Money & Dues
All posts in the Money & Dues category.
Open a Bank Account for Your Club: A Step-by-Step Guide
Opening a bank account for a club takes an EIN, two officer signatures, and your founding documents. Here's what to gather before you walk into the bank.
22 April 2026
Nobody Wants to Be Treasurer: Here's How to Fix That
Struggling to find a volunteer treasurer? Here's how to simplify club financial admin so the role becomes manageable and people actually want it.
21 April 2026
Online vs. Offline Dues Collection: Costs 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
How to track membership dues without a spreadsheet: from Airtable and Notion to dedicated tools that connect payments to member records automatically.
12 March 2026
Affordable Membership Software Under $30 for Small Clubs
Affordable membership software exists. Here's how five tools, free and paid, stack up on price, fees, and features for a 100-member volunteer club.
7 March 2026
How to Raise Your Membership Renewal Rate, Year After Year
Most clubs don't lose members on purpose. They lose them to a broken renewal process. Here's what a healthy renewal rate looks like and how to get there.
5 March 2026
How to Send Membership Dues Reminders (Without Nagging)
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
Venmo for Club Dues Puts Your Treasurer at Legal Risk
Using Venmo for club dues breaks Venmo's own rules, can trigger a surprise 1099-K, and can leave your treasurer personally liable. Here's what to do instead.
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