Membership Management Software Blog
June 2021
Does your Opinion Count?
We live in a world where opinion matters. Community projects, social programs, and businesses are driven to operate based on what the public or market feels, thinks, and speaks. In our day in age, data
How to Stand Out from the Crowd When Applying for a Job
When you post a job on Indeed or LinkedIn, you receive hundreds of applications as an employer. If you want to be hired out of hundreds of candidates, you need to stand out. This article
May 2021
5 Values Driving Membership
Increasingly, consumers, whether they be voters, shoppers, investors, clients, suppliers, or, yes, potential members, are looking you over. Each day. Actually, every moment of every day. They are looking for proof you are, who you
April 2021
How to Track and Run Sponsorship Programs
Sponsors can be as equally as important as members, if not more so, for some associations, which is why it is vital to have the right systems in place to track that within your membership
March 2021
Prepping for Launch
The unknown can be scary, and clients consistently ask us, "what are we missing?" "What should we do before sending out the welcome email to our members?" This article outlines the tasks and steps you
February 2021
Lean Associations – for a Sustainable Future
Progressive organizations are always looking for ways to serve their members more effectively and less expensively. To that end, many may begin exploring efficiencies, as a way of ensuring sustainable futures. Some call this ‘Going
January 2021
Onboarding Your Organization with New Software
Selecting a new software for your organization can be exciting and scary. It is important when you choose software to follow these tips to ensure your organization's onboarding is successful. Communicate Why You Selected the
Good Data In is Good Data Out
The single most important thing for the administration when it comes to managing your member-based organization is data. This is why it is essential to maintain a clean database. As clean as possible, with member
December 2020
Charles Dickens, Social Justice and Membership Development
What, you may be asking, do Charles Dickens, and the concept of Social Justice, have to do with developing membership in my Association? The answer lies in the very purpose of Associations, and why membership
7 Tips to Manage Stress During Busy Periods
As anyone in membership management knows, being busy can be both a blessing and a curse. Certain seasons demand hard work day-in and day-out, and even times that aren’t busy are always leading us back
November 2020
10 Team Management Tips to Keep Your Team On Track and Maximize Productivit
Managing a team, especially amidst the ongoing pandemic, can be a difficult job. But it‘s equally inspiring and rewarding. A busy working environment leaves team leaders with little time to check-in with their teammates to
Try new ways to grow your Membership
True Story: one day, in advance of my upcoming annual meeting – which only members could attend – I was contacted by a leading supporter of the organization, who asked: “Paul, I’d love to buy