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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.

How to Present a Financial Report Members Will Actually Read
Money & Dues

How to Present a Financial Report Members Will Actually Read

Your treasurer's report is accurate and nobody reads it. Here's how to present finances so members understand where their dues go.

4 August 2026

How to Handle Conflicts in Volunteer Organizations
Running Your Community

How to Handle Conflicts in Volunteer Organizations

Conflict in volunteer groups festers because nobody wants to be the bad guy. Here's a practical guide to resolving disputes before they tear your organization apart.

3 August 2026

Managing a Filipino Bayanihan Group in America
Running Your Community

Managing a Filipino Bayanihan Group in America

Filipino community groups in America blend bayanihan tradition with modern organization. Here's how to run one that honors both culture and practicality.

31 July 2026

Garden Club and Hobby Group Management Guide
Running Your Community

Garden Club and Hobby Group Management Guide

What to do when your casual garden club or hobby group outgrows informality. Governance, dues, growth, and keeping the fun intact.

30 July 2026

Running a Mosque Committee or Islamic Center
Running Your Community

Running a Mosque Committee or Islamic Center

Mosque committees face unique challenges: Ramadan planning, multiple prayer services, and community diversity. Here's how to run one effectively.

29 July 2026

How Ethiopian Communities Use Ekub to Build Wealth Together
Running Your Community

How Ethiopian Communities Use Ekub to Build Wealth Together

Ekub is an Ethiopian rotating savings system that's been building community wealth for centuries. Learn how it works and what every organization can take from it.

28 July 2026

How to Set Up Membership Software in a Weekend
Product Updates

How to Set Up Membership Software in a Weekend

A Friday-to-Sunday walkthrough for getting your membership software running, with real data imported and payments tested, before Monday.

27 July 2026

Community Service Projects That Actually Make a Difference
Events & Activities

Community Service Projects That Actually Make a Difference

Most community service feels performative. Here's how to plan projects your members care about that create real impact in your neighborhood.

24 July 2026

Sports Tournament Organization: From Brackets to Payments
Events & Activities

Sports Tournament Organization: From Brackets to Payments

How to plan and run a community sports tournament, from registration and bracket formats to volunteer coordination, budgeting, and day-of operations.

23 July 2026

How to Welcome New Members to Your Club
Growing Your Community

How to Welcome New Members to Your Club

First impressions decide if new members stick around. Here's a welcome process with templates and a checklist your volunteer board can actually follow.

22 July 2026

Gamification for Small Club Retention
Growing Your Community

Gamification for Small Club Retention

You don't need an app to gamify your club. Here are low-tech ways to make participation fun and keep members coming back.

21 July 2026

Email Open Rates for Community Organizations
Growing Your Community

Email Open Rates for Community Organizations

Open rate benchmarks for nonprofits and community groups, plus tips on subject lines, send timing, and the metrics that actually matter.

20 July 2026