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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.

How to Start an Alumni Association (and Keep It Going)
Running Your Community

How to Start an Alumni Association (and Keep It Going)

How to start an alumni association graduates actually join, plus the structure, dues, events, and communication that keep them connected for years.

7 May 2026

AI Membership Software: What's Useful vs Just Hype
Product Updates

AI Membership Software: What's Useful vs Just Hype

Cut through AI marketing hype in membership software. Learn which AI features actually save time for volunteer-run clubs and which are just buzzwords.

6 May 2026

How to Start a Nonprofit as an Immigrant in America
Running Your Community

How to Start a Nonprofit as an Immigrant in America

A practical guide for immigrants starting a nonprofit or community organization in the US, from legal formation and 501(c)(3) status to cultural programming.

5 May 2026

CheddarUp Alternatives for Parent Groups: Try Somiti
Product Updates

CheddarUp Alternatives for Parent Groups: Try Somiti

Looking for a CheddarUp alternative? See how Somiti helps PTAs, PTOs, and parent groups collect money, manage members, and run events in one place.

4 May 2026

Outgrew Spreadsheets but Not Ready for Enterprise Software
Product Updates

Outgrew Spreadsheets but Not Ready for Enterprise Software

How to pick right-sized membership software when spreadsheets are failing but enterprise platforms like Wild Apricot are overkill for your community group.

1 May 2026

Virtual vs. In-Person Events for Community Groups
Events & Activities

Virtual vs. In-Person Events for Community Groups

How to decide between virtual, in-person, and hybrid events for your community organization, with real costs, format recommendations, and honest tradeoffs.

30 April 2026

Career Value as a Recruitment Tool: Attracting Gen Z Members
Growing Your Community

Career Value as a Recruitment Tool: Attracting Gen Z Members

79% of Gen Z values volunteering as a path to career advancement. Learn how to frame club roles as resume-building experiences that attract and retain younger members.

29 April 2026

Membership Signup Form: Why Yours Loses Young Members
Growing Your Community

Membership Signup Form: Why Yours Loses Young Members

Your membership signup form may be quietly losing younger members. Here's what drives them off, and how to fix it with a mobile-first, frictionless form.

28 April 2026

The Member Engagement Ladder: From Newcomer to Advocate
Growing Your Community

The Member Engagement Ladder: From Newcomer to Advocate

Map your members across five engagement levels and use specific tactics to move them from passive dues-payer to active champion who recruits others.

27 April 2026

Club Treasurer Duties: Your First 90 Days Handbook
Money & Dues

Club Treasurer Duties: Your First 90 Days Handbook

A 90-day roadmap for new club treasurers covering account setup, dues collection, financial reporting, and building systems that make the role manageable.

24 April 2026

How to Handle Members Who Don't Pay Dues (Without Drama)
Money & Dues

How to Handle Members Who Don't Pay Dues (Without Drama)

A step-by-step guide for treasurers dealing with members who don't pay dues, from friendly reminders to formal suspension, without wrecking relationships.

23 April 2026

Open a Bank Account for Your Club: A Step-by-Step Guide
Money & Dues

Open a Bank Account for Your Club: A Step-by-Step Guide

Opening a bank account for a club takes an EIN, two officer signatures, and your founding documents. Here's what to gather before you walk into the bank.

22 April 2026