The Journal
Ideas, stories, and field notes for organizations building stronger, more connected communities.
Community
We are living through a moment where almost everything organizations traditionally relied on to stand out is becoming easier to produce, automate, replicate or optimize.
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What would actually change if your members were creating value for one another instead of only receiving it from you? Not in…
Community Unplugged
People made it into the room. That does not mean they feel like they belong there. For some members, registering, arriving and…
Community
There is no shortage of technology promising to help us build community at scale. We can automate onboarding, schedule content, track engagement,…
Community
Associations are under pressure to prove their value. Membership expectations are changing. Attention is fractured. Budgets are tight. AI is reshaping how…
Community
I was listening to Rihanna’s Umbrella the other day and I caught myself thinking: Why does everyone still know this song? My…
Community
“Community isn’t about what you can extract. It’s about what you’re willing to build together.”
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“If your community doesn’t make space for difference, it’s not inclusive — it’s just polite.”
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“Community is the most powerful tool we have for impact because it’s where trust, learning, and action intersect.”
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Community Reimagined is a collection of articles from Community Hives about building stronger, more human-centred communities, networks, and peer connection systems.
Community Reimagined explores community building, peer-to-peer connection, nonprofit networks, movement building, member engagement, belonging, trust, and relationship infrastructure.
It is for social impact organizations, nonprofits, associations, civic networks, funders, founders, and community builders who want to create more meaningful connection without relying only on forums, Slack groups, or large events.
Community Hives is a relationship-building platform that helps organizations create curated 1:1 and small group conversations for their members, partners, supporters, or networks.
Community Hives helps communities grow by making it easier for people to meet the right peers, have meaningful conversations, share knowledge, build trust, and stay connected over time.
