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JANUARY 26, 2024

. – Association and Nonprofit Trends for 2024: Navigating a Rapidly Evolving Landscape As we move into 2024, the landscape for associations is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements, changing member expectations, and an increasingly global context. Project Success Is Up to You: Taking Your Project to the Next Level I get it.

Survey 256

Survey Project Strategy Education 256

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Consider your organizational priorities and decide which capabilities you’ll need in your next system. You want to start by putting together a work plan to help you understand the first steps for your project. Additionally, focus on the numerous benefits a new AMS can offer for your staff and members. How much will it cost?

Technology 141

Technology Software Association Management Process 141

Aptify

AUGUST 28, 2023

How will we fund the project? Make sure you talk with all stakeholders in your organization who make budget decisions to understand how the project will be funded. Who will make decisions in each step of the process? It’s also helpful to know who is involved in each step of the software purchase decision.

Membership Management 72

Membership Management Software Project Process 72

Aptify

APRIL 15, 2024

Easy Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other software systems for smooth data flow. Member Engagement: Enhance the member experience with personalized communication tools, self-service portals, and mobile access. Exceptional Support: Backed by a professional support network , training, and a community of users.

Software 82

Software Membership Management Class Team 82

Aptify

MARCH 30, 2023

And if you aren’t prepared to address them, your project won’t move forward. Of course, there will be an upfront investment of time, money, and resources in moving to a new system. However, it’s important to consider the costs and opportunities involved in not moving to a new system. You still need a solution that works.

Software 72

Software How To Membership Management System 72

Aptify

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

NetForum identified a need in the market for associations that wish to implement a new AMS system quickly without heavy customization,” said Tim Ward, General Manager of NetForum. As soon as we kicked off the implementation the team was amazing,” said Christina Bova, CAEP Director of Member Engagement and Advocacy.

Software 72

Software Revenue Member Experience Marketing 72

Nimble AMS

MARCH 6, 2023

Gillian Cain-Harris Director of Member Programs at ATLA Gillian Cain-Harris has been a leader at ATLA for over 8 years. Cain-Harris is always looking for ways to better utilize ATLA’s existing organizational systems, empowering staff to be more efficient.

Innovation 145

Innovation District of Columbia Baltimore Illinois 145

Reid All About it

MAY 7, 2021

WBT Systems read through four recent research reports to discover what association execs and members are saying about the pandemic’s impact on associations, the future outlook, and their take of innovation—I especially liked those findings from Mary Byers. Lee Hornstein, CEO and Founder, C-Systems. Research on associations.

Technology 370

Technology St. Louis Strategy Products 370

Reid All About it

MAY 10, 2019

If you have a system selection in your future, or you’re in the midst of one, stop right now and read this post from Dan Hickey at DelCor Technology. He writes about a functional requirement that associations often overlook during association management system (AMS) selection: user experience. Host: The Next Steps LLC.

DC 170

DC FAQ Member Experience Project 170

Membersuite

MAY 25, 2021

Your AMS isn’t integrated with other systems so staff and leaders can’t access the data and reports they need to understand member/customers and make decisions. You can’t use the AMS to track member engagement—volunteering, events, certification/education and purchases. What processes took too long? How would this fit?

Software 170

Software Leadership Project System 170

Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. How to Personalize and Automate your Member Experience Despite technology that helps associations take some of the labor out of communicating with members, true custom member experiences still tend to require manual effort.

Committee 195

Committee Education Software Technology 195

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Unlock the power of timeboxing for project management and professional development. Setting a Strategy for Recruiting Talent Learn about best practices for effectively hiring candidates for both permanent and project work in the meetings and events industry, including defining the role and devising a game plan for recruiting.

LMS 256

LMS North Carolina Recruiting Recruitment 256

Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

When you don’t know what’s going on with your members, what is important to them, what events they attend or products they buy or where they’re located, you’re losing out on key opportunities to connect and ultimately make your members’ experience a great one. Solution : The solution to this challenge is pretty simple.

Team 319

Team Report Course Proposal 319

Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

WBT Systems explains what associations need to know about launching a podcast and how a podcast can contribute to the success of your professional development programs. PCMA is partnering with Gevme on the AI-based Project Spark for the events industry , which is free now, but I can see revenue potential. Event planning.

Project 195

Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

Reid All About it

JANUARY 28, 2022

If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. Take Your Silent Auction to the Next Level: Raise More Money, Free Up Staff Time and Create an Unforgettable Member Experience. Registration resistance.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. More info/register. CAE credit.

Certificate 281

Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

Membersuite

JULY 16, 2021

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. Reports provide the information you and your colleagues need to better understand your members, customers, and prospects. Establish the system of record. Siloed data is of no use.

Report 175

Report How To Committee System 175

Reid All About it

JULY 2, 2021

WBT Systems does too. This week, they discuss peer advisory groups for association members who want to learn from and with each other. Wes Trochlil suggests how to tackle a big data cleanup project —one bite at a time. Selecting a Cloud System – A Guide for Association Executives. Peer advisory groups. I doubt it.

Technology 370

Technology Strategy System Education 370

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 4, 2021

CRM functionality gives you a complete view of your members, allowing you to collect, track, manage, and report on the contacts and relationships in your membership. If your organization has an online member community, you’ll be able to gain even more. Three effective approaches to learning more about members.

Technology 78

Technology Survey Member Experience Software 78

Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

WBT Systems says learning analytics can answer all kinds of questions about your education programs, including their market performance, effectiveness, and value to learners and your association. I’m telling you, change management chops will make a tremendous difference for projects and your career. Don’t have a salesperson call them.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

Reid All About it

JUNE 30, 2023

WBT Systems provides strategies for offering professional development as an employee retention tool. What do you do when employees are begging for new timesaving tools or want to adopt modern systems to replace under-performing ones? They describe what associations need to offer to compete with these new membership groups. CAE credit.

Chicago 205

Chicago Newsletter Revenue Education 205

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

At Naylor’s Association Adviser, Cathi Hight raises good points about member engagement and explains how to use surveys and focus groups to understand what member segments value. Project management. But these meetings often occur only after things go wrong or big projects end, says Ethan Mollick. More info/register.

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

Aptify

JULY 23, 2021

For starters, before you even get to the selection phase, you must convince the board to fund the project. Before you attempt to convince the board that your organization needs a new membership management system, you must first convince your executive director. Bring your project partners. Why is it so challenging?

Proposal 72

Proposal Software Tips Membership Management 72

Higher Logic

JANUARY 30, 2018

Your staff is short on time and, with so few employees, you may not have the expertise to take on all the projects you want. They’ll already have the system experience to design and launch your website quickly. It also needs a long-term strategy, beta testing, content, and consistent attention to ensure members receive value.

Event Planning 218

Event Planning Video Project Content 218

Reid All About it

MARCH 11, 2016

Eastern* – Project Management Techniques for Non-Project Managers (Association Chat on Blab). Project management…it’s an art and a skill. What if you had the guidance of an expert in project management who could show you some great techniques for working with your current projects? Jeff Altman, Esq.,

Raleigh 150

Raleigh Case Study Project Revenue 150

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

When members better understand your association’s legislative and regulatory priorities and their role in achieving those goals, they can more confidently make an effective case with policymakers. Project success stories. Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Katie Johnson, General Counsel and Chief Member Experience Officer, National Association of REALTORS®. 5 Ways to Enhance the Modern Member Experience. Event safety.

St. Louis 341

St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Delcor

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The CIO leads their association through digital transformation —the adoption of an association-wide strategy and culture that integrates digital technology and a digital-first mindset throughout the organization to better deliver value to members and customers. Technology project prioritization. What’s in Your Association’s IT Bag?

Project 105

Project Technology Strategy Process 105

ISAE

JANUARY 26, 2024

The right system can maintain complete records of your members, including contact information, payment history, and employment roles. This comprehensive data collection is crucial for understanding the diverse needs and preferences of your members, forming the foundation for effective feedback collection and response strategies.

How To 52

How To Software Communications System 52

Smooth The Path

APRIL 12, 2018

Timely, valuable new member messaging that solves the problem they currently have. Easy access to other members who have the same niche project, goal, or challenge. Quick response to members who call, email, or chat. Related: Association trend watch: member experiences. Member-proofing your association.

Member Experience 83

Member Experience Newsletter Project System 83

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Host: Product Design Community Facilitator: Tom Lietz, veteran storyteller, community innovator, and thought leader at the intersection of storytelling and systems thinking *All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. More info/register. Fri 10/6 at 12:30 p.m. More info/register.

Revenue 256

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2019

WBT Systems explains how to design and market programs that meet the education expectations of Millennials and Gen Z. How to Save Time Making Conference Education & Proposal Management Systems Work Together. Hear key takeaways from the presenters’ experiences working with association executives to deliver conference education.

Social Media 170

Social Media Arizona millennials Proposal 170

WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

The second article points out that association members are much more “tech savvy” than association executives may think. Returning to the building blocks of a learning organization, the appropriate technologies can help set a good foundation for a learning organization.

Organization 150

Organization Learning Management System LMS System 150

Association Success

MARCH 25, 2019

Timely, valuable new member messaging that solves the problem they currently have. Easy access to other members who have the same niche project, goal, or challenge. Quick response to members who call, email, or chat. Professional development opportunities even if I cannot come to an in-person event. Curated networking.

Newsletter 109

Newsletter Project Member Experience System 109

Smooth The Path

AUGUST 13, 2018

Through this system, we run many or all of our transactions and store much of the organization’s data. When the system does not work the way, we hope we get frustrated. Rather this post attempts to capture how I would think about vetting an AMS based on what I know about member experience and association management.

System 68

System Cost Innovation Member Experience 68

Protech

OCTOBER 5, 2020

H ere ’s how three associations successfully executed their digital transformation projects to better meet the needs of their members and staff. . NADO Transforms Staff and Member Experience s . Modernizing its member portal and e-commerce solution was also a priority for NADO. Read NADO’s Full Story (PDF) .

Learning Management System 59

Learning Management System Software System Member Experience 59

Higher Logic

AUGUST 14, 2018

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) uses multiple systems—AMS, email marketing, and online community, among others—to collect member data, but it couldn’t compare or analyze valuable member activity across systems. Both organizations got to work consolidating ASAE’s data from all the different systems.

Case Study 120

Case Study Analysis System Revenue 120