MemberHub

Overview

MemberHub (now known as Givebacks) is an all-in-one management and fundraising platform designed for Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), schools, and local non-profits. It streamlines organizational compliance, member communication, dues collection, and volunteer management into a single cloud dashboard. The platform includes built-in online stores and passive cashback fundraising tools that convert everyday shopping into school donations. By automating administrative tasks, MemberHub helps parent-teacher groups engage families effectively.

Founder story

MemberHub was founded in 2007 in Raleigh, North Carolina, by Matt Harrell and Loren Harrell. Drawing from computer science backgrounds and personal experiences as parents in early education, the founders built MemberHub to eliminate fragmented communication between schools, teachers, and families. The company expanded into state-level PTA compliance and rebranded its broader ecosystem as Givebacks.

What it does

• Provides online store builders to sell memberships, event tickets, and spirit wear
• Automates state PTA membership roster tracking, officer reporting, and dues remittance workflows
• Delivers multi-channel family communication via email newsletters, SMS alerts, and group hubs
• Powers cashback fundraising through browser extensions and linked credit card merchant partnerships.

Who it's for

• Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs)
• K-12 School Administrators
• Booster Clubs & Youth Groups
• Local Community Non-Profits

Why it works

• Official state PTA partnerships grant free enterprise site licenses to local units
• Replaces separate event, ticketing, newsletter, and compliance tools with one integrated suite
• Passive merchant cashback programs generate continuous fundraising without requiring door-to-door sales
• Provides built-in Stripe payment processing tailored specifically for non-profit governance.

Growth strategies

• Statewide distribution partnerships with State PTA boards to mandate compliance logging
• Passive e- commerce affiliate models sharing merchant cashback revenue with local schools
• Viral organic referral loops generated as parents join school directories and stores
• Educational webinars and leadership workshops training incoming PTA executive officers

Alternatives

• MemberPlanet
• WildApricot
• Cheddar Up
• SchoolPay

Comparison overview

• MemberHub (Givebacks) provides direct state-level PTA compliance reporting and automated dues remittance, whereas general membership tools like WildApricot focus on broad professional associations.
• It includes a merchant cashback browser extension model built directly into its fundraising suite.