Aptify

MAY 10, 2017

Ask a membership professional about some of their biggest challenges, and selecting and implementing membership software is right up there. 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.

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Achieve

MAY 15, 2024

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. You can even invest in dedicated recreation management software to help streamline the process—but more on this later.

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Membersuite

JULY 6, 2022

To build a case for a new AMS , talk to these stakeholders about the pros and cons of the current software. Document and prioritize your requirements—what the software has to do—including integrations and reports. I’ve seen associations lean toward customized software so they could maintain a few existing processes.

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Aptify

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Purchasing new membership management software is an investment in your organization’s future. All the signs were there that it was time to reevaluate your association management software. You successfully proposed new member management software to your board. The same goes for membership software implementation.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

By looking at the outcomes of previous work, those on the board of directors or committees can propose actions that continue a positive trend or shift a negative trend. When you couple this analysis with visualization software, you create a simple-to-understand diagram that shows the data and makes the problem clear.

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Delcor

MARCH 15, 2019

Before embarking on an association management software (AMS) selection this year, get clear on two things: Why you want a new AMS. Why is your organization considering new association management software? Is your software so customized you can’t upgrade it? Request For Proposals. What you want in a new AMS.

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Aptify

MAY 31, 2017

After documenting requirements and reviewing vendor proposals, your association is ready to evaluate the database management software solutions and vendors that made the final cut. Here is a list of factors to consider and questions to ask when evaluating database management software. No worries, we’ve got your back.

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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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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Simply draft a proposal describing you’re recommended course of action and be sure to include your proposed fees. They then decided to use the same software and do it themselves. I had this happen to me many years ago – not in a proposal, but in an “exploratory meeting” where I naively gave away the store.

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Aptify

AUGUST 2, 2017

Yet, when someone at the office proposes a change, like new AMS software, some of us (not you or me, of course) stubbornly insist on standing in place and resisting any forward progress. As humans, we are constantly evolving and adapting to our changing environment.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

You know it’s time for new association management software. As your association grows, eventually it’s time to move to new membership management software. But here’s the catch: Not everyone at your organization understands the challenges with your existing association management software (AMS). Does your organization?

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WBT Systems

MARCH 13, 2018

They know what questions to ask during the requirements gathering process to elicit the information needed for a request for proposal (RFP), including questions you’d never think about asking. It’s better to adapt a business process to new software than customize new software so it works with your old process.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 8, 2020

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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Wild Apricot

JUNE 30, 2011

He also provides more information about our future releases, including screenshots of our proposed event redesign! This month, our Chief Apricot goes behind the scenes to share information about our support team, and how we track our support metrics. read more ).

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Achurch

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

So, when the time comes to change or upgrade one of your technology systems or purchase new software, you should take the task seriously. Rather, you should gather a small team of advisors , stakeholders, and users to assess the current system and weigh in when it comes time to review proposals, demo the product, and perform a trial run.

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Aptify

OCTOBER 5, 2020

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. An RFP is a document that provides background and details about your project and solicits bids from vendors.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 2, 2022

We do a lot of federal grants,” says Chuck Everhart System Software Manager of the IACP and Nimble AMS customer. . As you move into the grant writing process, you’ll want to focus on having a comprehensive budget to support your grant proposal. One such example is the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).

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GrowthZone

MAY 2, 2023

These productivity tools come in association management software (AMS) and help streamline database management, financial administration, event planning, member communications, and more. CUT EXPENSES Eliminate the need for additional software subscriptions (i.e., COSTS A written cost proposal is a must. Not sure where to start?

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Associations Now

MAY 2, 2013

There are a number of serious unintended consequences with this flawed proposal. Michael Beckerman, CEO of the Internet Association, released a statement that was highly critical of the proposal. There are a number of serious unintended consequences with this flawed proposal.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2018

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. Number of clients on this software. Software roadmap, update/release schedule. Evaluating and scoring proposals. What’s your next step?

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 29, 2021

When you choose new software to run your association, it’s natural to wonder what the experience will be like with the vendor. As a member of the Nimble AMS consultant team, I help our new clients implement their new association management software (AMS) system. Will they understand your organization? Let’s get more specific.

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GrowthZone

OCTOBER 16, 2017

This third and final installment of the blog series, “Where to Begin Your Association’s AMS Search” provides a critical checklist for evaluating the vendor’s proposal. When narrowing down your search for association management software, the most important step is to ensure you understand what you are getting and what it will cost.

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Membersuite

MAY 25, 2021

If your AMS is not a true SaaS product , you probably have trouble getting software upgrades or integrating it with other systems—unless you spend a lot of money hiring consultants to rewrite code. This is association management software, not software for one department. Don’t use technical jargon.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

. – Platform vs Purpose Driven Software: An Association Perspective Software for associations and nonprofits can be a complex and confusing topic. What does that mean for traditional purpose drive software? The choices seem limitless. Over the last 10 years the industry has seem the rise of platform-based systems. 1 CAE credit.

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WBT Systems

JULY 17, 2018

You want to invest in software that’s flexible enough to adapt to new conditions. For example, many software vendors were able to help their association clients become GDPR-compliant before the deadline, but some couldn’t. Our goal is to deliver software that helps associations provide the best online learning experience possible.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 25, 2020

You might know that it’s time for a new association management software (AMS) system for your organization. You might find that there are fewer major organizational projects and distractions – giving you more time to research potential software, write and issue a strong request for proposal (RFP) , and watch product demos.

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Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

In 18+ years in association management, I’ve been on both sides of the Request For Proposal process more times than I can count. My very first Big Task at my very first association Real Job way back in 1997 was to complete an association management software system selection. And DO make your proposal easy to read and process.

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NXUnite

APRIL 2, 2024

Matching gift automation software can also follow up with donors based on eligibility. In conversations with businesses, propose marketing their brand as a trade-off for financial support. Our favorite option is to embed a search tool into your donation page: This catches donors’ attention during the height of their engagement.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2020

Determining how much your next association management software (AMS) system will cost you can be a tricky thing. It’s important to be wary of any AMS vendor offering a lower than average software or per-user cost. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Many of the costs are predictable if you know what to look for.

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Associations Now

APRIL 12, 2013

Vote Online Apparently, members of American Business Media don’t have to wait for the association’s annual conference later this month to vote on the proposed merger with the Software and Information Industry Association. The post American Business Media Merges With Software Association appeared first on Associations Now.'

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NXUnite

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Create a corporate sponsorship proposal: Create a letter that pitches a partnership, outlines what type of support you’re seeking (such as matching at a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio), and when you hope to host a matching gift campaign. This will automatically take mobile donors to your nonprofit’s donation page.

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Aptify

JULY 23, 2021

Ask a membership professional about some of their biggest challenges, and selecting and implementing membership software is right up there near the top of the list. 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.

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Membersuite

JULY 16, 2021

Every association management software (AMS) company loves to demonstrate how their AMS meets an association’s requirements. Does its proposed use align with the association’s goals and strategy? Reports provide the information you and your colleagues need to better understand your members, customers, and prospects.

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Fonteva

MARCH 16, 2022

Do your research during the selection process, carefully writing an LMS request for proposal (RFP). You’ll share this document with LMS software vendors , inviting them to send back a proposal that outlines how their solution can be used to meet your business goals. Content development strategy creation.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 4, 2022

A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. How to Write an RFP (Request for Proposal) for Merchant Services: Improving Your Business Process and Net Income. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Guest: Kerri L.

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Delcor

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

When vendors know exactly what you need, they can provide relevant demonstrations and accurate proposals. When you are ready to select a solution, a thorough requirements analysis process will ensure that you have everything needed in the requirements documentation to evaluate proposals. What a relief!

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MatrixG

MAY 1, 2024

When NABTU (North America’s Building Trades Unions) came to use to help them better manage the process of contractors becoming signatory to their agreements and reporting work hours, we used a no-code/low code platform so that NABTU’s tech debt burden would be much lighter in the future and they would never be on an “old” version of their software.

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