Running Your Community
All posts in the Running Your Community category.
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
Running a Diaspora Community Organization: Challenges and Solutions
Practical guide to running a diaspora community organization, from bilingual communication and generational divides to dues collection and cultural programming.
15 March 2026
Booster Club Management: Fundraising, Compliance, and Best Practices
How to run a booster club that raises real money without running afoul of the IRS, your school district, or state athletic rules.
14 March 2026
PTA vs. PTO: What's the Difference and Which Should You Choose?
PTAs follow national rules and get group tax exemption. PTOs run independently with full local control. Here's how to decide which fits your school.
11 March 2026
How to Start and Run a Cultural Association in the U.S.
A practical guide to founding and running a cultural association, from choosing the right legal structure to keeping the next generation involved.
10 March 2026
The Real Cost of Managing Members with Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets cost volunteer organizations far more than they save. Lost data, wasted hours, and silent errors add up fast.
8 March 2026
Running a Community Organization: Complete Guides by Type
Practical guidance for running PTAs, cultural clubs, booster clubs, youth sports leagues, HOAs, civic groups, and more, organized by the type of group you lead.
2 March 2026
The Complete Guide to Running a Volunteer Organization in 2026
Everything volunteer leaders need to run their club, association, or community group without burning out or losing their weekends.
24 February 2026