Membership Organizations

A challenge for any member based for-profit or non-profit organization is satisfying member needs. Members expect that group membership changes will be reflected immediately on the website; however, budget constraints and a limited knowledge of web development make this difficult. Officers often have to rely on outside sources which don't always meet the organization needs.

The Business Challenge

An organization needs to be able to quickly respond to changes in membership. The membership department goal is to maintain a list of member contact information and a web presence for members who may or may not have their own website.

A Sobcon Solution

An interactive website where members can self-manage their own membership information.

Case Study

North Central PA Bed & Breakfast Organization

The North Central Pennsylvania Bed and Breakfast Organization (NCPABBA) is an association of Bed and Breakfast owners. The group's objective is to maintain the highest standards for their customers. The group meets monthly to discuss events.

Opportunity

The group had a website that had become stagnant, with a static list of members and a design that was acceptable when it was first created, but had become somewhat stale.

Officers of the group are selected among the membership and they have varying levels of technical expertise. All of the officers run their own business which affords little time to be wasted working on the internet. The officers; however, are charged with many tasks including keeping up with membership changes on paper and on the website.

Solution

The Sobcon Membership Organization solution along with a site redesign has streamlined the group's membership activities and created a web presence that properly represents with warmth and hospitality of a Bed and Breakfast group.

The membership officer can now add members in minutes. Members are then able to update their own member information through a secure member area.

The key to this solution is to empower the membership to maintain their own profile. When a change is necessary, the Bed and Breakfast owner can take care of it in minutes rather than contacting someone who has many other priorities in addition to maintaining the website.

Visit the North Central Pennsylvania Bed and Breakfast Organization to see this solution.

Types of Businesses

Chambers of Commerce

Maintain a list of affiliate businesses with contact information and links to their individual websites.

Sports Teams

A roster could include a photo and individual statistics for each player.

Clubs

Maintain your club membership and allow members access to confidential areas of your website.

Your Business?

Does this solution fit your business? Contact Sobcon today and we will help you decide what works for you.