What's New in Membicus

We ship improvements every week. Here's what's been happening.

February 2026

NEWFeb 24, 2026

Newsletter Builder

Build and send polished multi-section newsletters with a visual editor. Choose from 8 section types including hero banners, articles with images, auto-populated upcoming events, member business spotlights, sponsor logos, call-to-action buttons, and more. Live preview updates as you compose so you see exactly what members will receive.

NEWFeb 22, 2026

Admin New Member Notifications

Organization admins now receive an email notification whenever a new member joins, whether through online signup, manual creation, or import. The notification includes the member's name, email, business, and plan, with a direct link to their admin profile. Can be toggled off in Settings.

IMPROVEDFeb 20, 2026

Help Center Expanded

Completely refreshed the Help Center with 60 articles across 10 categories, more than double the previous coverage. New categories for Newsletters, Donations, Embeds, and Reports & Analytics. Every major feature now has step-by-step guidance.

NEWFeb 18, 2026

Board Report PDF Generation

Generate professional board-ready PDF reports with one click from the Reports page. The 5-page report includes a branded cover page, membership summary with growth metrics, revenue breakdown, event attendance highlights, and directory statistics. Perfect for board meetings and stakeholder updates.

NEWFeb 14, 2026

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Admins can now enable two-factor authentication for added account security. Set up with any TOTP authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.) and save backup codes for recovery. Super admins can enforce 2FA for all admin users organization-wide.

IMPROVEDFeb 10, 2026

Email Template Customization

Full control over your automated email templates. Customize the header background color, text color, footer text, button labels, and headings for welcome emails, renewal reminders, event confirmations, and more. Live preview and one-click test email to yourself.

January 2026

NEWJan 28, 2026

Donation System

Accept one-time and recurring donations with a public donation page on your subdomain. Create fundraising campaigns with goal tracking, customize suggested amounts, and automatically send tax receipts with your organization's EIN. All donations go directly to your Stripe account.

NEWJan 24, 2026

Embeddable Widgets

Embed your business directory, upcoming events, announcements feed, or full member signup form directly on your existing website. Works with WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any platform that supports custom HTML. Each widget is customizable with theme, colors, and layout options.

NEWJan 20, 2026

Brand Kit

Complete white-label branding for your member portal. Upload multiple logo formats (icon, full, dark background), set your color palette (primary, secondary, accent), choose heading and body fonts, style your sidebar (light, dark, or branded), and even add custom CSS. Every change applies instantly across your portal, emails, login page, and public pages.

NEWJan 15, 2026

Stripe Connect: Direct Payouts

Member payments now go directly to your organization's bank account via Stripe Connect. No platform transaction fees and no waiting for payouts. Membicus never holds your funds. Connect your Stripe account in minutes from the Account page.

NEWJan 10, 2026

Digital Membership Cards

Every active member gets a digital membership card accessible from their dashboard. Displays their name, member number, organization, membership tier, and expiration date with a QR code for instant verification. Members can save it to their phone or print it.

IMPROVEDJan 6, 2026

Member Import Improvements

Revamped CSV import with automatic column mapping, duplicate detection, email validation, and a preview step before committing. Import up to 1,000 members at a time with detailed error reporting for any rows that need attention.

December 2025

NEWDec 20, 2025

Announcement System

Send rich announcements to your members via email with optional banner images, PDF attachments, and audience targeting. Pin important announcements to the top of the member feed. Announcements respect each member's email notification preferences.

NEWDec 15, 2025

Event Waitlists & QR Check-in

Events that reach capacity now automatically place additional RSVPs on a waitlist. When someone cancels, the next person is auto-promoted and notified by email. Added QR code check-in for tracking actual attendance at events.

NEWDec 10, 2025

Surcharges & Tag-Based Billing

Create additional recurring fees and assign them to specific member groups using tags. Perfect for committee dues, marketing fund contributions, or any supplemental charges. Billed separately through Stripe on your chosen schedule.

NEWDec 5, 2025

Automated Renewal Reminders

Membicus now automatically sends branded email reminders to members at 30, 14, and 7 days before their membership expires, plus a final expiration notice. Customize the reminder intervals and email content in Settings. Reminders respect each member's notification preferences.

November 2025

NEWNov 25, 2025

Public Business Directory

A searchable, filterable public directory showcasing your member businesses. Each business gets a profile with logo, description, contact info, and categories. Featured businesses appear at the top. Listings auto-hide when membership expires and reappear on renewal.

NEWNov 18, 2025

Event Management

Full event management with RSVP tracking, capacity limits, member vs. non-member pricing, guest registration, location details, and automated confirmation emails. Members can view and manage their RSVPs from their dashboard.

NEWNov 10, 2025

Member Management & Multi-Tenant Portal

Membicus launches with core member management: member registration, profile management, membership plans with tiered pricing, rolling memberships, status tracking, and a fully white-labeled member portal on your own subdomain.

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