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

The California Consumer Privacy Act: Best Practices for Preparing Your Association

Guest post by Jake Fabbri, CMO of Fonteva

Effective January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a new data privacy law that will impact associations throughout the US.

Jake Fabbri, CMO of Fonteva...Read more

Data, Data Everywhere and There is a Lot to Drink

Guest post by Higher Logic and Benel Solutions

We are drowning in a sea of data, every minute of every day. In fact, according to Domo’s 5th edition of Data Never Sleeps , “90% of all data created today was created in the last two years – that’s 2.5 quintillion bytes of data per...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

Creating the Perfect AMS RFP

Guest post by Euclid Technology

Admittedly, the title of this blog is a bit misleading. The truth is that there’s no such thing as the perfect request for proposal (RFP). Clearly translating all your association’s business processes and needs into a single document is a daunting task that can never be perfected. With that said, we’re here to help you build the best AMS RFP possible!

On August 1st, Euclid Technology...Read more

Choosing an Association Management System (AMS): Common Challenges and Questions

By Megan Lopez, Senior Marketing Manager, Personify

Earlier this month I wrote about how to master the art of identifying your organization’s wish list of requirements for selecting a new association management system (AMS) or constituent management and engagement...Read more

De-Code Your Association Management System Purchase: Understand Your Needs and Requirements

Guest Post By Megan Lopez- Senior Marketing Manager, Personify

“Truth is the ultimate power. When the truth comes around, all the lies have to run and hide.” -Ice Cube

Whether you’re a fan of Ice Cube’s work as a solo artist, his contributions to N.W.A or are just here to learn about making technology purchases for your association, you know the importance of gaining a single source of truth…for your members, their...Read more

Webinar Recap: Avoid Unknown Costs And Maximize ROI Using A Salesforce® Based AMS

Guest post by Aplusify

There’s no denying that big decisions often come with an expense. Looking for a new car? Buying a new property? Investing in some technology? Every progressive decision aligns itself with an unavoidable cost – but when you make the right decision, it can be a very worthy cost!

There are many costs and factors to consider when it comes to purchasing an AMS…

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