by Courtney Lill | Jul 30, 2021 | Association Tips
Keeping the data in your membership management software clean and correct can offer multiple benefits to your organization: You’ll spend less time finding the data you need. Your reports are likely to be more accurate. You won’t waste dollars on data storage space for...
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by Eric McDonald | Jun 26, 2017 | AMS Software
Membership software is mission-critical technology, but organizations have limited financial resources to invest. Since the appetite for new technology is never quenched, your business case for new AMS software must demonstrate its superior business and strategic...
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by Eric McDonald | May 24, 2017 | Association Tips
I’m one of those people who’s a planner and I have a backup for everything. In my house, I have old routers and cable modems so I can get back online in moments. I keep the last generation of my smartphone so I have an immediate backup in the event of an...
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by Eric McDonald | Feb 3, 2017 | AMS Software
We all know what happens when we go grocery shopping with an empty stomach instead of a list. You have a definite need, you have a general concept of what you’ll buy, and you end up wandering the aisles and leaving with a bag full of random snacks (yes, I do...
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by Eric McDonald | Nov 4, 2016 | AMS Software
There’s so much to consider during an association’s AMS implementation that it’s easy to lose sight of the most important asset: the members. If you fail to consider your members’ ongoing needs during this vital time, not only can...
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by Eric McDonald | Aug 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
It can be difficult to find new members when your typical resources seem tapped out. Just like in a CrossFit workout, when you feel like all your energy is gone, that isn’t when you give up! In the workout, you dig deeper! For member recruiment, that’s...
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by Eric McDonald | Aug 2, 2016 | Non-Dues Revenue
Do you ever wonder what’s the best way to ask your members for monetary donations for your causes? Your association management system has all the information you need to effectively target your members! Your membership software makes it easy to develop...
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by Eric McDonald | Jul 25, 2016 | AMS Software
Healthcare associations and medical societies are essential for the advancement of medical science. Associations are where physicians network, communicate, find and share valuable insight and information, earn credentials, and so much more. The backbone of a great...
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by Eric McDonald | Jun 22, 2016 | AMS Software
Back in February, my spouse and I closed on our first house. For both of us, it was the first time we have ever owned a home—even more so, it’s the first time either one of us has gone through the home-buying process. There were so many things to consider:...
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by Eric McDonald | Jun 19, 2016 | Aptify
At this year’s ASAE Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference (MMCC), there was a key theme throughout the learning labs: data. Working with prospective clients and helping them see how to analyze their data in Aptify, I realize how important the...
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by Eric McDonald | Jun 4, 2016 | Member Engagement
Membership engagement is one of the most challenging and potentially frustrating aspects of managing an association. Organizations can spend countless hours improving their engagement by just a few percentage points, but that effort can pay off in dividends of more...
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by Eric McDonald | Apr 25, 2016 | AMS Software
Just like the New Orleans Saints winning a game, selecting the right AMS software is undoubtedly a team effort. There is a lot of work involved in examining internal processes, speaking with managers and team leaders, evaluating vendors, getting the product...
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