Advanced Solutions International

What Advanced Solutions International does

Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is a privately held vertical software company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, that develops and sells iMIS, an Engagement Management System (EMS) purpose-built for trade and professional associations, unions, non-profits, and adjacent membership-based organizations. The platform runs natively on Microsoft Azure and unifies what are typically separate systems — membership management, CRM, fundraising, event management, certification/education, content management, and accounting — into a single cloud-based application marketed as the 'world's only' EMS in the category. iMIS is sold via annual SaaS subscriptions on a quote-based, demo-driven enterprise sales motion, supplemented by a global network of nearly 100 authorized solution providers (AiSPs) and an iMIS Marketplace for third-party extensions. The company reports 4,000+ organizations and 51M+ members served, has held the #1 Leader position in G2's Association Management Software category for 33 consecutive seasons, and is FedRAMP Moderate authorized. ASI has expanded its product portfolio through wholly-owned subsidiaries — Clowder (mobile engagement), TopClass (LMS), OpenWater (application & review), SpaceMaster (advertising), and Association Online (web services) — and operates with 101–250 employees. No revenue or funding figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Advanced Solutions International

Legal name

Advanced Solutions International, Inc.

Website

https://imis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is a private vertical-SaaS company that sells iMIS, a cloud-based Engagement Management System unifying membership, CRM, fundraising, events, and accounting for associations, unions, and non-profits, serving 4,000+ organizations globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Association Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Application Maintenance & Support (AMS) (BPAEAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Association management software
• Membership management software
• Non-profit CRM software
• Engagement management system
• Union management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions (SaaS): iMIS is sold as a cloud-based SaaS platform with subscription pricing. Organizations pay recurring fees to access the EMS platform, including membership management, CRM, fundraising, event management, and related features. Powered by Microsoft Azure with automatic upgrades and enterprise-grade security included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Advanced Solutions International (ASI) develops and sells iMIS, a cloud-based Engagement Management System (EMS) purpose-built for associations, unions, and non-profit organizations. The platform natively combines CRM, Association Management System (AMS), Content Management System (CMS), and accounting on Microsoft Azure, with capabilities spanning membership management, fundraising, event management, certification and education, dashboards, websites and portals, and product sales and commerce. ASI also offers complementary solutions through acquired brands including Clowder (mobile engagement), TopClass (LMS), OpenWater (application and review), and SpaceMaster (advertising management).

Product overview

Advanced Solutions International (ASI) offers a unified suite of constituent engagement solutions for associations and non-profits. The flagship product is iMIS, the world's only Engagement Management System (EMS) that combines database management, CRM, membership management, fundraising, event management, and web content management (CMS) into a single cloud-based platform. The portfolio extends through acquired brands: Clowder for mobile app engagement, TopClass for learning management, and OpenWater for application and review management. Additional offerings include SpaceMaster for advertising management and the iMIS Marketplace for third-party integrations. All solutions are designed to work together, with iMIS serving as the central platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• iMIS Engagement Management System (EMS) The world's only Engagement Management System (EMS), fusing database management and web publishing into a single cloud-based platform for associations, unions, and non-profits. Combines membership management, CRM, fundraising, event management, certification and education, dashboards and reporting, websites and portals, product sales and commerce, and financial management on Microsoft Azure.
• Clowder Mobile Engagement Year-round mobile app management platform for associations and non-profits, fully integrated with iMIS EMS. Provides push notifications, event updates, and community forums to drive member engagement and revenue through mobile channels.
• TopClass Learning Management System (LMS) Learning management system that enables associations to create and deliver educational content, certifications, and training programs for their members.
• OpenWater Application & Review Application and review management platform for associations to handle submissions, peer reviews, and awards management processes.
• SpaceMaster Advertising Management Advertising management solution that tracks analytics, media order management, media asset management, production management, sales commissions, and billing for display, classified, web ads, list rental, and multimedia packages, supporting non-dues revenue for associations.
• Association Online Online solutions brand for associations providing digital presence and web services.

Quantifiable outcome

• iMIS powers organizations serving 51+ million members
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ClowdercoreTechnology or IntegrationIn December 2023, ASI acquired Clowder, a mobile app platform for associations and non-profits. Clowder fully integrates with ASI's iMIS Engagement Management System and helps organizations increase member engagement and generate revenue through year-round mobile app management including push notifications, event updates, and community forums. No staffing changes were planned as part of the acquisition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• HubSpot: HubSpot is a horizontal CRM and marketing automation platform that increasingly targets nonprofit and association customers with its free and discounted nonprofit program. It overlaps with iMIS in CRM, email, and engagement workflows, particularly for smaller organizations.

Direct peers

• YourMembership (Community Brands): YourMembership is an AMS platform owned by Community Brands that serves associations and member-based organizations with membership, event, and learning management functionality. Overlapping product scope and customer base make it a close direct peer to iMIS.
• Neon One: Neon One offers a nonprofit CRM, fundraising, donor management, and membership platform purpose-built for small-to-mid nonprofits and associations. Overlapping customer base and functional scope make it a relevant direct peer.
• GrowthZone: GrowthZone (formerly ChamberMaster) is an association management software platform focused on chambers of commerce, trade associations, and member-based organizations. It competes head-to-head with iMIS in chamber and association CRM, event, and billing functionality.
• MemberPlanet: MemberPlanet provides membership management, event registration, fundraising, and communication tools for associations, clubs, and nonprofits. It targets the same vertical SaaS buyer as iMIS, particularly smaller associations and member-based groups.
• Fonteva: Fonteva is an association management solution built natively on the Salesforce platform, targeting associations and member-based organizations with membership, events, and commerce. Directly comparable buyer persona and overlapping feature set with iMIS.
• WildApricot by Personify: Personify's WildApricot is a direct competitor in the association and membership management space, offering website building, member databases, event management, and online payments aimed at small-to-mid associations. Highly comparable target customer base and core use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Blackbaud: Blackbaud is a large incumbent in the nonprofit technology space, offering a broad suite of fundraising, CRM, financial management, and education solutions including Raiser's Edge, eTapestry, and Blackbaud CRM. Competes with iMIS in the nonprofit segment with a wider but less association-specialized portfolio.
• Salesforce (Nonprofit Cloud / NPSP): Salesforce offers Nonprofit Cloud and the Nonprofit Success Pack (NSP), a horizontal CRM adapted to nonprofit and association use cases. As a broad incumbent with vastly larger R&D and AI investment, it competes with iMIS for non-profit CRM and engagement workflows at the high end.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a horizontal enterprise CRM and ERP platform that competes for large association and nonprofit customers, often via partners. As a broad incumbent with deep Microsoft ecosystem ties (and the same Azure stack as iMIS), it represents both a competitor and an infrastructure peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iMISbyASI
• YouTubeyoutube.com/iMISbyASI
• Facebookfacebook.com/iMISbyASI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/advanced-solutions-international-inc.

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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