It’s tough not to go down memory lane and talk about the fact that CiviCRM used to support a version that didn’t require a content management system. Alas, it was an idea that was ahead of its time! For whatever reason CiviCRM Standalone faded away, but not quite into oblivion. Over the years there were folks that tried to keep it going and for good reason; it lacks the baggage of any of the CMS’s.
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Embracing Age is a small Christian charity with a big mission to mobilise volunteers to befriend care home residents, support informal carers and help churches in their work with older people. They are giving a talk on 13 September 2023 about their journey to integrate CiviCRM.
CiviCRM version 5.63.0 is now out and ready to download. This is a regular monthly release. Upgrade now for the most stable CiviCRM experience:
Please join me in congratulating the new CiviCRM Community Council.
There are 11 positions on the council, and we had 11 individuals with two community members who vouched for them, so they are all acclaimed.
The new membership is as follows :
Last updated on April 4, 2025
Building a robust membership website is crucial for associations aiming to enhance member engagement and streamline operations. As of 2025, leveraging a comprehensive solution like CiviCRM can provide the necessary tools to create an efficient, user-friendly platform. This guide outlines the updated approach to constructing a three-part membership website, incorporating the latest best practices and features.
CiviCRM version 5.62.0 is now out and ready to download. This is a regular monthly release. Upgrade now for the most stable CiviCRM experience:
On Friday 2nd June 2023 there is a CiviCamp in Brussels, a wonderful opportunity to meet others in the CiviCRM community, share your stories, hear what others achieve with CiviCRM and enjoy a nice lunch....Sessions from Amnesty International Vlaanderen, Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen and much more.
Still some places left, check https://www.civicampbrussels2023.org/ for the details on the programme and register today!
Simple conversion tracking for your contribution and event pages
No doubt many organisations use Google Analytics and whilst they probably have lots of tracking in place, we established that current extensions and functionality for CiviCRM did not allow putting monetary value to conversions.
Revised on April 4, 2025
Data migration is a standard—and critical—step when launching a new membership site or member portal. It can feel overwhelming, but it’s essential to preserve the insights you’ve gained from tracking member engagement, retention, and benefit usage over time.
