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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.

Why Self-Service Member Portals Double Retention
Growing Your Community

Why Self-Service Member Portals Double Retention

Organizations that give members a self-service portal see higher renewal rates, fewer admin hours, and happier volunteers. Here's what the research shows.

23 March 2026

How to Create a Member Welcome Experience That Sticks
Growing Your Community

How to Create a Member Welcome Experience That Sticks

Most new members vanish within a year because nobody made them feel at home. Here's a week-by-week plan to turn first-timers into long-term members.

22 March 2026

How to Write Bylaws for Your Organization
Running Your Community

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
Running Your Community

The First 90 Days as a New Club President: A Survival Guide

You just got elected president of your club. Now what? A week-by-week guide to your first 90 days without losing your mind.

20 March 2026

Why 50% of New Members Don't Renew (and How to Fix It)
Growing Your Community

Why 50% of New Members Don't Renew (and How to Fix It)

Half of first-year members quietly disappear before renewal. Here's why it happens and what volunteer-run organizations can do about it.

19 March 2026

12 Proven Ways to Recruit New Members for Your Club
Growing Your Community

12 Proven Ways to Recruit New Members for Your Club

Practical recruitment tactics for volunteer-run clubs, from referral programs and community partnerships to events that turn visitors into members.

18 March 2026

Nobody Wants to Volunteer: What to Do When No One Steps Up
Running Your Community

Nobody Wants to Volunteer: What to Do When No One Steps Up

When your sign-up sheet stays empty, the problem isn't your members. It's how you're asking. Here's what the data says and how to fix it.

17 March 2026

Volunteer Burnout Is Real: How to Protect Your Board Members
Running Your Community

Volunteer Burnout Is Real: How to Protect Your Board Members

Board members in volunteer organizations burn out quietly. Here's how to spot it early and make structural changes that keep your best people around.

16 March 2026

Running a Diaspora Community Organization
Running Your Community

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
Running Your Community

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

Membership Software Pricing: What Clubs Pay
Product Updates

Membership Software Pricing: What Clubs Pay

Real pricing math for 8 membership tools at 100, 250, and 500 members. Subscription costs, transaction fees, hidden surcharges, and total annual spend.

13 March 2026

How to Track Membership Dues Without a Spreadsheet
Money & Dues

How to Track Membership Dues Without a Spreadsheet

Practical alternatives to spreadsheet-based dues tracking for clubs and nonprofits, from Airtable and Notion to dedicated membership tools.

12 March 2026