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6 tips for proposing new membership software to your board

Aptify

For starters, before you even get to the selection phase, you must convince the board to fund the project. A lot is riding on your proposal to the board: staff’s productivity and effectiveness, data security, and usefulness, maybe even your reputation, and definitely your stress level. Bring your project partners.

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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. An RFP is a document that provides background and details about your project and solicits bids from vendors. It helps you gather proposals and discover how well potential products meet your requirements. Get started with an RFP .

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

Nimble AMS

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. There are many factors that determine how much you will pay for an AMS.

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Project Portfolio Management: Why You Need It - Part I

Delcor

And yet, not many organizations use a disciplined process to optimally select the projects they are investing in with people, dollars, and time. Due to inadequate project oversight and/or belief in the sunk cost fallacy , an organization continues to fund a project that is substantially over budget. Evaluating New Projects.

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Project Portfolio Management Part I: Why You Need It

Delcor

And yet, not many organizations use a disciplined process to optimally select the projects they are investing in with people, dollars, and time. Due to inadequate project oversight and/or belief in the sunk cost fallacy , an organization continues to fund a project that is substantially over budget. Evaluating New Projects.

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Project Portfolio Management Part III: Monitoring and Evaluation

Delcor

You have evaluated and prioritized projects , scheduled resources , and now the scheduled projects are underway. However, in the same way an investment manager’s job isn’t complete when the stocks are picked and the trades are completed, a project portfolio needs regular monitoring and evaluation. Evaluation.

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6 Prompts to Properly Propose New Membership Software to Your Board

Aptify

For starters, before you even get to the selection phase, you have to convince the board to fund the project. There’s a lot riding on your proposal to the board—staff’s productivity and effectiveness, data security and usefulness, maybe even your reputation, and definitely your stress level.