In a meeting with a client recently, we were discussing some of the challenges the association was having with managing their data. Although they have decent technology for managing the data, they were still struggling. As we discussed some of their issues, we determined that one problem they had was that staff didn’t really know …
I’ve written several items in the past about why associations are better off with off-the-shelf association management software rather than trying to build their own. Another reason that I prefer off-the-shelf association management software is that when software is already designed, by definition it creates restraints. And restraints are good things. I was working with a …
I got the opportunity to attend the Euclid ClearVantage Users Group Conference earlier this month. One of the reasons I attend user group meetings is to learn what the vendors are planning with their product. Euclid has rolled out a couple of new features that I found pretty slick. As part of what they call their …
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On November 5, 2013, I did a 30-minute webinar with Matrix Group International on “Mining Your Association Management Software for Business Intelligence.” Matrix Group has been kind enough to make the recording of that webinar available for free on their website. Click here to view the recording.
I’ve posted a new article on my website. As the title of this article suggests, there is a difference between data management (using the data) and database management (keeping the tool running). It is analogous to your car and your car’s mechanic. As the owner of your car, you know how to use it, and how …
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I recently had a client ask me to help them find a new association management software system. They were very interested in premise-based solutions (i.e., a database they could install and run on their own servers). As I reviewed their functional needs and budget, and started comparing that to the list of off-the-shelf AMS vendors …