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Community 101 Resource Bundle Details

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Did you dream of being a community manager when you were a little kid?

Probably not, but being a community manager is amazing! We have yet to meet someone who wanted to be an online community manager when they grew up we do know hundreds of community professionals doing incredible work. You can join them. 

This exclusive resource bundle is designed for new industry arrivals or to community leaders looking to bring their team up to speed quickly.

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The Community 101 bundle is built for anyone new to community management. If you're starting your career in community, or transitioning to a new role after working in communications, HR, IT, technology or marketing this bundle is for you. You'll explore

  • the language of community management
  • what is expected of community manager
  • the specific roles and responsibilities of a community professional
  • community fundamentals
  • where to focus when getting started
  • a checklist for building a community
  • and more!
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The Community 101 bundle contains resources to help community professionals tackle common community management issues. It includes:

  • Roundtable Reports and case studies
  • every State of Community Management Report
  • high-res versions of our most popular models and frameworks
  • additional resources including examples of engagement playbooks, business models and book recommendations.
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You don't need to reinvent the community wheel. We've spent the last ten years working with hundreds of global community leaders and have distilled the most proven community management tactics into one resource bundle.

Instead of wasting time searching for ideas that might help, you can start your community journey.

The resources in the Community 101  bundle will help you hit the ground running and make a tactical impact on in your community role today.

Two Ways to Access the Community 101 Resource Bundle:

You can access the resources in the Community 101 Resource Bundle by either subscribing to the stand-alone bundle or subscribing to TheCR Library. By subscribing to TheCR Library you get unlimited access the Community 101 Resource Bundle and the rest of the Library content, including dozens of Reports, webinars, case studies, podcasts and other resource bundles.

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The First 100 Days

Congrats on the new role!

We are definitely biased, but we believe community managers do some of the most important and innovative work that their organizations. Below you'll find a collection of our most popular resources for community managers, including research, case studies, tools, templates, and more.

Drop us a line if we can help you with any community-related challenges! You can join our Facebook group if you're looking for community peers.

Click on an asset below to open it in a new window, and download it for your use. If you would like wider distribution rights please contact us for information on enterprise licenses. 

TOOLS + TEMPLATES

Cross-Functional Teams Checklist
Community Management Elevator Pitches
Building a Community Playbook
Community Glossary
15 Proven Online Community Programming Ideas
The Language of Engagement
Community Manager Job Descriptions
Community Strategy Worksheet
Engagement Strategy Canvas
Community GAP Analysis Template
Engagement in External Communities
Three Ideas for Employee Adoption and Engagement in External Communities
Onboarding guide and community new member programs.
Creating and Managing a Virtual Community: A Practice Manual
Gamification Resources
How to get people to interact with online community
Question of the Week Prompts
Social Media Policy Database
Online Community Governance Charter Template

Community Management Handbooks

We believe in building on the success of others, not reinventing the wheel. Here are some resources that will shed some light on how other community pros make their communities shine.

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The NEW Community Manager Handbook

This updated CMGR handbook contains stories and case studies community experts.

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CMGT 101

This is a curated resource featuring advice and best practices from 17 community leaders about their secrets to success.

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Community Manager Handbook

This CMGR handbook contains stories and case studies from how others before us have forged their way to community success.

REPORTS

How to launch an online community
Diary of Launching a Community Platform
How to Help Your Members Ask Questions that Get Great Answers
Plain Language Crash Course: How to Communicate More Effectively

Community Manager Self-Care

Burnout is real. Here are three resources that will help you take care of yourself, so you can take care of your community.

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Maria Ogneva: Avoiding Burnout

Managing an online community can be overwhelming. Review this case study on avoiding burnout.

Advice on Everything From CNGR

CMGR Self-Care

Get self-care ideas and advice from 25 community professionals.

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Three Questions Community Managers Need to Ask When They’re Struggling

Explore three questions to ask yourself when you're feeling stuck.

Models + Frameworks

We have spent the last ten years working with global community leaders, and have developed proven, research-backed models and frameworks for community success.

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STATE OF COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT REPORTS

State of Community Management 2022
State of Community Management 2021
SOCM 2020
The State of Community Management 2020
online community best practices
The State of Community Management 2019
The State of Community Management 2018 Report
The State of Community Management 2016
The State of Community Management 2017
The State of Community Management 2014
The State of Community Management 2015
The State of Community Management 2013
The State of Community Management 2012
The State of Community Management 2011
The State of Community Management 2010

Two Ways to Access the Community 101 Resource Bundle:

You can access the resources in the Community 101 Resource Bundle by either subscribing to the stand-alone bundle or subscribing to TheCR Library. By subscribing to TheCR Library you get unlimited access the Community 101 Resource Bundle and the rest of the Library content, including dozens of Reports, webinars, case studies, podcasts and other resource bundles.

Choose the best option for you below:

I just want the Community 101 Resource Bundle.


Subscribe to the Community 101 Resource Bundle for $150/year

I want to subscribe to the entire Library. 


Subscribe to
TheCR Library
for $250/year

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