals. What a relief!

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 20, 2019

New York and New Jersey are proposing similar laws—speak up if you live there. In addition to the blogs mentioned above— Associations Now , Association Success , Billhighway , MultiBriefs , Smooth the Path (Amanda Kaiser), and TopClass LMS by WBT Systems —I regularly check out these sites.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

Host: NXUnite by Nexus Marketing Speakers: Ethan Gray, CAE, Director of Association Management Services, Talley Management Tony Hoff, Marketing Director, Survey & Ballot Systems Leona Scott, President and Founder, JEP Marketing Communications Morgan Wood, Head of Community, Hivebrite Wed 3/15 at 7 a.m. – More info/register.

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AE on the Verge

DECEMBER 19, 2011

I think those who start in association management after their kids pass the teenage years have the added bonus of the wisdom that comes from that parenting. Here are 7 association management techniques that come from having a teenager. Hopefully by high school the concept of deadlines is being constantly reinforced.

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Association Management Proposal Class Newsletter 28

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

I love Lead Marvels’ curated list of association podcasts , but it’s missing two of my favorites: Leading Learning from Tagoras and Reboot IT from DelCor Technology Solutions. Impexium describes the steps for creating a request for proposals (RFP) for association management software (AMS). RFP for an AMS.

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Revenue Technology Content Strategy 265

Association Leaders

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Well, OUR government – the one that our Founding Father’s designed to represent US – has proposed new rules to limit or even eliminate the ability of government employees to attend and participate in association events.

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Aptify

DECEMBER 16, 2022

You’ve documented your challenges and requirements, gotten approval for new membership technology budget , and reviewed vendor proposals. Now your organization is ready to evaluate the membership management software solutions and vendors that made the final list. . What type of project timeline are they proposing? .

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Membership Management Software Project Proposal 72

Membersuite

JULY 16, 2021

Every association management software (AMS) company loves to demonstrate how their AMS meets an association’s requirements. The association staff on the project team care about these functions and features, but most of their co-workers only care about one thing: reports. If you don’t have the data, is it worth collecting?

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Membersuite

MAY 25, 2021

This is association management software, not software for one department. Prepare success stories from similar associations so decision-makers can imagine a happy ending to your proposal. Remember to align your case with your association’s goals and strategies. Don’t use technical jargon.

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AMG

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Upcoming Proposed Changes in Regulations or Proposed Legal Changes That May Impact HOAs Homeowners Associations nationwide should stay up to date on legal changes that could impact your HOA. It is essential to keep member morale high and confidence in the HOA high.

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