Running Your Community
All posts in the Running Your Community category.
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
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