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From the Consultants
This blog features the voices of consultants who are active members of the CCC.
Unlocking Transparency in Community Consulting: The Essential Compensation Report for Businesses and Consultants
With a focus on creating a more balanced landscape for community consultants, the Community Consultants Collective launched the first-ever comprehensive Online Community Consultant Compensation Report.
Catherine Hackney
Jul 172 min read
Designing for Participation: Engaging the silent masses in communities
Explore practical tactics for expanding engagement beyond the usual voice, creating conditions where more members feel empowered to contribute.
Catherine Hackney
Jul 119 min read
The Future of Online Community Management in 2025: Adapt or Be Left Behind
Online communities in 2025 demand smarter strategies—embrace AI, niche groups, and transparency to thrive in the evolving digital landscape.
Adam Krisko
Feb 112 min read
Measuring the ROI of an Online Community for Professional Associations
Setting SMART goals on Business Impact are crucial. How can you measure the added value and ROI of your association’s community platform?
Mathijs Vleeming
Dec 12, 20244 min read
Beyond events: The added value of online community for professional associations
Modern associations facilitate year-round knowledge sharing by successfully utilizing online communities. How do they add value?
Mathijs Vleeming
Oct 17, 20247 min read
Your Event is Not a Community—But It Can Help You Build One
“Build it and they will come…” (Not) A client of mine produces the largest event in the world, in their industry. On their 1 million+...
John Nawn
Sep 9, 20245 min read
Community Artifacts and Connections
Communities thrive on human connections and shared goals, not just platforms or artifacts. Building influence can undermine true collaborati
Jon Ericson
Sep 9, 20246 min read
Harnessing Community Power: A Case Study on CData’s Success
Community-driven success: CData's strategic initiatives led to major sales growth & support savings. Must-read for community pros!
John Summers
Aug 9, 20242 min read
Balancing Business Development and Client Delivery: Insights from the Community Consultants Collective
Community consultants share strategies for balancing business development and client delivery. Learn how fractional roles, strategic partner
CCC Staff
May 8, 20243 min read
Architecting Successful Online Communities: Insights from the CCC
Community Consultants Collective March 2024 meeting focused on best practices for architecting successful online communities.
Todd Nilson
Mar 14, 20242 min read
2024 Community Predictions
As we look towards 2024, the landscape of Digital Community is poised for transformative changes. Driven by rapid technological...
Matt Jensen
Mar 4, 20245 min read
Navigating Partnerships: A Consultant's Roadmap to Success with Platform Providers
Navigating Partnerships: A Consultant's Roadmap to Success with Platform Providers
Deb Schell
Oct 31, 20233 min read
A look back at 2023: Community Highlights and Member Spotlights
A look back at 2023: Community Highlights and Member Spotlights The Community Consultants Collective has grown significantly since the...
Deb Schell
Oct 16, 20234 min read
Submit your expertise to be listed in our directory today!
The Community Consultants Collective is made up of people from many different experiences, companies, and orientations with diverse...
Deb Schell
Sep 25, 20231 min read
Proposal Writing Tips for Consultants
Navigating the RFP (Request for Proposal) landscape can be daunting, but with the right approach, it's an opportunity to showcase your exper
Deb Schell
Sep 14, 20233 min read
Open Discussion: Proposal Best Practices & Submitting an RFP
For some community consultants, participating in an RFP is familiar. For others, it’s completely new. Wherever you land on that spectrum...
Deb Schell
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Responding to a Request for Proposals (RFP)
Join us in our next general meeting on September 6th to learn more best practices for submitting proposals on RFPs as a community consultant
Carolyn Zick
Aug 18, 20232 min read
What you need to know before you launch a consulting business
Thinking about becoming a community consultant? Here are a few tips from one of the Community Consultants Collective members. Jenny...
Deb Schell
Aug 15, 20234 min read
What you need to know before you hire a community manager
In this challenging economy, there has been a shift in the way online communities are being managed, led, and operationalized. The Community
Deb Schell
Aug 8, 20235 min read
Develop a community team (even before you hire them)
During the next Community Consultant Collective, we will discuss community roles, and how consultants can help a business owner decide when
Deb Schell
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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