13th Annual iMIS Users Conference a
Success
Conference Attended by Nearly 300 iMIS
Users and Partners
BALTIMORE, MD (October 1, 2009) NiUG International,
the largest independent, volunteer-run user's group in the non-profit
software industry, today announced the completion of the 13th annual
NiUG Discovery Conference for iMIS users and
the 4th annual conference managed directly by NiUG International. The
conference was held September 28-30 in Baltimore, Maryland with nearly
300 participants, bucking downward attendance trends in the tradeshow
and exhibit industries.
"We are thrilled with the continued growth and success of NiUG
International," said Bob Alves, ASI Chairman and CEO. "NiUG
International is a one-of-a-kind user group and naturally supports our
mission of keeping our customers for life."
Key Facts
- John Howarth Memorial
Award: A highlight of the conference, the John Howarth Memorial
Award recognizes outstanding contribution and support to NiUG
International. John Howarth was the Northeast Regional Sales Manager for
ASI, and a long-time friend of NiUG, who passed away in 2006. John was a
catalyst for the creation of NiUG, back when it was a regional users
group. His foresight to create a formal group of iMIS users provided the foundation for what NiUG
International is today.
In remembrance of John’s spirit and acknowledgment of his
accomplishments in the iMIS community, the
NiUG Board of Directors established this award to recognize those, who
through their passion, persistence, optimism and grace under pressure,
have distinguished themselves in service to the iMIS community, representing the mission of the
organization, and mirroring the quality of character of John Howarth.
This year’s winner was Jake Bound, Vice President of the People and
Director of Web Services for (C) Systems (an Authorized iMIS Solution Provider).
- Great Things Awards: Bob Alves, ASI
Chairman and CEO, recognized five iMIS
customers who doing great things in their community with the support of
iMIS. This year’s winners represent a wide
range of worthy causes: the Air Force Sergeants Association, the
American Association for Cancer Research, the Florida Medical
Association, the Links Incorporated, and the Michigan Farm
Bureau.
- Key Note Speakers: Wes Trochlil of
Effective Database Management gave an engaging presentation on ‘Tips and
Tricks for Managing Data Throughout the Organization’ and Sigmund
Vandamme of NimbleUser presented how to use a variety of new tools and
technologies for a ’90-Minute Organizational Makeover.’
- Educational Sessions: A full day of
training, including classes on using the iMIS
APIs, was followed by two days of more than 30 breakout sessions
including marketing in an economic downturn; using social networking to
make money and save time; mobile technology; fundraising and membership
best practices; budgeting for technology, refreshing your website, and
more. The sessions were recorded will soon be available on the NiUG
International website.
Resources
About ASI
Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is the largest,
privately-owned global provider of web-based software for member and
donor-based non-profits and has served nearly 3000 customers and
millions of users worldwide since 1991. ASI is the developer of iMIS, an upgradeable software solution for managing
associations, membership, non-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.
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