How Much Does Association Management Software Really Cost?

Guest post by Sigmund VanDamme, Membership Software Evangelist, Community Brands

What is the true cost of purchasing, owning, and maintaining an association management software (AMS) system? It’s an important question to ask – especially if your organization is considering a move to a new, enterprise-level AMS system.

You need to understand what you’re getting into before you decide on the AMS that’s...Read more

Some Good News When Looking for a New AMS Platform

Guest post by Geoff Williams, Gravitate Solutions

As our association industry, and all industries, to be honest, struggle to deal with the current realities of our world, it is always important to highlight a little good news, wherever it is found. One of the simple things that has helped my family get through the periods of isolation and frustration has been John Krasinski’s “...Read more

Integrations 2020 – Way Beyond Connectors

Guest post by Mani Jagadeesan, ShuffleExchange

Overall, the significance of integrations increase is due to the number of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications that have emerged across industries. The SaaS market is projected to be a $278 billion market by 2021 according to...Read more

Are You Ready to Take On a Chapter Model: What You Need to Know

It takes a lot to build a successful chapter model. From creating the operational and strategic foundation to designing visual identity guidelines, there are many factors that come into play to support your chapters. That’s what MemberNova’s webinar featuring the Computer Science Teachers Association is all about!

One organization, multiple advantages

Chapters, although their own entity, serve as an extension of the organization spanning across states or...Read more

The Playbook on Launching a Successful Chapter Model: What You Need to Know

Guest post by MemberNova

For any chapter-based organization or for those who are thinking of expanding, what does it take to roll out a successful chapter model?

That’s exactly what this week’s webinar is all about! Featuring MemberNova and the Computer Science Teachers Association, we’ll cover some common pitfalls to avoid and strategies and frameworks that CSTA has applied that has kept them on track with...Read more

Blockchain and Associations: Now What?

Guest post by Elizabeth Engel, MA, CAE, Chief Strategist, Spark Consulting

The main question I’ve gotten since releasing Blockchain for Associations: Separating the Hype from the Promise in April (well, other than specific questions about how the technology works, SOME of which I can answer) is: What do we do now?

Association executives want to...Read more

How to Avoid an Implementation Horror Story with Your New AMS

Guest post by Chris Capistran, President - Cobalt

There are three ways adopting a new AMS or CRM can turn into the painful or frustrating micro-calamity that makes you want to never go through it again...

  • The search process can drag on, get short-circuited, suck up a bunch of time and effort, and still not leave you confident in your choices. Or, you know, any combination of these
  • ...Read more

The Importance of Federated Search for Association Websites

Guest post by BlueBolt

Many associations feel like their site search needs significant improvement. Typically, this comes from the fact that they have content living in multiple systems. These often include multiple websites, an Association Management System (AMS), a Learning Management System (LMS), a journal, discussion boards, video platform, and much more. With the data in all these different locations,...Read more

Webinar Recap: 7 Tips for Creating the Perfect AMS RFP

Guest post by Euclid Technology

Earlier this month, Euclid Technology and ReviewMyAMS hosted a webinar outlining our 7 tips for creating the perfect...Read more

2018 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition Recap

Did you attend ASAE’s annual meeting this year?

We did, and as always…. it was awesome!

After three days of intense workshops, engaging educational sessions, and networking opportunities with thousands of people in the association space, this year's meeting was nothing short of amazing.

For an in-depth look at some of our favorite meeting moments,...Read more

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