Technology Assessment
Clarity Before Change
Is your current technology supporting your mission—or standing in the way? Before you invest in a new system or process, it’s important to take a clear-eyed look at where you are, what’s working, and what needs to change.
At Dennison & Associates, we conduct in-depth technology assessments to help associations and nonprofits understand the full picture. We evaluate your systems, processes, and team workflows—so you can make confident, informed decisions about what comes next.
How We Help
Every assessment is tailored to your organization’s size, complexity, and goals. We typically include:
- Current System Evaluation: We assess the functionality, limitations, and pain points of your existing tools, platforms, and workflows.
- Staff & Stakeholder Interviews: We gather insights from your team to understand how systems are actually being used—and where the friction lives.
- Gap Analysis: We identify where current systems fall short of your organizational goals, business needs, and member expectations.
- Technology Ecosystem Review: We look beyond your AMS to review how all your tools and platforms interact (or don’t)—from email systems to event software.
- Actionable Recommendations: You’ll receive a clear, prioritized roadmap for improvement—whether that means optimizing what you have or preparing for new investments.
Why Choose Us
- Association-Focused Expertise: We know the systems, vendors, and internal challenges unique to associations and nonprofits.
- Unbiased, Practical Insights: Our assessments are solution-agnostic. We aren’t trying to sell you software—we’re here to help you choose the right path forward.
- Clarity and Strategy in One: We don’t just identify what’s broken—we connect the dots to your strategic goals so you know where to focus next.
- Approachable + Thorough: Our team takes a collaborative approach that invites input, surfaces issues respectfully, and delivers clear, useful results.
What Success Looks Like
A great technology assessment doesn’t just give you a list of problems—it empowers you to move forward with confidence. After working with us, you’ll walk away with:
- A deeper understanding of how your systems really support (or hinder) your work
- Staff and leadership alignment on current gaps and opportunities
- A realistic, prioritized action plan—no jargon, no fluff
- Clarity on whether it’s time to upgrade, optimize, or realign
- The ability to make smart investments with long-term impact
We provide clarity before change—so your next steps are always informed and intentional.
Support Options
We offer flexible engagement formats to match your timing, budget, and goals:
- Comprehensive Technology Assessment
A full-scope review across all systems and processes, with detailed findings and strategic recommendations. - Focused Assessment
Need a targeted review of your AMS, CRM, or data infrastructure? We’ll zero in on the areas that matter most. - Pre-Selection Assessment
Thinking about new technology but unsure if you’re ready? We’ll help you assess readiness and define what success should look like.
Don’t risk choosing the wrong system. Partner with us for a professional, balanced selection process to help you make a confident choice.