Managing Your Meetup

Most Meetup members RSVP in a timely and accurate manner (hooray!). But some members can be slow to RSVP, lax in changing their RSVP when something comes up, or worse, not even show up when they said they would (boo!)….

Most members have a great experience going to and participating in Meetups. That said, maybe you're a member of a Meetup you're not happy with. If you find yourself in that situation, here's what you should do: 1. Let…

Even if you organize a Meetup Group in a very straightforward topic like Scrapbooking, Ground Rules let your members know how the Meetup is run.Whether you create a 'Constitution', 'Bill of Rights', 'Ground Rules', or a more casual 'FAQ',…

A guide to finding and convincing someone to sponsor your group by Meetup Organizer, Ronald Purvis.

Did you know there are businesses willing to sponsor your Meetup? It's true. Your Meetup Group is already a great resource for your and your members, but it can benefit businesses, too. And those businesses are typically willing to…

Each Meetup Group is named automatically for the broad topic of interest and the city. That doesn't mean you have to stick with it! You can call your Group whatever you like—reflecting your specific interests or your neighborhood. Tell…

While Organizers pay the Monthly Group Fees, there are many ways Meetup Organizers are covering these fees. With tools integrated into your group you can collect Membership Dues and Event Fees from your group members to share the cost…

Did you know that you can make your Meetup Group private or choose to allow membership by approval or invitation using your 'Organizer Help and Tools - Settings' page? Why would someone make their group private and/or invitation-only? While…

Do you need help running your Meetup Group? Having capable Assistant Organizers is a great way to share the workload. You can choose as many as 20 assistants to help you run your Meetup. Christy, Organizer of Moms of…

Most of the time, Meetup Groups get along. But sometimes you run into problems where a member's behavior is at odds with the group. Maybe they use the Meetups to try to sell products to other members. Or they post insensitive comments on the message boards. Or their member profile introduction shows they misunderstand the purpose of the group.

We've built the ability to add membership dues & event fees to both your group and individual events. When you're editing your group details, you can specify that your group has “membership dues of $10 yearly” or a “suggested…

If you have decided to charge membership dues or event fees, there are two ways that your members can pay you. In advance, using PayPal, or at the door. The core advantage of using PayPal is that your members…

Editor's note: Before reading this article, we strongly suggest that you read The Lowdown on Group Fees, Membership Dues, and Event Fees. There are two main options available for Organizers who wish to share the expenses pf the Meetup…

Member profiles help people get to know one another before and after the face-to-face Meetup. Did you know that you can add questions specific to your group?

Okay, now you've found the Email Group link on the home page of your Meetup group. Here are some ideas to make the best possible use of it: When writing group emails… Keep it short and relevant. Most people…

Communication is critical to being a great Organizer. The more you involve your Members in your Meetup, the more invested (and happy) they will be with your group. Here are some great ways to involve members and get their…

Which are you most likely to join? A Meetup group that has a photo of happy smiling people having a good time, or one with no photo at all? Meetup Groups that show a photo of their Meetup events and/or…

Organizer Asks: “How do I turn on my Message boards?” Never fear, Dear Organizer! Here's how to turn on your Meetup's Message Boards: Click 'Organizer Help and Tools' Click Settings Scroll Down to “Messaging Settings” then “click Edit and Learm…

Organizer Asks: “Is there a way for me to delete a whole Message Board Discussions?” There sure is, Dear Organizer, and it's Super Easy! Here's how: Click 'Messages' Find and Click on the discussion you want to delete Click “Delete”…