MembershipWorks now supports tax inclusive pricing. To update your preference for tax inclusive or tax exclusive pricing, please go to Organization Settings > Integration > Tax Rules. When you select tax inclusive, all prices and taxes are calculated as if tax is included in the specified price rather than in addition to the specified price. . . . read more
Spreadsheets are a powerful tool, but even the most advanced membership spreadsheet can not compete with membership software. Some clubs and nonprofits limp along for years with member spreadsheets, thinking that they are saving money. But all it takes is one membership chair’s inattention to financially cripple an organization. How can a membership platform can . . . read more
When looking for membership management software we know that it is not just the Admin features that are important but also how the software integrates with your website. The below video will walk you through how the MembershipWorks features will look on your website and also show you how members can log in to edit . . . read more
For organizations that offer rolling memberships (rather than a fixed membership year) and want to ensure that members pay for any past due period when renewing, MembershipWorks now offers a new option for managing such renewals. By default MembershipWorks will reset the renewal date for members who are past due when they renew, which maximizes . . . read more
MembershipWorks implements our own anti-spam and anti-fraud system by detecting suspicious activity that repeatedly targets the same form. But as web fraud and spam activity increase in volume and sophistication, we recommend implementing an additional layer of security by enabling Google reCAPTCHA for your MembershipWorks membership sign-up form, event registration forms, donation forms, and other . . . read more
Organizations in the EU that are processing credit card payments will need to be compliant with the new Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirement in the EU. In order to comply with the new SCA requirements, Stripe has introduced new SCA compliant payment APIs: https://stripe.com/guides/strong-customer-authentication MembershipWorks has updated our integration with Stripe to the new SCA . . . read more
One of the best things about WordPress is its ability to easily create new functionality on your website by installing plugins. Plugins have been around since WordPress version 1.2 which arrived in 2004. Today choosing the right WordPress plugins is hard, especially when you have more than 55,000 plugins to choose from! But not every . . . read more
Within Labels & Membership you now have access to new features and a streamlined process for selecting your billing settings for each of your membership levels. Note that your prior settings have not been changed by these upgrades; you simply have more options now. Set Fixed Membership Year by Level Rather Than Billing Option You . . . read more
Renewal income is the lifeblood of most associations, chambers of commerce and nonprofit groups. A great membership renewal letter can convert members who may be unsure if they want to remain. Follow these best practices in your renewal email to maximize retention. Jump to the Membership Renewal Letter Sample. The Basics Write a great subject . . . read more
Perhaps you’ve been on the hunt for a while — looking for membership management software that meets every need your group requires. Or maybe you are seeking membership software that allows you to neatly follow a business process that your old, dying software accommodates. If you haven’t found a membership database that meets your criteria, . . . read more
