Money & Dues
All posts in the Money & Dues category.
Club Treasurer Handbook: Your First 90 Days
A practical 90-day roadmap for new club treasurers covering account setup, dues collection, financial reporting, and building systems that make the role manageable
24 April 2026
How to Handle Members Who Don't Pay Their Dues
A step-by-step guide for volunteer treasurers dealing with unpaid dues, from friendly reminders to formal suspension, without destroying relationships.
23 April 2026
How to Open a Bank Account for Your Club or Association
Step-by-step guide to opening a bank account for your club, community group, or nonprofit including required documents, EIN applications, and best bank options.
22 April 2026
Nobody Wants to Be Treasurer. Here's Why.
Struggling to find a volunteer treasurer? Learn how to simplify club financial administration so the role becomes manageable and people actually want it
21 April 2026
Online vs. Offline Dues Collection Compared
Should your club collect dues online, by check, or both? A practical breakdown of costs, risks, and what actually gets members to pay on time.
10 April 2026
How to Set Membership Dues That Are Fair and Sustainable
A practical guide to calculating, structuring, and adjusting membership dues so your organization stays funded and your members stay happy.
9 April 2026
How to Track Membership Dues Without a Spreadsheet
Practical alternatives to spreadsheet-based dues tracking for clubs and nonprofits, from Airtable and Notion to dedicated membership tools.
12 March 2026
The Best Membership Software Under $30/Month for Small Clubs
Real pricing and total cost breakdowns for membership tools under $30/month. Covers Somiti, Join It, Zeffy, MembershipWorks, and Raklet for 100-member clubs.
7 March 2026
Why Clubs Lose Members at Renewal Time (and How to Fix It)
Most clubs lose members not because people want to leave, but because renewal is confusing, forgettable, or too late. Here's what the data says and how to fix it.
5 March 2026
How to Send Dues Reminders Tactfully
Friendly reminder scripts, timing cadences, and subject lines that get your members to pay dues on time without making you feel like you're shaking them down.
4 March 2026
Stop Using Venmo for Club Dues: The Risks
Your club treasurer's personal Venmo isn't just inconvenient. It creates real tax, legal, and liability problems most volunteers don't know about.
27 February 2026
Collecting Membership Dues: Guide for Clubs
How to collect dues online or offline, set fair pricing, send reminders, and stop losing members at renewal time. A complete guide for volunteer treasurers.
25 February 2026