Facebook makes a play for associations and member organizations with new group features
Facebook just became a little more attractive to member-based organizations like associations that are looking to host their online communities in the platform.
Community manager toolkit: Scale your community with volunteers
At some point you may have found yourself at work long after everyone else has left, the fluorescent lights buzzing above your head, and the sound of a lonely unanswered …
Three signs your association is ready for an online community
While I may be biased toward online communities–I think lots of organizations can find ways to incorporate community into their business strategies–I will also be the first to tell you …
Why I volunteer: The benefits of extracurricular pursuits
This article first appeared on AssociationSuccess.org. Join me, Catherine Hackney of Confident Communities Consulting, and Arianna Rehak from AssociationSuccess.org on September 14th, 12-1pm EST, for a live, collaborative discussion about …
Creating a member-oriented online community
This article originally appeared at ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. My thanks to Oona Schmid who co-wrote this article with me! Just because an association creates an online community …
#CMAD 2017: All good things in moderation
#CMAD 2017, Session 7: All Good Things in Moderation from 5:00 Films & Media. My thanks to Lindsay Starke at Higher Logic, Marghet Hager at Dynamic community, and 5:00 Films …
Virtual meetings, workshops and vacations: Engage your community with out-of-the-box event offerings
Association executives and other professionals often don’t have the budget or the time to globe trot to every conference they are invited to. So what tools do we have to encourage event attendance while building community among our members?
Launching an online community or discussion forum: First you need a plan.
Before you launch an online community or discussion forum for your organization, you need a plan, but traditional web strategies often don’t take into account the nuances of building an online community.