Society Keeper blog
Practical advice for running an association
Plain-language articles for committees on collections, accounts, AGMs and member service.
Clubs & associations
How to Reactivate Inactive Members in Your Club or Association
A practical plan to find lapsed members, understand why they drifted away, and bring them back with a fair arrears offer, a personal call and a simple message.
11 October 2026 5 min read
Clubs & associations
Alumni Database Update: A Step-by-Step Guide for Associations
Wrong numbers, duplicate names and missing batches make every notice and collection harder. Here is how to run an alumni database update without overwhelming your volunteers.
11 October 2026 4 min read
Clubs & associations
Membership Fee Collection for Professional Associations: A Clear System
Members are busy, spread across cities and paying in different ways. Here is a simple system for collecting membership fees on time, recording every payment and avoiding disputes.
11 October 2026 4 min read
Clubs & associations
Earmarked Donation Accounting: Keep Scholarship and Welfare Funds Separate
When donors give for a specific purpose, that money needs its own trail. Learn how to set up separate fund accounts, record restricted gifts and report each fund's balance.
11 October 2026 4 min read
Clubs & associations
AGM Financial Report: What Your Club Treasurer Should Present
The annual general meeting is where trust is won or lost. Here is what to include in the treasurer's AGM financial report, how to prepare it and how to handle questions.
11 October 2026 4 min read