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How to Think About #thankitforward, or On Building Community

November 27, 2017 By Hillary Boucher

Building community -- no matter your end goal -- depends on gratitude and reciprocity. We're also participating in a round of #thankitforward inside TheCR Network, and I wanted to share how we a running a fun little exercise for our members with all of you. Maybe it will work in your community … [Read more...]

How do I thank just three people? Well, I don’t.

November 24, 2017 By Jim Storer

Every year I sit down to think about three people that have impacted my year for #thankitforward and every time it's impossible. I am so grateful to work on a team of fun, passionate, hard-working people. It truly makes my job a joy. And beyond that, I get to spend my days interacting with … [Read more...]

Kicking off #ThankitForward 2017

November 21, 2017 By Jim Storer

For the fifth year in a row (seriously!) our team is practicing our tradition of #ThankitForward - thanking the people in your life (personally and professionally) who have made a difference in your year by letting them know. And today it seems like this small act of gratitude and kindness will go … [Read more...]

Announcing the Winners of TheCR Awards 2017

October 6, 2017 By Hillary Boucher

Community gamification

Last week I had the honor of announcing the winners of TheCR Awards 2017. TheCR Awards recognize excellence in community management across four categories including, Outstanding ROI, Best Community Design Element, Winning Welcome Wagon, and Best Recognition & Reward Program. Members of TheCR … [Read more...]

A (Not So Brief) History of Community Management Resources

August 21, 2017 By Jim Storer

True story - when my brother was 14 he came into my room and said, "Shannon! Have you ever heard of the band Led Zepplin?!" It was 1999. With a completely straight face, I replied, "No! Are they any good?" He then went on to sing their praises (and rightly so, Fool in the Rain is in my top … [Read more...]

TheCR Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Gifts for Community Managers

December 7, 2016 By Jim Storer

gifts for community managers

It's that time of the year again! The snow is falling (in Boston, at least!), pumpkin spice is everywhere and holiday music has taken over the radio. We're continuing our December tradition of providing a short gift guide of toys and treasures that the community manager in your life might … [Read more...]

Community people make it possible – #thankitforward

December 7, 2016 By Ted McEnroe

Hard to believe, but it’s Thanksgiving again. It’s a year of milestones and changes for those young and old in my life. My daughter graduated kindergarten and headed into 1st grade. Just this month, I lost one aunt to cancer at 81 while the other told me she was getting remarried at … [Read more...]

TheCR Connect 2016 – By The Numbers Recap

November 30, 2016 By Jim Storer

community conference outcomes

It's no secret we're sort of data nerds over here - I mean have you seen the SOCM lately? Here's something you might not know though - numbers aren't my favorite thing - but I've never met an infographic I didn't like. (Longtime readers might remember our brief infatuation with … [Read more...]

Giving Thanks for My Community – #thankitforward

November 29, 2016 By Jim Storer

#thankitforward

This year we're celebrating our fourth year of the #thankitforward tradition. You can read more about it here if you aren't familiar with the practice - but basically we want to encourage everyone to take a moment to specifically thank people in their lives who have made a positive difference. I'm … [Read more...]

Announcing The Community Roundtable Awards!

November 22, 2016 By Hillary Boucher

Community awards

This year another fun tradition was born at our annual event - TheCR Connect - our first presentation of The Community Roundtable Awards! The winners were announced at the live event, and now we are excited to share the news with everyone online. Why Awards? We want to showcase the amazing work … [Read more...]

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