member registration script - php

[Orion]

Hey there,

I think I have the right forum for this one..

I have a site clpoa.ca and we're looking at automating the annual membership registration (offering it as an option) to allow people to renew their annual membership each year online via paypal (preferred) or download and mail in the form (we can post a pdf for that so non-issue).

Added benefit would be to be able to create and send the quarterly newsletter via the system but not required. Ability for members to edit their contact info would also be great.

Does anyone know of a free or really in-expensive script that would do this? (it's a nonprofit cottage association) Most of the ones that I have seen online deal more with protecting areas of a site or registering members of a site.

Appreciate the help!

[dvduval]

I would expect you could find a programmer to do this for around $50 if you keep it simple.

[Orion]

ya might do.. but I figure there's got to be an open source script out there somewhere simple membership management given the number of small non-profit clubs and stuff out there.

[kgun]

1. One obvious example. It takes a few minutes to download phpBB. Then if you are a fast reader of code, it should be possible to stydy and modify that code. It is in my todo list, but at present I am foccusing on the XML family of technologies (that can also be used to make an XML powered CMS system).
2. Sitepoints OO PHP books explains part of your project and have code for download.

General advice:
As I understand, you are already a programmer.

Uf you know the method of finite elements, that among other things are used to make oil platforms in the North sea,

1. Break down your problem in smaller parts. Some are already available on the net.
2. Break it down into task, functions (and classes).
3. Sew the parts together

If that does not help, there may be CMS systems that have the functionality you ask for, but then you are bound to that CMS if you are not allowed to modify it.

Last proposal: good KW search.

[weslinda]

Amember. That's what I would use. I've used it for a client and it integrates with payment systems, manages memerships and various items and even integrates into many CMS systems to allow for a member area and such.

It is a little over $100 but well worth it.

[weslinda]

Oh I forgot, the most important piece is the support they provide in setup and integration. Very user friendly.

[csoft]

Sounds like our panel membership system might do the trick. We offer a remotely hosted service that allows secure management of customers/members. It allows you do design your own web forms online and stores the data in a database for later retrieval. You can even set auto-responders on the web forms and do email marketing to your members. Unfortunately our prices start at $25/month. We may be able to work something out if you allow us to host you, provide a link to us, and pay for the domain registration every year.

[csoft]

Other features:
1) Auto-registration/Email confirmation
2) Auto handling of password resets
3) Design your own forms online
4) Contacts automatically get stored in a contact database for email marketing.
5) Online Website Builder.

[Orion]

I'll look into Amember more weslinda, my initial impression was that it was more for securing a members area on a site which we don't have or need.

Kgun, I think I'll look at that sitepoints information see what that gets me.. I don't consider myself a programmer. Web designer definitely I've focus on bringing the client's wants together with programming and graphics and focus on ensuring good code, standards, accessibility, seo and marketing. I know the basics of programming but not so much in the application of the specific languages beyond xhtml, css. Modifying existing.. can do... create from scratch... hehe.

Someone else mentioned possibly focusing on using a newsletter type management system that will incorporate a paysystem.. Another option to pursue.. =o)

Anyone else comes across something, always appreciate it!

Thanks!

[Orion]

Originally Posted by csoft

Sounds like our panel membership system might do the trick.

Haha, that's kinda the deal I have with them, I do the site management and updates for them for almost nothing plus the hosting and domain registration each year. My parents live on the lake year round and we spend a good part of our summers up there and all the holidays.

If you ever put together an in-expensive option for not-for-profits or community organizations let me know. Giving you a link would not be a problem, just have to pass it by the executive.

[Conficio]

Have you looked at CiviCRM, an open source plug-in for Drupal and Joomla.

Delivers the payment part, renewal and much more, to stay in contact with your members. At the best of it all it is free.

Kaj

[hs4u]

You might check Mal's Ecommerce at Mal's e-commerce. See if that is what you are looking for.

Good luck.

[Orion]

Originally Posted by Conficio

Have you looked at CiviCRM, an open source plug-in for Drupal and Joomla.

oooo...the CiviMember app there looks exactly like what I'm looking for, have to do a bit of research to see if it can be installed on it's own in a regular site as we're not using any type of CMS for the site.

Thank you!

[seofan]

Check Hot Scripts :: The net's largest PHP, CGI, Perl, JavaScript and ASP script collection and resource web portal. Excellent resource.

[weslinda]

orion, the AMember application works perfectly for membership management. I use it currently standalone for a new Nursing Society, it handles memebership registration and renewal pefectly. And while it isn't free, it does come with solid support that I've found very helpful.

Also easily connects through many payment methods. If you move to a CMS, they offer plugins for all the major CMS systmes in the OpenSource world.