COVID - 19: How ClubRunner Can Help You Serve Your Community
 
For those clubs using ClubRunner, we have received information on how they can help you stay connected.
 
Free trials and renewals extended by two months.
 
ClubRunner understands that you may need more time to evaluate your ClubRunner trial or make your annual renewal payments.  This is why they are extending their trial period by two months, and annual renewal deadlines will be automatically be extended.
 
Free upgrade: Enhanced Volunteer Module
 
To help your club mobilize its efforts within your community, they are offering free access and expanded usage of the Enhanced Volunteer Module for the next two months.  This has already been added to your account and no action needs to be taken.  You can learn more on how to use the module here.  
 
If your club is using the Admin Only version of ClubRunner, please contact ClubRunner for a free 60-day upgrade to the Standard version, which will allow you to use this module.
Support team is still here for you
 
At this time, all of ClubRunner's support team members are working remotely, and they are prioritizing email (support@clubrunner.ca) requests.  You can still request a call-back from their team but this may take longer than usual.  They encourage you to start a conversation with your fellow peers on the ClubRunner Community forum, where you can exchange ideas, advise and more.  As always, you can find user guides, recorded webinars and video tutorials at www.ClubRunnerSupport.com.
 
What your club can do to better prepare itself.
 
There are lots of ways your club members can work together to thrive during this time:
  • Remote meetings: Many clubs have successfully implemented online meetings.  Rotary International has recommended Zoom, for which details can be found on the CDS Americas Facebook page, including a 20% promo code (ZoomRotary).
  • Online payments: Consider installing the Online Payment module to collect credit car payments for your club for donations, dues and other fundraising initiatives.  Click here for more information.  
  • Create recurring meetings using the Event Calendar so your members are aware which link to access online and at what time, for every meeting.  
  • Enable comments on a custom page to allow members to participate in a conversation.  For example, if you are promoting any nearby food drives or community organized events, consider adding a story on a private custom page where members too can input additional details on the comments section.  
  • Use the ClubRunner Mobile App to keep in touch with your members, view homepage stories and to keep up-to-date with any ongoing changes.
Above all else, ClubRunner's thoughts are with those affected by the pandemic and those on the frontlines combating this daily.  They will continue to help clubs in any way possible and should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact them at support@clubrunner.ca.