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SUMMARY:AMS Selection in 2026: What’s Changed\, What Still Matters\, and What to Do Now
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nIf you’re looking at an AMS search in 2026\, you may already feel the familiar weight of remembering how difficult the last one was for you. \nThe long requirements spreadsheets.\nThe demo overload.\nToo many vendors.\nTons of jargon.\nCustomizations that seemed reasonable at the time\, but quietly created years of friction. \nThat experience still matters. But you’ll be happy to know things have changed for the better. \nThis webinar will show you what has positively shifted in AMS selection (and what hasn’t) so you can approach your next decision with clarity instead of dread. \nYes\, choosing an AMS is still a serious\, high-stakes decision\, but the process around it has evolved in meaningful ways. \nMarket dynamics have shifted. \nPlatforms have matured. \nPeer transparency is higher. \nModern evaluation tools now make it possible to reduce risk\, compress timelines\, and avoid many of the traps associations used to fall into. \nMost importantly\, we’ll focus on what to do now. How to start preparing for a 2026 AMS search in a way that’s grounded\, practical\, and far less overwhelming than it used to be. \nLooking forward to seeing you there. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nUnderstand what has genuinely changed in the AMS landscape and why it matters for 2026. \nRecognize which hard-earned lessons from past AMS searches still apply. \nEvaluate how modern tools and increased peer transparency can reduce risk and shorten the process. \nApply a clear\, practical approach to start preparing now and without the overwhelm. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/ams-selection-in-2026-whats-changed-what-still-matters-and-what-to-do-now-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/91874734817
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Data Management,Web Design
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Schulman":MAILTO:david@beacontechresearch.com
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SUMMARY:AI Isn’t Built for AMS Selection Decisions. Here’s Why (and What Works Instead)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nThere are some things AI can do\, and other things…not so much.  AI can draft RFPs\, summarize demos\, and analyze notes\, but it can’t understand your members\, your workflows\, or your culture well enough to pick a new AMS for you. In this session\, we’ll separate where AI helps from where human judgment is non-negotiable. \nYou’ll learn a modern\, practical approach to AMS selection that leads with strategy (not feature lists)\, compares vendors apples-to-apples\, and earns real buy-in across teams and leadership. We’ll also show how to blend research and expertise so you make a confident decision that works for staff\, members\, and the next 3–5 years. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nDesign AMS selection criteria aligned to organizational strategy\, member outcomes\, and critical staff workflows\, not just feature checklists. \nApply a “fit over popularity” evaluation framework to separate real requirements from market hype and shiny objects. \nIdentify the right stakeholders (executive sponsor\, project lead\, cross-functional SMEs\, key volunteers) and define clear roles and decision rights. \nDevelop a post-selection plan that favors configuration over heavy customization and addresses adoption\, training\, and roadmap milestones beyond go-live. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/ai-isnt-built-for-ams-selection-decisions-heres-why-and-what-works-instead-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/99491142216
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Culture/Communication,Cybersecurity,Data Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa Dennison":MAILTO:vanessa@beacontechresearch.com
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SUMMARY:How to Pick the Right AMS: 5 Secrets to Make Your Search Easy\, Fast\, and Stress-Free
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nWhen the words “We need a new AMS” send a wave of anxiety through your office\, it’s important to know where and how to start your search. \nIn this session\, we will guide you through 5 proven strategies that will strip away confusion and put you firmly in control of the process. You’ll leave with an easy-to-implement checklist that everyone from front-line staff to the board can understand\, and you’ll discover how to focus only on the requirements that truly matter\, shaving weeks off your timeline while protecting your sanity. \nIt’s a new world of tech right now\, so don’t go on an AMS selection journey without the most recent insights from veteran industry experts. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nPrioritize system requirements by distinguishing essential needs from “nice-to-haves” to support member value and operational efficiency. You’ll learn a clear method for ranking requirements so the team focuses on what truly drives member value and operational efficiency—not on flashy extras. \nEvaluate vendor communications and cut through demo hype. You’ll be able to spot red-flag claims\, ask the right questions\, and judge whether a platform can handle your trickiest workflows. \nSynthesize diverse staff opinions into decisive\, data-backed choices. You’ll discover a simple framework to gather feedback and convert it into consensus without endless meetings. \nPlan stakeholder engagement strategies—and keep projects on track. You’ll understand when and how to involve executives\, power users\, and light users so there are no last-minute objections and the selection stays on schedule. \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/how-to-pick-the-right-ams-5-secrets-to-make-your-search-easy-fast-and-stress-free/
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CATEGORIES:Association IT,Data Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Schulman":MAILTO:david@beacontechresearch.com
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