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 a more connected alternative.
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 relevant resources to community features and connected membership records. Use this practical guide to assess your existing portal or understand what to look for when choosing one.
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 member experience.
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 member record.
Best CRM for Membership Organisations: What to Look for Before You Choose
“Membership CRM” can describe everything from a contact database to a complete membership platform. This guide explains how to compare the options, calculate the wider cost and choose a system around the way your organisation actually works.
Member Engagement and the EU AI Act: Which Risk Category Does Your Organisation Fall Into?
Membership organisations are increasingly using AI to understand member engagement, but not every use carries the same regulatory risk. We explain the EU AI Act risk categories, how different engagement use cases are classified and the questions organisations should ask to understand where their AI systems sit.
Membership CRM vs Membership Management Platform: What’s the difference?
A CRM can store member information and manage relationships, but sophisticated membership organisations need much more. Discover how a membership management platform connects CRM with payments, events, communications, community and engagement.
The Hidden Cost of Administrative Friction in Membership Organisations
Administrative friction rarely looks like a major problem. It builds through spreadsheets, manual workarounds and disconnected systems, quietly consuming staff time and attention. We explore its hidden cost and why connected membership management can create more capacity for the work that delivers real member value.