Socious

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Then the board, your boss, or maybe a staff member uttered those dreaded words, “ I think we need new membership management software.” While new software can be exciting, the idea of sitting through countless hours of demos and sales presentations is enough to take the joy out of anything. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 31, 2019

Effectively reaching out to younger members can lead to big win$ in terms of improving membership retention (if you can attract them first, that is). In its 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmark Report, Marketing General reveals that: 27% of individual member organizations have trouble attracting and/or maintaining younger members.

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 20, 2023

An outdated association management software can make your day-to-day more difficult through high upgrade expenses, and poor integrations, customization, and data access. What is association management software? How much does association management software cost? How much does association management software cost?

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Socious

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The same can be true when you are auditioning membership management software. If you’re not speaking the same language as the software vendor, you run the risk of paying too much for features that don’t fully suit your association and its goals. Download Your Free Membership Management Software Buyer's Guide.

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Membersuite

APRIL 6, 2022

These last two years, it’s become really obvious to me how much people value connection and community as a membership benefit. ASAE’s Membership Mondays are a good example. Why Connections and Community Are Such Valuable Membership Benefits. Who’s in Charge of Your Association’s #1 Membership Benefit? Fill the calendar.

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GrowthZone

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

It’s critical for associations to make an “apples to apples” comparison of association management systems when researching new software. A membership management system will only provide value if its features are easy to use and your information is easy to access. Accounting software. Not sure what criteria to consider?

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Membership Software Association Management Software. From a membership management software standpoint, will you ever find perfection? And what is the cost of the downtime to your organization; the time that you could’ve had your software in place, a new website, a community for private use?

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Aptify

MARCH 8, 2021

There are dozens of association management software (AMS) systems on the market today. Other considerations include what type of platform the AMS is built on , whether the software is hosted by the vendor or on-premises at your organization, and whether the software is configurable or fully customizable.

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GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Leveraging a robust AMS system enables membership professionals to engage members and develop their association instead of focusing on mundane, repetitive tasks. Whether your membership organization is in the association or chamber of commerce sector, a feature-rich Association Management Software (AMS) is a must.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 19, 2023

For example, your goal could be to boost member retention and/or use events to grow your association’s membership. Complete your venue comparison. If you’re using event tech like A2Z or Regtech , make use of its on-site badge printing software features. From there, call around and gather quotes, availability, and venue policies.

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Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Meetings of Membership Minds. Host: Dan Ratner, The Business of Membership, and Scott Oser, Scott Oser Associates. Host: Your Membership. Fri 5/14 at 12 p.m. – EventTech Chat.

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Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

They’re the very reason for your membership program in the first place. While no membership programs actively neglect their engagement techniques, it can still be incredibly easy to forget about the foundation of your success: member engagement. It’s not the job of your eLearning content to promote your entire membership program.

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YourMembership

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

In the 15 years I have been involved in the association management software industry I have come to realize that an association’s technology capability is one of the leading indicators of not only how effectively they currently serve their members, but also how well positioned they are to meet the demands that change will inevitably send their way.

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Reid All About it

MAY 21, 2021

A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Presenters: Jacqualine Price Osafo, MBA, CAE, Vice President of Membership at the American Health Information Management Association. Spring Cleaning: 5 Reports to Run In Your Membership Database Now.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

You know it’s time for new association management software. Here’s how to create a compelling case for an investment in new membership management technology. As your association grows, eventually it’s time to move to new membership management software. Does your organization? Get personal. Talk benefits, not features.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 27, 2021

Based on what I observe, people are afflicted with comparisonitis, overly obsessed with their social image, and unwilling to entertain themselves in more meaningful ways. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Kim Bercovitz, Ph.D.,

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Achieve

JANUARY 15, 2020

Your association thrives as a direct result of its membership program. Your members make up the foundation of your organization and its fundraising endeavors, which is why it’s important to sustain association membership as much as possible. Invest in association management software (AMS). Accommodate all membership types.

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The best association management software, or AMS, solutions are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of associations just like yours. The time and money that effective software saves leaves you more resources to devote to pursuing your goals and continuing to grow. Fonteva Membership – Best for Salesforce Users.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Your Membership. Meetings of Membership Minds. Hosts: Dan Ratner, The Business of Membership, and Scott Oser, Scott Oser Associates. Fri 11/12 at 12 p.m.* – EventTech Chat.

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Aptify

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

In the study, most members of professional membership associations say technology helps them be more efficient, has transformed the way they live their lives for the better, and makes life more fun. TECH TIP: Be sure you have association management software (AMS) that allows you to easily capture, track, and report on member data.

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 22, 2018

The white paper provides a typical association dues effort as a counterexample, and it, probably like yours, pales in comparison. Automated, impersonal reminders generated from association management software. Now, compare that to your last dues renewal effort. Elaborate and complicated online payment procedures.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

Accessibility is inclusion , says Fionta, and if you’re not focusing on it, you’re preventing people from accessing your resources and participating in your programs, events, services, and membership benefits. Meetings of Membership Minds. Host: Dan Ratner, The Business of Membership, and Scott Oser, Scott Oser Associates.

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MemberClicks

JANUARY 9, 2024

A simple bylaws example are guidelines for membership. Generally, bylaws should be written when information needs to be clarified, such as about the election of board members, your association’s purpose or details about membership. Membership Your member base is one of the most important parts of your organization. Who can join?

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Leading Learning

DECEMBER 3, 2023

By comparison, the National Center for Education Statistics reports 3,542 degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the U.S. While academic institutions have faced something of a crisis related to the cost and value of their degrees, associations have faced a crisis related to the value of membership.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 22, 2016

They are both avid blog readers within your community, and they’re both up for membership renewal. Here’s my favorite comparison: you can bring Amazon or Netflix-like features into your community data and analysis. It’s taking that data to the next level and organizing it that can seem daunting. Let’s meet community members A and B.

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MemberClicks

JULY 12, 2022

Building a strong and ever-growing member base has continued to be a challenge, with 68% of organizations struggling to grow their membership in 2020. If you’re only offering members one flat rate for membership, that may be one factor stopping them from signing up. But what do membership levels look like for a chambers of commerce?

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Fonteva

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Without some sort of management software solution, your association doesn’t have the right resources and tools to consider more pressing matters and long-term goals, such as increasing membership retention and event attendance. As your membership increases and your association grows, management becomes an arduous process.

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Associations Now

APRIL 25, 2017

I admit that when I first heard about the deal brokered by YourMembership to bring on Abila and Aptify under the Community Brands banner , comparisons to legendary sports teams were where I directly went—because it is a fairly significant combination of technology talent under a single bench. His example in the latter case?

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Associations Now

JUNE 18, 2015

The International Business Times found that few gaming companies were willing to discuss the controversy openly, with most forwarding comments to the Entertainment Software Association, which puts on E3. “E3 OGA also added a $250 membership for professional service providers.). To keep the association “open.”

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Disciple Media

JUNE 19, 2023

In recent years, more and more community software options have emerged, all stating that they’ll help you achieve your community goals. Additionally, it provides tools for membership and event monetization, as well as a jobs board feature, which is particularly valuable for its target audience of educational institutions.

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Associations Now

JULY 20, 2016

This triggered some cost comparisons among users between Evernote and its emerging competitors , but a more critical reaction came from Tom Petrocelli at CMS Wire , who argued that Evernote’s changes reveal the fundamental faults in the freemium business model itself. These changes have all the earmarks of desperate cost-cutting.

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Disciple Media

DECEMBER 20, 2022

We’ll start with a deep dive into Circle’s software, before exploring the alternatives, so that you can make an informed decision that’s best for your unique community. As you might expect from a platform developed by Teachable employees, the software is geared towards e-learning online communities and course creators.

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Disciple Media

DECEMBER 20, 2022

We’ll start with a deep dive into Circle’s software, before exploring the alternatives, so that you can make an informed decision that’s best for your unique community. As you might expect from a platform developed by Teachable employees, the software is geared towards e-learning online communities and course creators.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 31, 2016

The newsletter is free to anyone, while the journal and research study come free with a paid membership. Using a lightweight membership software platform, Barkan says the council now has 7,200 qualified graphene contacts in its database. Membership recruiting in LinkedIn poses two tricky challenges for associations, Barkan says.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Mon 2/27 at 2 p.m.* – The Membership of Things. Learn how to evaluate association management software based on important, often overlooked criteria; avoid hidden costs; and attract next generation thinkers and staff with a strong technology platform. AENC Membership Round Table (Raleigh NC). More info/register. Thu 3/2 at 9 a.m.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Mon 2/27 at 2 p.m.* – The Membership of Things. Learn how to evaluate association management software based on important, often overlooked criteria; avoid hidden costs; and attract next generation thinkers and staff with a strong technology platform. AENC Membership Round Table (Raleigh NC). More info/register. Thu 3/2 at 9 a.m.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 5, 2022

EventMobi shares the stories of six professional society and trade association staff—CEO, membership, corporate partnerships, professional development, conference programming, and event planner— who leveraged event data to achieve their goals. Professional development and membership. Event data ROI. Quick hits. Amanda Kaiser ).

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