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

Association Budget Report Template Guide for 2026
8 minutes read
The association budget report template is usually treated like paperwork. Something…
Point Reward System for Membership & Events
2 minutes read
We are launching the Point Reward System to turn every membership into a more…
Glue Up Product Updates November 2025
1 minute read
November brought a series of small but meaningful improvements as we prepare for…
Annual Event Calendar Template for Associations
18 minutes read
By the time most associations sit down to plan next year, the calendar already…
Event ROI Calculation Templates for Associations
20 minutes read
By the time most associations finish an event, the room feels lighter. Speakers are…
How to Make High-Conversion Membership Sales Calls
7 minutes read
Membership sales calls fail most often at the opening, not the offer. In association…
How to Measure Community Engagement for Member-based Organizations [With Smart Metrics, Data, and Tools]
12 minutes read
If engagement is earned through human connections, then how do you measure those…
Glue Up Community vs. Conventional Social Media - Which One Drives More Community Engagement?
9 minutes read
Last Updated: May 15, 2024   Online community management software or…
Community Management Software Buying Guide [16 Key Questions to Choose The Right One]
11 minutes read
There are several community management software options available on the market, all…
8 Best Digital Contest Ideas to Drive Massive Community Engagement
9 minutes read
Businesses and organizations that start social media groups for their loyal fans,…
15 Examples of Excellent Online Communities for Associations
17 minutes read
Last Updated: March 08, 2024   These days, building a sense of community…
Taking Board Meeting Minutes: Guide With Free Template
10 minutes read
It is essential to keep records of every meeting to learn what the board has…
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,…
Avoid Long Lines with Event QR Code Check-In
7 minutes read
Association and chamber events are not holiday banquets or charity golf outings.…
High-Converting Webinar Registration Page Anatomy
13 minutes read
You stare at your webinar registration page and hope the button color is the secret…
Measuring Association Membership Value in 2026
6 minutes read
As 2026 approaches, membership value is no longer defined by benefits offered but by…
How to Design Membership Tiers
6 minutes read
The most successful membership models start with personas, not pricing. When you…
A Quick Guide to Membership Dues Management
8 minutes read
Predictable revenue starts with financial discipline. Membership dues management…
First-Year Member Experience: Proven Tactics
11 minutes read
You welcome a new member. The sign-up is smooth, you send the confirmation, maybe…
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…
ai-driven-digital-transformation-associations
5 minutes read
By 2026, associations that still rely on manual reporting, static communications,…
PEPPOL E-Invoicing Guide for European Associations
8 minutes read
At Glue Up, we’re actively keeping tabs on how regulatory changes are reshaping…
Simple Annual Financial Reporting for Association
10 minutes read
Every board meeting begins with a question: “Do the numbers match last year’s?”For…
AI in AMS Platforms: Cost Vs. ROI Benchmarks
5 minutes read
AI adoption is no longer a question of “if” but “how efficiently.” Associations…
How Associations Negotiate Flexible Event Contracts
10 minutes read
Imagine this: your annual association gathering is two months away, the attendee…
Stopping Association Overspending in 2026: A Guide
10 minutes read
There’s a moment every association leader dreads.You open the quarterly report, and…
Say Hello to the Glue Up AI Copilot. At Your Service 24/7
2 minutes read
At Glue Up, we strive to help our customers run their organizations in the most…
Glue Up Monthly Updates: December 2023
2 minutes read
As we wrap up the year, we've got some exciting news to share in our December…
Glue Up Monthly Updates: November 2023
3 minutes read
As the holiday season begins, we're excited to unwrap our November product updates!…
Glue Up Monthly Updates: October 2023
2 minutes read
As the leaves change and temperatures drop (or climb), we provide an exciting new…
Chapter and event management updates in September: We focused on updating our chapter management features and event management solution in September
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As summer came to its end, we ramped up our efforts to bring you more updates. In…
2 minutes read
August slipped away into a moment in time - but not our updates. We’ll start with…
AI for Product Managers in Associations
8 minutes read
AI for product managers in member-based organizations is already shaping decisions…
How AI Group Membership Tools Help Large Associations Manage Global Members at Scale
7 minutes read
AI group membership isn’t a buzzword anymore; it’s a necessity for associations…
AI in Business Communication Needs Better Tone
16 minutes read
AI in business communication is everywhere in 2025—managing inboxes, replying to…
Benefits of Generative AI After Events End
7 minutes read
The benefits of generative AI don’t start and stop with event day—they begin right…
Smarter Triggers in AI Ops Event Management
10 minutes read
Smarter triggers in AI Ops event management are the difference between staying ahead…
AI Associations Go Beyond the Profile
6 minutes read
For decades, associations have operated on the backbone of member profiles. These…
Improve Data Aggregation and Security with Chapter Management Software
6 minutes read
If you belong to organizations with chapters, regions, or local groups, managing…
Drive Association's Chapter Behavior in 5 Ways: How to Boost Engagement with Targeted Benchmarking?
9 minutes read
Benchmarking allows you to compare your association's chapters’ performance with…
The Role of Technology in Chapter Community Management: Leveraging Tools and Platforms to Enhance Communication and Collaboration
6 minutes read
With the quick changes made in the member-management sphere, technology has started…
7 Signs It's Time to Start A New Association Chapter
6 minutes read
As associations grow and evolve, there comes a time when expansion becomes a…
Effective Leadership Strategies for Multi-Chapter Associations
7 minutes read
If you are part of a chapter-based association, you would know that it is not an…
The Role of Governance in Multi-Chapter Organizations
4 minutes read
Chapter-based associations are a popular organizational structure for many different…