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Guides and updates for volunteer boards.

How-to guides, product updates, and ideas for the people running clubs without getting paid to do it.

90-Day AI Starter Plan for Organizations
Running Your Community

90-Day AI Starter Plan for Organizations

You don't need a tech team to start using AI. Here's a 90-day plan that any volunteer board can follow to save hours of admin work every month.

18 September 2026

How to Process Refunds and Cancellations Without Drama
Money & Dues

How to Process Refunds and Cancellations Without Drama

A practical guide to handling refund requests and membership cancellations in volunteer-run organizations, from writing the policy to processing the money.

17 September 2026

AI for Small Clubs: 5 Things You Can Automate This Week
Running Your Community

AI for Small Clubs: 5 Things You Can Automate This Week

AI doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Here are five things your volunteer club can automate this week using free tools.

16 September 2026

From WhatsApp Group to Membership System: A Migration Guide
Running Your Community

From WhatsApp Group to Membership System: A Migration Guide

Your club outgrew WhatsApp but nobody wants to leave it. Here's a step-by-step migration plan that adds structure without killing the group chat.

15 September 2026

Delegating as a Volunteer Admin: A Guide
Running Your Community

Delegating as a Volunteer Admin: A Guide

Volunteer leaders hoard tasks because delegating feels harder than doing it themselves. Here's how to hand off work without everything falling apart.

14 September 2026

Your Club Uses WhatsApp. That's Not Enough.
Running Your Community

Your Club Uses WhatsApp. That's Not Enough.

WhatsApp is great for chatting. It's terrible for running an organization. Here's what it can't do and what you need alongside it.

11 September 2026

Annual vs. Monthly Dues: Which Is Better?
Money & Dues

Annual vs. Monthly Dues: Which Is Better?

A data-driven comparison of annual and monthly dues for community organizations, covering fees, churn, cash flow, and the hybrid approach that gets you both.

10 September 2026

Hosting a Guest Speaker at Your Club: A Complete Guide
Events & Activities

Hosting a Guest Speaker at Your Club: A Complete Guide

Guest speakers boost attendance and bring fresh energy. Here's how to find them, prep them, and make the event worth everyone's evening.

9 September 2026

How to Run an Online Election for Your Club
Events & Activities

How to Run an Online Election for Your Club

Paper ballots at meetings exclude half your members. Here's how to run a fair, transparent online election that actually gets participation.

8 September 2026

Community Building After COVID: What Changed and What Didn't
Growing Your Community

Community Building After COVID: What Changed and What Didn't

Six years after the pandemic, some changes stuck and some didn't. Here's what actually shifted for volunteer-run community organizations and how to adapt.

7 September 2026

End-of-Year Celebration Planning for Community Organizations
Events & Activities

End-of-Year Celebration Planning for Community Organizations

Your annual party sets the tone for next year's engagement. Here's how to plan one that members remember, without burning out your volunteers.

4 September 2026

Family Membership Tiers: Pricing and Discounts Guide
Money & Dues

Family Membership Tiers: Pricing and Discounts Guide

Family membership tiers and tiered dues for volunteer clubs. How to set pricing that brings in more revenue without burying your treasurer in spreadsheets.

3 September 2026