Guides and updates for volunteer boards.
How-to guides, product updates, and ideas for the people running clubs without getting paid to do it.
Annual General Meeting: Make Nonprofit Members Show Up
Most nonprofits struggle to fill the room for their annual general meeting. Here's what actually works to get members there and make quorum.
2 April 2026
How to Plan a Fundraising Event That Actually Makes Money
Most volunteer-run fundraisers barely break even. Here's how to budget, price tickets, land sponsors, and run auctions that net real money for your organization.
1 April 2026
Social Media for Growing Your Community Org
A practical social media guide for volunteer-run clubs and associations. Which channels work, what to post, and how to turn followers into members who show up.
31 March 2026
The Welcome Email That Doubles Retention (With Template)
New members open welcome emails at 4x the rate of newsletters. Here's a proven template and sequence to turn signups into long-term members.
30 March 2026
Club Governance 101: Roles, Responsibilities, and Mistakes
Board roles, fiduciary duties, and the governance mistakes that quietly wreck volunteer organizations. A practical club governance guide for every officer.
29 March 2026
7 Communication Mistakes That Kill Volunteer Organizations
Most volunteer groups don't collapse from big drama. They die because nobody knew what was happening. Here are the seven communication failures to fix now.
28 March 2026
How to Keep Young Members Engaged in Your Organization
Younger members aren't avoiding your organization. They're avoiding your format. Here's what the data says they actually want and how to give it to them.
27 March 2026
How to Measure Member Engagement Beyond Dues Payments
Paid dues don't mean engaged members. Here's a practical scoring framework to spot who's thriving, who's drifting, and who's about to leave.
26 March 2026
How to Handle Nonprofit Leadership Transitions Smoothly
When volunteer leaders leave, they take passwords, contacts, and years of know-how with them. Here's how to stop the knowledge drain before it starts.
25 March 2026
Board Meeting Agenda Template for Volunteer-Run Clubs
A ready-to-use board meeting agenda template with time blocks, consent agenda tips, and chairing advice for volunteer-run clubs and community groups.
24 March 2026
Self-Service Member Portals: Why They Boost 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
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