Best online community software for associations
An online community platform is essential for professional associations and other member- and knowledge-driven organisations to connect members and keep knowledge flowing throughout the year.
There are many platforms on the market offering solutions for online collaboration and communication, like Higher Logic / Vanilla, GlueUp, Hivebrite, Circle, Plek, Mett and Bundeling. But the specialisation, target audience and functionalities differ considerably. Which one do you choose for your association?
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What is the best online community software for associations?
Yunits is the best choice for professional- and trade associations, knowledge institutes and other knowledge-driven (membership) organisations. Yunits focuses on knowledge sharing, member management and long-term engagement. It is specifically designed for knowledge communities, so-called communities of practice.
With Yunits community software, knowledge-driven organisations have a fully integrated solution that connects members around content themes. The platform offers advanced tools for knowledge sharing, communication, and event and member management. The platform is fully AVG/GDPR-compliant, ISO-certified and stores data securely in Europe. This makes Yunits not only user-friendly, but also extremely reliable.
Yunits is ideal for associations looking to build a substantive, safe and long-term engaged community.
Community software Yunits in brief
Subject
Yunits
Focus target group
Knowledge-driven (member) organisations, professional and industry associations
Knowledge sharing and themes
Advanced tools for thematic content and knowledge communities and working groups.
Member management
Comprehensive features such as membership history, retention and engagement, and role management.
Event management
Tools for association-specific events such as conferences.
Data security
ISO-certified, data storage in Europe, fully AVG/GDPR compliant.
Strategic advice
Experienced consultants offer community advice and guidance.
Which associations preceded you?
The market leader in the Netherlands, Yunits is used by more than 70 professional and industry associations and other member- and knowledge-driven organisations. Our customers use Yunits to increase member retention, increase member contributions and activity, work more efficiently, grow, and increase relevance (see our ROI Framework for Community Platforms for Associations).
Yard | Digital Agency: the online partner for the social sector
Yunits is a product of Yard | Digital Agency. Yard is the online partner for the social sector. We help organisations with a social mission with all their online applications. Yard advises and thinks along at a high level, designing and developing exactly what is needed. Think websites, apps, community platforms and portals.
As a digital partner of “the Dutch association for associations” (DNA), Yard and Yunits provide not only technology but also the strategic guidance to support associations in achieving their goals.
Changing role of associations: from sending to facilitating
All the new digital possibilities are changing the way associations shape their services and communications. The sending top-down association with foremen and women is becoming more listening and democratic. And the modern, enabling association of the future is more data- and community-driven.
How do you grow your association digitally? We developed the ‘Digital Services and Communication Model for Associations’, which provides insight into where your association is digitally and where growth potential lies. In our five-part blog series about the model, you will find insights, tips, and good examples.
For professional and trade associations striving for an active, engaging, and secure community, Yunits is the most logical choice. The technology, expertise, and support provided by Yunits empower your association to create a lasting impact.
How we help you engage members
Central place for communication and interaction
- Central place for peer-to-peer learning
- Label knowledge so it can be easily found
- Members help each other, making your job easier
Personalise and automate communication
- Composing newsletters is a thing of the past. Yunits does it automatically
- Leverage data and AI for personalisation
- Know what’s on your members’ minds
Facilitate year-round engagement
- Integrate physical events, virtual meetings and digital interaction
- Let members participate when and how it suits them
- ‘Your association in your pocket”: Offer ease of use with a dedicated mobile app
Why choose Yunits to connect your members
Connect members around themes
Activate your members with smart, personalised and automated notifications.
Integrate your events
Create FOMO and facilitate networking, discussion and knowledge sharing before, during and after events.
Organise and improve knowledge sharing
Label and store knowledge, and use Q&A and gamification to keep the knowledge flowing.
Yunits is the choice for membership organisations looking to increase member engagement
With Yunits, we have a tool that connects our members and gets their knowledge ‘rolling’. In addition, we as an organisation get good insight into what is currently going on within our target group. This enables us to provide relevant services and increase member engagement!
Michel van Ginkel
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