Product updates, guides, and community stories from Somiti https://somiti.net/blog en When one person holds all the knowledge, losing them means starting over. Learn how small organizations can prepare for leadership transitions. https://somiti.net/blog/succession-planning-small-organizations https://somiti.net/blog/succession-planning-small-organizations Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Running Your Community 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. https://somiti.net/blog/starting-professional-networking-group https://somiti.net/blog/starting-professional-networking-group Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Running Your Community Most membership tools only work in English. Here's what multilingual community organizations actually need from their software and how to evaluate options. https://somiti.net/blog/membership-software-multilingual-communities https://somiti.net/blog/membership-software-multilingual-communities Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Product Updates Your board won't approve software without a reason. Here's how to build a simple business case that shows the real cost of doing nothing. https://somiti.net/blog/build-business-case-membership-software https://somiti.net/blog/build-business-case-membership-software Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Product Updates A step-by-step guide for volunteer board members choosing membership software without a technical background. Covers trials, red flags, and getting board buy-in. https://somiti.net/blog/evaluate-membership-software-non-technical https://somiti.net/blog/evaluate-membership-software-non-technical Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Product Updates Most club meetings are boring and members stop showing up. Learn how to restructure meetings so members leave energized instead of checking their watches. https://somiti.net/blog/club-meetings-people-want-to-attend https://somiti.net/blog/club-meetings-people-want-to-attend Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Events & Activities How to choose ticketing tools, price your tickets, handle discounts and comps, run check-in, and link attendance to member records for community events. https://somiti.net/blog/event-ticketing-community-organization https://somiti.net/blog/event-ticketing-community-organization Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Events & Activities A concentrated membership drive can add 10-20 new members in two days. Here's the complete playbook for a weekend recruitment push. https://somiti.net/blog/membership-drive-one-weekend https://somiti.net/blog/membership-drive-one-weekend Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Growing Your Community Member appreciation ideas that cost nothing: 15 ways volunteer clubs can thank members with public shoutouts, personal notes, and a simple cadence. https://somiti.net/blog/member-appreciation-zero-budget https://somiti.net/blog/member-appreciation-zero-budget Tue, 9 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Growing Your Community Most community org surveys get ignored. Here's how to write shorter, smarter surveys that members fill out, and how to turn their answers into real change. https://somiti.net/blog/member-surveys-that-get-responses https://somiti.net/blog/member-surveys-that-get-responses Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Growing Your Community Members pay dues but rarely know where the money goes. Learn how to break down your club's budget so members understand and trust your finances. https://somiti.net/blog/club-finance-basics-where-dues-go https://somiti.net/blog/club-finance-basics-where-dues-go Fri, 5 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Money & Dues Stop chasing members for annual dues. Learn how to set up automatic recurring payments, reduce volunteer labor, and keep your renewal rate above 90%. https://somiti.net/blog/set-up-recurring-dues-payments https://somiti.net/blog/set-up-recurring-dues-payments Thu, 4 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Money & Dues Most club committees accomplish nothing because they're structured wrong. Learn how to create committees that produce results without wasting time. https://somiti.net/blog/run-successful-committee-guide https://somiti.net/blog/run-successful-committee-guide Wed, 3 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Running Your Community Board members stop responding to emails and skip meetings. Learn why volunteer leaders disengage and practical steps to re-engage or replace them. https://somiti.net/blog/board-goes-silent-leaders-disengage https://somiti.net/blog/board-goes-silent-leaders-disengage Tue, 2 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Running Your Community 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. https://somiti.net/blog/member-directory-people-actually-use https://somiti.net/blog/member-directory-people-actually-use Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Running Your Community Many community organizations rely on one person for everything. Learn practical systems for running lean without burning out your sole operator. https://somiti.net/blog/one-person-operations-small-organizations https://somiti.net/blog/one-person-operations-small-organizations Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Running Your Community Churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues face unique admin challenges. Here's how to manage members, events, donations, and volunteers. https://somiti.net/blog/religious-organization-administration https://somiti.net/blog/religious-organization-administration Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Running Your Community That free plan isn't really free. Here's what 'free' membership software actually costs in volunteer time, data limits, and forced migrations. https://somiti.net/blog/real-cost-free-membership-software https://somiti.net/blog/real-cost-free-membership-software Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Product Updates Software acquisitions happen constantly. Learn how to protect your organization's data, members, and processes when your membership tool gets bought. https://somiti.net/blog/membership-software-gets-acquired https://somiti.net/blog/membership-software-gets-acquired Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Product Updates Google Sheets and Venmo got you this far. Here are the signs your organization has outgrown them and what to look for in a real membership tool. https://somiti.net/blog/when-to-switch-free-tools-membership-software https://somiti.net/blog/when-to-switch-free-tools-membership-software Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Product Updates