Kickstarting Your AMS The Implementation Journey
- Recorded Wednesday, July 22, 2020
You selected your AMS – now what? Build on the success of the AMS selection project to kick start the implementation.
Join a discussion to learn the fundamentals of setting up a successful project as well as a series of tips from selection experts from DelCor and webinar participants.
PM 101: A goal without a plan is just a wish. (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)
Find your voice: Make your business needs and requirements understood.
Make change work FOR you: Learn how to look at options from all sides to determine the best option for your organization.
Pace yourself: Establish the core needed for the initial implementation then continue to evolve and adjust over time.
Who should attend:
- Executive Director
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- IT Directors
- Salesforce Administrator
- Salesforce Superusers
- CMS/CRM Consultant
- Database Specialist
- Marketing Directors
- Membership Directors
Speakers/Moderators
Gretchen Steenstra has worked with a variety of associations, both as a staff member and as a consultant, from a small association of 12 staff members to a large association with over 120 staff members. Her career has been a journey starting in the membership department, followed by IT project management to technology leadership. Gretchen works for DelCor as a Strategic Consult where she works on projects ranging from CIO services to system selections. One of her major contributions has been the ability to work with business staff members to translate and connect their business needs and goals into concepts that are understood by technology professionals. In addition, she has coached staff members to be more involved with the ongoing management and growth of solutions and platforms.
As a business owner as well as liaison between staff members and technical teams, Gretchen brings experience and perspective from both ‘sides’ of the technology discussion. She a member of PMI and ASAE where she has served on the ASAE Membership Section Council and is a current member of the ASAE Technology Council. In addition to ASAE volunteer experience, Gretchen is a founding and board member of Association Women Technology Champions (AWTC). This group was founded based on the observation that women continue to have a minority role in the technology environment – especially in leadership positions. Gretchen is an active supporter of Computer CORE, a nonprofit founded to provide computer and workforce develop training to low income adults.
KATHLEEN MCQUILKIN, PMP
DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Kathleen McQuilkin joined DelCor in 1999 as Senior Technology Management Consultant and has since been promoted to her current position. Ms. McQuilkin assists DelCor clients with the following services:
Assessment and selection of association management systems and other related software applications
Implementation project management and support for major system implementations and upgrades
Contract review and negotiations
In her role as Director of Technology Management Consulting, Ms. McQuilkin works with DelCor consultants and their clients to provide management and oversight for DelCor technology management consulting projects.
Ms. McQuilkin is a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and a PMI-certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She is also a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Ms. McQuilkin holds a B.A. degree in Government from the College of William and Mary, a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from George Mason University, and an M.S. in IT Management from Brandeis University. Her experience prior to joining DelCor includes positions as Project Manager for the Optical Society of America and Information Resources Manager for the National Recreation and Park Association.
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