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Beyond MembershipGetting Association Data Ready for AIIn this episode of Beyond Membership, hosts Rob and Jake are joined by Nicole Adair of Salesforce to explore how associations can prepare their data for AI. Recorded shortly after the ASAE Annual Conference, the conversation covers:Salesforce’s perspective on the power of platform-based technology for associationsPractical steps associations can take to get their data “AI-ready”Real-world use cases of AI delivering value for membersThe future of agentic AI and why prompt engineering is the #1 skill to build todayWhether you’re just sta...
2025-11-0540 minBeyond MembershipLeading Digital Transformation at NACUBOIn this episode of Beyond Membership, hosts Rob and Jake sit down with Tadu Yimam, VP of Operations and Member Engagement at the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).Tadu shares her inspiring journey from starting as a one-day temp to helping lead a full-scale digital transformation—rebranding the organization, overhauling its 20-year-old tech stack, and implementing Nimble AMS in record time.Together, they explore:💡 How NACUBO built trust and collaboration across teams during a major AMS migration⚙️ What it takes to modernize systems without losing momentum🚀 Why “failing fast” fuels in...
2025-11-0537 minBeyond MembershipInside the AMS Journey: Lessons from Switching SoftwareIn this episode of Beyond Membership, we sit down with Kerry Lennon from the American Orthopedic Association to talk all things AMS—implementations, upgrades, user adoption, and making the member experience seamless. From her unexpected start as a history major to working hands-on with five leading AMS platforms, Kerry shares her unique perspective, lessons learned, and practical advice for association pros navigating system transitions.Plus, Rob and Jake share exciting news about Momentive’s latest acquisition: VolunteerMatters, and how it fits into a growing ecosystem designed to meet every need of mission-driven organizations.
2025-08-0738 minBeyond MembershipRole of the Association TechnologistRob and Jake talk with Chris Hunter from AAPA about the magic that can take place when you have an engaged and effective technician working for your association.
2025-06-1741 minBeyond MembershipOrchestrated Serendipity with Andrew LeasureRob, Jake and Andrew Leasure (CFO, Economic Club of Chicago) discuss the arithmetic of associations making more value with less resources.
2025-04-2950 minBeyond MembershipMaximizing Value For Your Members with Laura DownsJake and Rob meet with Laura Downs, CEO of Arthroscopy Association of North America. Laura goes in depth on Associations, the evolution of technology for associations, and providing great member value.
2025-03-2539 minBeyond MembershipMomentive Software - a global teamRob and Jake have a discussion on their experience working with global teams. Jake's recent trip to India is discussed along with Rob's experience in his many trips to global office locations. Rob and Jake dive into what it takes to make a global team successful and how Momentive software is benefiting from their presence around the globe.
2025-03-1231 minBeyond MembershipCareers as a member benefitJoin us as we discuss how career advancement is a key benefit that can be offered by membership organizations creating a win-win-win relationship between job seekers, job posters, and membership based organizations.
2025-02-0439 minBeyond Membershipend of year fundraising trendsMomentive Software explores the end of year giving statistics and tools to make associations and non-profits successful in fundraising.
2025-01-1735 min
Beyond Membership2024 Association Trends StudyMomentive Software's (formerly Community Brands) yearly association trends study landed and we are joined by of the key contributors, Tirrah Switzer. Tirrah dive's into the key findings and we discuss the implications.
2024-11-2642 min