Managing Risk and Your Association

Pop Quiz: In the (fingers crossed) unlikely event of an unforeseen disaster, how would your association fare?

Would it: If you answered A or B, perhaps it’s time you took a look at a hosted, Web-based system for membership management.

Why?

• Web-based applications are programs that run on Web servers and use Web pages as the user interface — making software easier, cheaper, more mobile and more reliable than desktop software. Because all you need is an Internet connection, Web-based association management software makes sure your most important resources — e-mail, CRM, accounting, events, e-Commerce, etc. — will still be there in case of a power outage, flood, fire or other disaster. (Or, more simply, to give your staff direct access to current information, whether they’re in the office, on the road or working from home.)
• A hosted solution not only keeps you up-to-date with the most current technology — at no cost or disruption to your business — it promises that your data is safe. Look for a hosted system that promises complete system redundancy, fail-safe power systems and full database backup to bring possible disaster recovery time down to minutes rather than days (or even months).

Don’t wait for an unfortunate event to test your association’s rebound-ability. Be proactive so that your business is sure to continue, no matter the bumps or diversions.