The ability to adapt to an ever-changing business landscape is crucial for associations. If you’re struggling to grow your business (or even seeing a decrease in membership), here are a few tools that can help:

• Association Management Software

• Association Learning Management Software

• Data Analytics Software

• Marketing Automation Software

• Member Community Software

• Conference and Events Software

• Accounting Software

Incorporating technology in your association’s management improves efficiency while also presenting new opportunities. Continue reading to learn how, and bookmark this guide to Software for Associations by Web Courseworks to reference as you do so.

Association Management Software

A proper AMS is an integral element of continuous growth because it allows your association to store and manage your membership data using one integrated system. 

An AMS keeps everything organized and easily accessible— from dues automation and event registration to email marketing! Not only that, an AMS streamlines your day-to-day activities so that you can focus on what’s important: your members.

Association Learning Management Software

To keep members engaged, committed, and successful, providing access to continuous learning is a must. 

The implementation of robust association learning management software makes this possible by letting associations provide professional development and continuing education opportunities to their members in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Data Analytics Software

Making data-driven decisions is key to ensuring the longevity of your association. 

Data analytics software lets you understand the data coming into your AMS and visualize your members’ behaviors without needing a data expert or full-time IT staff. 

Marketing Automation Software

If you are looking to grow your member base and increase the engagement of your current members, marketing automation software is a great tool to do so. 

It gives associations the ability to automate repetitive tasks on a variety of platforms and social networks, which leads to the overall improvement of customer and employee relationships. This strategy can be extremely efficient in the creation of consistent, useful content that will keep engagement up.

Member Community Software

Associations need to continuously keep an eye on staff efficiency and member engagement. Creating an online member community allows members near and far to learn from one another and stay connected. 

This way, association learning doesn’t always have to take place at meetings, lunch breaks, or in-person interactions in general. Membership management software allows members to engage with each other online, anywhere and anytime, which can lead to steady growth.

Conference and Events Software

Conference and events software eliminates the administrative burden that comes with planning and organizing large-scale association events. Having everything you need in one place makes it easier for your administrative team to plan, market, and produce your events. 

Conference and event software platforms promote engagement at every stage (some even offer services such as ad retargeting to make sure you get the word out about your event). Plus, they provide access to hard data along the way, making it easier for your association and your members to see the ROI of their membership.

Accounting Software

The increased cash flow caused by growing membership can be difficult to stay on top of. Accounting software allows associations to efficiently keep track of all financial transactions, and also helps staff understand where to cut expenses or invest more. 

All great organizations face roadblocks from time to time. In order to ensure success in the modern industry and growth for your association, utilize these tools and say goodbye to growing pains! 

About The Author

Amber Winter is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Web Courseworks. She’s committed to helping association executives realize the potential of their education programs and turn them into high performing revenue generators. Amber was named one of Madison, Wisconsin’s 40 under 40 and the number 1 LMS salesperson by Talented Learning.

Edessa Polzin is the Sales & Marketing Manager at Web Courseworks, a company that specializes in learning management and virtual event solutions for associations. She’s committed to helping association executives realize the potential of their education programs and turn them into high performing revenue generators. Edessa is an experienced sales and marketing professional and is the Associate VP of Communications at the American Marketing Association Madison.