Effective Database Management :

Are you an Executive Director?

Your database should be supporting your organization’s mission. Improve volunteer engagement, increase revenue and decrease marketing costs.

Are you a Marketing Expert?

Better data means more targeted communications and marketing, with lower marketing costs and higher returns to the bottom line.

Are you responsible for IT?

We keep up-to-date with all of the products and vendors on the market, and we can help you find and implement a product that’s right for your organization.

About EDM

For a quarter century, Wes has worked in and with dozens of associations and membership organizations throughout the US, Canada, and Australia.

List of Clients

Take a look at our list of clients and what they are saying about EDM.

Public Speaking

Wes tailors all of his presentations for your specific audience and will work with you to identify and deliver specific value from which they can immediately benefit.

We would love to answer any questions that you have! Contact us for more information.

A Data Integrity Report…for Reports!

I’ve written elsewhere about the value of data integrity reports. But one of the most common complaints I hear from my clients is

29 July, 2019

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A change of systems requires a change of mindset

Every AMS vendor will tell you that the toughest part of implementing a new system is getting the association staff to think differently

8 July, 2019

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“Just because it’s not optimal, doesn’t mean it’s not beneficial.”

I’m a big fan of the author James Clear (https://jamesclear.com/) who writes about the formation of habits. I believe

27 June, 2019

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Look for small wins

One of the toughest things about system implementation is simply how long it takes to complete one. And so keeping momentum and staff

23 June, 2019

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Close the loop!

If your association does a call for presentations for any of your events, do you provide feedback to those submitters whose presentations ...

13 June, 2019

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What’s the Worst That Could Happen?

While it may sound flippant, when helping a client make a decision I’ll often ask “What’s the worst that can

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Database Selection

EDM can help guide you through the potholes and pitfalls of selecting a new AMS. Use EDM’s experience and knowledge of the available software packages to help you select, implement, and use the data management system that is most appropriate for your organization’s needs.

Wes helped us in our search for a new data management system. With his broad understanding and deep knowledge of the market, he was able to identify systems we didn’t even know existed! The result is that we’ve spent our money very wisely, thanks to Wes’s guidance.
Ellen K. Hobby CAE, CPA, CFO, COO / National Academy for State Health Policy

We came to Wes because we were very frustrated with our existing AMS and we wanted to improve our capabilities as soon as practicable. Wes very quickly helped us through a process of identifying our needs, identifying potential vendors, and selecting a new system that well be able to move into very quickly.
Jack Chiasson, CMP Executive Director, / National Association of Life Brokerage Agencies