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

Nimble AMS

If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Determining how much your next association management software (AMS) system will cost you can be a tricky thing. It’s not uncommon these days for associations to invest in a new AMS system only to be hit with additional, unexpected costs during implementation.

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How to write an RFP for your union’s next membership management system

Aptify

Issuing a request for proposal (RFP) is a best practice for big purchases like software. It helps you gather proposals and discover how well potential products meet your requirements. Once you have made a decision, contact the vendor to get contracts signed and your system implementation under way.

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Association Brain Food: 4.12.24

Reid All About it

Pricing in a Post-Pandemic World: Maximizing Revenue Learn methods for assessing price sensitivity and willingness to pay. Find out how to bolster the case for your current pricing, raise prices strategically, and evaluate non-product-specific pricing approaches like subscriptions or folding education into membership fees.

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4 Costs To Expect When Implementing New Membership Software

Aptify

The Large Association's Guide to Understanding Enterprise AMS Pricing. Another thing to consider when you’re determining who should be licensed is that some systems offer bulk pricing for purchasing more licenses up front. In addition, some systems offer different license types that cost different amounts.

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How to Create a Really Good LMS RFP

WBT Systems

You finally got the budget to purchase a learning management system (LMS). Ask around for request for proposal (RFP) samples and send one of them to a dozen LMS vendors? Now, tell them what you have to spend so they propose a system within your budget. Evaluating and scoring proposals. What’s your next step?

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The IT Checklist for Evaluating Membership Management Software

Aptify

You’ve documented your challenges and requirements, gotten approval for new membership technology budget , and reviewed vendor proposals. Configuration enables you to change the behavior of the system without modifying the underlying core code. You can “plug in” new functionality and modules that enhance the system without changing it.

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7 tips for getting the most out of an RFP for your next AMS

Nimble AMS

Best practices say that when you’re ready to find a new association management software (AMS) system, you should issue a request for proposal (RFP). Read on for tips to ensure your RFP drives accurate proposals and helps you find the right AMS for your organization. Proposal format/outline. Proposal due date.

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