CRM | Management | Nonprofits
Outdated, Overwhelmed, and Over It! Signs Your Lodge Needs a Digital Makeover
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Just like any organization, Moose Lodges can benefit from reviewing their tech regularly. The software system you have directly impacts how well your club runs, grows, and connects with its members.
And yet, there are still so many lodges that are working with software that’s outdated and not so easy to use. Only 29% of nonprofit boards actively discuss tech strategy, even though 90% of leaders say it’s critical to fundraising success.
So how do you know if it’s time for a change?
Below are some unmistakable signs your Moose Club is ready for a tech upgrade—and how to take the next step toward a better future.
Your software needs to change with the times, just like everything else in life. If you’re reviewing budgets, events, and bylaws, you also need to be reviewing your software.
1. Your Data Can’t Be Trusted
Your records are incomplete. Multiple versions of the same contact. Event lists that don’t match donation reports. If your team doesn’t trust your data, your decisions and communications are not going to hold up.
2. Staff Avoid Using the System
If your team is still using dated systems like spreadsheets, shared drives, sticky notes, etc. to track everything, your software isn’t doing what you need it to. The right platform should make life easier, not create more work for everyone.
3. You’re Using Too Many Tools
Some people have one system for emails, another for donations, a third for events, a fourth for calendars, and so on… This kind of separation of platforms wastes time, increases errors, and leads to burnout.
4. Reporting Is a Nightmare
If pulling basic fundraising or membership reports takes hours—or outside help—it’s a sure sign you’ve outgrown your current tools.
5. You Can’t Personalize Outreach
Today’s members have a standard. They expect relevant, timely communication. If you can’t break up your audience or, better yet, create automated follow-ups based on their interests or behavior, you’re missing huge opportunities for engagement.
6. Everything Feels Manual
Are you still building email lists by hand? Manually updating member info? Doing repeat tasks that feel like Groundhog Day? It’s time to automate.
7. Your Tools Don’t Talk to Each Other
Every time you add a new app or service, it creates a new silo. That’s the opposite of progress. A modern platform should integrate seamlessly with your other tools.
8. Your Team’s Frustrated
Are staff or volunteers constantly complaining about the system? Are they burned out from trying to remember five logins just to complete one task? Low morale often starts with bad tools.
9. You’re Losing Opportunities
Outdated systems often mean missed donations, lost recurring gifts, and underwhelming campaigns. If your tools are costing you money, they’re not doing their job.
10. Your System Feels Like a Frankenstein Patchwork
If your tech stack is held together with digital duct tape, it’s time to stop patching and start planning for a better solution.
1. You’re Hearing Negative Feedback
When members, donors, or volunteers say your website or forms are hard to use, believe them. Rising support requests or survey complaints are a sign your systems are due for a refresh.
2. Simple Tasks Take Too Long
If launching a campaign, editing a webpage, or even pulling donor history requires calling in your tech friend or waiting days, you’re sacrificing efficiency—and momentum.
3. You Can’t Do What You Need Anymore
You shouldn’t be limited by your system. Your software should empower your goals, not block them.
A CRM (Customer Relationship Management) platform designed for clubs and nonprofits can:
Yes, and here’s why:
1. Calculate the Hidden Costs
Manual work adds up. Eight hours a week doing repetitive tasks at $25/hr = $10,000/year. Survey staff to see where the time leaks are.
2. Audit Your Current Data
Where does your information live? If you’re using 8–12 disconnected tools (like most clubs), start by mapping it out.
3. Define What You Really Need
4. Research Options
5. Build Your Case
A new system isn’t just a cost. It’s an investment. Add up the time and money saved, and link the upgrade to strategic goals like growth, retention, and member engagement.
Ready to Get Started?
You don’t have to change everything right away. Start with these three action steps:
And remember: You’re not alone. Professional consultants can help assess your needs, review options, and make sure your next system actually solves your problems.
When it comes to choosing a platform that understands the unique needs of organizations like Moose Lodges, Growth Power Suite stands out.
We’re more than just a CRM. We’re your all-in-one digital partner designed specifically for clubs like yours that rely on community, connection, and continuity.
Here’s what sets Growth Power Suite apart:
Centralized Communication
Simplified Event Management
Smarter Reporting & Insights
Member & Volunteer Tools
Built to Integrate
Growth Power Suite was designed with you in mind. Modernize communication, reduce staff burnout, boost member participation and so much more with our platform. We’re here to help you preserve your traditions and power your future.
Running a Moose Lodge isn’t just about the typical things like planning events and sending reminders. Those things are important, but there is so much more to what you do. You serve your community. You bring people together. You do the work that matters.
It seems as though as your Lodge grows, things get a little more complicated. More members, more programs, more problems. If your software isn’t keeping up with all of that, how can you?
You don’t need the cream of the crop technology system…but you do need something that actually works. The right system can do more good for your Lodge than anything.
You’ve got big goals… Make sure your technology can help you accomplish them.
Let’s chat about how Growth Power Suite can support your goals—from centralizing communication to streamlining fundraising and events. Because your Lodge deserves a platform that works as hard as you do. Schedule a demo with us today, and let us show you how better tech can change your Lodge forever.
