SilkStart
Association management software for member-based organizations
SilkStart is a cloud-based association and non-profit management platform that brings membership operations, communications, and online services into one system. It covers membership plans, joins, renewals, member data, and multi-chapter organizations, with aggregated data and sharing capabilities across chapters. The platform also supports a website and CMS, events and ticketing, job boards, donations, email marketing, invoicing, payments, and an ecommerce store. It is designed to work across desktops, tablets, and smartphones, and can be used alongside external CMS options such as WordPress, Squarespace, Drupal, or Joomla.
Core capabilities include a member directory, smart notifications, custom data collection for dynamic membership fee calculation, event management, recurring or one-time donations, and Ecwid widgets for ecommerce. The platform is offered through Standard and Multi-Chapter plans, with an Enterprise/Custom option for larger or more complex needs. Pricing is based on active members, with annual or monthly contracts available, plus a setup fee covering data import and either a new website or integration with an existing site. A 15-day free trial is available, and custom design, development, and migration services can be added as needed.
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