What will you be doing during the quiet January downtime?

If you have big goals for your Association in 2025, it’s a good idea to plan ahead and use that welcome January lull to your best advantage. 

For many Associations, reviewing the technology stack, reducing cybersecurity risk, making improvements to the member experience or launching a full digital transformation, are high on the agenda for next year. For all of these goals, having the right Association Management System (AMS) is critical.

So, if you’re exploring your options, start now!

Last year, the team at Membes was extremely busy during December, meeting with Associations and giving demos.  But leaving it this late in the year, doesn’t allow enough time for you to capitalise on the quiet holiday period and have you up and running early in the new year.

Take Advantage of the Quieter Months

This quiet time is ideal for setting up a new AMS without the usual distractions.  So, by being proactive now, you’ll benefit from:

• Time to Focus: The more time the team has available to dedicate to setting up your new AMS, the faster the process.
• Less Disruption: Implementing and testing a new system when it’s not so busy, means you won’t be taking attention away from your members and daily operations.
• Smooth Transition: Your team can learn and adjust to the new AMS at a relaxed pace, ensuring everyone is comfortable and ready to go by early 2025.
• Early Start to Success: The earlier you start, the earlier you’ll begin reaping the benefits such as better member experiences, time savings and improvements in how you perform everyday tasks. 

Why Start Now?

Starting the AMS process, now gives you ample time to research your options, obtain internal approvals, and prepare for implementation. 

Here’s a quick overview of what to expect if you choose Membes AMS:

1. Research and Approval: We find Associations spend on average around 4 to 6 weeks defining goals, comparing options, and securing stakeholder buy-in.
2. Setup and Customisation: Once you sign up and provide us with your branding and style guide, we’ll style your integrated website and connect your Membes AMS. You’ll also need to allow 4 to 6 weeks for this step.
3. Handover and Training: You and the team have access to the full online training course, User Guide and Set up guides to start getting to know Membes and begin planning.
   We then hand over your staging site ready for your team to start configuring your new system. This is the stage the team wants to be working on during the quieter season. Membes AMS offers three new support packages so you can choose the option that best suits your budget and the level of support you’d like during this set up stage.

Get Started with Membes AMS

By starting your AMS journey now, you’re taking that important first step in delivering on a strategy to take your Association forward and build success for the future. And importantly, planning with confidence to ensure a smooth implementation.

Contact us today to book a demo and learn more about how Membes AMS can transform your Association and set you up for success in the new year.