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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. . You run the risk of losing staff who are fed up with slow technology and broken processes. Learn more.

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How to Ensure Your AMS Reports Include The Right Data

Membersuite

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. Come up with a process to collect the data you need.

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The Reserve Study Process

Association Reserves

It may not matter when you have days or weeks to get a proposal, but, it’s going to matter when you’re a day or two before a budget meeting and you need a timely answer (or revision). Due to additional hours involved with local destructive testing, an architectural report often costs ten times more than a reserve study.

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A Better Process for Better Decisions

Associations Now

In 2017 I spoke with a number of associations that spent time fine-tuning their decision-making processes , using colleagues in the C-suite to decide on appropriate inputs and metrics when it came to big-picture strategic issues. How has your organization changed its decision-making processes to avoid biases and snap judgments?

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How to Apply for Grants: A Guide for Parks and Rec Orgs

Achieve

The application process is complex, with many requirements for eligibility and reporting you must meet. Similar to how you would request funds from a corporate sponsor , your parks and recreation organization needs to submit a proposal and wait for approval from the grantmaking organization. Write a grant proposal.

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10 Steps to Choosing Your Association’s Next AMS

Membersuite

Document and prioritize your requirements—what the software has to do—including integrations and reports. Stakeholder input is especially valuable for reviewing and documenting processes, reports, and integrations. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to assess and improve your association’s processes.

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Insights your association management software can provide your board of directors

Nimble AMS

Board reports summarize your association’s efforts , giv ing your board of directors necessary information without being too time-consuming. When writing these reports, your association management software (AMS) can provide valuable information to make the reporting even easier and more insightful. . Committee work .

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