Tendenci is a gift to the world. And during this month of love, we want to share with you six reasons why you should switch your proprietary software and LOVE the open source with Tendenci AMS.

Open Source wins over closed proprietary softwares. Check out our list of closed source alternatives to Tendenci.


You have a lot of options when choosing an MMS or AMS. But if you need to scale to support hundreds of thousands of members, have recurring individual and corporate level memberships, and need the full features of a seasoned large scale enterprise AMS, it’s possible you might hit some limits with the new kids on the block.

Proprietary vendors are companies first and communities second. Tendenci is a community first, and though there is a small company behind it, with the support of the Open Source community, Tendenci software has grown far bigger than we ever expected. And given it started in 2001, when you switch from a proprietary solution, it's an upgrade!

Open Source is the voice of the people - a shared language that brings everyone together.

Think Free In Terms of Freedom with Tendenci AMS

1. Free Software, Free Society - In the selected essays of Richard M. Stallman Second Edition 'Four Freedoms' he wrote "A program is 'free software' if the program’s users have the four essential freedoms:

• The freedom to run the program as you wish, for any purpose.
• The freedom to study how the program works, and change it so it does your computing as you wish. Access to the source code is a precondition for this.
• The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor.
• The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others. By doing this you can give the whole community a chance to benefit from your changes. Access to the source code is a precondition for this.

2. Tendenci Software Means Greater Functionality and Usability on a Global Scale - Tendenci is a very large project with robust functionality. But it’s still a great low-cost AMS solution for small Associations too! You can easily disable modules you don’t need and keep it simple. Functionality will be there as YOUR small association needs to expand in the future! Freedom is actually pretty cool. Pay less with Tendenci and get greater functionality. 

Note: Tendenci AMS, as measured by an independent third party ranking firm, is the only top 5 AMS on the market that is Open Source on a global scale. We are people who understand the power of associations. And the importance of freedom from centralized platforms and the tyranny of regimes limiting access for all. 

3. Tendenci Is Community First - Open-source is in line with our core values at Tendenci. Our mission is to Connect and Organize the World’s People. Do good. We are change makers who understand the power of associations, which is why we built a software to help NPOs anywhere with any budget to further their cause both nationally and internationally.

4. Freedom to Choose With Tendenci AMS - Looking to make real changes in the world? Host your site and your data on your own server if needed. We dig that! Tendenci, however, is not just for hosting websites. Tendenci is an investment that results in a financial gain to our clients. And while you can certainly host with us, you don't have to. It's okay to support local open source developers in your own country and community as well. Or even get started with our Tendenci AMI and grow!  

5. Freedom to Customize Tendenci To YOUR Associations Needs - You have innumerable ways to customize Tendenci. Association Management Software is complex because associations are complex! So if you are looking to make some minor changes, do it! Looking to write an entire app specific to your organization that integrates with Tendenci? We love it!

Tendenci scales  to support large national and international organizations with multiple chapters, who may also benefit from a custom server configuration. 

Need even further customization for your organization’s unique needs? You can fork Tendenci AMS on GitHub at https://github.com/tendenci/tendenci/. Every Tendenci site lets you pull down and customize existing templates as well. You can try that out on our free Demo site.

6. Tendenci Is Accessible To The World - Languages, languages, languages! Translation and localization of your AMS is possible because the community uses the amazing Django Project web framework and thanks to the people at Transifex who support open source. The world is anxious for growth and because your organization needs to communicate with different constituents in the language of their choice, Tendenci  allows each individual user to specify the language of their choice. 

Lastly, our CEO Ed Schipul has attended enough board meetings to understand your organization is likely made up of volunteers and the rules for nonprofits are different. Tendenci - The Open Source AMS software is a relationship marketing application that fully meets the needs of large organizations. Have any doubts and concerns? Contact us today. We are here to serve you. Join us? 

We want to say THANK YOU to all of the developers out there who are contributing, translating, updating and maintaining a very complex piece of software. Tendenci AMS software is inclusive of other languages and cultures, and run by a team that believes in security and privacy. We love and very much dearly appreciate you all. Let's continue to do good today, and tomorrow even more, together. 

Remember, all of the code is on github, documentation is on readthedocs, and translation is crowd-sourced on Transifex. Self-host or host with us - your choice, your data, your association.

Give us a call, let's talk at (281) 497-6567 or visit us at www.tendenci.com 
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Much open love always,

Team Tendenci
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Tendenci AMI | Amazon Machine Image | Top 10 Global Open Source Association Management Software 

This is an exciting month for Tendenci as every developer in the world can now deploy Tendenci software in AWS Marketplace.

Thanks to our relationship with Amazon Web Services AWS, developers can finally launch an instance with one click deployment of a site for your Nonprofit or Association! Check out Tendenci AMI (Amazon Machine Image) https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/B087XX3NLS

Tendenci is an All In-One Open Source Association Management Software Solution and this Tendenci AMI is a great way to get started and grow - easy to install, customize and upgrade. With Tendenci AMI, a developer can launch an instance or multiple instances, and run Tendenci software as a virtual server in the cloud. 

Are you a developer looking to deploy all in-one global open source AMS sofware out there in the marketplace?

The product is available to run on AWS and can be purchased via AWS Marketplace. Get started with Tendenci in Amazon Web Services. https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/B087XX3NLS

Software Highlights 

1. Open source: you are free to read, modify and distribute the Tendenci code
2. Simple to deploy: the CLI, accessible from a shell or a web user interface, is concise and clearly documented
3. Meets all of the needs from small organizations to multi-chapter multinational global associations and businesses 

Find software product Tendenci, buy and deploy cloud software in AWS Marketplace today.

https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/B087XX3NLS

Tendenci - The Open Source Association Management Software is an associate of Amazon.com

What is AWS Marketplace?

AWS Marketplace is an online store that makes it easy for customers to find, compare, and immediately start using the software and services that run on AWS. Visitors to AWS Marketplace can use 1-Click deployment to quickly launch preconfigured software and pay only for what they use, by the hour or month. AWS handles billing and payments, and software charges appear on the customer's AWS bill.

Why would a customer shop on AWS Marketplace?

Finding and deploying software can be challenging. AWS Marketplace features a wide selection of commercial and free IT and business software, including software infrastructure such as databases and application servers, IoT solutions, developer tools, and business applications, from popular solution providers. AWS Marketplace enables customers to compare options, read reviews, and quickly find the software they want. Then they can deploy it to their own Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instance using 1-Click or using the AWS Marketplace Management Portal.

Software prices are clearly posted on the website and customers can purchase most software immediately, with payment instruments already on file with AWS. Software charges appear on the same monthly bill as AWS infrastructure charges.

Why would software or SaaS sellers sell in AWS Marketplace?

With AWS Marketplace, software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sellers with offerings that run on AWS can benefit from increased customer awareness, simplified deployment, and automated billing.

AWS Marketplace helps software and SaaS sellers of software and services that run on AWS find new customers by making their products available to AWS customers, ranging from individual software developers to large enterprises.

Selling in AWS Marketplace enables independent software vendors (ISVs) to add hourly billing for their software without undertaking costly code changes. They simply upload an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) to AWS and provide the hourly cost. Billing is managed by AWS Marketplace, relieving sellers of the responsibility of metering usage, managing customer accounts, and processing payments, leaving software developers more time to focus on building great software.

Additionally, customers benefit from the ability to easily deploy pre-configured images of the software, simplifying onboarding for new customers.

 About Tendenci - The Open Source AMS 

First established as Schipul - The Web Marketing Company | Headquartered in Houston, TX and San Francisco, CA | Tendenci - The Open Source Association Management Software is designed specifically for the needs of nonprofits and associations. Tendenci's mission is to Connect and Organize the World's People. Do Good. Tendenci has been building websites and helping organizations increase their revenue streams around the world for over 20 years.

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InVision Offshore, Inc. ("IO") is a Houston-based joint venture between Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. and Intelligent Wellhead Systems, Inc. that introduces new technology and services aimed at improving the safety and efficiency of offshore drilling, completion, intervention and abandonment operations.  Utilizing the subsea expertise and service infrastructure of Trendsetter, InVision Offshore is positioned to transform the way offshore operations are conducted through the introduction of real-time intelligence.

InVision Offshore recently launched their new website using Tendenci - The Open Source AMS Software to unveil and promote their newest groundbreaking technology.

InVision Offshore worked with the Tendenci team's branding expertise to deliver a clean, professional website that displays a contemporary and mobile-responsive design to complement the release of their new and revolutionary technology.  

InVision Offshore now uses an array of Tendenci's CMS features to manage informative site content and provide an engaging user interface. With Tendenci's News Module - InVision Offshore now shares timely Press Releases to capture users' and well operators' interests with industry and technology specific updates. In addition, their website provides interested parties with rich Media and descriptive Case Study details, as well as feedback from individual clients by using the Tendenci Case Study Module. 

The Tendenci team is proud to partner with InVision Offshore and help carry the mission as they continue revolutionizing and transforming the way offshore operations are conducted through the introduction of real-time intelligence.  

Visit inVision Offshore's Site 

About Tendenci - The Open Source AMS

Headquartered in Houston, TX and San Francisco, CA, Tendenci - The Open Source AMS is the open source software designed specifically for the needs of nonprofits and associations. Our mission is to Connect and Organize the World's People. Do Good.

We have been building websites and helping organizations and industry segments around the world such as Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, DePelchin Children's Center,  American Citizens Abroad and The Society of Petroleum Engineers - Gulf-Coast Section (SPE-GCS), among hundreds of others, for over 20 years. What is the best thing about our open-source software? It is completely YOURS. You have the FREEDOM to customize your website to your needs, build in new functionality, host the site wherever you want, and use developers of your choice at any time. Learn more about us and join the open source community today!

Houston, TX — 

The New York State Society of Professional Engineers, Inc. Westchester/Putnam Chapter supports their State (NYSSPE) and National (NSPE) Associations in protecting and promoting professional engineers in all disciplines and areas of practice, with a focus on the local needs of Westchester and Putnam County Professional Engineers.

The Westchester / Putnam Chapter chose Tendenci - The Open Source AMS to help connect local engineers through their events, as well as to provide current and prospective engineers with a wealth of knowledge and resources needed to further their training and education. The engineering association's new Tendenci website was updated with a fresh contemporary layout to complement their messaging and to provide an engaging mobile-responsive interface to their users in the local engineering community.

NYSSPE-WPC's new website utilizes many of Tendenci’s CMS features, including an array of Event Types from networking to professional development, to reach their constituents. Their new Customized Forms allow members to apply for sponsorship opportunities, nominate exemplary engineers for awards, and even apply for scholarships!

In addition, the chapter is able to showcase their corporate sponsors in the Directories Module, as well as incorporating them into the homepage layout, as a way to give thanks for supporting the engineering community.

Tendenci - The Open Source AMS is proud to partner with NYSSPE-WPC on their mission to promote and defend the lawful and ethical practice of engineering, enhance the professional development of local engineers and future engineers, and to preserve and sustain the future of local engineering practices.

We look forward to seeing their positive effects on the local Westchester Putnam County engineering community!

Visit NYSSPE-WPC's Site 

About Tendenci - The Open Source AMS

Headquartered in Houston, TX and San Francisco, CA Tendenci - The Open Source AMS is the leading open source software designed specifically for the needs of nonprofits and associations. Our mission is to Connect and Organize the World's People. Do Good.

We have been building websites and helping organizations and industry segments around the world such as Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, DePelchin Children's Center,  American Citizens Abroad and Nüwa, among hundreds of others, for over 20 years. And the best thing about our open-source software? It is completely yours. You have the freedom to customize your website to your needs, build in new functionality, host the site wherever you want, and use developers of your choice at any time. Learn more about us and join the open source community today!

Tendenci - The Open Source AMS Gains Ground in Global Market Share 

It is great to see an independent third party rank Association Management Software from a global perspective. As a part of the Tendenci AMS Community, we will let the summary from HTF on market growth and Tendenci's Global Share speak for itself:

Source: https://www.htfmarketreport.com/reports/1722509-global-association-management-software-market-3

From the report:

HTF MI has added the report on Global Association Management Software Market for the forecast till 2025, the report comprises of the estimation of the Global Association Management Software Market. The following Industry is shown to progress with a noteworthy rise in the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) during the forecast period owing to various factors driving the market. Some of the key players mentioned in this research are “Cvent Event Management, TOPS Professional, in1touch, Raklet, Tendenci, Personify360, Aptify, etc.

And:

The scope of the report extends from market scenarios to comparative pricing between major players, cost and profit of the specified market regions. The numerical data is backed up by statistical tools such as SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Analysis, PESTLE analysis and so on.

Company Profiles: Cvent Event Management, TOPS Professional, in1touch, Raklet, Book-It Membership Software, Tendenci, Personify360, Aptify, Dashboard & MASS
Global Association Management SoftwareMarket by Types: , On-Premise & Cloud-Based
Global Association Management SoftwareMarket by Applications: Small Business, Medium-sized Business & Large Business

Rapid Growth Factors in the Global AMS Software Market

In addition, the market is growing at a fast pace and the report shows us that there are a couple of key factors behind that. The most important factor that’s helping the market grow faster than usual is the tough competition.

Tendenci - The Open Source AMS continues to grow globally, we believe, because it is a community much more than anything else. All of the code is on github, documentation on readthedocs, and translation is crowd-sourced on Transifex. Self host or host with us, your choice, your data, your association.

THANK YOU to all of the developers out there who are contributing, translating, updating and maintaining a very complex piece of software. AMS software that is inclusive of other languages and cultures, and a team that believes in security and privacy.

OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT AND ORGANIZE THE WORLD'S PEOPLE. DO GOOD.

About Tendenci - The Open Source AMS
Headquartered in Houston with co-working in San Francisco, Tendenci - The Open Source AMS. Tendenci is a revenue generating online tool with over one million users overall and earned a spot in Capterra's Top 20 Membership Management Software Products. 

Tendenci also powers the websites of the Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, DePelchin Children's Center, and American Citizens Abroad, among hundreds of others. Tendenci offers web design services and integrates other open source applications into the websites of its international client base. Tendenci Open Source powers websites that encompass a variety of NPO and industry segments around the world. Additional information about Tendenci - The Open Source AMS can be found on our website at https://www.tendenci.com.

When Nüwa launched two years ago, it had the central mission to connect, support and inspire artists in south east Asia. This art-centric membership hub for creative minds has focused its efforts on providing a platform for artist to promote their work and share their talents. Nüwa Connect frequently hosts artists, members and non-members, to meet and share art, culture, talent and ideas. These networking and opportunities are key to a thriving creative community. In a world surrounded by ancient art and modern design, Nüwa gives the artists a space to create, share and inspire. 

Tendenci is the strongest and most secure web-based software platform for NPO’s globally. Their website now runs on our secured Tendenci Version 11.x software which has complete Content Management capability for them to create, edit and manage their website on a smooth functional interface. 

Nüwa believes the arts can change how people feel, think and act for better, and what greater way than to join the open source at Tendenci! A software which helps you connect the world and do good, one that can be used and hosted wherever you want, with the people you want to build, customize, manage and host your website. And better yet, in the country of your choice and in 70+ languages. That is why we at Tendenci - The Open Source Association Management Software, were honored to partner with Nüwa because we support the people, we support the arts. 

View Nüwa Site 

About Tendenci - The Open Source AMS
Headquartered in Houston with an office in San Francisco, Tendenci - The Open Source AMS. Tendenci is a revenue generating online tool with over one million users overall and earned a spot in Capterra's Top 20 Membership Management Software Products. 

Tendenci also powers the websites of the Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, DePelchin Children's Center, and American Citizens Abroad, among hundreds of others. Tendenci offers web design services and integrates other open source applications into the websites of its international client base. Tendenci Open Source powers websites that encompass a variety of NPO and industry segments around the world. Additional information about Tendenci - The Open Source AMS can be found on our website at https://www.tendenci.com.

Redesigned Website to Promote Emmy Award Winners

HOUSTON, April 27, 2015 –Tendenci (www.tendenci.com) is pleased to announce the release of a redesigned website for the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, www.nyemmys.org. NY NATAS is a long-time Tendenci client and upgraded to the latest version of Tendenci in order to take advantage of the online community forums and extended reporting options.

In addition to these and other software features, the site has a fresh new look that professionally represents the membership and is full mobile-responsive, meeting the needs of all of their users, from members, to sponsors to media outlets. 

The NY NATAS association uses Tendenci's AMS features to manage multiple membership types, host educational events and promote communication among their members. The CMS aspects of Tendenci make it easy for NY NATAS administrators to quickly and easily update site content to keep the information fresh and interesting.

Tendenci has more than 1 million users and currently powers hundreds of websites for organizations around the world, including the San Francisco Bay Area Innovation Group (www.sfbig.org), the American International Club of Geneva (www.amclub.ch) and the Houston Technology Center (www.houstontech.org).

- Follow Tendenci on Twitter: @tendenci
- Like Tendenci on Facebook: www.facebook.com/tendenci

About Tendenci

Headquartered in Houston with an office in Silicon Valley, Tendenci (www.tendenci.com) develops the Tendenci Open Source platform tailor-made for the unique needs of cause-related organizations including associations and other nonprofits. Tendenci is a revenue generating online tool with over one million users overall. Tendenci powers the websites of the Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, the Houston Susan G. Komen Foundation and Advance.org, among hundreds of others. Tendenci also offers web design services and integrates other open source applications into the websites of its international client base. Tendenci Open Source  powers websites that encompass a variety of NPO and industry segments around the world. Additional information about Tendenci is available at www.tendenci.com.

BABC Houston Continues to Expand Online Presence

HOUSTON, April 24, 2015 –Tendenci (www.tendenci.com) is pleased to announce the release of an upgraded and redesigned website for the British American Business Council of Houston, www.babchouston.org. BABC Houston is a long-time Tendenci client and upgraded to the open source product in order to capitalize on the latest software features, such as online community forums and extended reporting options.

Recognizing the shift in their membership needs, BABC Houston wanted a site that was mobile-responsive and reflected the group characteristics of their unique organization. The new website promotes the multiple networking and cultural events hosted by the association that bridges the gap between the countries.

BABC Houston is the Houston chapter of BABC International, an organization with over 20 chapters in large, multinational cities in North America and the United Kingdom. BABC Houston brings together businesses that are seeking to expand their reach beyond their borders and build relationships with fellow professionals. 

As a business-to-business network, BABC Houston uses the Corporate Membership feature of Tendenci to manage the company members and within those, the employees that join as part of the company's annual sponsorship. BABC Houston uses the Event Manager for a wide range of networking and cultural events and the Newsletter feature to stay in front of their membership. The CMS aspects of Tendenci make it easy for administrators to quickly and easily update site content to keep the information fresh and interesting.

Tendenci has more than 1 million users and currently powers hundreds of websites for organizations around the world, including the San Francisco Bay Area Innovation Group (www.sfbig.org), the American International Club of Geneva (www.amclub.ch) and the Houston Technology Center (www.houstontech.org).

- Follow Tendenci on Twitter: @tendenci
- Like Tendenci on Facebook: www.facebook.com/tendenci

About Tendenci

Headquartered in Houston with an office in Silicon Valley, Tendenci (www.tendenci.com) develops the Tendenci Open Source platform tailor-made for the unique needs of cause-related organizations including associations and other nonprofits. Tendenci is a revenue generating online tool with over one million users overall. Tendenci powers the websites of the Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, the The North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness and The Brooks Law Group, among hundreds of others. Tendenci also offers web design services and integrates other open source applications into the websites of its international client base. Tendenci Open Source powers websites that encompass a variety of NPO and industry segments around the world. Additional information about Tendenci is available at www.tendenci.com.

Upgraded Website to Promote Panel of World Leaders at Monthly Events

HOUSTON, January 26, 2015 –Tendenci (www.tendenci.com), the software development company spearheading the Tendenci Open Source platform for associations and other nonprofits (NPOs), is proud to release a dynamic new website for the American International Club of Geneva. The website, http://www.amclub.ch, is powered by Tendenci Open Source, which ensures that the organization's online presence keeps pace with the evolving international membership base and the increase in the club's activity and visibility.

Tendenci Open Source AMS was released as an open source solution to give cause-related organizations greater freedom and control over their online presence.

The American International Club of Geneva supports community among Americans and professionals from all over the world living in the Geneva area. The upgraded website prominently features the impressive panel of world leaders in policy, innovation, science and research that AIC Geneva hosts at their monthly events. 

Among the capabilities that make the Tendenci platform so powerful is its ability to sort and analyze the activity of website users. This allows organizations using Tendenci to better target and tailor information based on observed user behaviors.

The American International Club of Geneva encourages frequent return visits to the website by constantly updating content using Tendenci’s CMS. It is easy to create new pages, update and organize website content, and post news and articles. To provide visiblity to sponsors, Tendenci incorporated several areas within the site layout to display logos and advertisements. 

To demonstrate expertise and share knowledge, the club uses Tendenci’s integrated rich media management to easily upload and view videos. And with Tendenci’s online event management, the initiative can easily post and promote upcoming speaking engagements and cultural opportunities.

Tendenci has more than 1 million users and currently powers hundreds of websites for organizations around the world, including the San Francisco Bay Area Innovation Group (www.sfbig.org), the New York Emmy Awards (www.nyemmys.org) and the Houston Technology Center (www.houstontech.org).

- Follow Tendenci on Twitter: @tendenci
- Like Tendenci on Facebook: www.facebook.com/tendenci

About Tendenci

Headquartered in Houston with an office in Silicon Valley, Tendenci (www.tendenci.com) develops the Tendenci Open Source platform tailor-made for the unique needs of cause-related organizations including associations and other nonprofits. Tendenci is a revenue generating online tool with over one million users overall. Tendenci powers the websites of the Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, the Houston Susan G. Komen Foundation and Advance.org, among hundreds of others. Tendenci also offers web design services and integrates other open source applications into the websites of its international client base. Tendenci Open Source  powers websites that encompass a variety of NPO and industry segments around the world. Additional information about Tendenci is available at www.tendenci.com.