This document discusses association management software (AMS) and its benefits. AMS provides functionality to help associations operate through features like websites, payments, directories, and tools for events, fundraising, and member collaboration. It simplifies operations, streamlines workflows, innovates over time, has ongoing support, and offers predictable costs compared to custom software. When choosing an AMS, organizations should consider whether to integrate an existing website or build a new one using an AMS provider's templates.

1. Problem: Dated Websites
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2. What is Association Management Software?
Association Management Software (AMS) is a broad
term for software that provides functionality to help
your association operate and can contain a broad
range of features.

3. One platform. One fee.

4. What’s included in a typical AMS?
A typical AMS will have
features like a full website,
online invoicing and
payments, and member and
company directories.

5. All in one!

6. Manage all of your tools using one platform
JOB BOARD
Job Board Newsletter and Email Marketing

7. Use an AMS to generate revenue or collect donations
Donation CampaignsEvent Pages & Ticketing

8. Encourage member collaboration
Discussion GroupsMember Directory

9. Do you have chapters?
An AMS with Multi-chapter
management allows you to
share data and content any way
you want.
One connected database with a
complete set of tools.

10. Can Association Management Software help me?

11. 1. An AMS will simplify association management
Association Management Software helps
streamline your operations, and frees up your
time so you can focus on acquiring, engaging,
and retaining your members.

12. 2. It innovates for you
Association Management Software improves
over time ensuring an up-to-date and optimal
user experience.

13. 3. They are an appreciating asset
Your AMS grows with the trends, leading to a more robust
and increasingly functional system, unlike custom
developed software that depreciates over time and requires
ongoing investment to maintain.

14. 4. They are there for you
In-house customer and technical support teams are there
to remove any technical hurdles that might pop up, so you
can quickly and easily reap the benefits of the platform.

15. 5. They give you confidence when budgeting
With Association Management Software, you can
count on having a low and predictable cost model.
You’ll never be surprised by hidden fees.

16. Is Association Management Software worth it?

17. Q: What about custom software development?
Custom developed software is a depreciating asset, like a used
car. The longer it is there, the more it costs to maintain and
enhance.

18. Q: Can’t I just use multiple applications?
Multiple applications can complicate operations and slow down
your workflow. Applications, such as Excel or even a CRM like
Salesforce, for example, were not designed for association
management.

19. Where do I start?

20. Q: What makes a great AMS?

21. Q: How do I implement an AMS if I already have a website?
If you’ve invested in a new website and are now looking for tools to
help with operations, you can integrate.
OR
Choose to build a completely new one using a template for member-
based organizations from your AMS provider.

22. Q: How do I decide between an integration and building
a new website?
Existing Site SilkStart Member Portal
Integration

23. Old Website SilkStart Website
Q: How do I decide between an integration and building
a new website?
New Website

24. Ready to make the smart choice?
Deciding on Association Management Software is a big decision – that’s why
we’re here to help you every step of the way.
We’re happy to hop on the phone and learn more about your needs, provide you
with a demo of our modern platform, and even provide a trial account for you to
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