Top 10 Ten Reasons Why Associations are Switching to Altai Systems

Since 2000, Altai Systems has been focused on association management software. Today we believe the historical AMS is too limiting and associations are best served using robust association-specific functionality built within the Microsoft 365 business platform. This means the tools you’ll use to manage your association allow you access to some of the best business tools available AND allow you the flexibility to incorporate technology you’re already using and love, directly into that platform. This provides your association not only what’s important…

Enhance Your Members’ User Experience (UX)

No matter the mission, size, or benefits, Membership associations all have one thing in common: their members are their customers. Delivering top customer service is paramount to recruiting and retaining those members. Typical examples of customer service delivery outlets include face-to-face meetings and telephone calls, but one place that can get overlooked is your website.…

Combating the Threat to Certifying / Credentialing Organizations

Alarm bells are sounding around the country regarding proposed reform legislation affecting occupational licensing. While the spirit of these bills may be to protect public interests, the reality is that the language used often models anti-occupational licensing or anti-certification themes sponsored or endorsed by special interest groups. The concern has become so prevalent that the…

Skype for Business is Out – Teams are In

For many of us currently using Microsoft Office 365, the Skype for Business feature has become the instant messenger of choice when trying to reach our fellow team mates. It quickly lets us know who is online, available, in a meeting or otherwise busy and others can likewise see your status. While this feature is…

2017 MM&C Conference Booth Prize Winner

At last week’s Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference put on by ASAE in DC, we were excited to have the opportunity to award our booth prize of a virtual reality headset to Jennifer Williams. Jennifer is the Marketing Manager for the Water Environment Federation, a membership and advocacy organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. The Water…

CRM: An Evolution

CRM – The Full Scope When organizations implement a CRM, their top IT people focus on implementation and integration. Often the focus is kept on the technical aspects of the software, which is important for ultimate use, but unfortunately can lead to problems if the “big picture” is not taken into consideration. CRM is more…

Microsoft Acquires LinkedIn – What That Means for CRM

On June 13th it was announced that Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion. This acquisition is part of Microsoft’s growing plan to expand its scope for its corporate customers. Career management, which is built into our product, has always been important to our clients and their…