Running Your Community
All posts in the Running Your Community category.
How to Manage a Book Club That Grows Beyond 20 Members
Practical advice for book club organizers whose casual reading group has outgrown a living room, from splitting into sub-groups to collecting dues.
9 July 2026
Running an Organization When Everyone Has a Day Job
Your entire board works full-time. Here's how volunteer organizations run effectively when nobody can meet before 7 PM or answer emails before lunch.
24 June 2026
Member Accountability Without Being a Dictator
Holding volunteer members accountable feels awkward. Learn how to set clear expectations and follow through without ruining relationships.
23 June 2026
Free Digital Tools Every Volunteer Board Needs
A practical guide to the best free tools for communication, documents, scheduling, project management, finances, video meetings, and membership tracking.
22 June 2026
Succession Planning for Small Organizations
When one person holds all the knowledge, losing them means starting over. Learn how small organizations can prepare for leadership transitions.
19 June 2026
Starting a Professional Networking Group
How to start a professional networking group from scratch, grow it past 100 members, and avoid the mistakes that kill most new groups in their first year.
18 June 2026
How to Run a Successful Committee (Not Just Another Meeting)
Most club committees accomplish nothing because they're structured wrong. Learn how to create committees that produce results without wasting time.
3 June 2026
When the Board Goes Silent: A Recovery Guide
Board members stop responding to emails and skip meetings. Learn why volunteer leaders disengage and practical steps to re-engage or replace them.
2 June 2026
How to Set Up a Member Directory That People Actually Use
Most member directories collect dust. Here's how to build one people open on purpose, with the right fields, privacy controls, and a plan to keep it current.
1 June 2026
One-Person Operations: How Small Organizations Run Lean
Many community organizations rely on one person for everything. Learn practical systems for running lean without burning out your sole operator.
29 May 2026
Religious Organization Administration Guide
Churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues face unique admin challenges. Here's how to manage members, events, donations, and volunteers.
28 May 2026
Episodic Volunteering: Working With Busy People
Most volunteers can't commit weekly. Learn how episodic volunteering models help community organizations engage busy members who want to help on their own schedule.
13 May 2026