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

Multi Chapter Branding Consistency in 2026 Guide
17 minutes read
Multi chapter branding consistency has quietly become one of the most underestimated…
Objection Handling for Membership Sales in 2026
21 minutes read
There is a familiar moment in almost every membership conversation. The prospect…
Finance Automation Trends 2026 for Associations
16 minutes read
Every association says financial discipline matters. Fewer admit how fragile that…
Strategies to Improve Member Experience in 2026
8 minutes read
Every association says member experience matters. Fewer can explain why it feels…
Automating Membership CRM Tricks and Tips for 2026
9 minutes read
The phrase membership CRM tricks and tips get thrown around a lot, usually paired…
Future Proof CRM Data Management for Associations
8 minutes read
Future proof CRM data management rarely arrives as a bold strategic initiative. It…
Business Event Invitation Templates
8 minutes read
Every business event starts with one decision point: the invitation. Whether it’s a…
How to Promote a Webinar
8 minutes read
A webinar only creates value if the right people show up. Many associations still…
Webinar Target Audience Selection for Associations
6 minutes read
Most webinars miss the mark because they try to serve everyone. Without a clear…
Seasonal Creative Event Marketing Ideas Year Round
7 minutes read
Walk into any ballroom after the last applause fades and you’ll see the same scene:…
The Science of Memorable Event Planning Tips
6 minutes read
Step into a ballroom after the final applause fades and you’ll often see the same…
Speed Networking Tips: What to Bring, Say, and Do
8 minutes read
Networking has always been the lifeblood of associations, chambers of commerce, and…
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…
A Guide on Proposal in 24 Hours for Associations
12 minutes read
Imagine this: you closed a call with a prospective sponsor for your association…
Sponsor Retention: How to Win Them Back
12 minutes read
When you think of sponsor retention, you probably picture the renewal handshake at…
Sales Process Design Your Team Will Follow
14 minutes read
When your board asks, “why aren’t renewals where we expected them to be?” you might…
Perfecting Association Marketing Sales Handoff
10 minutes read
Picture this: your marketing campaign just wrapped. The email click-throughs looked…
A Guide on Financial Forecasting in Associations
17 minutes read
Your board wants certainty.They want to know if the organization will still be…
Association Membership Packages Pricing & Approvals
7 minutes read
You already know growth creates complexity. As membership categories expand, pricing…
Using Business Analytics AI to Fix Member Retention Problems Early
11 minutes read
AI in business analytics has become standard across industries, from finance and…
Aligning AI Communications Across Timezones
5 minutes read
AI communications don’t usually fail because the message is wrong—they fail because…
Teaching AI and Automation to Read the Room
5 minutes read
AI and automation didn’t catch it—but they should have. The members didn’t complain…
Why Member Orgs Stall with AI Management
6 minutes read
AI management is stalling inside member organizations—and not for the reasons you…
AI Professionals Association Fails on Events
6 minutes read
It used to mean something when an AI professionals association put on a conference.…
How AI Business Insights Drive Innovation and Efficiency
3 minutes read
Organizations today are buried in data from member activity and event feedback to…
How Chapter Relations Work in Associations and 7 Tips to Improve the Process?
6 minutes read
Last Updated: June 14, 2024   Chapter organizations are often formed to…
Multi-chapter Organizations: Complex Finance Truths, Woes, and Reconciliation
5 minutes read
Multi-chapter organizations, such as associations, fraternities, and non-profit…
Multi-Chapter Organizations: Signs your Chapters Aren't Connected to Your Mission
6 minutes read
For national non-profits/associations, local chapters can play a vital role in…
Multi-Chapter Associations: Can We Truly Track Engagement Across my Organization?
6 minutes read
In today’s digital world, multi-chapter associations face a unique challenge in…
Tracking Chapter Effectiveness by Creating Powerful Dashboards
7 minutes read
The first thing that comes to mind when we think of the word dashboard is to imagine…
Multi-chapter Organizations: Managing the Disconnect from Top to Bottom
5 minutes read
Last Updated: June 07, 2024   Multi-tier organizations often struggle to…