Opening Presentation - How to choose an AMS (or CRM) for your Association
Selecting the right Association Management System (AMS) or CRM goes beyond just comparing features. In this session, Nicki Hauser will guide you through the key considerations, including requirements, budget, integration, scalability, and risk management, to ensure your system aligns with your association’s goals. Drawing on extensive experience with a variety of associations, she will walk you through a practical checklist explaining how to evaluate and select the AMS or CRM that’s the best fit for your organisation.

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About Nicki Hauser
Nicki Hauser is passionate about helping membership associations grow.  She is the co-founder of FineHaus, the only accredited Australian association management company. Responsible for the FineHaus consulting practice, Nicki has led many system selection and implementation projects for large and small membership associations.  Renowned for her straight-talking, practical and results-oriented approach, Nicki is a respected adviser to boards and management teams. 

Meet iMIS®, the #1 platform for association, union, and non-profit management

Taking iMIS Further: The Power of the Causeis Launchpad

Causeis is the leading digital transformation partner for associations. With deep expertise in association strategy, Causeis helps organisations modernise their digital platforms, improve operational efficiency, and elevate member value.

Through its signature delivery platform, the Causeis Launchpad powered by iMIS®, Causeis provides a strategic and proven pathway that accelerates the return on technology investment of your implementation. With a 98 percent customer satisfaction rating and recognition as a five time Global iMIS Partner of the Year, Causeis empowers associations to achieve stronger engagement, greater clarity, and long term growth. Discover Causeis at www.causeis.com

Resources

• Download the Causeis Launchpad presentation slides here.
  Next Live Causeis Launchpad demo on Monday, 11 May - focusing on enabling your Member Value Proposition. Register here: causeis.com/demo
• See how the Planning Institute of Australia and other associations have gained immediate ROI and value with Causeis Launchpad here
• Let us help your association with the Causeis Growth Gap Assessment via www.causeis.com/roi
• Discover Causeis at www.causeis.com
  

Membes: A Future-Proof AMS Helping Associations Focus on What Matters Most

Membes is an Australian-built Association Management System (AMS) designed specifically for trade and professional associations, trusted by more than 200 associations globally. Launched in 2014 and backed by a team with deep experience in the sector since 2003, Membes provides a complete, secure platform to manage membership, events, CPD, communications, websites, finance and reporting in one integrated system. As a SaaS solution with affordable monthly pricing and no lock-in contracts, Membes helps associations optimise spending while keeping pace with evolving technology and data security needs, giving organisations peace of mind to focus on delivering member value.

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Resources

• Choosing technology for your association CRM or AMS? membes.com/crm-vs-ams 
• Explore membes.com to get our pricing and book a demo. 

Contact: 
Emily and the Membes team at sales@membes.com.au 

All-In-One AI-Powered Association Management Solution

Resources

• Download the Glue Up presentation slides here
• See the latest stories, ideas and guides from Glue Up www.glueup.com/blog 
• Schedule a Glue Up demo www.glueup.com/demo 
  
• Explore more at www.glueup.com

Wave CRM - emojis included

If awful dad jokes and puns is what you crave, Wave has got you covered.

As relief to your eye-rolling, our membership CRM is here to make lives a little easier. Wave has been created from lived experience through co-founders, Wayne, Sandy and Nathan, and now alongside 70+ clients spread throughout Australia, it serves to handle member sign-ups, renewals, eDMs, events and ticketing, member directories, and most recently our official Xero certification for our two way integration.

Born in Brisbane, everything (incl data) in Australia, dad jokes at the ready via nathan@wavecrm.com.au and 0432504801

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Resources

• WAVE Membership Management Introduction here
• For more information, visit wavecrm.com.au
  

For more information, contact Nathan | nathan@wavecrm.com.au | 0432504801

Smarter Member Engagement, Powered by AI

Higher Logic is revolutionising member engagement. Our platform unifies community, marketing, learning, events, and more — giving you the power to deliver a deeply personalised, engaging experience across every touchpoint. From automated campaigns to thriving online communities, we help your members feel recognised and valued every day. And because everything works seamlessly together, your staff spends less time managing systems and more time creating impact. We also build in strategic guidance and hands-on support so Higher Logic isn't just a platform – it's a partnership. Together, we unlock stronger retention, deeper insights, and a member journey that turns passive participants into passionate advocates.

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Resources

• Download the AI Powered Engagement Guide & Demo Day Exclusive Offer here
• Book a Meeting with Higher Logic here
• For more information, visit www.higherlogic.com/apac

Contact:
For more information, contact Rowan Lalor, Director of Sales, APAC at Higher Logic via rlalor@higherlogic.com