As we’re sure we have all seen, there are numerous membership platforms that exist in today’s society. Each of them aiming to offer distinct personalised touches to their platform, however, the focus remains on providing a convenient solution for organizations to oversee their members and enhance their overall membership experience. These platforms generally facilitate seamless communication between the organization and its members, in addition to assisting with various tasks such as managing online events, selling event tickets, and delivering online courses and training.

Membership platforms have emerged as invaluable tools and serve as the backbone for various organizations, offering a centralized hub for all their needs. With all the different platforms there are still 5 essential features we believe every member-based organization should have. Let’s explore the top five features that contribute to the success of a membership platform, shall we?

1. Seamless Member Management

One of the fundamental features your membership platform should offer is the ability to simplify the management of your members. MYMEMBERSHIP® provides your organization with a user-friendly interface to oversee and organize your member data efficiently. From basic contact information to membership status and engagement history, a robust membership platform ensures that your administrators can access and update member details effortlessly. This feature not only saves time but also reduces the likelihood of errors in member records which is incredibly important to your success.

2. Effective Communication Channels

Communication is another essential key in any member-based organization, and membership platforms recognize this by offering powerful communication tools. Successful platforms enable organizations to send targeted messages, newsletters, and updates to specific segments of their membership base. Whether it is announcing upcoming events, sharing important news, or seeking feedback through polls and survey’s, MYMEMBERSHIP® has the ability to communicate effectively, enhancing our various client’s member engagement and fostering a further sense of community.

3. Event Management Capabilities

Top-notch membership platforms go beyond basic member management and incorporate compelling event management features. These include functionalities like the ability to create online events, host ticket sales within the platform, and manage attendee tracking. The MYMEMBERSHIP® platform allows your organization to seamlessly plan, promote and execute event registrations within the platform, providing a comprehensive solution that integrates all aspects of event registrations including the processing and tracking of payments! This not only enhances the efficiency of organizing events but also contributes to a cohesive member experience.

4. Versatile Financial Management

Financial transactions are an integral part of membership organizations, a successful platform offers vigorous financial management capabilities. This should include tools for processing membership fees, event registration payments and donations securely. With MYMEMBERSHIP® we offer exactly that and more through the use of popular and trusted integrated payment gateways such as Netcash. Ultimately ensuring a smooth and secure financial transaction process for you and your organization. Having this ability to track finances within the membership platform adds a layer of convenience for both administrators and members.

5. Seamless Financial Tracking Process

A successful membership system also recognises the importance of access to clear tracking of financial movements within the business. One of the primary advantages of seamless financial tracking is the ability to access real-time insights into your member’s financial status at any given moment. MYMEMBERSHIP® has built-in integrations to established accounting systems that offer organization admins a view of financial transactions. Access for members to monitor and track all their transactions is also available on the member secure section. The accounting systems we have partnered with are Sage Business Cloud, Sage Evolution and Sage Xero.

Membership platforms have evolved into indispensable assets for organizations seeking efficient member management and community building. However, the success of these platforms lies in their ability to seamlessly integrate various features that enhance both administrative processes and member experiences. As technology continues to advance so should your platform! Thankfully one of the values at MYMEMBERSHIP® is innovation, meaning we are constantly on the lookout for ways we can enhance our platform to ensure your organization continues to receive cutting edge technology placing you and your members at the forefront. The future holds exciting possibilities for the further development of membership platforms so Contact us to get a glimpse of some of the features you never knew you needed that will prove to be absolute game changers for your member management!