Community Building Resources

Access guides, templates, case studies, and tools to help you build your nonprofit community.

Community resources

Guides & Tutorials

Learn how to build and grow your nonprofit community with these comprehensive guides.

Community Building Guide
Guide

Building Engaged In-App Communities

Our most comprehensive guide to community-building yet, with everything you need to know to grow thriving in-app communities!

Community Engagement Strategies
Video Series

Community Engagement Strategies

A 5-part video series on proven strategies to boost engagement and participation in your nonprofit community.

Community Moderation Handbook
Handbook

Community Moderation Handbook

A complete guide to effective community moderation, including policies, procedures, and best practices.

Measuring Community Impact
Guide

Measuring Community Impact

Learn how to track and measure the impact of your community on your nonprofit's mission and goals.

Community Content Strategy
Webinar

Community Content Strategy

A recorded webinar on creating engaging content that drives participation and supports your mission.

Community Platform Selection
Guide

Community Platform Selection

A comprehensive guide to choosing the right platform for your nonprofit community.

Templates & Worksheets

Save time with these ready-to-use templates for your community-building efforts.

Community Identity & Value Proposition

Define your community's central focus and value proposition with this simple worksheet.

Format: PDF, 2 pages

Community Guidelines Template

A customizable template for creating clear, effective community guidelines.

Format: DOCX, 5 pages

Community Content Calendar

Plan your community content with this ready-to-use content calendar template.

Format: XLSX, 3 sheets

Community Metrics Dashboard

Track your community's growth and engagement with this metrics dashboard template.

Format: XLSX, 5 sheets

Community Onboarding Checklist

Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new community members with this checklist.

Format: PDF, 3 pages

Cards for Community

A fun card game for community builders with fill-in-the-blank statements that will make you laugh (and think)!

Format: PDF, 10 pages

Case Studies

Learn from nonprofits that have successfully built thriving communities.

Breast Cancer Support Network

Breast Cancer Support Network

How a nonprofit supporting breast cancer survivors built a thriving community using Facebook Groups and virtual events.

10,000+ members93% satisfaction rate
Environmental Action Coalition

Environmental Action Coalition

How an environmental nonprofit transformed their advocacy efforts by building a community of local chapters.

25,000+ members68% volunteer retention
Youth Mentorship Program

Youth Mentorship Program

How a youth mentorship nonprofit created a safe, engaging online community for mentors and mentees.

5,000+ participants40% increase in program completion
Global Health Initiative

Global Health Initiative

How an international health nonprofit connected healthcare workers across borders through a custom community platform.

15,000+ professionals50+ countries