Transferring Meetup Groups

The steps below describe how the process to transfer an existing meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. group into the WordPress meetup chapter program. WordPress will become a member of your group so that they can be nominated as the new organizer and you can be added as a co-organizer.

One important thing to remember is that changing ownership of the group will mainly change who is paying dues. There is no automatic notification of the switch. Co-organizers will still be able to schedule events, email members through Meetup, and manage the RSVPs as usual. They just won’t show up as the owner anymore.

1. The way Meetup is set up, transferring ownership can almost be done with the click of a button. To step down as organizer, head over to your Meetup’s home page. From there, choose the Step down as Organizer option from the My profile drop down menu.
2. On the next page, you’ll be asked your reason for stepping down. Select Transferring the group to another member.
3. Nominate a new organizer (WordPress). Once that has happened, WordPress will nominate you as a co-organizer.
4. If this is the only group you run, you may cancel your dues. If you run other groups, then keep that part active.

Don’t forget to set yourself as the host when you’re planning events! Not WordPress. We simply won’t be able to come to that many. ☺

Last updated: August 31, 2022