Designing Communities

🚀 Meet Cai: Your New AI-Powered Community Insights Companion! 👋 Say hello to Cai, the innovative AI search assistant from Gareth Wilson, Founder of Community Inc., crafted to reveal the gems of community wisdom buried within podcasts, videos, and newsletters. 💥 Sorting through the endless stream of content for top-notch community strategies can feel like a Herculean task. That's precisely why I've curated and transcribed over 1,000 podcast episodes, 900 videos, and hundreds of newsletters, amassing over 1,000 hours of expert insights. Cai is your dedicated guide, ready to dive into this goldmine and surface the most pertinent recommendations for your unique requirements. Whether you're a fan of conversing with AI or prefer the traditional search method, Cai is designed to be your ultimate resource for discovering actionable, high-quality content from industry titans and your peers. Take Cai for a spin here: https://community.inc/cai #CommunityBuilding #AI #TechInnovation #CaiAssistant #Networking

Harnessing the full potential of community is no easy feat, yet it's pivotal for achieving success. According to CMX, while 79% of us recognize the value of community, only 10% can link it to tangible financial outcomes. 💡But there's good news—industry-leading frameworks are available to help us define and quantify this value. Reach out to discover how these tools can empower your business to leverage community for growth and success. 📈 #CommunityValue #BusinessGrowth #CMXInsights #StrategicCommunityBuilding #DesigningCommunities

While empowerment is vital, strategy is the backbone of a thriving community. The challenge lies in crafting a strong, thoughtful strategy that aligns with your vision while giving members the freedom to innovate. Without clear objectives and a plan to support and guide the community, growth can stagnate. The key is balance: strategic direction ensures long-term success, while empowerment fosters organic growth and creativity. Building a powerful community means both shaping the path and stepping back to let others lead. 🎯🌟 Jono Bacon #CommunityLeadership #Empowerment #StrategyMatters #CollectiveImpact #GrowthMindset #DesigningCommunities

Opportunity Alert: Partnerships Executive at Tin Men Capital 🌟🌏 Tin Men Capital is on the hunt for a dynamic Partnerships Executive to collaborate with the Head of Partnerships John T. in expanding their engagement with a growing community. If you're passionate about building impactful relationships and driving collaboration, this is your chance to make a difference! You’ll be at the forefront of cultivating advocates and allies that align with the company's vision. Know someone perfect for this? Apply below! 👇 🔗 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/gSp_z3uq #CommunityHead #JobOpportunity #CommunityBuilding #DesigningCommunities #CommunityRisers

🎉 Celebrating a Milestone with What The Fail! 🎉 As What The Fail marks its 1-year anniversary, we’re excited to feature this incredible community in this month’s Community Recommendation by Designing Communities. Over the past year, they’ve transformed how we view and handle failure, turning setbacks into opportunities for growth and innovation. 👀 Discover the journey, successes, and impactful stories behind What The Fail in our latest blog. Dive into how they’ve reshaped conversations around failure and created a space for authentic learning and connection. Check out the blog to see how this community is making waves and inspiring change! 🌟 Shilpa S Nath #CommunityBuilding #WhatTheFail #Innovation #Growth #Anniversary #FailureToSuccess #DesigningCommunities #Inspiration

🧠 Mastering Community Strategies: Key Insights from Feverbee At Designing Communities, we know that crafting a successful community strategy requires more than just following a checklist. FeverBee - Community Consulting, with over 14 years of experience and training nearly 1300 community professionals, emphasizes that effective strategies start with understanding the real problems your community faces. ✨ Key Insight: Community strategies often fail because they address the wrong issues. It’s like prescribing treatment without a proper diagnosis. To achieve success, focus on: 🔍Diagnosing the Right Problems: Identify the core challenges your community faces. 🔍Prescribing the Right Solutions: Tailor your approach to address these specific issues. Forget generic templates and one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, design a strategy that’s tailored to your unique needs for impactful results. 📚Read the full guide To Creating Successful Community Strategies by Feverbee here: https://lnkd.in/ghxNK4Tf Interested in developing a strategy that truly works? Let’s connect and explore how Designing Communities can help you craft a tailored approach. #CommunityStrategy #EffectiveSolutions #CommunityBuilding #StrategicPlanning #BusinessGrowth

🎉 What The Fail, a vibrant community focused on reshaping how we view failure, recently celebrated its 1-year anniversary with a compelling event featuring a panel of community and ecosystem builders. They shared their honest experiences and challenges in community strategy, offering some key insights: 1️⃣ Linking community efforts to business outcomes can be tough—community-building often requires patience and a give-first mindset. 2️⃣ Investing in the wrong community members can be costly. 3️⃣ Community formation and engagement can vary widely, presenting unique challenges. 4️⃣ Digital engagement requires a balanced approach—our community's attention is split between personal and professional channels. 5️⃣ Remember, events alone do not make a community strategy! ➡ Point 5 highlights a common misconception in Asia: Events alone don’t build communities. While they create buzz, true community-building needs ongoing engagement, meaningful interactions, and sustained value. Without a broader strategy, momentum fades, and relationships stay shallow. Successful communities foster trust, connection, and a shared purpose. These reflections highlight that while community-building has its hurdles, it's undeniably the future. 🌟 #CommunityBuilding #CommunityStrategy #WhatTheFail #Community #Insights

Opportunity Alert: Join OLIVER Agency as a Community Manager! 🌟🌏 Are you passionate about community building and eager to lead in marketing innovation? OLIVER is on the hunt for a talented Community Manager! This role involves cultivating and managing a vibrant community for their client’s Social Channel across the Asia markets. If you or someone you know would excel in this role, don’t miss out—check the link below for more details and apply today! 🔗 Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/d3PWRiMF #CommunityManager #JobOpportunity #CommunityBuilding #DesigningCommunities #CommunityRisers

🌟 Community Impact Alert! 🌟 Perng A., Co-Founder of Designing Communities, recently had the honor of serving as a committee member for the Young Founders School’s inaugural gala. This incredible event not only brought together 330 passionate guests but also raised over $480k, showcasing the profound impact of uniting a community around a shared mission. 🚀This success is a testament to how harnessing collective values and passions can drive substantial change. The funds raised will significantly advance YFS’s mission to transform young lives and enhance educational opportunities, proving that when we come together, we can achieve extraordinary results. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed and supported this inspiring cause. Together, we are making a difference! 👏 #CommunityImpact #YFS #Philanthropy #Education #CommunityBuilding

Why Your Business Needs a Community Strategy 🔥 A community strategy isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s a must-have for long-term success. 🚀 It’s a powerful, long-range plan that nurtures a thriving community to support your business goals. But why should community be a business strategy rather than just marketing or support? 💡 Communities boost user onboarding and adoption. 💡 Communities foster innovation and act as hubs for fresh ideas. 💡 Communities create brand loyalty that marketing alone can’t achieve. In fact, a recent survey shows that 80% of start-up founders believe that building a branded community is essential to their business, with 28% seeing it as a competitive edge! 🌟 Just look at the top brands—Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon—they’ve all made huge investments in their communities. Curious about how to develop your own community strategy? We’re here to help. Let’s build something amazing together! Email us at [email protected] 📧 #CommunityBuilding #BusinessStrategy #BrandGrowth #Innovation #CustomerEngagement #Startups