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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.

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

How to Start and Run a Giving Circle
Running Your Community

How to Start and Run a Giving Circle

Giving circles pool money and decide together where it goes. Here's how to start one, structure the giving, and keep members engaged year after year.

2 September 2026

Senior Club and Retirement Community Group Management
Running Your Community

Senior Club and Retirement Community Group Management

Senior clubs keep people connected, healthy, and purposeful after retirement. Here's how to run one that members actually look forward to.

1 September 2026

How to Run Your Community Organization from Your Phone
Running Your Community

How to Run Your Community Organization from Your Phone

Most volunteer leaders manage their organizations in stolen moments. Here's how to do it well from your phone without losing your evenings.

31 August 2026

Managing a Language Exchange or Cultural Learning Group
Running Your Community

Managing a Language Exchange or Cultural Learning Group

Language exchange groups are one of the easiest community groups to start and one of the hardest to keep going. Here's what works long-term.

28 August 2026

How to Run a Condo or HOA Board Without Losing Your Mind
Running Your Community

How to Run a Condo or HOA Board Without Losing Your Mind

Practical survival guide for volunteer HOA and condo board members covering assessments, reserves, meetings, rule enforcement, and burnout prevention.

27 August 2026