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

How Automated Invoicing Simplifies Year-End Reviews
6 minutes read
Year-end financial reviews test the operational maturity of any association.…
Member Retention Strategies for Year End
5 minutes read
Year-end always exposes the truth behind your member retention strategies. You can…
Financial Data Transparency in Associations
5 minutes read
Financial data transparency member-based organizations has moved far beyond…
How Automation Improves Financial Planning
5 minutes read
Your association finance team is carrying an analytical mandate in an environment…
Managing Chapter Data Silos Across Your Network
14 minutes read
Managing chapter data silos is one of those phrases that sounds technical until you…
Integrated Budget Planning for 2026 for Events
15 minutes read
Budget season always has a point where the room goes quiet, even if no one calls it…
Invitation for Financial Planning Seminar
11 minutes read
The success of a financial planning seminar begins long before the first…
Thank You Letter for Sponsors
10 minutes read
Securing sponsorship is a significant milestone for any association, chamber, or…
Free Event Brief Template for Your Association
7 minutes read
An event brief template is the unsung document that determines whether your event…
Event Management Website Template for Associations
8 minutes read
Event management website templates have become the new front door to association…
How to Use a Conference Strategy Template
8 minutes read
Conferences don’t fail because of bad speakers. They fail because of bad planning.…
Live vs On-Demand Webinars: Keep Members Engaged
8 minutes read
There’s a quiet war playing out in boardrooms of associations, chambers, and…
How to Create an Annual Membership Renewal Plan
6 minutes read
The annual membership renewal plan is where an organization proves its worth. Every…
How To Design a Membership Card Template
12 minutes read
Picture this: doors open, a line starts to form, and your member flashes a card that…
How to Create a Membership Agreement (w Template)
9 minutes read
Membership agreements are the unglamorous backbone of every association, chamber of…
membership agreement template
7 minutes read
Members expect clarity. That's why details like Name, Tier, and Expiry Date printed…
Membership Thank-You Letter
13 minutes read
A membership thank you letter sounds simple until you sit down to write one. You may…
Creating Engaging Member Training Programs Online
8 minutes read
If you are asking how to create engaging member training programs, you are really…
Testimonials Marketing and Referrals You Can Track
12 minutes read
You already have great quotes hiding in inboxes and slide decks. The question is not…
Boards Prioritizing Financial Transparency in 2026
13 minutes read
You can feel it in every board packet. Numbers that look fine on paper, narratives…
CRM for Associations: Setting Roles & Permissions
6 minutes read
The strength of any CRM for associations comes from how authority is structured.…
Small Association CRM: Big Results on Any Budget
8 minutes read
Running a small association today is less about resources and more about choices.…
7 Steps to a Realistic Association Budget in 2026
8 minutes read
Walk into any boardroom during budget season and you will notice the same ritual…
Lead Scoring Examples Built from Fields You Have
7 minutes read
You’ve heard about lead scoring for years, but most explanations feel like math…
High-Impact AI Process Automation Inside Glue Up
15 minutes read
We're deep into the Industry 4.0 era, where AI process automation has reshaped every…
Cloud-Based Membership Management Software 
11 minutes read
Membership management today operates in silos. Data lives in too many places,…
How AI Software Membership Is Changing Rules
12 minutes read
AI software membership is changing everything, how your systems operate, and what…
AI Automation Tools for Associations
12 minutes read
AI automation tools are becoming standard across nearly every industry, from finance…
Improving Chapter-Level Visibility With AI Tools
7 minutes read
Running a multi-chapter organization comes with a unique challenge: visibility.…
AI-Powered Recommendations for Event Sessions
6 minutes read
Event success is no longer just about strong speakers or a packed schedule; it’s…