IIn the world of member-based organisations, associations, unions and non-profits, managing data, engagement, communication and administration often means juggling multiple systems. That fragmentation can lead to inefficiency, inconsistent experiences and lost opportunities. That’s where iMIS comes in.
What is iMIS?
iMIS is an Engagement Management System (EMS) developed by Advanced Solutions International (ASI) that uniquely combines membership management, constituent relationship management (CRM), website/portal publishing and accounting/financial-functionality into a unified cloud-platform. imis.com+2imis.com+2
Put simply, iMIS is designed from the ground up to serve organisations whose business is memberships, engagement, events, donations, rather than generic CRM alone.
Why iMIS matters (and what it does for you)
Here are some of the key capabilities and benefits that organisations gain by deploying iMIS — the kinds of outcomes Data-Insite helps clients achieve:
Unified database + web presence
With iMIS, your member/donor/constituent data is integrated with your web presence or portals, so you’re not managing one system for CRM, another for website, and another for finance. For example, iMIS “fuses your data with your web presence, enabling you to streamline processes, automate manual tasks and unlock growth opportunities.”
Membership & dues/fee management
iMIS manages complex membership models: tiers, chapters, committees, various billing/membership fee structures, online self-service join/renewal, pro-rations, etc.
That means organisations can simplify what often becomes a messy process when done with spreadsheets or multiple systems.
Events, education & engagement tracking
From registrations and mobile-friendly event sites to certifications and education programmes — iMIS supports these and tracks participation, volunteer hours, committee activity and more.
This gives you the data to understand who is engaged, how they’re engaged, and what to do next.
Analytics, dashboards & reporting
iMIS features reporting capabilities, dashboards and real-time insights so your organisation can monitor KPIs, member behaviour and financials — rather than relying on ad-hoc spreadsheets.
When you combine that with self-service portals, members see more value and you see better retention.
Built-on a strong platform (Microsoft Azure)
One of the strategic advantages of iMIS is that it is built on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform — which brings reliability, security, scalability and ongoing innovation.
For associations thinking long-term about tech investment, this can be a key differentiator.
Why Data-Insite partners with iMIS
At Data-Insite, our mission is to help organisations turn data into insight, streamline processes and drive growth. When the underlying system is iMIS, it means we’re working with a platform designed for exactly that — engagement, membership, events, education and web presence all in one.
What we do:
- Assess your current workflows, data flows and member needs.
- Configure or migrate to iMIS to fit your specific business model — chapters, committees, membership types, events, modules.
- Integrate iMIS with analytics, portals and third-party systems to amplify insights.
- Provide ongoing support so you can evolve your system as your organisation grows.
Who is it for?
If your organisation is:
- A professional association, trade association or union
- A non-profit or membership-based body (including chapters and affiliates)
- Running events, certifications, education programmes or volunteer networks
then iMIS is likely to be a strong choice. It is globally proven across thousands of organisations. E-Tech+1
Getting started: What to consider
When exploring iMIS, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Define clearly your membership/engagement model (tiers, renewals, committees, chapters).
- Map your current systems and data silos (CRM, website, accounting, event-platforms).
- Think about your web presence and member self-service experience (online portals, mobile access).
- Plan for analytics and insights: what reporting you need, dashboards you want.
- Work with an experienced partner (like Data-Insite) who knows iMIS, your sector, and how to align it with your goals.
Ready to make membership management, engagement tracking and web-portal integration work better?
Contact Data-Insite today and let’s explore how iMIS can support your organisation’s next step in efficiency, growth and member experience.
