Selecting a new association management system (AMS) or other significant technology investment is one of the most important technology decisions an organization can make. A new AMS impacts virtually every department and stakeholder. It requires a significant investment of time and money. And it’s a decision that will shape your operations for years to come.
At Dennison & Associates, we guide associations through every step of this critical process using our proven Technology Selection methodology. Our comprehensive approach ensures you select the right system to meet your current and future needs.
Our Selection Process
Requirements Gathering & RFP Development
We start by meeting with leadership and staff across departments to document your requirements, goals, challenges, and vision for the future. This enables us to develop a detailed request for proposal (RFP) that ensures vendors propose solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Proposal Collection & Evaluation
We identify the most suitable vendors to receive your RFP based on your specifications. As proposals come in, we help your team collect both qualitative and quantitative feedback using multiple collection channels for an inclusive evaluation. We facilitate discussions of this feedback to help your team understand and evaluate the different solutions proposed.
Vendor Demonstrations
Finalists give scripted product demonstrations so your staff can see exactly what you will use in each system, and easily compare each system’s capabilities. We manage these demos and provide scoring tools to objectively compare the options.
Final Selection
We provide decision tools, cost analysis, and our neutral perspective on each finalist. We guide conversations to help your team reach consensus and select the AMS that best aligns with your mission, budget, and priorities.
Our consultants have over 100 years combined experience in helping associations select and implement new platforms to drive their success. Contact us to learn more about our technology selection services.
While AMS selections are typically what our clients request, we have also helped organizations select all types of technology with our selection framework, including:
- Learning management systems (LMS)
- Meeting management systems (MMS)
- Customer Relationship Management systems (CRM)
- Fundraising management systems
- Content management systems (CMS) and web design vendors
- And many others.