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2018-05-01 19:00
Aptify gives large, complex member-based organizations like yours member management tools on an open platform that your IT/developer team can use to configure a solution that helps… Read More
2018-04-13 12:36
The clock is ticking. Literally and figuratively. Just visit the GDPR portal, and you’ll see a daunting days-hours-minutes-seconds countdown titled, “Time Until GDPR Enf… Read More
2018-04-05 16:30
It’s hard to believe another year has gone by, and what a year it’s been. A year ago, Community Brands was formed when we brought together association and nonp… Read More
2018-03-21 13:10
As your association heads into the future, you don’t want your hands tied by technology. Your technology must give your association the freedom to make the right choices and d… Read More
2018-03-15 13:20
The clock is ticking. Literally and figuratively. Just visit the GDPR portal, and you’ll see a daunting days-hours-minutes-seconds countdown titled, “Time Until GDPR Enf… Read More
2017-12-14 14:00
All too often, it’s easy for us to fist pump in the air after meeting our membership goals for the month, and then turn to trying to do something about our disappointing renew… Read More
2017-12-13 17:54
Selecting a new membership management system isn’t a membership department project, it’s an association project.
Colleagues from across the organization must be invo… Read More
2017-12-08 14:00
If your organization is in the market for a new Association Management System (AMS), or if you’re comparing different membership software systems, the first question you&rsquo… Read More
2017-12-07 13:33
One of the most important players in your association marketing plan doesn’t have a place in the org chart, doesn’t have an office, and doesn’t even get vacation t… Read More
2017-10-17 13:41
Every other department competes against yours for the limited funds your association has to purchase new technology. If your membership department (and association) needs a new memb… Read More
2017-10-12 12:06
With #AUC2017 less than two weeks away, we are thrilled to share with you a series of guest blog posts courtesy of some of those who are sponsoring this year's Aptify Users Conferen… Read More
2017-10-11 12:40
At this year’s Aptify Users Conference, I’m excited to be co-presenting with Debbie Hanger of ASAE on a topic that is a bit of an obsession of mine—accounting auto… Read More
2017-10-10 12:19
With #AUC2017 less than two weeks away, we are thrilled to share with you a series of guest blog posts courtesy of some of those who are sponsoring this year's Aptify Users Conferen… Read More
2017-10-05 12:30
With #AUC2017 less than two weeks away, we are thrilled to share with you a series of guest blog posts courtesy of some of those who are sponsoring this year's Aptify Users Conferen… Read More
2017-10-04 11:56
With #AUC2017 less than two weeks away, we are thrilled to share with you a series of guest blog posts courtesy of some of those who are sponsoring this year's Aptify Users Conferen… Read More
2017-10-03 13:18
What goes through an Executive Director’s mind when you talk about the need for new member management software?
“Now the membership department wants new software, geez… Read More
2017-10-02 12:41
With #AUC2017 only two weeks away, we are thrilled to share with you a series of guest blog posts courtesy of some of those who are sponsoring this year's Aptify Users Conference!&n… Read More
2017-09-27 13:15
Database queries, transaction logs, hashes, SQL, IP addresses, keys, metadata, XML, schemas, and of course, servers…
Membership management software sure can sound a little f… Read More
2017-09-07 12:35
Is bottom-line revenue top of mind for your association? Read More
![[Infographic] Member Loyalty Study Reveals Keys To Member Retention](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/12833/1283277-1863286650.w320.jpg "[Infographic] Member Loyalty Study Reveals Keys To Member Retention")
2017-09-01 16:04
We all know member retention is crucial when it comes to association survival, but do you know what keeps your members coming back for more?
Community Brands' Member Loyalty Study… Read More
2017-08-24 14:36
When it comes to member retention, so much has changed in recent years—member expectations, communication methods, revenue streams, just to name a few. Still, one thing has st… Read More
2017-08-16 13:33
I spent last weekend cleaning out the closets and going through what can only be described as “stuff.”
I didn’t know what I’d find, I was hoping to unearth… Read More
2017-08-10 20:22
Every association has once had that feeling where everything just feels…stuck Read More
2017-08-04 20:42
Do you think association marketing isn’t getting any easier? So many “channels” exist—you figured out Twitter ads and then Snapchat showed up overnight! Rapi… Read More
2017-08-02 17:50
As humans, we are constantly evolving and adapting to our changing environment. Yet, when someone at the office proposes a change, like new AMS software, some of us (not you or me… Read More
2017-07-28 18:27
No one ever said selecting membership software would be easy.
Chances are, if you're in the market for new AMS software, you have questions about your questions. How much does it c… Read More
2017-07-26 17:39
Aptify Users Conference Australia 2017 (AUCA2017) is over for another year! Thank you to everyone who attended! Without the fantastic support of our delegates, this event would not… Read More
2017-07-19 11:45
“Be prepared” is a motto that’s suitable for more than just Boy Scouts.
Preparation is the key to success when pushing to upgrade membership software. Just as eve… Read More
2017-07-17 14:30
When you receive a meeting invite, does your mind immediately seek out any excuse not to attend? I think we’ve all experienced this at some point (whether we openly admit it o… Read More
2017-07-14 12:55
Conference season is upon us, and, as I do annually, I am attending a slew of events, forums, panels, and think tanks. This conference season I am thrilled by the changes I am seein… Read More
2017-07-12 19:39
Congratulations are in order for the latest group of individuals who have received their CAE credential! Ninety-eight association executives earned their CAE (Certified Association… Read More
2017-07-10 12:49
Technology is changing everyone’s job. The nature of work is changing. Oftentimes we are tempted to gin up a frenetic pace to chase every new innovation and every new “h… Read More
2017-07-06 13:15
Every time you open up your association’s membership management software, you’re convinced you can feel your blood pressure rising. You’ve resigned yourself to the… Read More
2017-07-03 17:20
How many of you consider yourselves to be “early adopters” of any new technology that shows up in the market? Have you purchased every generation of the iPhone, or the l… Read More
2017-06-29 16:52
We’ll give it to you straight—membership software questions can rarely be answered with a simple “Yes” or “No.” Read More
2017-06-26 13:15
Membership software is mission-critical technology, but organizations have limited financial resources to invest. Since the appetite for new technology is never quenched, your busin… Read More
![A Visual Guide To Choosing Membership Software That Lasts [Infographic]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/12833/1283277-598444639.w320.jpg "A Visual Guide To Choosing Membership Software That Lasts [Infographic]")
2017-06-23 13:15
Picture a membership software solution that has successfully evolved with your organization as you've grown and changed.
Picture an AMS that has kept you on an upgrade path for sev… Read More
2017-06-21 14:30
Let’s face it—bad data surrounds all of us. Open the Contacts app in your phone, and you see duplicates all over the place. Send out invitations to your birthday party n… Read More
2017-06-19 14:08
1 + 1 = 3. Synergy is the purpose of an agile membership team—not budget, not friendship, and not convenience.
The aggregate function of a team is to produce results greater… Read More
2017-06-15 12:30
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” —George Bernard Shaw
When organizations have the no… Read More
2017-06-13 21:46
AMSFest brought an energized and inquisitive crowd to Chicago last week. In a creative North Side loft, AMS software vendors, partners, and association executives looking for new so… Read More
2017-06-09 17:07
The key to membership retention? Attaining members in the first place!
While it’s obvious, it’s not nearly as easy as it sounds. First impressions are notoriously impor… Read More
2017-06-07 13:57
Managing the data living in your membership management system is no easy task. While data management can be perceived as a mundane task that can be done at “some other time,&r… Read More
2017-06-02 13:42
Staring at your computer screen, you take a deep breath as your finger hovers over your mouse, mentally preparing for a grueling hour of laborious and frustrating work.
Click.
If… Read More
2017-05-31 12:30
After documenting requirements and reviewing vendor proposals, your association is ready to evaluate the database management software solutions and vendors that made the final cut… Read More
2017-05-29 14:00
People are still confused about CASL. For starters, it’s pronounced like “castle,” but there’s nothing medieval about this law governing electronic communica… Read More
2017-05-26 14:00
With AUC2017 only 3,408 hours away (but who’s counting, right?), we figured it was time to give you some more information on what you can expect to see at this year’s co… Read More
2017-05-24 14:12
I’m one of those people who’s a planner and I have a backup for everything. In my house, I have old routers and cable modems so I can get back online in moments. I keep… Read More
2017-05-22 15:30
Implementing new membership software is an intense time for all involved. As in other momentous transitions in life, like weddings, you need a solid foundation in place to successfu… Read More
2017-05-17 14:13
Association marketing has evolved tremendously in the last 10 years.
Some of the tactics that were driving membership in the past are in decline, and new and innovative ways to inc… Read More
2017-05-15 18:58
New members are the lifeblood of associations, and you’ve likely worked your fingers to the bones to attain them. You probably have a list of tactics and costs associated with… Read More
2017-05-12 05:01
Welcome to the second day round-up of the AusAE Conference and Exhibition 2017 (ACESYD17). I am back giving you a round-up of the day’s activities so you never miss a beat of… Read More
2017-05-11 06:42
Welcome to the first day round-up of the AusAE Conference and Exhibition 2017 (ACESYD17). My job at the ACESYD17 conference (aside from hosting Stream B and the ACE Learning Zone) w… Read More
2017-05-10 13:39
Ask a membership professional about some of their biggest challenges, and selecting and implementing membership software is right up there. Why is it so challenging? For starters, b… Read More
2017-05-09 22:40
Another year, another conference season is starting in Australia, and the International Conference Centre in Sydney seems to be the place to be in 2017. To kick off the Australian N… Read More
2017-05-05 15:31
The internet makes it incredibly easy to learn new skills and to expand our knowledge in whatever area that interests us. Sites such as SkillShare, Udemy, and Craftsy are proving to… Read More
2017-05-03 12:29
Your Playbook to Getting Started with a New System
The implementation phase is that difficult time where a lot of work has to happen before you can reap the rewards of your new sys… Read More
2017-05-01 11:58
Selection is over and your decision is made. Is it time for a breather? No, not yet. It’s time to make sure your organization is prepared for the four biggest challenges in th… Read More
2017-04-28 14:16
Love it or hate it, dating—more specifically online dating—is always a weird experience because it’s the only solid way to meet someone these days. This is somethi… Read More
2017-04-26 13:58
Phishing is the #1 social engineering threat to association cybersecurity, and it has so little to do with the association’s technology. No, the reason that phishing is respon… Read More
2017-04-24 13:43
Months ago you realized it was time for new membership software—your staff couldn’t easily run reports, you didn’t trust the data you had to make solid decisions… Read More
2017-04-21 11:55
You can’t put it off any longer; It’s time to upgrade your membership software. You knew this day would come.
You planned for it to ensure everything would go smoothly… Read More
2017-04-20 16:26
If your duty is to serve your members with the utmost quality and care, you’ve likely considered implementing membership software to help you get the job done Read More
2017-04-17 14:07
The news that Aptify, Abila, and YourMembership were combining to form Community Brands caused a ripple in the association and nonprofit industry last week. Now that much of the dus… Read More
2017-04-14 12:30
In late February I was on a plane at 36,000 feet when I read an article by Dave Gerhardt with Drift about their new marketing manifesto Read More
2017-04-12 20:39
Member engagement should always be at the forefront of all member-based organizations minds. However, it can be stressful always having to find compelling ways to do just that. And… Read More
2017-04-10 18:14
Once your organization has decided to make the switch to new membership software, you’ll have to evaluate your existing system to see what it lacks and then create a requireme… Read More
2017-04-03 17:18
Your organization will change in the future. What does this mean for the software you’re choosing today?
If anything is constant, it's change. The past ten yea… Read More
2017-03-31 13:00
Ok. So I’m not going to weigh you down with a heavy tutorial on how to use video for your next product launch. That’s just stressful. Let’s leave that to the video… Read More
2017-03-30 17:45
Thanks to modern marketing, my personal inbox has been filling up with pleas from a host of organizations wanting me to join. (I suspect that one-time donation back in November put… Read More
2017-03-29 19:57
Last week Team Aptify was in celebration mode as we launched the newest version of the Aptify association management system. Product launches are a big deal for our organization, re… Read More
2017-03-24 15:32
Question for you: What keeps you happy at work? It doesn’t have to be just one thing. It could be a multitude of reasons such as the people you work with, your job itself, the… Read More
2017-03-22 13:15
Membership recruitment is a never-ending project. Every year, members leave your association—they retire, change jobs or professions, go out of business, lose their profession… Read More
2017-03-20 13:51
FACT: We live in a social media–driven world and it’s a huge part of our daily lives.
Don’t believe me? Can you count the number of times you’ve already scr… Read More
2017-03-17 11:45
It’s no secret that acquiring and retaining members is at the top of the priority list for any association. From acquisition of new members through continued member engagement… Read More
2017-03-15 20:24
The wait is over! The Aptify team has been hard at work and we are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest association management software release!
You could say this release… Read More
2017-03-13 17:32
You’ve found your people, now what do you do with them? Read More
2017-03-09 19:30
This is not your normal Aptify Blog post—because we're talking about sports news!
Then again, this story is about two themes central to Aptify as well—Big Data and… Read More
2017-03-07 20:43
In my previous post I reviewed the concept of Evergreen Certified companies and the 7 tenets the concept is premised upon. Let me state upfront—I am a biased fan of the ideolo… Read More
2017-03-02 22:34
For decades, association marketing departments have used traditional methods such as direct mail, advertisements, and promotional emails in an attempt to capture the interest of mem… Read More
2017-03-01 19:37
We’ve all heard the phrase “There’s no I in team.” Sometimes we think it’s easier to tackle projects alone, but often times, that can lead to feelin… Read More
2017-02-27 17:14
If you’re a college football fan, then chances are you’re already counting down the days until the football season resumes again. That’s how I feel about Awards Se… Read More
2017-02-24 16:56
The relationship between password complexity and the ability to remember said password is directly proportional. Association cybersecurity hinges on requiring complex passwords… Read More
2017-02-23 17:04
So You Want to Be an Association Inbound Marketer?
Organizations are 3x more likely to see a higher ROI from inbound marketing than outbound, but we’re not going to lie to yo… Read More
2017-02-17 15:15
In today's economy, venture capital aggressively incentivizes entrepreneurs to scale for a quick exit. That impulse often stifles innovation and creates mediocre businesses that do… Read More
2017-02-15 21:17
When you work for a member-based organization, it can be challenging to constantly come up with ways to keep your members engaged or even just find trends in their engagement lev… Read More
2017-02-09 22:08
Association management is not typically something that is thought of as especially fast-moving or agile. However in recent years, the advances in technology and data analysis for as… Read More
2017-02-08 14:27
Whether you're buying your first home or renting an apartment for the first time, it's likely that you'll run into unexpected costs and it's up to you to adapt based on your needs i… Read More
2017-02-07 18:00
Segmentation has long been a buzz word in membership and marketing departments, and with data mining and engagement scoring tools readily available there’s no rea… Read More
