Membership Organisations are becoming more astute at managing their domestic payments and receipts as more and more payment types are introduced and automation becomes easier. However, whilst international solutions are catching up with domestic capability, Organisations should be aware of the costs they are currently incurring when collecting membership, exam and sundry fees and [...]
- Thursday 19th October 2023 / Novotel London West Hotel - www.membershipexcellence.com We’re pleased to announce that Price Bailey LLP will once again partner with the MemberWise Network to launch the Influence 100 Financial Benchmarking Report at Membership Excellence 2023 (19th October / London). The report is sponsored by ClearCourse. This year the conference [...]
It’s no great secret that the membership sector has undergone significant change in the last few years, thanks to a natural evolution of technology and external environmental and global factors. More so than ever, associations play a vital role in bringing together like-minded individuals, professionals, and enthusiasts. However, a critical challenge that many associations [...]
MemberWise. It started off as a bit of a hobby and 15 years later has become the largest and most vibrant free professional network for membership and association professionals based in the UK; some 8,000 amazing and dedicated professionals working for circa 3,000 leading membership bodies. Here’s our story… My name’s Richard Gott (Rich) [...]
The examination marking process presents several operational challenges, particularly for professional membership bodies who still mark physical papers or use spreadsheets to keep on top of all the papers out for marking. Whether it’s to achieve accreditation or for their continued professional development (CPD), your assessments are an important part of your offering to [...]
Membership Body Trustee Reports, white papers, committee presentations, annual reports, member toolkits... the world is full of them. However, quality can often be a vulnerability and we’ve all spotted obvious mistakes or clunky artwork that turns a presentation into a punchline. At best, it’s merely embarrassing; at worst, it can undermine all your hard [...]
Legacy content management systems (CMS) can be a major obstacle for membership organisations that want to improve their online presence. These systems are often outdated, difficult to use, and lack the features and functionality that modern organisations need. Migrating to a new CMS can be a daunting task, but it is essential for organisations [...]
As someone who’s worked in learning technology since 2016, I’m very familiar with the challenge many membership organisations face of keeping up with the latest market developments in the space. User demands continue to evolve, and learners expect more and more from the learning platforms they use. It’s also a really exciting time in [...]
Did you know that, on average, 31% of an organisation's technology is comprised of legacy systems? A legacy system is a piece of software or application built on outdated technology that remains vital to a business's core functions. While these systems may serve their purpose, they often lack the agility and user-friendliness needed to [...]
In the dynamic world of membership, we strive not just for numbers but for a passionate community of committed members. They are the driving force behind your organisation’s success – propelling your goals forward and amplifying your message. Cultivating engaged members holds the key to unleashing your organisation's full potential, to make a lasting [...]
