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

AI-Driven Member Communications: A Practical Guide
12 minutes read
When your organization embraces AI-Driven Member Communications, you’re speaking to…
Aligning Marketing & Sales Service Level Agreement
16 minutes read
It starts when marketing brings in what seem like “perfect” leads, sales doesn’t…
Are Member Surveys Still Relevant in 2026?
13 minutes read
A member survey can still change the course of a year in 2026. Not the long scroll…
Event Data and ROI Playbook for Associations
9 minutes read
At every major event, there’s that familiar moment of silence. The boardroom lights…
Board Reporting for Associations: On Finances
8 minutes read
At every board meeting, there’s a quiet moment of truth. The finance packet lands in…
Smart Association Expenditures on AI with Glue Up
10 minutes read
Every association leader knows the quiet tension that fills a budget meeting.…
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5 minutes read
Running an association means more than just managing memberships or hosting events.…
Safer Community through better moderation
8 minutes read
It’s your responsibility to provide a safe and welcoming environment for your…
Leveraging Combined CRM and Event Tools to Boost Community Engagement Metrics
3 minutes read
With the advent of AI and other digital technologies, organizations are now looking…
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12 minutes read
To increase engagement in your online community, you need more than just members.…
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10 minutes read
Think of a factor that consistently draws members back to your association; nothing…
Member Spotlight: 40 Questions and Examples to Showcase Your Community (+ Free Template)
9 minutes read
Engagement is key when it comes to community building.While events, benefits, and…
Hybrid Event Management Software: A Guide
12 minutes read
You can book a venue, invite speakers, and sketch an agenda, but nothing will move…
Hybrid Event Software: What It Is, When to Use It
14 minutes read
You already run great in person programs. But your members are scattered across time…
Smarter Post Event Analytics for Better Org Growth
7 minutes read
The room is empty. The banners are down. You’re staring at a coffee-stained notebook…
How Do You Convert Leads into Customers?
8 minutes read
You’ve probably asked yourself this more than once: How do you convert leads into…
Post Event Survey Questions That Give You Answers
14 minutes read
You can feel the difference between applause and progress. The room clears, coffee…
How to Build a Post-Event Feedback Loop
8 minutes read
How do you know if your last event actually delivered what your members, sponsors,…
How to Prepare Your Data for AI-Driven Engagement
17 minutes read
You’ve heard it everywhere: “We need AI for engagement.” The idea sounds…
The Psychology on How to Keep Members Engaged
11 minutes read
You just launched a membership drive. Onboarding emails go out, first events fill,…
Sponsor Onboarding Kit: Assets & Timelines
6 minutes read
Sponsor onboarding isn't an administrative detail. It's the foundation of sponsor…
End Follow-Up Fatigue: Send Automated Dues Notices
12 minutes read
Every membership office knows the grind of renewal season: overdue invoices pile up…
Zero-Based Budgeting That Funds Member Value
8 minutes read
Zero-based budgeting is the reset most associations avoid but desperately need.…
Membership Non Renewal Survey and Lost Deals
13 minutes read
Walk into any board room during budget season and you will see the same ritual. The…
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…
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.…
Cvent Integration
2 minutes read
We are thrilled to announce our new integration with Cvent – a leader in event…
Passing the Payment Processing Fees
2 minutes read
One of the most requested features is now here! We are excited to introduce a new…
January Product Update
2 minutes read
The new year is in full swing, and we are thrilled to bring you the latest updates…
advanced crm
2 minutes read
At Glue Up, we’re always looking for new ways to help you manage your day-to-day…
Introducing Chapter Insights: A Smarter Way to Track Chapter Performance
2 minutes read
One of the biggest challenges for umbrella organizations is understanding how their…
Outlook Integration
3 minutes read
Over the past three months, we have been working hard on an exciting new feature,…
Smart use of AI in event management in Q3
8 minutes read
Q3 doesn’t wait. You’re halfway through the year, knee-deep in execution, and…
How to Pick the Best AI CRM Tools for Retention
9 minutes read
Many members don’t storm out. They don’t complain. They don’t even ask for help.…
AI-Powered Member Check-In Software
7 minutes read
Member check-in software has advanced far beyond paper sign-in sheets and USB…
Best AI for Business Plan for Time-Starved Leaders
7 minutes read
The best AI for business plan creation isn’t just a productivity tool—it’s a time-…
AI Event Analytics for Modern Associations
7 minutes read
AI event analytics isn’t just about measuring turnout with little or no human…
How AI Professionals Associations Grow Influence
9 minutes read
If you run an AI professionals association, here’s a truth you probably already feel…
How to Run Polls and Surveys at the Chapter Level
6 minutes read
  Discover Integrated Chapter Polling Tools Inside Glue Up   You…
How to Build a Chapter Event Calendar
8 minutes read
Chapter events are exploding yearly with more fundraisers, certification workshops,…
Building Real-Time Dashboards for Chapter-Level Performance
4 minutes read
 Explore Glue Up’s Dashboard Features The email came too late. One of your…
Benefits of Dedicated IP Address for Glue Up Users
7 minutes read
It’s 8:12 a.m. on a Tuesday, and the benefits of a dedicated IP address couldn’t be…
Manage Members Across Chapter Locations with Cloud
8 minutes read
It’s Tuesday morning, and chapter locations are already causing chaos. Your inbox is…
Automating Multi-Locations Payment Reconciliation
7 minutes read
It’s 8:17 a.m. on a Thursday, and your chapter admin is already deep in the weeds,…