Running Your Community
All posts in the Running Your Community category.
Running a Diaspora Community Organization
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: A Complete Guide
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: Differences and How to 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 a Cultural Association in the U.S.: A Guide
Want to start a cultural association? Here's how to pick the right structure, get your paperwork done, and keep your community going for years.
10 March 2026
The Real Cost of Managing Members with Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets cost volunteer organizations far more than they save. Here's the real price of managing members in spreadsheets: lost data, wasted hours, errors.
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
How to Run a Volunteer Organization: Complete 2026 Guide
Everything volunteer leaders need to run their club, association, or community group without burning out or losing their weekends.
24 February 2026