How can using a SaaS platform benefit your association?

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software licensing and delivery model whereby the software is built once, for all customers to use. It’s licensed on a subscription basis and centrally hosted – similar to Microsoft Office, Adobe, MailChimp, Xero and others.

SaaS platforms are continually evolving and the new innovations and security upgrades are included in licence fees. This reduces the risk of systems becoming obsolete and the need for costly upgrades or a complete system rebuild down the track.

Membes AMS is an enterprise SaaS that has been specifically designed for trade and professional associations, industry bodies and other member-based organisations to deliver the benefits associations need, without the high costs. 

Traditionally, when an organisation needed software to help run their operations (for example, a website, CRM, CMS, event management, membership management etc.), a web or software development company would be contracted to build a bespoke solution to fit their purpose. This approach is more costly, has longer implementation timeframes and can come with problems and uncertainties that a SaaS solution can avoid.   

Why should you consider SaaS for your Association Management System?

An Association Management System (AMS), is software designed specifically for associations, bringing together the functions of membership management, a database, eCommerce, finance, events, communications, website and reporting into one platform.

Offering an AMS through the SaaS model presents many advantages to customers over and above what is possible with a tailored solution:

With the constant evolution of technology, now more than ever, associations need to ensure they can adapt to changing market conditions and meet the evolving needs of their members.

Can your association afford NOT to be using a dedicated AMS delivered via the SaaS model?