Guides and updates for volunteer boards.
How-to guides, product updates, and ideas for the people running clubs without getting paid to do it.
Year-Round Connection for Part-Time Organizations
Your club meets September to May and goes dark all summer. Here's how to keep members connected year-round without burning out your volunteers.
1 July 2026
Building Community Across Time Zones
Your members live in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Here's how to keep a community connected when nobody shares the same clock.
30 June 2026
How to Win Back Lapsed Members
Most lapsed members didn't leave angry. They drifted. Here's how to bring them back before they forget you, and how to spot the drift early.
29 June 2026
Sliding Scale Membership Dues: Let Members Pay What They Can
Sliding scale membership dues let families pay what fits their budget. Here's how to set the range, frame it right, and track variable payments.
26 June 2026
Cash, Check, or Online: Club Payment Methods
A practical breakdown of every payment method for collecting club dues and event fees, with real cost comparisons and advice on what to offer.
25 June 2026
Running an Organization When Everyone Has a Day Job
Your entire board works full-time. Here's how volunteer organizations run effectively when nobody can meet before 7 PM or answer emails before lunch.
24 June 2026
Member Accountability Without Being a Dictator
Holding volunteer members accountable feels awkward. Learn how to set clear expectations and follow through without ruining relationships.
23 June 2026
Free Digital Tools Every Volunteer Board Needs
A practical guide to the best free tools for communication, documents, scheduling, project management, finances, video meetings, and membership tracking.
22 June 2026
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
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
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
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