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

Member Engagement Ideas for Renewals
6 minutes read
Effective renewals are not driven by reminders alone. They are driven by member…
2026 Sales Rep Training for Member Acquisition
22 minutes read
Sales rep training for member acquisition has quietly become one of the most…
Price Ladders for Association Memberships
5 minutes read
A well-designed price ladder gives your association control over revenue timing,…
Sales Funnel Conversion Rate Benchmarks for 2026
24 minutes read
Sales funnel conversion rate benchmarks shape the first question every leadership…
The 48 Hour Post Event Follow Up Plan for 2026
10 minutes read
The post event follow up plan rarely receives the same attention as event promotion…
First 30 Days: Member Onboarding Plan for 2026
9 minutes read
The moment someone joins an association, chamber, or professional organization,…
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Big data refers to large, complex datasets that traditional data processing…
AI: A Threat or Opportunity to Data Privacy and Security in Member Organizations?
10 minutes read
The internet has connected people and allowed the free flow of information like…
How to Use Community Analytics to Make Informed Decisions?
9 minutes read
The emergence of social networks over recent years has led to the growth of online…
How Live Events Can Help You Build and Grow a Vibrant Online Community?
11 minutes read
Live events, whether in the form of webinars, live streaming sessions, or…
The Power of Exclusivity: Understanding the Value of Private Online Communities
9 minutes read
Online communities have become an integral part of our social fabric. People from…
Top 11 AI Tools to Boost Community Engagement
10 minutes read
Creating a strong and connected community is crucial for fostering loyalty and…
Event Success KPIs Every Association Should Know
5 minutes read
satisfaction scores. But in a high-accountability environment where associations…
Event Sponsorship Dues Vs. Membership Dues
7 minutes read
Membership revenue can dip for many reasons, from changing employer budgets to…
Post-Event Retention Survey Questions
9 minutes read
Your post-event communication defines how members remember their experience, and…
Predicting Success with CRM Event Integration
7 minutes read
Research from McKinsey shows that organizations integrating data across functions…
Hybrid Event Management Software for Associations
16 minutes read
Your board wants certainty. Your sponsors want proof. Your members want access. That…
Association Webinar Packages to Offer This Year
7 minutes read
You already know webinars can educate and engage, but the real opportunity lies in…
 Leveraging the 90-Day Membership Renewal Window
5 minutes read
Every association operates inside renewal cycles, but few manage them with the…
A Guide to Membership CRM Field Mapping
5 minutes read
CRM field mapping is one of the most overlooked components of membership management…
On Renewals: Member Retention vs Acquisition
12 minutes read
Something is happening across membership organizations, and it is not subtle anymore…
Winning Member Experience Strategy for 2026
13 minutes read
There is a quiet shift happening inside every association office, chamber…
Member Renewal Timeline for Higher Retention
12 minutes read
A strange thing happens inside associations, and nobody really names it until it’s…
Member Engagement Metrics for Board Members
5 minutes read
Modern association boards are no longer just impressed by member volume. Instead,…
Membership Pipeline Hygiene Week Guide for Orgs
11 minutes read
There is a moment every association executive recognizes even if nobody wants to say…
Sponsorship Package Pricing Guide for Revenue
15 minutes read
Every association leader knows that particular silence.The spreadsheet opens. Tabs…
Event ROI Calculation for Associations' Events
14 minutes read
Every association executive knows the tension that fills a room right before the…
Effective Financial Communication in Associations
5 minutes read
Member trust is a financial asset, and your communication strategy determines its…
2026 Event Planning Guide for Associations
6 minutes read
The last five years have reshaped event strategy across the association sector. Your…
Sponsor QBR Guide for Associations: Renewal Review
9 minutes read
Every association leader knows that quiet moment when the renewal spreadsheet loads…
Glue Up Monthly Updates: November
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This November, we’ve introduced exciting updates to improve how you interact with…
Glue Up Monthly Updates: October
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This October, we’ve rolled out a new feature to enhance your membership experience,…
thumbnail workflow manager app
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Introducing the Membership Workflow Manager on our mobile app, designed to give you…
Product updates September 2024 thumb
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September brought you an exciting new feature that was asked for a long time,…
thumbnail event registration and ticket transfer
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A long-awaited feature is finally here! When someone purchases one or multiple…
Product updates august 2024 - Thumbnail
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August was a very busy and productive month as we brought you some new and updated…
AI Tools for Member Onboarding to Cut Churn
7 minutes read
AI tools for member onboarding address one of the biggest blind spots in association…
Why Associations Are Switching to AI CRM Tools Like Glue Up
10 minutes read
AI CRM for associations is becoming the answer to a problem most membership…
How AI Automation Keeps Engagement High (Even Between Events)
10 minutes read
AI automation for member engagement is becoming essential for associations that want…
Crafting Smarter AI-Generated Messages
7 minutes read
AI-generated messages used to feel like shortcuts to save time drafting the basics.…
AI Content Marketing Automation Made Simple
5 minutes read
AI content marketing automation is no longer optional; it’s the system upgrade your…
Growth with AI Tools for Marketing Automation
6 minutes read
AI tools for marketing automation aren’t a luxury anymore; they’re the difference…
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
7 minutes read
It’s Tuesday morning, and chapter locations are already causing chaos. Your inbox is…
Automating Multi-Locations Payment Reconciliation
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It’s 8:17 a.m. on a Thursday, and your chapter admin is already deep in the weeds,…
Optimizing Chapter Management Handbook in Glue Up
6 minutes read
It’s Monday morning, and your chapter lead opens their inbox to chaos—one…
Subdomain for SEO: Boost Association Visibility and Chapter Discoverability
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Your national association site is strong. The homepage ranks. Your webinars show up…