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Technology Selection

Make the Right Choice —with Confidence

Choosing a new Association Management System (AMS) or other core technology platform is one of the most significant decisions your organization will make. It touches every department, affects every stakeholder, and requires a major investment of time, energy, and resources. The right choice can transform your operations—while the wrong one can cost you years of frustration and missed opportunities.
That’s where we come in. At Dennison & Associates, we help associations navigate the entire technology selection process with clarity and confidence. Our proven methodology goes beyond checklists—we work closely with your team to understand your strategic goals, member needs, and internal workflows, ensuring the system you choose will support your success now and in the future.

Our Selection Process

Requirements Gathering
& RFP Development

We start by meeting with leadership and staff across departments to document your requirements, goals, challenges, and vision for the future. This enables us to develop a detailed request for proposal (RFP) that ensures vendors propose solutions tailored to your unique needs.

Proposal Collection & Evaluation

We identify the most suitable vendors to receive your RFP based on your specifications. As proposals come in, we help your team collect both qualitative and quantitative feedback using multiple collection channels for an inclusive evaluation.  We facilitate discussions of this feedback to help your team understand and evaluate the different solutions proposed.

Vendor Demonstrations

Finalists give scripted product demonstrations so your staff can see exactly what you will use in each system, and easily compare each system’s capabilities. We manage these demos and provide scoring tools to objectively compare the options.

Final Selection

We provide decision tools, cost analysis, and our neutral perspective on each finalist.  We guide conversations to help your team reach consensus and select the AMS that best aligns with your mission, budget, and priorities.

Why Choose Us

  •  Decades of Association Experience: We’ve worked with associations of all sizes and understand your environment from the inside out.
  •  Independent & Unbiased: We don’t sell software—we represent your best interests and offer truly vendor-neutral advice.
  • Proven, People-First Process: Our methodology is rigorous but flexible, built to fit your timeline, team structure, and goals.
  • Strategic and Practical: We bridge the gap between vision and execution, helping you make a decision that works long-term.

What Success Looks Like

A successful technology selection isn’t just about choosing a system—it’s about setting your organization up for long-term success. When the process is done right, you’ll have:

  • A solution that aligns with your strategic goals and future plans
  • Staff who feel heard and engaged in the process
  • A vendor partnership built on mutual understanding
  • Clear documentation of requirements and priorities
  • Confidence that your investment will deliver value for years to come

We don’t just help you pick a system—we help you make a decision you’ll be proud of.

Support Options

We offer flexible engagement models based on your team’s capacity and the level of support you need:

  • Full-Service Selection Engagement: We lead the entire process—from discovery through decision—with strategic and operational guidance at every step.
  • Project-Based Packages: Need help writing an RFP, facilitating demos, or assessing vendor proposals? We offer support for any phase of the process.
  • Advisory Support: Already have a plan but want a second set of eyes or strategic input? We’re here when you need expert guidance.

Don’t risk choosing the wrong system. Partner with us for a professional, balanced selection process to help you make a confident choice.

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