Networking tools for community groups

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Humanity has an urgent need to develop collaborative ways of working and regenerative systems which put people and the planet before profit.

At The Open Co-op, we're running a project to determine which digital tools would best support local community groups to operate effectively in their local context and to cooperate with other groups, as part of a larger global network for collaborative action.

This survey aims to gather feedback and ‘evidence of need’ on the features and functions that local community groups want from their digital tools.

If you run, or are part of an existing, or aspiring community or online group, please fill out the survey below to help us identify which tools your group uses and needs and how best we can support inter-group networking and collaboration.

NB: We respect your privacy and will not share your details with anyone without your consent.

What is the name of your group?

What is your main website URL? (If your group doesn't have a webiste enter NA)

Which platform or Content Management System do you use for your website? (e.g. Wordpress, Squarespace etc - If your group doesn't have a webiste enter NA)

Which channels do you use most to communicate within your group? (e.g. Whatsapp, Slack etc)

Which channels do you use most to communicate outside your group? (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Mailing list etc)

Which tools does your group use already - please specify which tools / platforms in the comments:

Comment only when you choose an answer.

Mailing list / newsletter
Chat / messaging (e.g. WhatsApp / Telegram / Slack etc)
Shared calendar (for events etc)
Forum / Discussions
Offers & Wants listings
Directory / map (of Members / other things)
Blog / news posts
Knowledge base (e.g. a Wiki or other ‘learning zone’)
Decision making / voting
Accounting (e.g. Quickbooks / Xero/ FreeAgent or other invoicing and accounting system)
Web shop / online payment(s)
Customer Relationship Management
Donations
Member profiles
Private messaging (between members)
Polls / surveys
Time banking / mutual credit
Badges (to recognise participation)
Guides / Docs (e.g. explaining ‘How to’ use / do something)
Crowdfunding
Analytics
Project management (e.g. Trello / Asana / Slack etc)
Shared Docs / File management
Other:

Which tools would your group like, which you don’t have already:

Select all that apply

Would your group like to be able to connect and share content with other groups?

Select all that apply

No
Yes, to find and connect with other groups working in your area, or on similar topics
Yes, to share and find news with/from other groups
Yes, to share and find offers and wants with/from other groups
Yes, to share and find events with/from other groups
Yes, to share and find opportunities for fundraising, crowdsourcing etc with/from other groups
Other:

Would your group be interested in trading with other groups using mutual credit - i.e. without using bank-based money which is created as interest bearing debt?

Select all that apply

Yes
No
Not sure, tell me more

What are your main requirements for the tools you use / want?

Select all that apply

Free to use
Open source
Has hosted option (so you don’t need to host yourself)
Self hosted option
Easy to use / Great user experience
Single sign on (so one login gives access to all tools)
Easy to administer
Other:

Can you suggest any other networks of groups that we should survey? (Please add URLs or emails)

Would you like to stay updated about the progress of this project? (If yes, please add your email)

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