Why Your Organization Needs More Than a Network — And What to Do About It

There's a question I get asked more and more often by organizational leaders, association executives, and regional development professionals: "We have a newsletter. We have a LinkedIn page. We host events. Isn't that enough?"I understand why they ask. Those things look like community. But here's what I've learned from years of helping organizations build digital spaces that actually work: a network and a community are two very different things — and confusing them may be the most costly mistake a mission-driven organization can make right now.What Is the Difference Between a Network and an Onl