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This section of the website is one of the most popular and contains information about leading UK-based CRM/database providers. Suppliers range from cost-effective 'back office' providers to fully integrated premium CRM software solution providers.


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All suppliers below are 'MemberWise Recognised Suppliers' and have pledged to give subscribers at least 10% discount.

Recognised Suppliers & Offers (A to I)


 

Overview: Activity Forum is a web-based service that helps clubs and social groups to list their memberships and run events. You can keep an accurate register of your members, control your subscriptions and renewals, organise and publicise events and activities.

 

Activity Forum provides the environment where volunteer members come together to organise and promote events, select teams and communicate more effectively using integrated target mailing, event management and forum systems.

 

Payment systems include Credit and Debit Card, Standing Order and Direct Debit, all integrated with the renewals process to automatically update the database. Payments by Cheque or Cash are posted to the system and again update the members renewal date. The system allows for virtually unlimited categories of member.

A perfect solution for your Big Society project.

 

MemberWise offer: Free loading of membership data (via a provided template) 

and a 3 month free trial.

 

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Overview: Business, Recreation and Common Purpose Associations rely on complete database accessibility combined with a segmented and personalised member experience. Key national organisations use Stratum for sophisticated web based access. Stratum manages your campaigns, excels at enabling multi-tiered volunteer and member management, provides a personalised member experience and wins over on accessibility, subscription payment and donor handling.

 

Clients include: The Scout Association, The Open University, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, The Society of Authors, Transport & General Workers Section of Unite.  

 

MemberWise offer: 10% Discount

 

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CMIS-UK is proud to introduce RUBI a new way for your organisation to store your vital company and contacts information and data which includes an integrated Event/Training management and booking system. Available from any location with an internet connection, Rubi is fast and simple to use.

If you are looking for a simple to use highly cost effective system that we guarantee will offer an excellent return on your investment and improve the efficiency of your company and your staff, then CMIS-UK are your provider of choice.

Features include: Improve staff performance, increase your customer retention, no need for expensive servers, manage your Contacts, Events and Bookings, latest Microsoft Silverlight technology, report & Query Writing for specific data needs, sales Analysis and Charting, personalised Correspondence, integrated Card Payments via SagePay, renewal & retention management, staff messaging, alerts, tasks & data audit History.


MemberWise offer: 10% discount

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Overview:  Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is the largest, privately-owned global provider of web-based software for member and donor-based not-for-profits and has served nearly 3000 customers and millions of users worldwide since 1991.

 

ASI Europe has served the European not-for-profit sector since 1995 and acquired Fisk Brett in 2008, creating Europe's no. 1 specialist software provider for the not-for-profit sector.

iMIS is an upgradeable software solution for managing associations, membership, not-for-profits, and fundraising. iMIS 15, the latest evolution of iMIS, leverages Microsoft's .NET development platform to provide a flexible and open web-based solution.

 

To see who is using iMIS, hear customer testimonials, see a demo or to attend a Software Selection Seminar, see our website.

MemberWise Offer: 10% off the initial set-up fee/support contract for iMIS implementation.

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Overview: dk Business Solutions is a complete integrated ERP, CRM and e-business solution that brings it all together. Included in dk Business Solutions is a powerful customer relationship management solution for not-for-profit organizations. With its unique customer centered design and ease of use.

 

Clients include: Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance, Kensington Temple, Rachael's Children's Trust, Salt & Light Ministries, City Church Worcester, Rehoboth Trust, Speaking Volumes, Quicken Trust & UNICEF (Iceland)

 

MemberWise offer: 10-15% off

 

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Excitation Ltd was formed in 2000 and has been a Microsoft Gold Partner for the past 10 years. Since 2004 when Microsoft Dynamics CRM was first introduced into the UK, Excitation has focussed on Dynamics CRM.

We specialise in providing services around the design, implementation and integration of Dynamics CRM, and associated applications and technologies typically used by membership organisations including:

- Web site integration for provision of member self-service, renewals, event and training bookings, and product/services purchases
- Accounts package & Document Management integration
- Business Intelligence

Our focus on membership organisations is supported by a wealth of additional core components written to Dynamics CRM integration standards around membership, event and course management.

Customers include Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Housing, International Transport Workers Federation, Central YMCA, London First
and Business Education

MemberWise offer: 25% discount on Excitation Membership Framework


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Overview: Established in 1993 and now a leading software services and solutions supplier to the sector. We specialise in delivering productivity and innovation through great technology to not for profit organisations worldwide. We specialise in the needs of Professional Societies and Regulatory Bodies but our clients include Trade Associations, Charities, NGO’s and many others.

We supply and implement iMIS 15 the #1 rated CRM for membership worldwide together with WebFormZ, Application Manager, vcGenius, ecGenius, iMIS API’s, iMIS Payment Gateways, SMM (Child Sponsorship Management) and others. We build stand alone or fully CRM integrated websites, document archives, Q&A solution, member directories, CPD Management, Joining and Renewal processes and gift processing. We supply eTouches online event management, DubmeNow mobile apps and social networking from Go Lightly and Higher Logic.


MemberWise Discounts:

- iMIS 15 CRM modules    10%
- Go Lightly Social Networking 10%
- Higher Logic Social Networking 10%
- eTouches online event management platform 5%
- Fisher Technology iMIS modules 15%
- Any Fisher Technology software license 15%

In addition to these discounts we are also pleased to offer MemberWise subscribers a free confidential initial meeting with Russell Franks our CEO to discss organisation strategy and requirements.


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Overview: Instinctive Systems was formed in 1991 and has been providing membership and event booking software to the NFP sector since 1995. Providers of powerful yet affordable, easy to use and well supported software.

 

Our flagship product, Book-It, comes in editions to suit all budgets - Shareware (£99), Lite (£495), Professional (£1750) and Enterprise (£3995). Comprehensive features include content management, subscription, event, facility and resource management and booking, payment chasing and recording, mail-merge, emailing, SMS messaging, labels, ID cards, credit notes, prospect chasing, on-line options, Microsoft Office integration and more. An on-line module is available as are data convesion, installation, training and support services.

Clients include: National Governors Association, Island Sailing Club (Cowes), Wome in Business (Northern Ireland), Country Gentleman's Association, Havering Indoor Bowls Club, National Pawn Brokers Association, The Carpenters Fellowship, Countryside Alliance (Ireland), Spice Multi-Activity Group, South London Post office Sports and Social Club.

 

MemberWise offer: 10% off product prices (excludes services) and free trial software

 

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Recognised Suppliers Offers (J to Z) & Budget Providers




Membership Engagement Services is, uniquely, an engagement consultancy, designed specifically to assist membership organisations to understand, inform and manage their members effectively. Intelligent and original in our approach, our tools and services are designed to support your membership office in exactly the way you need.

 

Nowhere is this more important than in the database system you use – the hub of your membership activities. We offer the following:

  • A secure, tailored web-based solution with full on-going support
  • Flexibility – the system is configured to your own exact requirements
  • Ease-of-use
  • Simple filtering and targeting tools allowing you to communicate quickly and easily with members either en masse, individually or to carefully targeted groups
  • Tools to communicate directly from the system, whether by post, email or through social networking sites
  • Data cleansing checks
  • Continued system development centred around the needs of our user community
  • Value for money


We work with many organisations across all sectors.  Part of Electoral Reform Services, we also keep a close eye on the quality of your data, ensuring it is always ready for your election or governance needs at a moment’s notice.
Click here to read what others say about MES and our full range of services.


MemberWise discount: 10%

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Formed in 2000, Silverbear delivers customer engagement software which provides a robust and forward looking platform that is flexible and tailored to the specific needs of your organisation, members and stakeholders.

Based on a solid and credible Microsoft open platform, Silverbear Membership delivers a complete ‘closed loop’ membership management experience. It is intuitive, offering all the usual features such as the management of subscriptions, payments, grades, and professional development etc. Other key attributes include flexible membership structures, standard workflows to support your business processes, and a native Microsoft Outlook experience making it familiar and easy to use.

The Online Portal enables members to service their own requirements and interact with you, and full e-commerce capability enables seamless transactions for the member and easy processing for your organisation.

Silverbear works independently, without being tied into specific business systems, enabling us to integrate seamlessly with your other mission critical applications.

Silverbear Membership caters for all types of membership organisation, including associations, societies, groups, clubs and non-profit organisations.

MembershipWise Offer: 10% discount off product (excludes services)

 

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Overview: PowerDEV has been supplying bespoke database software to a wide variety of Not For Profit clients since incorporation in 2000.

 

Circle is PowerDEV's membership database system for the desktop. It is completely FREE and there are no time limits or restrictions. Allied to Circle, we provide customisation services, training and support, upgrade (e.g. to SQL Server) and can convert your existing data. If you're on a tight budget and looking for high quality and easy-to-use membership software, which can grow and adapt to the changing needs of your organisation, look no further.

 

Clients include: ACPO, The Athenaeum Club, Friends of the British Library, the Institution of Corrosion and the Patients Association.

 

MemberWise offer: 15% off

 

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Overview: Formed in 2000 Pangaea helps organisations in the not-for-profit and commercial sectors achieve dramatic business improvements in their use of Information Systems.

Applications that Pangaea addresses include: CRM (Customer and Membeship Management) order processing and payments, product and inventory control, integrated marketing, events management and administration, subscriptions and publications, education and certification, fundraising and case management.


Based on a wealth of experience and proven track record, Pangaea consistently delivers on time. By becoming part of your team and addressing the real issues faced, as apposed to those perceived, we focus on what matters and using a strategic approach bring an increased organisational efficiency through the use of proven technology.


Clients include: British Heart Foundation, Shelter, UCISA, The British Dietetic Association, Elim Pentecostal Church, Museum, Libraries and Archives (MLA) London

MemberWise offer: 10-15% off


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Overview: Miller Technology Ltd. (mtl) was formed in 1984 with the express purpose of developing software systems to manage the administrative needs of membership and not-for-profit organisations. MTL is based in Central London, and has the longest unbroken trading history in our market.

 

SodalitaS is mtl’s core product set, which provides a comprehensive and feature-rich solution for organisations operating in the not-for-profit, membership and registration sectors. This product set is focused on managing the relationship between the member/contact (whether an individual or an organisation); and the principal membership, registration or regulatory body.

 

Clients include: UNISON, the Royal College of Nursing, An Bord Altranais (the Irish Nursing Board), the Public & Commercial Services Union (PCS) and General Teaching Councils.

 

MemberWise offer: 10% off

 

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Products/services: Content Management Systems, Website Design & Development, Hosting, e-Commerce, e-Community tools, e-Communications & Web-based Work Flow Management

 

Clients include: Institute of Hospitality, Home Start, CPD Foundation, Society of Chartered Surveyors, Association of Building Engineers, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Oswald Stoll Foundation

 

MemberWise offer: 20-30%

 

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Overview: ProTech has been an independent specialist suppler to the not-for-profit and education sectors for more than twelve years. We are recognised as having an excellent track record in the larger and more complex membership management environments and can provide more sphisticated and flexible systems than other suppliers in the sector.

 

Clients include: Marketing Society, Royal British Legion, Chartered Institute of chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Professional Footballers Association.

 

MemberWise offer: 10% off

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Overview: Refreshed Membership bring an innovative approach to membership management.  Our aim is to enable organisations to manage as effectively as possible the continually evolving aspirations and requirements of their members. To help achieve this we offer a new, state-of-the art but cost effective membership management system.

Our system includes website content management, print/publication content management, membership database, conference/event booking, CPD, awards, ecommerce, payment/subscription database, discussion forums, special interest groups, members directory, professional community platforms, micro-sites and email marketing.

Whilst being modular, each element capable of being individually deployed, it can also be integrated with existing/legacy systems.  We can integrate our membership database with your existing website content management system (CMS), or we can integrate our website CMS with your existing database.

MemberWise offer: 10% off

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Overview:With over 20 years experience supporting Associations, Societies and Charities, Shocklogic leads the way in providing event organisers, associations and societies with technology, software and hands-on solutions for organising and managing conferences, events, members and contacts.

 

With leading online registration, abstract and membership management systems as well as onsite tools including cutting edge barcode scanning technology, Shocklogic has a solution to fit every event.

 

NEW for 2010: Participantlogic Lite - low-cost online registration management solutions

 

Clients include: The British Cardiovascular Society, The Society for Endocrinology, The International Society for Microbial Ecology and The University of Glasgow.

 

MemberWise offer: 10% off

 

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Budget Supplier Deals & Discounts


 

contactLINK

(Supplied by ITsorted)

 

Overview: contactLINK - the database that manages your Contacts, Membership and Events. It has been designed and priced specifically for small to medium voluntary organisations, with the focus on ease-of-use (try out a demo copy for yourself) and features that membership/2nd-tier organisations require.

 

It will save your staff time, make your organisation more efficient and organise all your information on your contacts and your interactions with them.

 

It costs from £400 (plus annual support charges) and is easy to use, with reliable support and face-to-face training.

 

Clients include:12 Councils for Voluntary Service, Charities Evaluation Services, Patient Opinion, Chesterfield Law Centre, Norfolk Coalition Of Disabled People, Nottinghamshire Youth Organisations' Network.

 

MemberWise offer: 10% discount

 

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*Excludes support contract


 

KISSS Contacts

(Provided by KIS Software Solutions)

 

Overview: KISSS Contacts makes it easy to manage contacts, members and donors for your society, club, association, voluntary organisation, pressure group or charity.

 

The system saves time recording contact details, enables you to manage memberwhip with ease, record transactions quickly, and personalise letters in just a few clicks.

 

New features include bulk export of Direct Debits to chosen DD package, standing order management and logging contact communication history.

 

Clients include: Age Concern Kensington & Chelsea, British Dental Health Foundation, Edinburgh Grand Opera, Harrogate Festival and The Manchester Museum.

 

Cost: £100+VAT 

 

MemberWise offer: 10% 0ff

 

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Integrated Tools & Peripheries


 


Overview: Postcode Anywhere builds business efficiency tools and serves them to clients over the internet. These money-saving components, built on datasets such as Royal Mail’s PAF or Dun and Bradstreet data, can be integrated into existing Microsoft or bespoke software and websites. Postcode Anywhere processes over a million transactions a day.

Postcode Anywhere is used by charities including Oxfam and Comic Relief to help capture and maintain accurate data while maximising Gift Aid allowances. Our services can profile donors, and automatically capture and verify bank details and account numbers - saving considerable time when taking payments from potential donors. By enabling MP contact details to be captured from a postcode, Postcode Anywhere also helps charities like UNICEF to lobby online, verify petitions and raise awareness.

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