At the start of this year’s MemberWise conference, delegates were asked how many thought that AI would be used in the membership sector in the next 3 years. A jaw droppingly minute 15% of respondents thought that it would, leaving 85% of respondents considering it irrelevant. Yet the insurmountable rise of AI across other [...]
The MemberWise Network is unique as being the only Network led by association and membership professionals. A core part of our team are the MemberWise Ambassadors; a group of practising membership professionals specialising in a specific area that we consider core and crucial to the world of membership such as engagement, recruitment and value. [...]
Given the ongoing cost-of-living crisis in the UK, businesses, including membership organisations, must be more careful with their budgets. The current climate is understandably making it difficult for organisations to attract and retain members. Most of us are cutting costs where we can, and things like non-compulsory membership subscriptions, or perceived 'nice to haves' [...]
MemberWise is pleased to welcome new Network Partner, D2L, in recognition of it's year-round commitment to best practice sharing within the membership and association sector, and its alignment with the network. D2L is the network’s first Learning Management System (LMS) provider to become an Official Network Partner (2023). The MemberWise Network is an independent [...]
Let’s start off with what you probably already know: Off the Shelf Membership Solutions software is a pre-built solution with features and functionality that’s ready to go, while bespoke software is custom-built to meet an organisation’s specific needs. With bespoke software, you’re in control of everything: the features, what tasks you can perform, the [...]
There are many challenges member organisations are facing today, from engagement and member retention to monetisation and data protection, to name just a few. However, regardless of the specific issue at hand, there is a consideration that must always remain front of mind; what are your member’s needs and how will we meet them. [...]
Membership organisations, including Chartered Institutes, play a pivotal role in professional standards across a wide range of sectors. To maintain efficient working practices, it’s becoming ever more important for organisations to turn to technology to help streamline operations. While current advancements in automation and AI may seem overwhelming, they actual offer myriad opportunities to [...]
For businesses and brands, community has become an increasingly hot topic over the past 30 years. It is naturally significant for membership organisations, which are involved in many of the activities that breed real community. There are, however, some misunderstandings about what the term means. Social media has contributed to its misuse and seen [...]
Why should I join you? Why should I stay with you? What are you offering that I can’t get elsewhere, and matters to me? Fundamentally, why should I choose you? Obvious questions that membership organisations have to be able to clearly answer if they are to grow and prosper. Failure to do so will ultimately lead to [...]
Microsoft Dynamics is used in the membership sector to improve operations and provide a better experience. According to the MemberWise Digital Excellence Report 2022, 36% of medium to large organisations use Microsoft Dynamics to develop their Association Management Systems. What is an Association Management System (AMS)? An Association Management System (AMS) is an all-in-one [...]
