Has your association experienced any of these challenges? Your employees are struggling to leverage your current software environment, leading to redundant processes and less time spent on reaching your goals. You want to offer tangible membership benefits, but your platforms don’t sync, leading to data silos and a frustrating staff and member experience.
As you plan for 2025, it’s time to rethink your organization’s technology! Investing in modern software can help remedy these challenges and more. With effective data utilization, enhanced member experiences, premiere learning and career programs, and donor management software, you can successfully future proof your organization.
Ready to thrive in 2025? Read our blog to discover five crucial technology solutions your association needs to consider for its software environment.
What is a tech stack?
A tech stack is a collection of software, tools, and technologies that work together to empower your organization to reach its goals. Your software environment, or tech stack, is a group of solutions that houses data, making it easy for communication between platforms. It’s vital to have a tech stack that syncs data and collaborates so you can support your staff and members by offering an excellent user experience and increasing organizational efficiencies.
The latest Association Trends Study found that the majority of association professionals and members agree: organizations must transform technologically to survive. As association leaders make plans to invest in new technology, 51% see upgrading and/or integrating new technology as a top priority.
What tech solutions should you include in your association’s software environment?
Some software environments are better optimized than others. So, what is the state of your tech stack?
If your association is looking to optimize your software environment, here are five must-have software solutions:
1. Association management software (AMS)
Your AMS is the heart of your association’s software environment. Ensure the heart of your tech stack is healthy so you can meet your strategic goals, exceed member expectations, and recruit and retain staff.
2. Learning management software (LMS)
Association Trends research reports that when it comes to top membership benefits, 51% of members value certifications or credentials and 50% of members prioritize training opportunities.
Are you leveraging an innovative LMS? Find an LMS that adds member value and advances your learning program.
3. Career services
According to industry research, 46% of association members want job opportunities and 44% of members value help with career advancement. Specifically, members want career insights and peer data, resume review services, a job board, career paths, career advice articles, career coaches, and more.
Choosing the right career management software will help you offer these services and empower your members throughout their careers.
4. Event solutions
Embrace event technology today for future event success. The latest Event Trends Study found that technology is playing a role in revitalizing the events industry. Organizations are choosing to invest in AI, data analytics, virtual reality, workflow automation, and augmented reality to enhance every area of event execution. Tech-savvy organizations can, and will, transform the event experience.
There are a variety of event solutions to boost the attendee experience and drive engagement. Consider event tech that offers the following:
- Event mobile app
- Streamlined registration
- User-friendly badging
- Easy on-site check in
- Speaker/abstract management
- Exhibitor management
- Year-long engagement
5. Donations and fundraising
The season of giving is here! YouGov reports, in the past three months, 40% of Americans have donated to a charity. On average, over half of all Americans plan to donate to a cause or charity during the holiday season.
Are you looking for software to foster member donor relationships and advance your mission? With the right technology, you can empower your staff and optimize donor stewardship. When you choose modern fundraising software, you can effectively encourage your members to give, boost your fundraising campaigns, make data-driven decisions, and elevate your campaign outcomes.
Are you ready to equip your organization with modern software to prepare your staff and members for a successful future? Take time to reconsider your current tech stack as you make plans for 2025.
