Association Adviser

MARCH 18, 2019

Requests for Proposals (RFPs) can be a useful tool for associations wanting to discover the best options for products or services they need. Only if both sides communicate clearly about their goals for the project, its scope, any limiting factors, the timeline and the budget. Easy, right? Download the full infographic here.

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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. You love bullet points?

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Spark Consulting

MAY 9, 2013

I just submitted a proposal in response to an RFP that asked for my “project management methodology,” aka, my approach to managing the consultant/client relationship (which I thought was a damn fine question). The proposal process is like getting dating. We have to work together here! A partnership.

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Aptify

JULY 23, 2021

For starters, before you even get to the selection phase, you must convince the board to fund the project. 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. Association Management Software Buyer's Guide.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A Call for Proposal (CFP) is more than just a request for submissionsit’s an opportunity to define your organization’s needs clearly and attract the right partners, vendors, or contributors to help achieve your goals. For associations and nonprofits, the stakes are often high.

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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. These vendors will likely try to make up the fees during implementation in areas such as data migration, product integrations, training, and project management.

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Membersuite

MAY 25, 2021

IT will have a crucial role in an AMS project so you need them on board from the start. You’ll have to schedule the new AMS implementation around other projects so find out if they have a technology plan. This is association management software, not software for one department. How would this fit? 9: Prepare Your Case.

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Reid All About it

MAY 24, 2024

TopClass LMS explains why Gen Z is the most entrepreneurial generation and how associations can attract and support them with education, networking, and other membership benefits. Hosts: 501Works and PerByte Speakers: James Marquis, CIO, 501Works Olivia Wilkins, Business Analyst/Project Manager, PerByte Tue 6/4 at 12 p.m.

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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. Project overview. Project goals.

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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. The association staff on the project team care about these functions and features, but most of their co-workers only care about one thing: reports. Is it data that will be useful to others?

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Many solutions have been proposed to address this disconnect, including expansion of apprenticeships and online continuing education. Training: Most associations provide training and issue formal continuing education credits, so members are already accustomed to consuming their learning content.

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Ungated

AUGUST 25, 2021

Committee proposals also included specifics regarding communication and disclosure to homeowners, residents, and local governments, as well as proposals authorizing community association boards to administer special assessments if funding is needed in an emergency.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

I love Lead Marvels’ curated list of association podcasts , but it’s missing two of my favorites: Leading Learning from Tagoras and Reboot IT from DelCor Technology Solutions. Impexium describes the steps for creating a request for proposals (RFP) for association management software (AMS). RFP for an AMS.

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Delcor

MAY 3, 2019

Digital transformation has completely altered how associations use technology to interact with and deliver value to members and customers. For example, the requirements checklist on a typical request for proposals (RFP) for a new association management system (AMS) hasn’t changed much over the years: Membership requirements - check.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

Host: NXUnite by Nexus Marketing Speakers: Ethan Gray, CAE, Director of Association Management Services, Talley Management Tony Hoff, Marketing Director, Survey & Ballot Systems Leona Scott, President and Founder, JEP Marketing Communications Morgan Wood, Head of Community, Hivebrite Wed 3/15 at 7 a.m. – More info/register.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 3, 2022

In a recent webinar, MemberSuite’s Ryan Costello asked an association exec, selection consultant, and one of his sales colleagues for advice on knowing when it’s time to upgrade technology , setting project expectations, identifying requirements, and considering the people factor. Sponsorship strategy. Fri 6/3 at 4 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

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Association Adviser

MARCH 16, 2017

You’ve probably heard of grants in the context of academia or community building: An organization offers a sum of money to any individual or group that promises to pursue a project, an idea or a program within certain parameters. Members and member organizations aren’t the only ones who belong to associations. The answer?

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Delcor

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

I have attended all of the AMSFest events and have been consistently impressed by the value provided to associations who are researching association management system (AMS) options. Components of a Request for Proposal (RFP). Add the AMS project to each core team member’s annual goals. Selection Process.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 29, 2021

As a member of the Nimble AMS consultant team, I help our new clients implement their new association management software (AMS) system. Not everyone has had a good experience with their software vendors or implementation projects in the past. Can they make the system do what you need it to do? Will they be pleasant to work with?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 17, 2020

Anderson, FASAE, CAE, president and CEO, International Sign Association. Colleen Bagnasco, CMP, CAE, executive director, meetings, Association Management Center. Irving Washington, FASAE, CAE, executive director/CEO, Online News Association. . Join a discussion on how and when to develop partnership proposals.

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Aptify

DECEMBER 16, 2022

You’ve documented your challenges and requirements, gotten approval for new membership technology budget , and reviewed vendor proposals. Now your organization is ready to evaluate the membership management software solutions and vendors that made the final list. . Did your project stay on budget and on schedule?

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Delcor

MAY 3, 2019

Digital transformation has completely altered how associations use technology to interact with and deliver value to members and customers. For example, the requirements checklist on a typical request for proposals (RFP) for a new association management system (AMS) hasn’t changed much over the years: Membership requirements - check.

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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

I think having volunteer SME's assisting on projects, and being part of volunteer project teams is is essential, but I personally think it is time for us to completely re-evaluate the governance model that has standing committees and look to more the corporate open management models of team/project leaders.

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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. Association Management Tools for Revenue Generation Patience is a virtue – except when it comes to increasing revenue.

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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. halfway through a home renovation project and,?while?everything

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AMR Management Services

JULY 6, 2011

Drake & Company recently donated 100 hours of staff time to build a cause marketing program for the Chesterfield Arts “Make Your Mark” levee mural project, held June 4. Jill Mahoney and I were the project managers. Develop overall theme and timing of the project. About “Make Your Mark” The U.S.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

You know it’s time for new association management software. Here’s how to create a compelling case for an investment in new membership management technology. As your association grows, eventually it’s time to move to new membership management software. The business case presents your proposal for change.

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Association Subculture

MARCH 3, 2011

Words Make Worlds - Part 1 - Association Management, Human Ecology and IPOD. We are also currently conducting an open AI project with Association Executives: Provocative Proposals for Future Change.). The project invites input, comments and suggestions from any and all who are interested in it. at 8:33 AM.

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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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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

WBT Systems proposes a different doable solution: host your in-person conference first and your virtual conference later. If you were at the Association Component Exchange (CEX) last week, you heard about the “bright spot” concept. Hosts: ReviewMyAMS and Protech Associates. Terry Brown, VP of Project Services, Protech.

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Association Subculture

JANUARY 3, 2010

Even projects we were working on when we left a week or so ago may look different when we get back as perspective can change in the white space of even a few days off. Shelly kept up the fast pace by diving head-long into her career in the world of association management. The Waning Days of Leadership in Association Management.

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Delcor

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

To a large extent, your fate will be determined by how well you handle one critical part of the project process: requirements analysis (RA). In other words, the success of a system selection and implementation is dependent upon the way in which requirements are collected, analyzed, and documented at the beginning of the project.

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CMA Solutions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

(Communicating and promoting your association’s recent innovation would help jog their memories.) At CMA, we specialize in association management, membership outreach and member engagement. Our in-house marketing team has built an impressive record helping associations grow over the last 35 years.

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SCD Group

DECEMBER 18, 2016

We developed a Request for Proposals, received 21 proposals, screened them down to the Top 10, invited four firms for interviews and selected one association management company to lead the association into its second century. The new firm assumed management on schedule!

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SCD Group

MAY 9, 2013

working on blogs and some client projects and proposals. Which got me to thinking about the difficulty association executives have connecting with their volunteer leaders. association leaders SCD Group association management association boards association executives association leadership association volunteers ASAE'

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AMR Management Services

MARCH 27, 2012

” Brown was recently named Project Coordinator for NASPO. AMR is charter accredited by the AMC Institute and active in the American Society of Association Executives. Stronger by Association delivered to your inbox. Stronger by Association is a blog for members, volunteers and staff of nonprofit organizations.

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GlowGlobally

APRIL 29, 2009

ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, in partnership with MCI – a leading international association management and events company – just concluded an association executive study mission to Singapore, Dubai & Abu Dhabi this month. Association Management. Member Services (7).

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