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Association Management: Online vs. In-person Engagement

Blue Sky eLearn

Managing your members is no easy feat— it requires dedicated association management software as well as a strategic plan for engaging your constituents. The reason many people join associations is to be a part of a community , expand their industry knowledge, and network with other experts in their field.

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Beware of sneaky, hidden costs in your next association management system

Nimble AMS

Determining how much your next association management software (AMS) system will cost you can be a tricky thing. Many of the costs are predictable if you know what to look for. It’s important to be wary of any AMS vendor offering a lower than average software or per-user cost.

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8 ways to cut the cost of new association management software

Nimble AMS

A new association management software (AMS) system is a major investment in your organization’s future. While several factors — from the number of licenses to implementation to staff training — determine the price of the system’s cost, there are strategies to keep your AMS price from escalating beyond the budget. Here’s how.

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What to Do When Your AMS Vendor Forces You into a Costly Upgrade

Nimble AMS

Here’s why a new , modern AMS just might be a better fit for your association. If you’ve been using legacy association management software (AMS) for several years, you know how tough product upgrades can be. How much will it cost? . And you didn’t plan for the time, cost, and headache involved. . So, now what?

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4 Costs To Expect When Implementing New Membership Software

Aptify

What are the costs you can’t avoid when implementing a new membership management software? Here are 4 unavoidable costs of member management software implementation. The Large Association's Guide to Understanding Enterprise AMS Pricing. Keep in mind, there is also an indirect cost of your employees.

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Learn the difference between Association Management and Membership Management Software

Membersuite

Over the past ten years, an overwhelming number of new products have entered the association management software (AMS) and membership management software (MMS) markets, causing more confusion for associations trying to make smart technology investments. Financial management is at the core of AMS architecture.

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Association Management Systems (AMS): 5 Software Strategies

Higher Logic

But to do this effectively, you need to have a system in place for gathering, organizing, and accessing the member information that provides you with insight into their goals and preferences: an association management system, or an AMS. Gathering accurate member information is essential to every aspect of association management.

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