As community leaders, one of our biggest challenges is conveying the importance of our community ecosystems to executives, especially when it comes to securing funding for growth. Framing the community narrative in a way that ties community engagement and activity directly to business goals is … [Read more...]
Building a Mobile-First Community to Meet Members Where They Are
Launched in 2020, Community Food Navigator envisions a food system rooted in justice, in which the people who produce, distribute, and consume food also control its production, distribution, and governance. Their mission is to expand food sovereignty — particularly in Black, Brown, and Indigenous … [Read more...]
Nurturing a Thriving Community: Insights from UiPath
Andreea Tomescu is the Senior Community Manager at UiPath. She shares insights into the dynamic UiPath Community, a thriving ecosystem that embodies the transformative power of automation and artificial intelligence. With over three million members worldwide, this community serves as a space for … [Read more...]
Navigating Community Management Challenges
Community teams are facing a notable decrease in staffing levels compared to years past. Organizations across various sectors are implementing budget cuts, even among those with best-in-class community programs. This situation suggests that while community teams are valued, they are not immune to … [Read more...]
So you need to hire an online community manager
Community Managers span a broad swath of roles - from teams of one, to a specialized role on a larger community team. The average age of survey respondents - 39 - suggests a seasoned business professional, perhaps moving from an established career into community management. The average salary is … [Read more...]
Enhancing Community Engagement with Amelie: An Innovative AI Mascot Initiative at Microsoft
Alexandra Savelieva, a Principal Applied AI Engineer at Microsoft, has been instrumental in spearheading a vibrant initiative aimed at fostering engagement within the Microsoft AI/ML Connected Community, which boasts over 21,000 members. This innovative program, centered around the community … [Read more...]
Building a Cost Impact Model for Community Growth
Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. The Esri Community Team uses data-driven models to power community-centric initiatives, and align community efforts with the company's mission, vision, and values. Despite having … [Read more...]
Happy Community Manager Appreciation Day!
January 27, 2025 is the day (ok, we think every day is the day, but especially today!) to show the community managers in your life some love! You can check out our CMAD gift guide and past gift guides here or tag them on social media channels with #cmad2025. We hope you … [Read more...]
How to Create a New Community Launch Process
Do you run a community with sub-communities and have numerous requests for new communities? Do you sometimes feel that your community launch strategy is less strategy and more Oprah? A community program often leads to requests for more and more sub-communities or groups and it is easy to become … [Read more...]
Building Connections Through Community: Esri’s Storytelling Initiative
In an era where digital connections are more important than ever, Esri stands out as a best-in-class example of innovative community engagement. As the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, Esri has long been committed to harnessing the power of geographic science and … [Read more...]
