Running Your Community
All posts in the Running Your Community category.
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
Creating an Annual Plan for Your Community Organization
A practical guide to building an annual plan your volunteer board will actually follow, from goal-setting and budgeting to event calendars and quarterly check-ins.
11 May 2026
Why Your Best Volunteers Keep Quitting (Not Burnout)
Volunteer retention isn't just about burnout. Learn the overlooked reasons good volunteers leave community organizations and how to keep them engaged.
8 May 2026
How to Start an Alumni Association (and Keep It Going)
How to start an alumni association graduates actually join, plus the structure, dues, events, and communication that keep them connected for years.
7 May 2026
How to Start a Nonprofit as an Immigrant in America
A practical guide for immigrants starting a nonprofit or community organization in the US, from legal formation and 501(c)(3) status to cultural programming.
5 May 2026