
The AMS Software Selection
Master Class Series
Independent Guidance for Association Executives. A free 6-part training program designed to help you navigate AMS selection with confidence—no vendors, no sales pitches, just strategy.
Choosing the wrong Association Management Software costs organizations an average of $50,000+ in sunk costs, staff frustration, and member attrition. Yet 55–75% of enterprise software implementations fail—not because of missing features, but because of rushed evaluations and poor organizational fit. The AMS Selection Masterclass Series addresses this head-on.
Hosted by Chad Stewart, Founder of SmartThoughts and a 20+ year veteran who has guided 200+ associations through successful software transitions, this program delivers the independent, vendor-neutral expertise that no sales demo can provide. Whether you're actively evaluating new systems or simply questioning whether your current AMS is holding you back, these six sessions will equip you with the frameworks, questions, and confidence to make the right decision for your organization.





