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Running an association, in practice.
What an AMS is, how to choose one, how to migrate, how to run the AGM. Written for boards and secretaries, not for software people.
5 October 2026 · 14 min read
Event registration and QR check-in for associations
Event registration software for nonprofits and an event check-in app that works offline: member pricing, waitlists, sessions, groups and the door.
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5 October 2026 · 13 min
Membership renewal: 14 ways to raise your renewal rate
Membership renewal strategies for associations: measuring renewal and lapse rates, a reminder timeline, auto-renew, grace periods and lapsed-member win-back.
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5 October 2026 · 14 min
Nonprofit membership management software: a buyer's guide
What nonprofit membership management software must do for dues-paying members, how it differs from donor CRMs, pricing models, a checklist and a worked example.
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5 October 2026 · 14 min
Nonprofit sponsorship packages: build, sell and deliver them
How to build nonprofit sponsorship packages from your audience, price the tiers, deliver every benefit and produce the exposure report that earns the renewal.
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4 October 2026 · 11 min
AMS vs CRM: which one does your association actually need?
AMS vs CRM for an association: a CRM tracks deals, an AMS tracks memberships, dues, admission and governance. How to tell which one you need.
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4 October 2026 · 12 min
How to choose membership management software: a 12-point checklist
Twelve questions to ask before buying membership management software for an association or club, from renewal rules and admission to GDPR, import and exit.
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4 October 2026 · 12 min
Migrating a member list from spreadsheets without losing its history
Move a member register from Excel or Wild Apricot into membership database software without losing renewal history, duplicates or consents.
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4 October 2026 · 12 min
Running an AGM properly: quorum, proxies and secret ballots
How to run an AGM: notice, attendance, proxy voting, a quorum frozen at opening, secret ballots and minutes that survive a challenge, with a worked example.
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4 October 2026 · 13 min
What is an association management system (AMS)? A plain guide
An association management system (AMS) keeps members, dues, applications, events and meetings in one database. What it does, who needs one and what to look for.
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4 October 2026 · 11 min
Yacht club management software: what makes a nautical club different
Yacht and sailing clubs need boats, berths, licences, seasons and regattas in their member system. What generic club software misses and what to ask for.
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