Guides and updates for volunteer boards.
How-to guides, product updates, and ideas for the people running clubs without getting paid to do it.
How to Raise Your Membership Renewal Rate, Year After Year
Most clubs don't lose members on purpose. They lose them to a broken renewal process. Here's what a healthy renewal rate looks like and how to get there.
5 March 2026
How to Send Membership Dues Reminders (Without Nagging)
Friendly reminder scripts, timing cadences, and subject lines that get your members to pay dues on time without making you feel like you're shaking them down.
4 March 2026
Wild Apricot Alternatives for Small Organizations
Honest comparison of seven Wild Apricot alternatives with real pricing, ratings, and tradeoffs for volunteer-run clubs and small nonprofits.
3 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
Membership Management Software: How to Choose
A practical framework for volunteer leaders comparing membership tools. Covers pricing models, hidden fees, feature checklists, and honest competitor notes.
1 March 2026
Event Planning for Volunteer Organizations: A Checklist
A step-by-step checklist for planning events that don't burn out your volunteers, from budgeting and promotion to registration and post-event follow-up.
28 February 2026
Venmo for Club Dues Puts Your Treasurer at Legal Risk
Using Venmo for club dues breaks Venmo's own rules, can trigger a surprise 1099-K, and can leave your treasurer personally liable. Here's what to do instead.
27 February 2026
How to Grow Your Membership Organization: A Complete Guide
Proven strategies to recruit new members, keep them past year one, and build a community that grows through word of mouth.
26 February 2026
Collecting Membership Dues: Guide for Clubs
How to collect dues online or offline, set fair pricing, send reminders, and stop losing members at renewal time. A complete guide for volunteer treasurers.
25 February 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