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6 Tips for Making Better Technology Decisions for your Association

Achurch

As organizational leaders, some of the most critical decisions you make involves the technology that your association or nonprofit uses. Yes, technology helps your employees accomplish more, in less time. But the right technology does so much more. No major technology decision should ever be made by one person.

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5 simple steps to build executive buy-in for new technology

Nimble AMS

If you’re like most enterprise level associations, you likely have an in-depth process to get executive approval for any technology investments. Follow best practices Lay the groundwork for new technology by applying change management best practices. Detail how new technology can alleviate these pain points.

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Expert Guidance on Choosing New Association Technology

Membersuite

The anxiety-ridden decision to look for new technology was the topic of the first session of Mastering Membership , our new event series for mid-size associations featuring advice from the association, selection consultant, and technology partner’s perspectives. View Recording How to Know When It’s Time to Make a Technology Change.

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5 Signs You Need a Technology Assessment

Achurch

Leaders never wake up and say, “I need a technology assessment.” What is technology assessment? It’s much more than an analysis of your technology assets and a review of your applications. It’s much more than an analysis of your technology assets and a review of your applications. Can you report data across systems?

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What an AMS Actually Costs

GrowthZone

Indirect costs are costs that are not directly accountable to something (e.g., a particular project, facility, or product). In a recent blog post, Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management addressed direct costs vs. indirect costs regarding association management software. Cheaper isn’t always better.

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To Build or Buy a Software Solution: Which is Right for You?

Association Analytics

Implementing a new software solution is a huge project. Once you dig a little deeper, you’ll see there are, in fact, ongoing costs with an in-house build in addition to some pretty steep up-front costs. This may include new staff or reassigned staff from other important projects. Time to Value or Return on Investment.

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How to successfully recruit and retain staff with innovative technology

Nimble AMS

Modern technology streamlines work processes, allowing employees to take on new projects and grow their skill sets. . When you adopt innovative technology at your association, you have the power to increase worker engagement, productivity, and collaboration. How to find the right technology for your association.