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How to plan an effective request for proposal (RFP)

Nimble AMS

Many associations struggle to take the first step in planning an effective request for proposal (RFP) when attempting to get their board on board for new tech plans and in becoming the catalyst of change for their organization. . Determine staff skills and resources for the RFP. Download now. . You’re not alone!

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6 tips for proposing new membership software to your board

Aptify

A lot is riding on your proposal to the board: staff’s productivity and effectiveness, data security, and usefulness, maybe even your reputation, and definitely your stress level. Download now. Boards are temporary guardians of your association’s money and resources. Request for proposals. Why is it so challenging?

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Help Your Members Find the Signal in the Noise

Spark Consulting

An extensive list of resources in case you want to dig deeper on any of the topics addressed. as an easy mechanism to count the number of times it’s been downloaded. People are overwhelmed with information, much of it false or untrustworthy, and are increasingly unable to discern what is reliable and what is not. Associations can help.

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10 Steps to Choosing Your Association’s Next AMS

Membersuite

But when they find out how much customization costs , not just at implementation but every time they want to download an update, they realize configuration is the way to go. 7: Ask for a Proposal. After asking your top contenders for a proposal, make yourself available to answer questions about your requirements.

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Building Buy-In for an Online Community at Your Association

Higher Logic

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance. Objection 1: Price.

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Top Ten Data Challenges (And Solutions) for Associations

Association Analytics

Dive deeper into creating a lightweight data governance policy in this blog or download the Ultimate Guide to Data Governance. Does your team propose solution after solution, but never makes a decision on which one to implement? Start with what tools, data, resources, and time you have now.

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How a middle school lesson can increase member engagement

Association Success

In 1943, Maslow, an American psychologist, proposed a new theory of human motivation. Rather than presenting members with a mass of complex resources, make it easy for people to find and digest the information they need. . How do you keep them around? An old middle school lesson actually offers some tips.