Productivity

Engaged members will renew their contracts and recruit colleagues who help you grow and work towards your mission.

We are excited to share the announcement of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)’s 2024 Chamber of the Year finalists. As the official Chamber of the Year sponsor, GrowthZone is especially proud as nine of the 12 named use GrowthZone or ChamberMaster software. The Chamber of the Year award recognizes the leadership role chambers of commerce have in their communities. Those honored with the designation have demonstrated organizational strength and made an impact on key community priorities, such as […]

Engaged members will renew their contracts and recruit colleagues who help you grow and work towards your mission.

We are excited to announce that Paul Plaia III has joined GrowthZone as our new CEO. With an extensive technology and business leadership background, he is poised to guide GrowthZone into a new era of innovation and customer-focused growth. A Vision for Customer-Centric Growth In his new role, Plaia will lead the company’s strategic direction, drive innovation, and expand GrowthZone’s market presence. Paul will work closely with our customers and staff to ensure that the company’s vision aligns with the evolving needs […]

What Are Association Tools? Association tools help automate the day-to-day operations of membership-based organizations. These productivity tools are part of association management software (AMS) and help streamline database management, financial administration, event planning, member communications, and more. The primary goal of best-in-class AMS is to help business, trade, and professional associations and chambers of commerce grow revenue, productivity, and member value. Association Management Tools for Revenue Generation Patience is a virtue – except when it comes to increasing revenue. Today’s […]

Engaged members will renew their contracts and recruit colleagues who help you grow and work towards your mission.

A rundown of the best association management software options. Compare top AMS platforms like GrowthZone, Fonteva, and Wild Apricot.

GrowthZone surveyed 470 chamber of commerce professionals across the U.S. and Canada at the beginning of 2024. The results show several interesting trends impacting today’s chambers, highlighted below are some key findings: Despite engagement challenges, a majority of Chambers experienced a net increase in membership in 2023. Lack of engagement and time constraints are cited as primary reasons for members not renewing their memberships. Offering automatic credit card renewal could help mitigate these issues and improve retention rates. While many […]

Engaged members will renew their contracts and recruit colleagues who help you grow and work towards your mission.

Association Management Software (AMS) offers associations, as well as other member-based organizations, the tools to run their day-to-day operations and provide services to their members. The most popular association management software and membership management software (MMS) saves associations time and money by improving their membership management and increasing efficiency in addition to growing and retaining membership, engaging members and streamlining tedious tasks. A powerful AMS offers the following features: Association Contact Management Easily view and manage your individuals and organizations, including […]

An inside look at one GrowthZone customer’s journey from an outdated data management system to a full AMS complete with NAHB WMS upload. Veteran association professional Natalie Fryer of the Home Builders Association of Fayetteville recognized their 400-member organization had outgrown their existing association management software. What used to be state-of-the-art was now simply outdated. Find out how to choose the best AMS for your organization’s needs with the AMS Buyers’ Workbook. The HBA wanted a web-based solution. They initially […]

Associations must make an “apples to apples” association software comparison when researching new systems. Still trying to decide what criteria to consider? In Part 2 of the blog series, “Where to Begin Your Association’s AMS Search”, we address how to research the ease of use, setup and integration, and training and support. Download How to Sell Your Board on New Association Software for a step-by-step blueprint to help explain the benefits. Here are some issues to discuss with potential AMS […]