Practical ideas for managing your organization – Page 6

Practical articles on managing members, planning events, and keeping everyday work organized.

122 articles · 8 topics · For your everyday work

Membership Committee: Roles, Chair Duties and Annual Plan

Run a strong membership committee: write its charge, assign roles, define membership chair duties, follow an annual work plan and track key metrics.

Dues & payments16 min

Membership Pricing: How to Set Dues, Models, Tiers and Levels

Set membership dues with confidence: calculate a price from your budget, compare pricing models, build and name tiers, prorate fees and raise dues smoothly.

Marketing & outreach14 min

Membership Marketing Strategy: Positioning, Funnel and Metrics

Build a membership marketing strategy: position against real alternatives, write a value proposition, segment prospects, map the funnel and measure conversion.

Marketing & outreach15 min

Association Content Marketing: Strategy, Formats and Calendar

Plan association content marketing that members use: goals, audience questions, formats, an editorial calendar, repurposing, member stories and measurement.

Fundraising & donors16 min

Event Sponsorship: How to Find, Pitch and Keep Sponsors

Find event and corporate sponsors, pitch a specific offer, deliver every benefit and win the renewal, plus the IRS line between sponsorship and advertising.

Membership management17 min

How to Start a Nonprofit: Step-by-Step Guide and Checklist

Learn how to start a nonprofit: incorporate, get an EIN, choose Form 1023 or 1023-EZ, handle state registration and stay compliant. Checklist and Texas example.

Fundraising & donors19 min

Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits: 117 Ideas by Budget and Effort

117 fundraising ideas for nonprofits, clubs and associations, sorted by budget, effort and channel, from bake sales to online campaigns and corporate matches.

Fundraising & donors15 min

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: A Step-by-Step Guide for Nonprofits

Plan a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign: recruit and coach fundraisers, set up pages, follow a 12-week timeline, pick incentives, handle receipts and measure.

Marketing & outreach17 min

Nonprofit Social Media Strategy: Platforms, Policy and Metrics

Build a nonprofit social media strategy: set goals, choose platforms by audience, define content pillars, write a clear policy and measure real results.

Software & tools12 min

Digital Membership Cards: Benefits, Setup and Best Practices

Learn what to put on digital membership cards, compare wallet passes, app cards and PDFs, verify cards at the door and roll them out to members in eight weeks.

Membership management16 min

Member Appreciation Ideas: 24 Ways to Thank Members by Budget

24 member appreciation ideas sorted by budget and occasion, with a yearly plan, thank-you note and anniversary templates, and ways to measure what works.

Dues & payments14 min

Non-Dues Revenue: 20 Ideas to Grow Income Beyond Membership Dues

Explore 20 non-dues revenue ideas for associations and clubs, compare effort and revenue, and learn how UBIT treats sponsorship, advertising and other income.

Dues & payments12 min

How to Collect Membership Dues Online in 2026

Learn how to collect membership dues online with a US workflow for rates, invoices, payment links, reminders, and returned payments.

Member communication14 min

Member Communication Plan: A Monthly Calendar for Clubs

Build member communication for your US club or association: clear segments, named owners, the right channels, a monthly calendar, and useful measures.

Dues & payments12 min

Membership Renewal Strategy: A Step-by-Step Annual Plan

Build a membership renewal strategy for your association: set renewal windows, segment members, schedule reminders, track dues and measure renewal rate.

Software & tools16 min

Member Database Setup for Clubs and Associations

Learn how to organize a member database for your club or association: essential fields, membership types, dues records, permissions, import mapping, and audits.

Events14 min

Event Registration Form Template: A Copy-Ready Guide

Copy an event registration form template with the essential fields, then tailor it for members, guests, capacity, confirmations and cancellations.