Running Your Community
All posts in the Running Your Community category.
How to Run a Productive Board Meeting in 30 Minutes
Your nonprofit board meetings don't need two hours. Here's how consent agendas, pre-reads, and tight time blocks get you done in 30 minutes.
20 April 2026
Run a Rotating Savings Circle Online (ROSCA Guide)
Your rotating savings circle doesn't have to run on handshakes and group chats. Here's how to move your ROSCA or susu online without losing the trust.
17 April 2026
How to Run a Neighborhood Association People Actually 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
How to Run a Youth Sports League (Without the Paperwork)
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, Responsibilities, and Mistakes
Board roles, fiduciary duties, and the governance mistakes that quietly wreck volunteer organizations. A practical club governance 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 Nonprofit 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 practical week-by-week guide to your first 90 days as a new club president, without losing your mind.
20 March 2026
Why Nobody Wants to Volunteer (And What to Do About It)
Nobody wants to volunteer anymore, but it's not apathy. Here's what the data says about why sign-up sheets stay empty, and five fixes that actually work.
17 March 2026
Volunteer Burnout: How to Spot It and Protect Your Board
Volunteer burnout hits quietly in small orgs. Here's how to catch it early, share the load, and keep the people who hold everything together.
16 March 2026