Community Consultants Collective

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from the Community Consultants Collective ✨🎄 On this Christmas Day, and during this festive holiday season, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude. You are the heart and soul of this organization and our greatest gift. 🎁 Your unique experiences, insights, and expertise are treasures that you so generously share, helping us build and strengthen the communities we serve. Together, we create spaces of connection, collaboration, and growth that embody the true spirit of the season. ⛄️ As we celebrate this time of giving, may you be reminded of the profound gifts you already possess and the difference you make every single day. 😊 Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, peace, and community. 👥 #tistheseason #communitybuilding #professionals #consultants #leaders

We’re thrilled to share this insightful article by one of our own, Kristen Pavle, who masterfully explores the art of cultivating vibrant digital spaces. Kristen draws on her deep expertise to show how communities, much like gardens, thrive through thoughtful care, intentional design, and space for organic growth. 🌱 Here are six key "ingredients" Kristen highlights for fostering meaningful connections: 1️⃣ Squad-Sized Groups: Small groups (5-8 people) foster deeper connections and meaningful conversations. 2️⃣ Regular Rhythms: Consistent gatherings, like weekly check-ins or seasonal celebrations, help anchor participation. 3️⃣ Collaborative Creation: Shared projects strengthen bonds and create lasting memories. 4️⃣ Psychological Safety: Clear expectations and thoughtful moderation build trust and encourage vulnerability. 5️⃣ Progressive Trust: Design gradual paths for deeper engagement, starting with low-stakes interactions. 6️⃣ Celebration: Regular recognition and shared moments of joy reinforce a sense of belonging. These principles work at any scale, creating the fertile "soil" for authentic relationships to grow—whether you're nurturing a small group or a sprawling ecosystem. ✨ We encourage you to read Kristen's article for more details and to join us in celebrating her expertise. #communitybuilding #digitalspaces #celebratingexpertise

🌟 Weekly Member Spotlight 🌟 This week, we’re thrilled to feature CCC member, R. Katharine “Kat” C.. Katharine specializes in creating, building, and managing inclusive and supportive, private online communities. She has served a diverse range of clients, including Nonprofits, Solopreneurs, Employee groups and Educational initiatives. 👉 To learn more about Katharine and how she can support your community goals: https://lnkd.in/gbpx9RB2 A big thank you to our community partner, AllPeeP for making this spotlight series possible. Your commitment to innovation and collaboration inspires us every day. Stay tuned for next week's spotlight as we continue to showcase the exceptional consultants shaping the future of community consultancy!

🗣️Call for Presenters!! We’re thrilled to announce that Diversitech 2025, the premier conference empowering inclusion in tech, is happening on March 20-22nd at Rivers Casino, Philadelphia—and we want you to be part of it! We are seeking dynamic presenters to lead workshops, fireside chats, branded panels, and live demos aligned with our key tracks: ✅Trending Tech: AI, Cyber, Gaming ✅Education and Training ✅Business and Sales ✅Culture and ERG Support Apply or Tag 🏷️ a friend that should know about this!! Please submit proposals no later than January 15,2025: https://lnkd.in/estGdURy #tech #phillytech #diversitech #womenintech #publicspeaker #blackintech #opentowork #recruitment #jobseekers #trending

Building successful online communities requires more than just good intention, it takes strategy, connection, and meaningful engagement. In this insightful piece, CCC member Serena Snoad shares the four essential ingredients for thriving online spaces, along with real-world examples from charities and organizations that bring these principles to life. It's a must-read for anyone passionate about fostering impactful connections and understanding their true value. #strategy #community #planning #consultancy #foodforthought

🌟 Weekly Member Spotlight 🌟 This week, we’re thrilled to feature Francisco Opazo, a valued member of the Community Consultants Collective. As a seasoned marketing and community leader, he has helped B2B companies generate value and ROI through customer communities and educational initiatives. 👉 Learn more about Francisco and how he can support your community goals: https://lnkd.in/gPbKPEeM A big thank you to our community partner, AllPeeP, for making this spotlight series possible. Your commitment to innovation and collaboration inspires us every day. Stay tuned for next week's spotlight as we continue to showcase the exceptional consultants shaping the future of community consultancy!

This sounds like a wonderful opportunity for the right individual! If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Michael A. Tennant directly. #communityconsultants #consultantdirectory #partnerships #workshops

It's here! Our 15th (!!) annual State of Community Management report is ready for download! We’ve distilled this year’s research down to five key findings: -Community Budgets Stabilize After a Period of Growth -Platform Migrations Slow as Organizations Prioritize Stability -Continued Focus on Calculating and Proving Community Value -Best-in-Class Communities Continue to Outperform the Average -Communities Address the Challenge of Limited Resources Combined with deep dives on all eight competencies of the Community Maturity Model™, recommendations, and practitioner case studies, the 2024 report provides trend analysis and prescriptive advice for your community program. https://lnkd.in/emedWctJ

🌟 We're excited to kick off a weekly member spotlight series that celebrates the talented community professionals in our Community Consultants Collective directory! Each week, we’ll shine a light on one of our incredible consultants, starting today with the talented Serena Snoad. A heartfelt thank you to our community partners, D'Angelo S. and Anca Mosoiu over at AllPeeP, for your vision and support. It’s an honor to work alongside such an innovative team. Check out Serena’s profile to learn more about her areas of expertise and discover how her skills might benefit your community: https://lnkd.in/gFFB_4fW

In a recent discussion post found in our online community forum (powered by Disco), Todd Nilson shared his thoughts after watching the Netflix documentary, #JoinorDie, an exploration into Community - what draws us together and what polarizes us. He also shared that he learned about this film from a conversation with another CCC member, Jenny Weigle-Bonds (we love when that happens 😉). Have you seen the film? If so, share your takeaways in the comment section below. ⬇️