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Guides and updates for volunteer boards.

How-to guides, product updates, and ideas for the people running clubs without getting paid to do it.

Succession Planning for Small Organizations
Running Your Community

Succession Planning for Small Organizations

When one person holds all the knowledge, losing them means starting over. Learn how small organizations can prepare for leadership transitions.

19 June 2026

Starting a Professional Networking Group
Running Your Community

Starting a Professional Networking Group

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.

18 June 2026

Membership Software for Multilingual Communities
Product Updates

Membership Software for Multilingual Communities

Most membership tools only work in English. Here's what multilingual community organizations actually need from their software and how to evaluate options.

17 June 2026

How to Build a Business Case for Membership Software
Product Updates

How to Build a Business Case for Membership Software

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.

16 June 2026

Evaluating Membership Software: Non-Tech Guide
Product Updates

Evaluating Membership Software: Non-Tech Guide

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.

15 June 2026

Running Club Meetings People Actually Want to Attend
Events & Activities

Running Club Meetings People Actually Want to Attend

Most club meetings are boring and members stop showing up. Learn how to restructure meetings so members leave energized instead of checking their watches.

12 June 2026

Setting Up Event Ticketing for Your Community Organization
Events & Activities

Setting Up Event Ticketing for Your Community Organization

How to choose ticketing tools, price your tickets, handle discounts and comps, run check-in, and link attendance to member records for community events.

11 June 2026

How to Run a Membership Drive in One Weekend
Growing Your Community

How to Run a Membership Drive in One Weekend

A concentrated membership drive can add 10-20 new members in two days. Here's the complete playbook for a weekend recruitment push.

10 June 2026

Member Appreciation Ideas That Won't Cost You a Dime
Growing Your Community

Member Appreciation Ideas That Won't Cost You a Dime

Member appreciation ideas that cost nothing: 15 ways volunteer clubs can thank members with public shoutouts, personal notes, and a simple cadence.

9 June 2026

Member Surveys That Actually Get Responses
Growing Your Community

Member Surveys That Actually Get Responses

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.

8 June 2026

Club Finance Basics: Where Do Your Dues Actually Go?
Money & Dues

Club Finance Basics: Where Do Your Dues Actually Go?

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.

5 June 2026

How to Set Up Recurring Dues Payments (and Why You Should)
Money & Dues

How to Set Up Recurring Dues Payments (and Why You Should)

Stop chasing members for annual dues. Learn how to set up automatic recurring payments, reduce volunteer labor, and keep your renewal rate above 90%.

4 June 2026