Month: December 2010

Do you know exactly who you’re trying to reach? Do you know why you’re trying to reach them? Most people don’t. Many community projects try to

Managing a community and building one are two very different skills. Managing a community is about developing a sense of community amongst members. It’s fulfilling

I received several e-mails aghast that I’d advocate gossip within communities. Yet gossip (exchanging views/opinions not supported by provable facts) accounts for a majority of

If this is any one simple tactic that any community can benefits from using, it’s interviewing members. It’s hardly a secret. Make member interviews a

The problem with most non-profit attempts at creating a community is they focus on the end goal. The power of being  part of a group

Gossip has a terrible reputation, but most communities should encourage it. Gossip is the lubricant of many community interactions. Gossip is how people exchange what