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Ideas for running a better club
Practical articles on member engagement, events, communication, and club leadership — from a team that has served volunteer-led clubs since 2003.
July 7, 2026
Life After Portalbuzz: A Migration Guide for Club Leaders
Portalbuzz shut down in 2024, leaving thousands of clubs stranded. How to recover your club's data and rebuild — by the team that built Portalbuzz.
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Read article →July 6, 2026
MemberDay 2026: One Flat Price, No Per-Member Fees
MemberDay's 2026 plans — Core $29/mo, Plus $49/mo, no per-member fees, zero payment markup, 45-day free trial. What's new and why.
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Read article →July 6, 2026
The True Cost of Club Management Software (2026 Guide)
Setup fees, per-member tiers, payment markups, and ad-removal charges can double a club's software bill. How to calculate the real cost in 2026.
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Read article →December 8, 2025
Top 7 Things to Consider When Choosing Club Management Software
How to evaluate club management software that truly supports volunteer-led clubs and simplifies leadership transitions — seven criteria before you compare features or pricing.
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Read article →December 2, 2025
5 Last-Minute Holiday Service Ideas for Clubs
Five quick, low-lift December service project ideas for Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, Optimist, and other volunteer-led community clubs — easy to organize at your next meeting.
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Read article →December 1, 2025
Top 10 Club Management Software for 2025-2026
Compare the leading club management platforms — MemberDay, Wild Apricot, ClubRunner, ClubExpress, and more — reviewed for volunteer-led service, veteran, and hobby clubs.
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Read article →March 26, 2025
Refreshing Time-Honored Events: Keep the Heart, Grow the Impact
How to breathe new life into your club's classic fundraisers and traditions — storytelling, new ways to engage, next-generation involvement, and modern giving tools.
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Read article →March 4, 2025
How to Keep Members Engaged Year-Round
Practical strategies for keeping club members engaged through every season — communication plans, flexible events, recognition, leadership paths, and the right technology.
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