Exciting Update: Milwaukee Repeater Club Membership Management is Moving to Zeffy

One of the ongoing challenges of managing the Milwaukee Repeater Club has been keeping membership records up to date. As a volunteer-run organization without a central office, tracking dues payments, membership renewals, contact information, and club communications can be difficult and time-consuming.

To help modernize and streamline our membership process, the club has decided to begin using Zeffy, a nonprofit-focused membership and fundraising platform.

Why Zeffy?

Zeffy is specifically designed for nonprofit organizations and is currently used by more than 100,000 organizations worldwide. It provides a central location for managing memberships, payments, and member communications, making it much easier for our volunteers to serve the club and our members.

No Fees for the Club

One of the biggest advantages of Zeffy is that it is completely free for nonprofits.

• No platform fees
• No credit card processing fees
• No transaction fees
• 100% of your membership payment goes directly to the Milwaukee Repeater Club

Zeffy supports its operations through optional tips that users may choose to leave when making a payment. These tips are entirely voluntary and can be adjusted or declined. Whether you choose to support Zeffy or not, the Milwaukee Repeater Club still receives 100% of your membership payment.

Benefits for Members

Easier Membership Renewals

• Automatic renewal options
• Flexible renewal schedules
• Simple membership management
• Reduced risk of missed renewals

More Payment Options

Members will be able to pay using:

• Credit and debit cards
• Apple Pay
• Google Pay
• ACH/bank transfers (where available)
• Checks

Better Record Keeping

Zeffy allows us to maintain a secure, centralized membership database, helping us keep:

• Membership status up to date
• Contact information current
• Payment history organized
• Membership records accessible to authorized club officers

Improved Club Communications

One feature we are especially excited about is the ability to communicate more effectively with our members through:

• Digital newsletters
• Club announcements
• Event updates
• Membership reminders
• Important repeater and club information

Having a centralized membership platform will help ensure members receive timely updates and important information from the club.

Looking Ahead

Our goal is simple: make membership management easier for both our members and the volunteers who keep the Milwaukee Repeater Club running. By adopting Zeffy, we can spend less time on administrative tasks and more time supporting the club, our repeaters, and the amateur radio community we serve.

We appreciate everyone’s support as we transition to this new system and look forward to providing a smoother membership experience for all club members.

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Milwaukee Repeater Club Board of Directors