Organizer Guide

The ultimate guide for growing local in-person communities.

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Organizing Basics

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Why You Should Start a Community During a Crisis

A complete guide for starting a community safely during a time of crisis (and why it’s so important!).

How to Host Safe Outdoor Events on Meetup

The communication, planning, and safety precautions you need to host a safe outdoor event.

5 Handy Online Event Recipes

Try one of these simple online event ideas to bring your community together.

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Group on Meetup

Our best advice for every new organizer.

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Growing a Meetup Group

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Recording: The Fundamentals of Marketing Your Meetup Group

Grow your Meetup group with a personalized marketing strategy that will attract interested members to your community.

Live Demo: Healthy Snacks with a Professional Chef

Professional chef Kelley Williamson teaches you how to make 3 healthy snacks and host your own online cooking event.

What You Need to Start a Business on Meetup

How to promote, grow, and scale your business through genuine Meetup connections.

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5 Online Event Tools for Better Engagement

Keep your attendees active and engaged with these simple online event tools.

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Tips from Organizers

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How to Make Real Connections Online

Follow these suggestions for creating genuine connections if meeting virtually is the best or only option.

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Queering the Tech Ecosystem, 6 steps that got us started

How QueerTech organizers are creating organic communities following 6 key community-building steps.

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Lighten the Load: How to Encourage Your Community to Help Out

Community members want to get involved; here’s how you can unlock their potential.

Recording: Organizer Panel, Switching to Online Events

Organizers Annyce Davis and Nina Baltierra share what it takes to keep their communities connected and thriving online.

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Frequently asked

How do I start a Meetup group?

Starting a Meetup group is easy. Once you have an idea for your group, we'll help you create it. Meetup shares your group with local members who are most likely to join, based on common interests.

How can I monetize my group?

There are several ways that you can share costs, or even make a profit as an organizer. On Meetup you can choose to charge your members dues, or you can ticket each event.

Why start a group on Meetup?

Meetup provides the tools and resources you need to build a great community. We’ll announce your group to people in your area who share your interests, and continuously help new members find your group and your events. Once you schedule events, Meetup manages your attendee lists and reminders.

How much of a time commitment is expected for organizing a community?

It varies depending on your goals. On Meetup, you decide how often your group meets. You can even recruit others to help you host events and share responsibilities as the organizer. The most important thing is to keep in contact with your group regularly so that you can keep your members engaged and excited about your next event.