AMG

APRIL 20, 2023

We recently sought the opinion of Paul Mengert, CEO of Association Management Group, Inc., and an expert in the field of Homeowners Associations (HOAs), regarding NC Senate Bill 312. Mr. Mengert expressed his opposition to the proposed bill, which was introduced on March 14, 2023, by Sen.

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Delcor

MARCH 15, 2019

Before embarking on an association management software (AMS) selection this year, get clear on two things: Why you want a new AMS. Why is your organization considering new association management software? Is your association starting a new line of business? Request For Proposals. What you want in a new AMS.

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Association Analytics

MAY 25, 2021

As you likely know from experience or from a proposal, the costs for migrations, implementations and integrations – one-time and ongoing -- are significant (more than offsetting the cost of the analytics platform). You won’t be spending time, resources and implementation dollars building things (e.g. Best of Both Worlds.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Business analytics provides the necessary historical background to see how previous decisions affected operations and the direction of movement toward your association’s goals. You can gather data from forms, cloud storage, association management software, or marketing programs. Visualize and analyze data connections .

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Association Leaders

MARCH 18, 2019

. • Determine what management structure to pursue – The Board should determine if it wants the association to be managed by employed staff or by a professional services company known in the industry as an Association Management Company (AMC). o Contact information for questions and for receipt of proposals. •

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Spark Consulting

MAY 11, 2020

Associations can help. The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm (PDF), co-authored with Shelly Alcorn, CAE, Alcorn Associates Management Consulting, August 2016. People are overwhelmed with information, much of it false or untrustworthy, and are increasingly unable to discern what is reliable and what is not.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

Perhaps your current software is outdated, and you believe new association management software (AMS) will help future-proof your organization. Ensure your board understands your association’s technological needs, helping board members get on board to adopt new technology. Seek feedback. Download now

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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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Aptify

JULY 23, 2021

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. But making the case to your board that it’s time for new association management software (AMS) requires research and preparation. Change management.

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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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Association Adviser

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, associations dedicated to serving the interests and development of professionals in various fields are encountering an array of unprecedented challenges. Creating Non-Dues Revenue: The traditional membership […]

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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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YourMembership

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

by Erin Fuller, FASAE, CAE, President | MCI USA Association Management & Consulting & Member | AMCI’s Board of Directors. The email came out of the blue, from a really strong association executive that I interviewed a few months back who wasn’t the right fit for the professional society leadership role I tried to fill.

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Association Leaders

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

When his team proposes a new idea to him, he listens carefully then asks what the dissenting point of view is. I am going to go “weed the garden” Association Management Companies CM Services Leadership Volunteerism' Mr. Pittman has a different theory. If there isn’t one, he makes his team find it.

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Association Leaders

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Well, OUR government – the one that our Founding Father’s designed to represent US – has proposed new rules to limit or even eliminate the ability of government employees to attend and participate in association events.

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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. You can avoid these types of sneaky, hidden costs by working with an AMS vendor that includes all costs of the AMS as part of the proposal. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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AssociationChat

APRIL 6, 2022

Proposal Title: “The Effects of the Intersectionality of Gender and Race on Members’ Involvement in Membership Associations”. Tentative Timeline: The anticipated research timeline based on the proposal is August 2022-July 2023. Department of Public Administration & Policy, School of Public Affairs, American University.

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Thanks For Playing

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Seeking community in associations since 2008. Last week, the ASAE annual meeting proposal notices came out. Association blogger and general troublemaker. Top association management Blogs. Alltop Association Management. Association Subculture. Association Advocacy Chick. Association 141+.

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Thanks For Playing

JULY 10, 2012

Seeking community in associations since 2008. A few ASAE calls for proposals have hit recently, and its gotten me thinking about conference sessions. Preparing all these proposals got me thinking about learning experiences in my own life. Association blogger and general troublemaker. Top association management Blogs.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 7, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… When’s the last time you talked to your AMS vendor? Wes Trochlil explains why you should meet with your association management system partner at least once a year. When you wanted to b h about something? More info/register.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 20, 2019

New York and New Jersey are proposing similar laws—speak up if you live there. In addition to the blogs mentioned above— Associations Now , Association Success , Billhighway , MultiBriefs , Smooth the Path (Amanda Kaiser), and TopClass LMS by WBT Systems —I regularly check out these sites.

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Ungrated

OCTOBER 13, 2020

While many sectors of the global economy have been hard hit, community association management continues to be a profession in high demand. CAI launched the Community Management Training and Certification Program in September for 2020 college graduates. The three-step program introduces young professionals to the growing field.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 20, 2024

Einstein Draft Flow , a generative AI tool, allows you to easily create workflows (documents like contracts, proposals, or reports) based on a step-by-step guided text prompt and suggested content based on previous documents. Salesforce Flows with AI Exciting enhancements are coming to Salesforce Flows in the Salesforce Summer ‘24 release.

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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.

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GrowthZone

OCTOBER 16, 2017

This third and final installment of the blog series, “Where to Begin Your Association’s AMS Search” provides a critical checklist for evaluating the vendor’s proposal. When narrowing down your search for association management software, the most important step is to ensure you understand what you are getting and what it will cost.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2022

If you’re new to association technology and haven’t quite wrapped your head around the association management system (AMS) concept, Personify shares a primer on what has to be every accidental techie’s favorite piece of software. Non-Dues DIY: Spring Cleaning Your Corporate Sponsorship Proposals. AMS basics.

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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. If you don’t have the data, is it worth collecting?

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Association Navigator

JUNE 13, 2012

I’m a member of ASAE and for many years I’ve participated in the local DC events and relied on their great materials to learn about best practices in association management. I’ve submitted presentation proposals for their convention before and it’s exciting for me to finally have an idea included.

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Membersuite

MAY 25, 2021

This is association management software, not software for one department. Prepare success stories from similar associations so decision-makers can imagine a happy ending to your proposal. Remember to align your case with your association’s goals and strategies. Don’t use technical jargon.

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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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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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Ungrated

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

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. Learn which techniques can you apply to your association.

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Socious

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Since your members are interested in your speakers and what they’ll be talking about at your event, speaker management is one of the most important aspects of event planning. Your call for proposals, speaker selection, and speaker registration processes must go smoothly or your event’s quality will suffer.

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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. Proposal format/outline. Proposal due date.

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SBI

JANUARY 15, 2019

SBI, a Seattle-based association management company, is proud to announce the International Ombudsman Association (IOA) as its newest full-service association management client. Seattle, WA – January 2, 2019.

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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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