Choosing association management software can quickly become a headache. Between free solutions, incomplete ERPs, and complicated interfaces, many associations make costly mistakes. Here are the five pitfalls to avoid when choosing the right tool.
1. Choosing free software without thinking about the future
Free solutions are attractive, but they quickly become limited as soon as your association grows. Without technical support, secure backup, and few features, they don’t last long. It is better to invest in a professional tool like eBrigade, whose model from €35/month remains the most economical on the market.
2. Not checking compatibility with your needs
A good software should cover all your missions: activity management, communication, logistics and member follow-up. A partial tool will force you to multiply the platforms and waste time on duplicates.
3. Underestimating the importance of technical support
Most of the presidents and treasurers are not computer scientists. Opt for a tool with a team that is available, in French, and responsive — a real asset of eBrigade, whose support accompanies each association to get started.
4. Ignoring GDPR security and compliance
Your members’ data is sensitive. An associative cloud ERP like eBrigade hosts your data on secure servers in France, with fine-grained management of access rights and GDPR compliance integrated by default.
5. Forgetting about user training
A powerful software is useless if your teams don’t know how to use it. eBrigade offers an intuitive interface and built-in help resources, so that each volunteer can get to grips with the platform easily.
Check out the full guide before you choose
Before you decide, check out our complete guide to association management software : it will help you compare, choose and implement the right solution for your structure.
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