Running Your Community
All posts in the Running Your Community category.
How to Handle Conflicts in Volunteer Organizations
Conflict in volunteer groups festers because nobody wants to be the bad guy. Here's a practical guide to resolving disputes before they tear your organization apart.
3 August 2026
Managing a Filipino Bayanihan Group in America
Filipino community groups in America blend bayanihan tradition with modern organization. Here's how to run one that honors both culture and practicality.
31 July 2026
Garden Club and Hobby Group Management Guide
What to do when your casual garden club or hobby group outgrows informality. Governance, dues, growth, and keeping the fun intact.
30 July 2026
Running a Mosque Committee or Islamic Center
Mosque committees face unique challenges: Ramadan planning, multiple prayer services, and community diversity. Here's how to run one effectively.
29 July 2026
How Ethiopian Communities Use Ekub to Build Wealth Together
Ekub is an Ethiopian rotating savings system that's been building community wealth for centuries. Learn how it works and what every organization can take from it.
28 July 2026
How to Write a Meeting Agenda That Respects Everyone's Time
Learn how to write a meeting agenda that ends on time, with a copy-paste format for volunteer boards: time limits, consent agenda, INFO vs DECIDE labels.
14 July 2026
New Board Member Onboarding: A Practical Week-by-Week Plan
New board member onboarding fails at most volunteer clubs. This week-by-week guide covers the packet, buddy system, and check-ins that actually work.
13 July 2026
The Volunteer Tax: Hidden Cost of Free Labor
Volunteer work isn't free. It costs your leaders their time, energy, and sometimes their willingness to serve again. Here's how to account for the real cost.
10 July 2026
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