Membership Management Software Blog
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
October 2020
Reasons Setting up a Home Office is the Right Choice
Days are gone when working from home was viewed in a negative way. A few decades ago, the mention of working from a home office implied a lack of professionalism for most people. Today, people
September 2020
Using Amazon’s Algorithm to Grow your Association
As one of the world’s leading retailers, anything Amazon does should be examined closely and benchmarked for any transferable ideas that might help any business in the for-profit and not-for-profit world. A review of
How to Write Membership Descriptions Like a Professional Copywriter
The membership descriptions you put onto your website and marketing materials can do a lot more than just inform prospects as to the benefits of membership. Written well, and with the right tactics in mind,
August 2020
Virtual Event Best Practices for Member-Driven Organizations
Events are a mainstay for member-driven organizations and have been seriously disrupted in recent months. Once relied upon as important revenue streams, event organizers have had to rethink their approach. Members and would-be attendee's still