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Explore practical advice, sector insights and membership management tips to help your organisation connect more effectively with its members.
Critical PHP security alert: act now to protect your organisation
A critical PHP security alert could affect your organisation’s website or member services. Here’s what to check, why prompt action matters and how VeryConnect can provide practical support.
How much does membership management software cost? The hidden cost of tech creep
Your software subscriptions only tell part of the story. Explore how tech cost creep, manual administration and disconnected systems affect the real cost of membership management, and how to compare
Member portals for membership organisations: what should yours actually do?
A member portal should make everyday membership tasks easier and help people access the benefits they joined for. Explore what member portals for membership organisations should offer, from self-service and
Best Membership Management Software 2027
Compare eight membership management software providers for 2027, from straightforward tools for small memberships to configurable connected platforms and enterprise systems. Discover which approach suits your membership structure, team and
Why Chambers of Commerce Need More Than a Basic Membership CRM
A membership CRM can manage companies and contacts, but Chamber operations extend into renewals, events, payments, directories, services and engagement. Explore when a connected membership platform becomes the better foundation.
Event Management Software for Associations: 5 Reasons Standalone Tools May Fall Short
Events generate valuable information about member interests, participation and engagement. Here are five reasons associations should choose event management software that connects registrations, payments, attendance and communications with the wider
Membership Growth Planning: 7 Practical Strategies to Prioritise in 2026
Membership growth isn’t just about attracting new members. The most successful membership organisations focus on engagement, retention, member value, and operational efficiency alongside recruitment. In this guide, we explore seven
VeryConnect: A MemberClicks Alternative for Connected Membership Management
Understand how VeryConnect brings a broad range of membership functionality together within one connected and configurable platform.
VeryConnect: A Glue Up Alternative Built Around Your Organisation
Discover how VeryConnect can be shaped around your organisation’s particular membership structures, workflows, integrations and long-term requirements.
VeryConnect: The WildApricot Alternative for Complex Membership Organisations
Find out how VeryConnect supports guided implementation, configurable membership processes and clearer engagement insight for organisations weighing up WildApricot.