Guide to Starting College Clubs in 2024
We look at how college clubs are using embolt to ditch the spreadsheets
Starting or joining a college club can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your college career. Whether you’re passionate about social causes, academic pursuits, or extracurricular activities, clubs connect like-minded individuals together to share their passions.
Managing club affairs can be time-consuming and difficult task though. Keeping track of who your members are, managing member dues, and coordinating events can quickly become overwhelming. Here’s a couple of our tips below:
Pick The Right Advisor
Most college clubs require you to register with some form of an advisor, and picking the right advisor can make a big difference in helping get things started.
Most professors have no problem advising clubs, so try picking professors that align with your clubs interests. If you club relates to robotics for example, a professor who teaches mechanical or electrical engineering could help connect other students to your club through advising.
Register With Your University
Colleges usually require clubs formally register, which can be tedious, but registering can open up opportunities in the future for receiving funding or support from the college.
Use Member Management Software
Managing and starting your club is easier than ever with embolt.app, which allows you to ditch your spreadsheets and run you club digitally. with embolt’s membership management platform, you can:
Create a custom registration form for your club to collect member dues
Link your club’s PayPal account to accept registrations over credit card, Venmo, and PayPal.
Track active, expiring, and new members to your club on your own dashboard
Export emails and members to make mailing lists and events easier
Whether you’re a brand new club or 501 c3 embolt makes running your club easier, and doesn’t charge a monthly fee. Using management software for your members allows you to spend more time on the things that matter for your club.