Whitepapers

Getting to Know Your Lapsed Members

Read this report to discover insights into why members lapse and how your organization can win back those members that got away.

Whitepapers

Evaluating the Health of Your Association’s Chapter Program

In this paper, you’ll discover approaches to help you evaluate your chapter program’s health and practical ideas for effective chapter management.

Infographics

5 Steps to Getting Started with an Online Member Community 

Download the infographic to discover five important steps to help you get your association’s online community off the ground.

Webinars

Nimble AMS Group Demo

Join us on January 20 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a 30-minute webinar to learn why associations are making the move to platform-based AMS solutions.

Whitepapers

Benchmark Report: How Associations Can Prepare for Future Growth

Uncover insights on strategic priorities, growth outlook and tips on how your association can prepare for the future.

Whitepapers

3 Keys to Next-Level Member Experiences

Download this whitepaper to discover the three keys to keeping members engaged and creating the experiences that exceed expectations.

Webinars

Preparing for 2021 and beyond: The association business model of the future

Watch this on-demand webinar to learn how you can derive opportunity from the disruption of 2020.

Tool Kits

Success Kit: Member Retention

Download this success kit to access all of our top resources for you to ensure your association can exceed your member retention goals.

Whitepapers

The Ultimate Guide to Researching and Selecting an AMS

This guide includes more than 15 pages worth of our best tips and insights for researching and selecting the right AMS for your organization.

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Association Trends 2020 Study

To help associations gain a better understanding of how to plan for the future, Community Brands built on previous membership and loyalty surveys with this new study.

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Career Advancement Tip Sheet

In this guide, you'll learn about three tips and some powerful resources to help you elevate career advancement opportunities for your members.

Webinars

Nimble AMS 101

Watch this on-demand webinar for a 30-minute introduction to the fastest growing membership management software built on Salesforce.

Tool Kits

Success Kit: Artificial Intelligence for Associations

Download this kit to learn more about artificial intelligence, how associations leverage it and how your association can get started.

Webinars

Research Study Association Trends 2020

Watch this on-demand webinar to discover what we found in our Association Trends 2020 study.

Whitepapers

The Association Leader’s Guide to Innovation

This guide introduces a new way of thinking for association leaders like you with helpful ideas about how to foster a culture of innovation that anticipates member expectations and propels your organization into the future.

Case Studies

IHRSA

Learn how International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association went from outdated software to digital transformation with Nimble AMS.

Whitepapers

Understanding CRM-based Association Management Software

Download this guide to discover three keys to adopting this kind of future-focused technology for your association.

Whitepapers

Checklist for Successful Virtual Events

With this checklist your virtual event will deliver the experience your members deserve and achieve the most return on investment (ROI).

Whitepapers

6 things you should know before selecting your next association management software (AMS)

Tips and insights for choosing modern association management software to meet your needs today and beyond.

Webinars

Virtual Events Lessons Learned

This on-demand webinar features stories from the frontlines of virtual events, exposing the good, the bad and the ugly of lessons learned.

Webinars

What’s So Great About Nimble AMS?

Watch this on-demand webinar to hear what customers had to say about using Nimble AMS and the top things they love most about the platform.

Case Studies

Massachusetts Dental Society

Learn how MDS worked with Nimble AMS to find new ways to improve processes and deliver a better member experience through digital transformation.

Infographics

The Member Renewal Timeline to Increase Member Retention

Given that it can cost five times more to attract a new member than it does to retain an existing one, member retention is arguably as important if not more important than acquiring a new member.

Whitepapers

10 Ways to Reduce Member Churn

Retaining members is crucial and less costly than attracting new members. Download our whitepaper here to learn about 10 strategies to keep your existing members.

Webinars

Salesforce for Associations

Join us for a webinar hosted by Salesforce and Nimble AMS to learn how Salesforce and Nimble AMS are partnering to serve the association technology market.

Webinars

Customer Spotlight: Marine Corps Association & Foundation + Nimble AMS

Learn how MCA&F improved member retention with Nimble AMS Predictions and Salesforce Einstein AI.

Webinars

Proven strategies to increase member retention

Join us for this on-demand webinar to learn how to nurture relationships with your members to make them stick around and feel like they can’t afford to leave. Hear how your peers are increasing retention and how vital it is to convey the value of membership.

Case Studies

Nicsa

Nicsa modernizes their membership software for ease-of-use and greater customization to fit their needs with Nimble AMS.

Case Studies

NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

NASPA boosts revenue, saves time, and makes smarter business decisions by choosing to switch to Nimble AMS.

Case Studies

Marine Corps Association & Foundation (MCA&F)

MCA&F improves member retention with Nimble AMS Predictions and Salesforce Einstein AI.

Webinars

Protect Your Organization: Growth & Risk Management in 2020

Do you feel Risk Management is becoming more complicated as your organization grows? If so, you’re not alone. Join us on May 14th at 12:00 PM ET for a free one hour webinar to find out more.

Webinars

How Much Does an AMS Really Cost?

If your organization is considering a new AMS or if you’re comparing different membership software systems, the first question you’re asking is, “How much does it cost?” In this webinar, we'll clear up the pricing confusion and outline 7 factors for determining the true cost of an AMS system.

Whitepapers

The Large Association’s Guide to Understanding Enterprise AMS Pricing

Download the guide to understand 7 factors for determining the true cost of purchasing, owning and maintaining Association Management Software.

Webinars

Personalize the Member Experience with Nimble AMS

How can a modern, platform-based AMS help you personalize the member experience and capitalize on this trend to boost engagement and loyalty? We’d love to show you.

Whitepapers

How to Personalize the Member Experience

Find out how to start showing your members that your association understands and is keeping up with their expectations as their life stages change.

Infographics

The Road to Personalization Success

Start delivering relevant, one-on-one experiences that your members expect. Download the infographic here to find out more.

Infographics

Member Engagement and Loyalty Study

Download the infographic for your road map to member engagement and loyalty.

Webinars

Member Engagement and Loyalty Study Reveal

Join us and Community Brands as we take a look at findings from the study and provide recommendations on how to use the study’s data to better serve your members in this on-demand webinar.

Whitepapers

Member Engagement and Loyalty Study

Your members turn to your association for many reasons. Find out what members want from their professional associations and what makes them stick around.

Whitepapers

The Association’s Guide to All Things Salesforce

Download this guide for all details association professionals need to know about Salesforce and using a Salesforce-based AMS.

Case Studies

Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI)

PEI moves to Nimble AMS for more reliable access to member data and hassle-free product upgrades

Webinars

Digital Evolution Study Reveal

Watch this webinar for a look at findings from the study plus recommendations on how to use the study’s data to more effectively employ technology to better serve your members.

Infographics

Member Value and the Technology Gap

Community Brands surveyed more than 1,000 association members and 400 association staff representatives to examine the gaps that exist between member value and association technology in the Digital Evolution Study.

Infographics

Member Personalization and Data Privacy

The Community Brands Digital Evolution Study found that members are willing to provide information to their organization if they think it’s secure and they’ll benefit from sharing the data.

Whitepapers

Digital Evolution Study

Community Brands conducted a study about the evolution of technology in professional membership organizations and how prepared organizations are to meet member expectations. Discover the results.

Webinars

Gaining Board Approval for Budget for New Association Technology

Investing in new technology can be one of the largest investments you’ll ever make at your organization. Learn how to speak confidently and intelligently about why it’s time to invest in new association technology.

Infographics

Tips For Gaining Board Approval For New Technology

Using the right strategies to frame and plan your conversations with your board to best help them understand the value of new technology.

Whitepapers

Gaining Board Approval for Technology Budget

As your organization grows and your programs advance, it may be time to look at new technology to support your evolving needs. This guide will help you to make a compelling case to your board it’s time to make a change.

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Community Brands Member Engagement Study

This study set out to explore the topic of engagement differently, looking at the subject through a new lens that compares how and why members actually engage with organizations and how professional organizations think members engage with their organizations.

Case Studies

United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. (USITT)

USITT makes smooth transition to Nimble AMS within Community Brands family of products.

Webinars

Members for Life: Fueling the Journey from Student to Retiree

Join Sig VanDamme of Community Brands and Reggie Henry of ASAE as they take a deep dive into the complete member journey and how your organization can support members throughout each phase of their career path.

Tool Kits

Innovation Quiz for Associations

Your association may be looking forward. Your team may be ready to leap ahead and try new technology and new ways of doing things. But, is your organization really ready to innovate? Take the quiz to find out!

Whitepapers

Career Center Software: The 5 W’s

Check out this essential guide for finding your perfect job board provider by CommunityBrands.com.

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Supporting the Lifetime Member Journey

Learn how to deliver a great member experience, from recruitment to renewal for students to retirees – and everything in between.

Infographics

The Lifetime Member Journey

The Community Brands integrated software suite drives personalized and engaging experiences for members every time they interact with the association throughout their careers

Case Studies

American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Organization takes automation to the next level, automating fellowship application process while increasing membership and revenue.

Webinars

Learn how to be an AI Superhero

Uncover 5 superpowers your association can leverage with artificial intelligence to optimize your member’s experience while also increasing the association’s revenue.

Webinars

Show Me the Money: Revenue Made Easy with Nimble AMS

Associations are under increasing pressure to stay relevant, maximize engagement and attract and retain members. During this webinar, discover how Nimble AMS can help your organization create new revenue opportunities.

Whitepapers

10 Ideas for Generating Non-dues Revenue

Non-dues revenue can help associations smooth out disruptions in the economic cycle. Our teams at Community Brands have assembled the best sources of non-dues revenue to consider for your association. Download the whitepaper to uncover all 10 ideas.

Tool Kits

Configure vs Customize

What do you do when your association has a unique need that can’t be addressed through basic setup? Is it configurable or is it customizable? Let's break down the difference.

Webinars

Top Ways to Generate Incremental Revenue in 2019 and Beyond

Join Community Brands Executive Vice Presidents of our Association & Nonprofit Solutions division as they deliver innovative ideas for ways to increase your revenue in 2019 and beyond.

Webinars

Personalization 101: Turning Member Expectations into Reality

Every day, we are presented with some sort of personalized experience. Are you giving your members the same experience? Join us as we cover why it's important, how to use the data you already have, and how you can get started.

Webinars

Gaining Board Approval for Budget for New Technology

Building the business case for new technology for your association and how to speak confidently about why it’s time to invest in new technology.

Whitepapers

Upgrade Your Upgrades

It’s time to break free of the costly, risky product upgrades of the past. This guide explores challenges organizations typically encounter with their AMS and how to break free from costly and risky software upgrades.

Webinars

Artificial Intelligence: What Associations Need to Know

Join the webinar, "Artificial Intelligence: What Associations Need to Know", to learn more about AI and how your organization can benefit from it.

Whitepapers

Member Loyalty Study by Community Brands

Managing association membership can be as diverse as the members themselves. But while so much is changing — member expectations, communication methods, revenue streams — one thing has stayed the same: member loyalty.

Tool Kits

Protecting Your Members Data

7 things to look for in an AMS system to protect your member data, reduce risk and ensure system performance you can count on.

Whitepapers

Get Ready for Artificial Intelligence

Understand how AI can help your organization improve member engagement and exceed expectations.

Infographics

Artificial Intelligence: Point. Click. Predict.

Your association needs to be positioned with the right technology to interact with members during micro-moments.

Infographics

5 Things Clients Love about Nimble AMS

This infographic uncovers the top 5 reasons clients have said they love Nimble AMS.

Webinars

​Artificial Intelligence: “Point. Click. Predict.”

Find out how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning technology are impacting associations.

Whitepapers

Digital Member Study

Examining the gap between member expectations and association technology. Discover what more than 1,000 association members and 400 association staff representatives had to say.

Case Studies

LeadingAge

Chose Nimble AMS for ecosystem and configuration capabilities.

Case Studies

IHG Owners Association

IHG Owners Association finds success with Nimble AMS after moving off of legacy software.

Case Studies

Missouri State Teacher’s Association

MSTA Established "One Truth" with Nimble AMS

Case Studies

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Implements Nimble AMS For 360 degree view of organization.

Case Studies

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

​Found Transformation with Nimble AMS

Case Studies

Council on Foundations

COF Leaves Personify to Evolve with Nimble AMS

Case Studies

American Foundry Society

Chose Nimble AMS Based on People & Platform

Case Studies

National Ground Water Association

NGWA found flexibility, speed & family with Nimble AMS.

Case Studies

American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Organization chooses Nimble AMS for Salesforce CRM and company culture

Whitepapers

Gaining Board Approval for a New Online Career Center Solution

Download this checklist from CommunityBrands.com to help you paint a compelling picture and convince your board that it’s time for new career center software.

Whitepapers

Understanding GDPR

Understanding GDPR and what associations need to know about this new legislation.

Whitepapers

Gaining Board Approval for a new Learning Management System

Download this checklist to help you prepare to speak confidently and convince your board that it's time for a new LMS.

Whitepapers

A Professional Guide for Associations

Using your job board and learning management system (LMS) to support your members’ career journey.

Whitepapers

Top Ways to Grow your Career Center: Digital and Traditional Marketing

This content will take you to Community Brands. Discover what powerful approaches will take your career center to the next level in this whitepaper from YM Careers.