Having a cloud-based system ensures that you are always connected with web-based access to your association\u2019s membership database and website. As we mentioned, the system isn\u2019t saved to a desktop or server in the office, it\u2019s accessible anywhere you can connect to the internet. If you\u2019re working from home, that\u2019s no problem. Your system login works on any computer or tablet that connects to the internet \u2013 even if you were notified stay-at-home orders so abruptly that you weren\u2019t able to grab your work laptop. You can easily send out emails to target cross-sections of your membership, organize webinar registrations, manage dues and finances, and keep your website up to date from your home computer.<\/p>\n
An equally important component is that your membership also will always have access. The basic functionality of most AMS platforms includes \u201cself-service\u201d features on a member\u2019s profile. At any time of day, a member can log in to update contact information, check on or pay a bill, view past receipts, register for webinars, and more. This always comes in handy, but particularly so when offices are closed and communication with association staff may be more difficult than usual.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s worth noting that, many of your members are also at home, and they\u2019re likely browsing the internet and check through their emails throughout the day \u2013 even during nontraditional office hours. This makes it the perfect time to keep your website up to date with fresh information and send relevant emails to your membership through your AMS.<\/p>\n
Staying connected is the most difficult part of office closures and self-isolation. But with cloud-based software, those connections are always within reach.<\/p>\n
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