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

Event Contract Negotiation for Associations
7 minutes read
Event contract negotiation is a governance activity as much as it is an operational…
Common Membership Renewal Challenges & Fixes
5 minutes read
Membership renewals don’t fail because members suddenly lose interest. They fail…
AI Chatbots for Member Support
4 minutes read
Member support has become a volume problem, not a talent problem. As associations…
A Guide on Post Event Survey Questions for 2026
13 minutes read
By the time most associations close out an event, the hard work feels finished. The…
AI Copilot Use Cases for Membership Teams in 2026
15 minutes read
By the time most membership teams sit down to plan for 2026, the problem is no…
Event Venue Accessibility Checklist for 2026
8 minutes read
Did you know 64.6% of attendees say the venue can make or break their experience?…
How to Craft a Persuasive Call for Volunteers Appeal To Recruit Volunteers Online [with Writing Tips, Recruitment Ideas & Examples]
14 minutes read
An organization needs to communicate with impact if it’s looking for individuals who…
Glue Up Blog
6 minutes read
Image Credit: Adweek The post-COVID world of online business can enable marketers…
8 Strategies that Help Grow Your Professional Community
7 minutes read
Growing a professional or industry community is a task that takes some light touches…
7 Tips to Managing Your Community Through Digital
6 minutes read
Managing Communities, whether professional or casual, can require an insane amount…
6 Ways to Attract Young Professionals to Your Chamber
7 minutes read
“Young people are the future“ is a fact that cannot be ignored. Whether we’re…
How to Host an Enjoyable Speed Networking Event
12 minutes read
Speed networking event hosting works when it feels less like musical chairs and more…
How to Measure the Success of an Event Partnership
14 minutes read
You open your renewal deck. There is a slide with attendance, photos, and quotes.…
Your Webinar Invitation Template for More Signups
6 minutes read
Think about the last time you opened your inbox: dozens of promotional emails,…
Get These Certificate of Appreciation Templates
7 minutes read
Walk into any association event, chamber gathering, or employee recognition night,…
Event promotion video ideas
7 minutes read
You already know emails and flyers alone don’t cut it. Today, members expect richer…
Copy These Post Event Social Media Post Examples
7 minutes read
Sponsorship is rarely about the applause in the room. Sponsors don’t measure success…
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…
Membership Sales Compensation Strategy for Orgs
9 minutes read
Your membership director is closing the quarter with strong renewal numbers. The…
Weekly Revenue Report & Agenda Stand-Up
5 minutes read
Revenue stability depends on visibility. A structured weekly revenue report and…
Multi-Generational Membership: Engagement Tips
10 minutes read
You’re leading in a world where the workforce spans five generations and the…
Creating a Transparent Membership Budget Report
10 minutes read
Budget transparency is no longer optional. In 2026, association members expect…
Practical Playbook for Membership Dues Management
12 minutes read
You can run a great conference and still lose a week to a money fight. A chapter…
Association Networking Tools for Better Connection
11 minutes read
In every association, there exists a silent crisis of connection. At a time when…
Flexible Payment Plans for Member Engagement
9 minutes read
Flexible payment plans rarely show up in glossy strategy decks. It shapes one of the…
CRM Board Reporting: Transparency for Your Board
13 minutes read
You walk into the board room of your association, coffee in hand, and the first…
Financial Transparency for Associations in 2026
11 minutes read
If you’re sitting in a board meeting of your association right now and one of your…
AMS Payment Gateway: Predictable Renewal Revenue
12 minutes read
Picture this: you’re sitting in the conference room, the board is watching the…
Predicting Success with Data-Driven Budgeting CRM
14 minutes read
Picture the board room. Coffee is cooling, the finance packet is thick, and the…
A Redesigned Experience for Contact, Company and Application Forms Add to Default shortcuts
3 minutes read
Are you ready to take your forms to new heights? After research and user feedback,…
Event Session Registration Phase 1 (Registration Process)
2 minutes read
What is the goal behind this feature update?This update enables our customers to…
Smarter AI Copilot for Tiered Members
6 minutes read
Membership organizations are under increasing pressure to deliver personalized,…
Top Artificial Intelligence in Events Examples
7 minutes read
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative tool that’s shaping the future of…
Generative AI for HR
10 minutes read
Generative AI for HR associations is a turning point in how leadership teams deliver…
Corporate Meeting Management Software
7 minutes read
Corporate meeting management software keeps associations accountable—or it should.…
Get a 360° View of Member Value Through AI CRM
7 minutes read
Too many associations are still making major decisions based on gut feel instead of…
How AI Marketing Automation Helps Associations
8 minutes read
“It’s not your email that’s underperforming, it’s your targeting.” That’s the…
Multi-Chapter Organizations: Common Mistakes and Best Practices for Your Website
4 minutes read
Running a chapter-based association is faced with many hurdles and challenges. One…
6 Root Causes of Data and Brand Inconsistencies in Multi-Chapter Organizations (and How to Fix Them)
6 minutes read
Inconsistent data and branding can cause significant issues for multi-chapter…
Multi-Chapter Organization: How to Improve Your Systems?
4 minutes read
Multi-chapter organizations are large systems of creating communities and allowing…
Multi-Chapter Organizations: Building a Connected and Engaged Mobile Community
4 minutes read
Multi-chapter organizations are associations that are structured into local chapters…
How to Digitize Old Systems in Your Chapter Association?
5 minutes read
Last Updated: May 15, 2024   In the new world of technology, digital…
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Spreadsheets have been the go-to tool for businesses to manage their data for…