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The latest updates, stories, ideas and guides from the Glue Up team.

Automation for Small Associations: An AI Roadmap
9 minutes read
You can tell a lot about the future of an organization by how it handles the present…
Association AI Governance Implementation Framework
16 minutes read
The awkward truth is that AI governance implementation is already happening in your…
How to Build an Engaged Online Community in 2026
11 minutes read
You can usually tell whether an association actually understands how to build an…
Introducing CPD 2.0 - Credits and Certifications
3 minutes read
We're excited to announce CPD Credits and Certifications—a dedicated module that…
AI Sales Content for Associations and Memberships
13 minutes read
There is a moment every membership, sponsorship, or renewal director has lived…
Building a Quarterly Membership Campaign Calendar
5 minutes read
Associations don’t miss revenue goals because of weak ideas. They usually miss them…
Speed Networking Templates
14 minutes read
Running a speed networking event without a clear structure wastes time and misses…
Post-Event Evaluation: Events Into Smarter Futures
7 minutes read
It’s the morning after your annual conference. The hotel ballroom is empty, sponsor…
Event Budget Templates for Large and Small Events
8 minutes read
Event budget templates are the difference between an event that runs smoothly and…
Corporate Event Ideas to Strengthen Connections
8 minutes read
It’s 7:15 on a Tuesday morning. Cameras flicker on, rectangles fill the screen, and…
15 Virtual Corporate Event Ideas That Build Value
9 minutes read
Virtual corporate event ideas are the scaffolding of modern organizational culture.…
Invitation Letter for Fundraising Event: Step-by-Step Guide
8 minutes read
Every fundraising event begins with a spark. Sometimes it’s the first conversation…
A Transparent and Efficient Membership Fees Guide
12 minutes read
You open your renewal notice. There is a number. What you really want is a map. This…
Free Corporate Membership Agreement Template
8 minutes read
The strength of a corporate relationship often comes down to a single detail: what’s…
Know the 25 Nonprofit Membership Survey Questions
9 minutes read
Most nonprofits know they need nonprofit membership survey questions to guide…
Steal These Membership Renewal Email Templates
6 minutes read
Walk into any association office on the eve of renewal season, and you’ll see a…
Member Satisfaction Survey Examples
9 minutes read
Every association and chamber eventually asks the same question: Are our members…
Data-Backed Formula for Webinar Membership Growth
7 minutes read
Webinar membership growth is the central engine of modern associations, chambers,…
Value Based Models for Association Dues Playbook
14 minutes read
It is time to talk about value based models. If you run an association, a chamber,…
2026 Budget Checklist for Associations
7 minutes read
The 2026 budgeting cycle controlling outcomes, not cutting costs. As associations…
How to Pick the Best CRM for Associations
7 minutes read
CRMs have become the backbone of customer management in nearly every industry.…
2026 CRM for Associations: Retention, AI, and ROI
9 minutes read
Membership is the pulse of every association. And that pulse is beating differently…
5 Principles of Association Financial Transparency
10 minutes read
Financial transparency is showing, consistently and clearly, how every dollar is…
How to Sell into the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
12 minutes read
If you work with associations, chapters, or public buyers, the clock is louder than…
AI Tools for HR Professionals & Associations
15 minutes read
Leading an HR association today means more than maintaining member lists or planning…
Why Glue Up Is the Future of Association Tech
12 minutes read
The software industry is full of platforms that promise to help associations “work…
Survey Fatigue in AI Professionals Associations
10 minutes read
If you lead an AI professionals association, you’ve likely seen it creeping in: the…
How AI Forecasting Is Changing Renewal Strategy
13 minutes read
AI forecasting is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s the difference between retention…
How Associations Are Seeing Benefits Using AI
7 minutes read
The benefits of using AI aren’t theoretical anymore. Associations are seeing them…
How AI Helps You Plan Better In-Person Member Events
6 minutes read
In-person events have always been a cornerstone of member engagement, but post-…