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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. . In reality, the expense of not investing in modern technology will cost your organization much more. .

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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. While there are numerous ways to keep costs down, it’s also good to be aware that there are some unavoidable costs that should be taken into account.

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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.

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Industry Study Brings a New Way for Association Professionals to Think About Member Engagement

Smooth The Path

We did some research and found there was not a lot of information out there about onboarding programs and so with a lot of hope we outlined a plan for a dual-methodology benchmarking study which soon we started to call the New Member Engagement Study. The team at Dynamic Benchmarking swung into action. Are you curious to learn more?

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Association Supply Chain Advocacy

Potomac Core

Recently, the Soft Drink Industry faced an onslaught of proposed Soda Taxes in Santa Fe , New Mexico and in Cook County , Illinois. National Marine Manufacturers Association – The Association effectively utilizes an impressive supply chain advocacy approach to continuously help the Recreational Boating industry keep costs in line.

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What Are Association Tools?

GrowthZone

Verify if there is a limit to or additional cost for support. COSTS A written cost proposal is a must. Find out if customer support is provided by in-house account representatives or outsourced to a third-party call center. online chat, phone, email, online FAQs, etc.).

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Association Brain Food: 4.12.24

Reid All About it

Chapter Engagement, Structure & Programs (CRVM Crunch & Munch) Discuss the future of chapters, including how to address smaller unsustainable chapters, keep members engaged within chapters, and what to do for members whose chapters have disbanded. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. . 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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