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Here’s something you might not think about (but should!): Your association management software (AMS) is generating a ton of data. Are you using that data to help you make better decisions and deliver more value to your members? Do you know what data to look for and...
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5 pitfalls to avoid with your membership software implementation
You might have realized it’s time for new membership management software for your organization: Your staff can’t easily run reports. You don’t trust the data to help you make solid decisions. The interface is confusing and, let’s face it, kind of ugly. So you’re going...
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5 Signs You Need to Reevaluate Your Membership Management Software
Every time you open your membership management software, you cringe. You’ve resigned yourself to the fact that it doesn’t perform the way you expect. Some crafty workarounds help you get work done, but the extra hours you spend because of the software’s shortcomings –...
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4 Best Practices to Increase Member Engagement
Where would your association be without member engagement? Active, engaged members renew their memberships and help to bring even more members into the fold. But getting members more involved isn’t always simple to achieve. It’s all too easy to get wrapped up in the...
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5 Features the Best Membership Management Software Should Have
As your association heads into the future, you don’t want your hands tied by technology. Your technology must give your association the freedom to make the right choices and decisions. It’s crucial to compare association management system (AMS) products, follow...
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How Much Does an Association Management System Really Cost?
Here’s what you should know about AMS costs. If your organization is in the market for a new Association Management System (AMS), or if you’re comparing different membership software systems, the first question you’re asking is, “How much does it cost?” There’s...
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How Your Association Marketing Plan Benefits from an AMS Upgrade
One of the most important players in your association marketing plan doesn’t have a place in the org chart, doesn’t have an office, and doesn’t even get vacation time. You take this player for granted as long as they assist your marketing efforts. But when they don’t,...
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5 Strategies for Building a Business Case for New Membership Software
Every other department competes against yours for the limited funds your association has to purchase new technology. If your membership department (and association) needs a new membership management system, you must build a business case that justifies allocating...
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The Best Metrics to Prove Your Case for New Member Management Software
What goes through an Executive Director’s mind when you talk about the need for new member management software? “Now the membership department wants new software, geez, what department doesn’t want new software?” Or… “What’s wrong with the membership database we have...
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10 Ways to Use AMS Software Data to Increase Member Engagement
Is bottom-line revenue top of mind for your association? Did you know that member engagement is the biggest factor in revenue per member? The ROI of engagement is unique to each organization, but its importance to the overall health of an organization is clear. In...
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[Infographic] Member Loyalty Study Reveals Keys to Member Retention
We all know member retention is crucial when it comes to association survival, but do you know what keeps your members coming back for more? Community Brands’ Member Loyalty Study does, and we want to share that info with you. The Study contains the insights...
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7 Secrets on Increasing Member Retention from the Member Loyalty Study
When it comes to member retention, so much has changed in recent years—member expectations, communication methods, revenue streams, just to name a few. Still, one thing has stayed the same… Member retention is key to association survival. But what exactly do your...
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