At this time of year, many of us start to look ahead with big hopes and plans – and in particular, optimism at all the things we can achieve in that quiet January period following Christmas. This welcome lull provides much needed breathing space and time to dedicate to acting on our higher goals.
But to make the most of it, it’s critical to start planning early. Then you’ll be all set to activate your plans when January comes .
For many associations, plans for 2026 will likely revolve around delivering more member value, raising non-dues revenue, and building long term sustainability.
If your members are like the growing proportion that quote career development, learning opportunities, networking and events as key reasons to join associations, then now is a good time to assess your offering. Are you delivering the services your members need?
Membes AMS has vast functionality and along with fully integrated solutions, you can deliver the additional services that many members value. So make sure you’re taking full advantage of all the opportunities available through your Membes AMS - such as:
Membes AMS Event Management module - makes it easy to manage everything from simple meetings to multi-day and multi-session events with workshops and add-ons. Pricing can be tailored by member type, and every registration is automatically linked to the member’s profile. You can promote events via calendars or dedicated web pages, and built-in automation saves time — export attendee lists, track payments, email stakeholders, send certificates in bulk and sync CPD records instantly through the CPD integration.
EventsAir Smart Connector – Take your events to the next level with advanced event management capabilities and smoother workflows.
Membes AMS Education & CPD module – members and admins can log and track professional development activities. Points are automatically calculated and linked to events, or courses delivered through integrated platform, Intuto LMS. With automated CPD logging, reporting and auditing tools, users always know exactly how they’re tracking with all activity recorded on their member profile.
Intuto Learning Management System (LMS) –deliver engaging online learning at scale, reach more members and boost non-dues revenue. Intuto can also provide expert help in creating educational resources, converting your existing PowerPoints, PDFs, webinars, and other materials into professional, engaging online courses with video, voiceovers, interactive exercises, quizzes, and more.
webcastcloud – Build a branded channel of courses, webinars and events to engage members 24/7, build a connected online community, and monetise content.
You can use this quiet time to focus on your strategic goals, without taking attention away from your members and daily operations.
With less disruption, it’s also the perfect time for the team to brush up on their Membes AMS skills, get to know some of the functionalities they’re less familiar with, as well as bring new staff up to speed. With the new Membes Online Training Course launched last month, there are even more resources available to help them master the tools in no time.
The earlier you start, the earlier you’ll begin to reap the benefits.