Growing Your Community
All posts in the Growing Your Community category.
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
Crowdfunding for Community Organizations Guide
Crowdfunding can raise real money for community orgs, but most campaigns fail. Learn when it works, when it backfires, and which platform fits your group.
12 August 2026
Reactivating Dormant Members: A Real Guide
Generic re-engagement emails don't bring dormant members back. Practical strategies that work, when to let people go, and how to prevent dormancy first.
11 August 2026
Membership Referral Program: Get Members to Bring Members
A membership referral program turns satisfied members into recruiters. Here's how to structure the ask, the reward, and the tracking so it actually works.
10 August 2026
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
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
Open rate benchmarks for nonprofits and community groups, plus tips on subject lines, send timing, and the metrics that actually matter.
20 July 2026
Year-Round Connection for Part-Time Organizations
Your club meets September to May and goes dark all summer. Here's how to keep members connected year-round without burning out your volunteers.
1 July 2026
Building Community Across Time Zones
Your members live in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Here's how to keep a community connected when nobody shares the same clock.
30 June 2026
How to Win Back Lapsed Members
Most lapsed members didn't leave angry. They drifted. Here's how to bring them back before they forget you, and how to spot the drift early.
29 June 2026
How to Run a Membership Drive in One Weekend
A concentrated membership drive can add 10-20 new members in two days. Here's the complete playbook for a weekend recruitment push.
10 June 2026
Member Appreciation Ideas That Won't Cost You a Dime
Member appreciation ideas that cost nothing: 15 ways volunteer clubs can thank members with public shoutouts, personal notes, and a simple cadence.
9 June 2026