How to Build a Community People Will ACTUALLY Join

Designing Tomorrow: Creative Strategies for Social Impact

Is community in decline, or is the way we’re participating just changing?
The data and statistics, as always, are messy. And there’s valid opinions and arguments supporting different trends here.
But whether or not community-engagement is in decline, our relationships with community is going through a rapid transformation.
And as a social impact brand, you need community support to power your work. You can’t power your mission and reach your true impact potential alone. But, building authentic, vibrant communities seems harder than ever before.
Today, we’re talking all about community-building. And specifically, how to build an authentic community around your mission — and why that’s becoming an increasingly important part of a successful social impact strategy.
In today’s episode, we cover:

• Why community is changing and what that means for your social impact brand
• The key pillars of healthy and vibrant communities
• And how you can build a community around your cause to drive support, engagement, and revenue for your mission

Resources:

• 9 Ways to Make Your Membership Model More Inclusive
• Nonprofit Membership Programs: How to Create a Better One at Your Organization
• Community Building Might Not Feel Like Your Core Work, But It Should Be
• How to Build a Focused, User-Friendly Website for Your Community Foundation

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Chapters

1. How to Build a Community People Will ACTUALLY Join (00:00:00)

2. Building Authentic Communities for Social Impact (00:00:03)

3. Building Strong and Effective Communities (00:12:52)