How Organisations Are Rethinking Alumni Engagement in a Digital Age
Every organisation with alumni knows the value of connection. Graduates and former members carry shared history, professional experience and goodwill that can strengthen an institution for decades. The challenge is keeping that connection active once people move on. Alumni engagement has shifted from occasional outreach to continuous relationship building. Schools, universities and professional bodies are […]
How membership organisations are modernising events and engagement
Membership organisations are adapting fast. The way people connect, attend events and engage with communities has shifted with expectations higher than ever. Members want choice, convenience and to get the most value out of their membership. Across sectors, we’re seeing practical ways organisations are modernising both events and engagement. Here are five areas that are […]
VeryConnect Hosts First Inform Prize – Glasgow
On 17th September 2025, VeryConnect hosted the inaugural Inform Prize – Glasgow at The Social Hub. The event brought together students, employers, academics and industry leaders for an afternoon of collaboration and innovation. About the Inform Prize Created by Aberdeen’s Intelligent Plant in 2014, The Inform Prize gives students the chance to showcase their skills […]
We’re in the slowest season for member engagement, here’s how to use the quieter period to your advantage
It’s no secret that summer is the quiet period for member engagement. Across associations, nonprofits, alumni groups and societies, we consistently see a slowdown in activity as members go on holiday, inboxes fill up and events take a back seat. These slower weeks don’t have to be wasted , in fact, this can be one […]
VeryConnect awarded Creative AI for Industry grant
We were recently awarded funding through the Creative AI for Industry programme, granted by the Glasgow City Innovation District’s (GCID) Venture Studio innovation initiative. The competitive programme exists to support businesses in developing products and services that embrace Automated Intelligence as a differentiator. We are partnering with Papermill, harnessing their specialist expertise to lead the […]
Growing our team to drive innovation and support the growth of membership organisations
As membership organisations grow, so do their technological needs. The right software plays a vital role in supporting growth by providing essential tools to manage an expanding member base. Great software doesn’t stay static however – it must grow and evolve alongside the organisations using it. At VeryConnect, we’ve recently grown our team across multiple […]
Celebrating our Customer Success team member Jennifer’s big news
We’re delighted to share some exciting news from our team – our Customer Success team member Jennifer will be heading off on maternity leave from today. This is a wonderful moment for Jennifer, and we’re all thrilled for her! Jennifer has been an integral part of the VeryConnect team for the past three years and […]
VeryConnect team up with The FA to deliver a member app for fans
We’re happy to announce our partnership with The Football Association (The FA) to deliver a digital member app to fans of English football! Now officially live, the app was successfully used by fans during the recent England vs. Finland match, marking a strong start to this new chapter in fan engagement. We’re proud to support […]
Welcoming Maria back from Maternity Leave!
We’re delighted to have our colleague Maria back after her year on maternity leave. During her time away, she welcomed a baby boy and will be returning to her role in Customer Success on a flexible schedule. Maria will work with both returning customers who know her well and new customers, helping everyone get the […]
Our latest software release is here!
Our 18th major version release of our software is now being rolled out to customers. v18 brings new features and improvements for events, booking forms, task management, Xero integration and more. Our company ethos is shaping our software around what customers want, this is a crucial part of the journey towards a new major release. […]