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From a simple idea to a platform that connects thousands, I've seen firsthand how genuine bonds can transform events into unforgettable experiences. So here are some insights and tips from our journey here at HeySummit. Here's to more genuine connections and impactful events. 🚀

Building a #community goes beyond numbers. It's the heartbeat of successful events. A strong, engaged community amplifies your message, fosters loyalty, and drives genuine interactions. By investing in your community, you're ensuring that your events speak to your audience on a personal level, leaving a lasting impact. And with #HeySummit, you can harness the power of technology to bring people closer. Below are some tips to strengthen your community ties:

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Community comes in different shapes, sizes, places and people. Building connections and finding your tribe isn't just a personal journey; it's a game-changer for company culture too! 🤗 Embracing a sense of community fosters collaboration, boosts morale, and fuels innovation. Let's cultivate meaningful connections – because together, we elevate not just ourselves but also the culture that defines us. Here are few steps to finding and building that community: 🎉 Interests: Explore your passions and interests. Whether it's professional fields, hobbies, or personal pursuits, finding like-minded individuals often starts with shared interests. 🎉 Events: Attend conferences, workshops, or local events related to your interests. These gatherings provide opportunities to meet people who share your enthusiasm. 🎉 Connection (Networking): Actively network within your industry or community. Attend meetups, join professional organizations, and engage in conversations with peers. Interests, Events and Connection. That’s what happened in this photo! We connected with the folks from Covve, Culture Amp, Make Believe Works, and more after the Culture Summit -all together on a boat!! 🛥️ Remember, building a community takes time, so be patient and authentic in your interactions. #connection #CompanyCulture #Community #Resources #networking Charley Lapomardo Hansen Hunt Ben Swire Lara Storm Patti Traglio Christy Tonge (she/her) Teila Evans ✊🏽

🔥 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡! 📅 Are you ready to transform your approach to network building and community engagement? Join us at Bonfire Circles and be part of making real change happen. 🌐 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 : Learn how to captivate your network with impactful stories about members, funders, and partners. Unlock the power of narrative to not only engage but deeply connect with your audience. 🔗 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 : Explore the fusion of Indigenous wisdom and modern strategies to enhance collaborative networks. This session is dedicated to building stronger community ecosystems through integrated knowledge systems. 🌱 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙪𝙢𝙖-𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 : Gain insights into integrating both ancient wisdom and innovative practices within your networks to promote healing and reconciliation. Our focused sessions aim to transform trauma into wellness and lasting peace. 🤝 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘿𝙀𝙄): Dive deep into the complexities of DEI within networks. We’ll explore practical strategies for building identities, fostering belonging, and advancing equity and feminism through thoughtful decolonization efforts. 👉 RSVP now to secure your spot at this transformative event and contribute to these crucial conversations! https://buff.ly/3WieKvP 💬 𝗪𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗬𝗼𝘂: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬-𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴? 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳!

Stick to the ABCs of community building at your next event! A: Aim for Partnership - Get everyone involved from the start. Invite others to step up, initiate, share their talents and abilities. They are not "attendees" but rather your partners in the success of the event. B: Bolster Relationships - Create spaces that encourage new relationships and celebrate every voice. Work on deepening existing relationships and providing opportunities for new ones. Remember that we might come for the "what", but we stay for the "who"! C: Cultivate Identity and Continuity - Embed your unique organizational culture into the event, use the event as an opportunity to strengthen a sense of pride and set the stage for future gatherings. Let’s design events that make a difference! Join us and make every event a milestone. Photo Credit: Emily Ranquist #vardainstitute #communitybuilding

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𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 🏕 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Explore the dynamics of systemic partnerships between funders and practitioners. How can funders collaborate within large-scale social movements to strengthen systemic action and support effective ground-level operations? 🌱 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆: Delve into how philanthropic efforts can empower grassroots and indigenous communities. Discuss the role of funding in fostering self-determination and the sovereignty of local populations. 👉 Engage, Explore, Transform: These sessions are designed to challenge your perceptions and inspire you to drive change. Are you ready to be part of this transformative experience? 💬 We’re Curious: What innovative funding strategies have you seen effectively empower communities? Share your insights and join the conversation below! 🌐 Discover More: Visit our webpage to learn more about The Networks Festival and how you can contribute to these crucial conversations!

Last week at the #CMXSummit in San Francisco, I had the distinct pleasure of delving deep into the evolving world of community engagement. As an attendee, the energy was palpable—from the main stage to the buzzing networking sessions, every moment was a learning opportunity. The privilege of interacting face-to-face with pioneering thinkers and enthusiastic #communitybuilders added a rich layer to my understanding of how strategic community engagement can truly transform businesses. I am especially grateful for the thought-provoking discussions and the wealth of knowledge shared by everyone present. Walking away with a plethora of resources, including insightful community-focused books and reports, has been invaluable. A special thank you to the authors and researchers like Susie Wise, Kasley Killam, MPH, Kim Scott, Martin Carcasson, Ruth D., Molli Aronce, DeMario Bell. Your contributions are shaping our practices and perspectives. Reflecting on this year's summit, the critical role of community in business was underscored repeatedly. It's clear that community is not just about #belonging —it's about engaging actively and contributing in ways that make every member feel vital to the whole. Key #Insights from the CMX Summit: ✨ Health and Community: Engaged communities significantly boost member health. ✨ Intentionality in Connections: We must focus on facilitating deeper, more meaningful interactions. ✨ Global Perspective: It's essential to consider and incorporate the diverse, global audience we serve. ✨ Sustainable Strategies: Looking forward, the goal is to build communities that last well beyond the immediate future. As we all continue to shape the future of community management, I’m keen to keep these conversations going. What was your biggest takeaway from the CMX Summit, or from any recent engagement with your community? I’m looking forward to reconnecting with the incredible individuals I met and engaging with new ones here online. A shoutout to some of the amazing people I connected with: Beth McIntyre, Richard Millington, Rei Parreiras, Amanda Natalie Løvgren Fellov, Margaux Miller, and many others—your insights and newly created friendship were truly the highlight of my week! #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEngagement #GlobalCommunity #SustainableCommunities #CommunityHealth

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻! Thousands of network weavers, funders, and facilitators will come together in May and June to play, learn, and act. Our Motto: "𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 ����𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘺" - Susan Davis 🎪 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹? Across May and June, we`ll leverage relationships to transform outdated systems. There will be exhibitions, workshops, local events, pitch practice, dance parties, games, and more. It`s mostly online, but there will also be local events. ▶️ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹? Thousands of networks around the globe are driving systemic change. But the vast majority need to be more funded, connected, and understood. Stories remain untold. Tools and techniques are not commonly known. Funding remains to be limited. We aim to change that. 🎧 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿? 1. 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 & 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 of movements, networks & cooperatives looking to mature their change strategies 2. 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 & 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 seeking to spark and scale systemic change 3. 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 seeking to spark and scale systemic change change around the globe 🎲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀? There will be 30+ interactive sessions on themes, such as: - Impact Measurement, Learning & Evaluation - Coordination and Strategy in Networks - Indigenous Wisdom and Rights - Shifting Funding Practices - Collaborative Governance - Responsible Scaling - And much more! The sessions will be finalized in the next couple of weeks. So, if you are involved in impact networks, what are you waiting for? 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁: https://buff.ly/3WieKvP