Running Your Community
All posts in the Running Your Community category.
How to Run a Productive Board Meeting in 30 Minutes
Your board meetings don't need two hours. Here's how to use consent agendas, pre-reads, and time blocks to finish in 30 minutes.
20 April 2026
How to Run a Rotating Savings Circle Online
Learn how to run a rotating savings circle online with digital tools for tracking contributions, scheduling payouts, and building trust in your savings group.
17 April 2026
Running a Neighborhood Association People Join
Most neighborhood associations struggle with participation. Here's how to build one your neighbors will want to be part of, with real tactics that work.
16 April 2026
Running a Youth Sports League: Admin Guide
Everything you need to run a youth sports league without drowning in paperwork, from registration and insurance to referee scheduling and parent communication.
15 April 2026
Club Governance 101: Roles and Responsibilities
Board roles, fiduciary duties, and the governance mistakes that quietly wreck volunteer organizations. A practical guide for every officer.
29 March 2026
7 Communication Mistakes That Kill Volunteer Organizations
Most volunteer groups don't collapse from big drama. They die because nobody knew what was happening. Here are the seven communication failures to fix now.
28 March 2026
How to Handle Leadership Transitions Smoothly
When volunteer leaders leave, they take passwords, contacts, and years of know-how with them. Here's how to stop the knowledge drain before it starts.
25 March 2026
Board Meeting Agenda Template for Volunteer-Run Clubs
A ready-to-use board meeting agenda template with time blocks, consent agenda tips, and chairing advice for volunteer-run clubs and community groups.
24 March 2026
How to Write Bylaws for Your Organization
A practical guide to writing bylaws that actually work for volunteer-run clubs, associations, and community groups, with a section-by-section template.
21 March 2026
The First 90 Days as a New Club President: A Survival Guide
You just got elected president of your club. Now what? A week-by-week guide to your first 90 days without losing your mind.
20 March 2026
Nobody Wants to Volunteer: What to Do When No One Steps Up
When your sign-up sheet stays empty, the problem isn't your members. It's how you're asking. Here's what the data says and how to fix it.
17 March 2026
Volunteer Burnout Is Real: How to Protect Your Board Members
Board members in volunteer organizations burn out quietly. Here's how to spot it early and make structural changes that keep your best people around.
16 March 2026