WebLinkCONNECT ™

Features and Benefits

WebLinkCONNECT is an internet-based membership management system that works on virtually any internet-connected computer. WebLinkCONNECT combines your membership management software and all your website components (calendar, directory, etc) into one package. Traditional membership software packages require local installation and likely added hardware cost for your organization. Many times separate software packages are also required to integrate your website components, if they can integrate at all.)

• Executive Benefits
• Save Money and Achieve Quick ROI
• Improved Reliability and Security
• Remote Access Capability
• Member Benefits
• View List of Key Standard Benefits

WebLinkCONNECT provides everything you need to replace your current database and then some:

• Member and Representative Management
• Prospect Management
• Contact Management
• Event Management
• Committee Management
• Dues and Non-Dues Invoicing
• Pledges and Funding Raising
• Reporting and an Advanced Report Writer (Crystal Reports)
• Personalized Broadcast Email
• Project Management
• Online Directory
• Online Calendars
• Online surveys
• and much more.

WebLinkCONNECT is much more then just cool new technology it is a revolutionary approach to membership software. Other systems are centered on organizations and do not manage the relationships with people in an effective manner. (For example, an employee the moves to another company, or works for multiple companies is often difficult to clearly view in most software packages.)

WebLinkCONNECT uses a "People Centric" approach that places a very HIGH value on features that help you maintain and cultivate the relationship you have all the individuals you represent and their organizations. This means you only have to search in ONE area, to find any organization or individual. This cuts down on user frustration and increases productivity.

WebLinkCONNECT is so revolutionary and easy to use, that Microsoft® even wrote a "case study" on it! Click here to visit their web site to see what they had to say.

WebLinkCONNECT will totally change your perception of membership management software. You’ll save valuable time, increase efficiency, and better enable your organization to serve your members.

Executive Benefits

• Make better decisions with executive “dashboards” and reports that give you up-to-date information on cash flow, member growth, geographical mapping capabilities for members prospects and more.
• Impress your board by easily sharing key reports. Colorful graphs and maps make communicating your message clearer
• Extract real-time financial and membership data without using separate spreadsheets or calculations.
• Improve staff efficiencies and employee satisfaction with a more reliable system - one that can be accessed from home or remote offices.
• Regional Chambers can manage multiple membership groups easily in one system.
• Access your complete list of members via your cell phone or PDA.

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Save Money and Achieve Quick ROI

• No need to purchase separate systems for the web and database - one system does it all.
• 100% Website integration eliminates need for staff to re-enter member verifications, event registrations, web inquiries and online payment information.
• Capture visitor inquiry information from the web and other sources.
• Updates are always free and happen automatically. Never pay for "upgrades" again.
• Runs off our centralized servers over an Internet connection so you don't have continually upgrade your server and network infrastructure. This extends the life of your existing computers as well.

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Improved Reliability and Security

• Uses Microsoft's .NET and SQL Server for enterprise level "always on" performance.
• No single point of failure. Runs off centralized servers (similar to banking and large corporations) so you don't need a large internal server or support staff to "keep it running.”
• You always have 100% access to your data from multiple locations. We do all the database backups for you, however you may also do your own backups for an added level of comfort.
• Unlike other systems, your data is always encrypted to keep both your information and you members’ information safe and secure.
• Easy setup. Simply install software on any Internet-connected PC and login. After the first installation, subsequent updates happen automatically.

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Remote Access Capability

• Truly accessible from remote locations with any Windows-based PC that supports a standard web browser and an Internet connection. (DSL or better recommended) Limited access is also available via a standard browser, web-enabled cell phone or PDA. If you can access the web, you can access all or part of your information management system –real time!
• Send out dues and non-dues invoices electronically via email and accept secure online payments*.
• Look up core membership contact data via your web enabled phone or PDA.
• Take event attendance at the door via your web enabled phone or PDA.
• Project management features web accessible task lists.

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Member Benefits

• Members can update their own profile information online (great for processing verification forms.)
• Members and non-members can register for events online.
• Allow payment for dues and events online
• Changes in your membership data, calendar of events and news articles are instantly updated on your website.
• Provide detailed referral benefit information to your members with automatic referral report emails.
• Increase your members’ exposure on the Internet by offering them listing enhancements such as hotlinks, mapping, business descriptions and more.
• Members may not only register for events online, but pay dues online, see invoices and even print a PDF copy of an invoice.

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Key Standard Features	Benefits
Accessibility	Primary access is done on any internet-connected PC using the WebLinkCONNECT Smart Client. Other portions of your data are available with any device that supports a standard web browser (even smart cell phone or PDA. If you can access the Internet, you can access your information management system! Other software systems require additional servers or software to allow such convenient, full-time access.
Integrated System	Membership recruitment, management and retention, project, task and committee management, event production and execution, publications, dues and non-dues invoicing, and website components are all in one application.
Data Conversion	We have a complete team of data conversion specialists that can convert your existing system directly into WebLinkCONNECT . Easily upgrade from most common association membership management software including custom packages.
100% Website Integration	Eliminates duplicate entries of online information. Includes web components for Calendar of Events, Member Directory, Members Only, Surveys, and eNews. Manage all your web components directly from the database.
Reduce IT Costs	Substantial cost reduction for customization, training and support. Extend life of existing hardware and significantly reduce IT costs (server & network maintenance, backup systems, etc.). Greater predictability of IT expenses by reducing or eliminating the need for additional hardware & related costs. Mainframe class infrastructure without the mainframe cost.
Reports/Report Writing	Comes standard with hundreds of reports. Produce an unlimited variety of customizable reports with 3-D graphing capability built-in using the "Ferrari" of report writers - Crystal Reports. We provide commonly used reports, and you use the included report writing too to create your own or customize what’s already there.
Easy to Use	Simple, clean, attractive and easy to learn. Role-based user interfaces help you offer different access to appropriate staff. The comprehensive, constantly updated help system includes video training options minimize staff training costs and maximize staff capabilities. Toll free support is available as well.
Automatically Updated	Your database is automatically updated with new features and functionality without any installations or upgrade purchases. Every time you log in, you are working with the most current version of the software.
Totally Scalable	One user to 10,000! 100 members to 1,000,000! Meets your organization’s growth needs, large or small!
Leading Edge Technology	100% Internet-based system built with Microsoft .NET on an SQL database implemented locally or via our ASP hosted environment. Scalable, open integration with XML architecture ready to seamlessly "talk" to third party systems. This is a .Net CERTIFIED application.
Single Source Partner	We can handle all of your needs in one place... database management, website design, development, maintenance and marketing.

For more information or to schedule your personal demonstration, contact us toll-free at (877) 231-4970 or info@weblinkinternational.com.