Help for every stage in your association management software journey

The right AMS can help your small association work more efficiently, deliver a better member experience, and drive more revenue.   

Here are some of our top resources to help you gain approval for, find, and use the right association management software for your association. 

Tirrah Switzer, Product Marketing Director, Momentive Software

There are many good reasons for your small association to have an association management software (AMS) system. The right AMS can help you work more efficiently; drive member recruitment, engagement, and retention, and increase revenue. 

How can you get started with a new AMS system? How do you find the right one for your association? What’s the best way to use your new AMS once it’s in place? 

Here are some of our top resources to help you through each phase of your organization’s AMS journey: 

Getting approval
You might know it’s time for a new AMS system. But you still need to convince your board before moving forward. Your board must understand how the right association management software system can help your association deliver ongoing member value while generating non-dues revenue for your organization. 

These resources can help you build a business case for a new AMS system: 

• Toolkit – How to Prepare Your Pitch for New Membership Management Software Purchase: 4 simple steps for a compelling initial board pitch, with tips and templates to get you started 
• Whitepaper – Gaining Board Approval for New Membership Management Software: How to convince your board it’s time to make a change
• On-demand webinar – The Ultimate Board Approval Checklist: Gaining board approval for new membership management software 

Finding the right association management software for your small association
After delivering a convincing pitch to your board, it’s time to find the AMS that will help you reach your goals. The right technology will help your entire organization work more smarter and more effectively. 

Here are some helpful resources about what to look for when choosing your association’s ideal AMS: 

• Whitepaper – Ultimate Tech Stack Guide: Build the ultimate tech stack to engage members, drive revenue, and ease the workload
• Whitepaper – Help Your Small Association Do Big Things with YourMembership AMS: How modern membership software helps association professionals work smarter in every role they serve 

Getting the most out of your association management software
Your AMS has great potential to help your small association do bigger things. Once it’s in place, it’s time to make the most of it to work smarter; boost member recruitment, engagement, and retention; and drive revenue. 

Here are some helpful resources: 

Working more efficiently 

• Article – Use Your Online Community to Make Member Support Easier for Your Small Association 
• Article – How to Streamline Planning for Your Small Association’s Hybrid Events

Increasing member recruitment 

• Article – Use Your Association’s Online Member Community to Open the Door to Non-Members 
• Article – Six Tips for a Successful Membership Drive 
• Article – Look to Young Professionals to Attract New Members to Your Association 

Increasing member engagement 

• Article – How to Keep Your Association’s Members Engaged Digitally 
• Article – How to Engage Attendees During Your Association’s Events 

Increasing member retention 

• Article – How to Improve Member Retention in Your Members’ First 90 Days 
• Article – Tips for Association Membership Renewal Letters 
• Article – Email Marketing Tips to Bring Back Your Lapsed Members 

Increasing revenue 

• Article – 3 Ideas for When Your Association’s Revenue Goes Flat 
• Article – How to Increase Your Association’s Non-Dues Revenue 
• Article – How to Drive Revenue Through Your Association’s Online Community 

Maybe you’re just getting started with the idea of a new association management software. Or maybe you have approval for a new AMS system and need to find the right one for your association. Either way, these resources will help you move forward with an association management software that helps you deliver a great member experience and drive more revenue for your association. 

Take the next step
YourMembership AMS offers affordable, easy-to-use, all-in-one membership software for small to mid-sized organizations like yours. It includes membership marketing and management functionality combined with event management features and an online community platform to help you collect and use member data, manage member activities, and provide members with an easy, everyday way to connect, share, and learn. 

Learn more about the ideal AMS for small and growing associations: Explore YourMembership AMS.