Cohort #1 Program

About

Looking to level up your community building skills? Keen to create a strategy for your community?

Apply now for The Community Collective's 7 week cohort where community builders like yourself connect and level up together.

The Cohort aims to enhance your community building skills and unpack how to build a community that means something to people.

You will also grow your network, learn from experts around the world, access resources and create an actionable community strategy that you can implement right away.

Is this for you?

100% yes if you are a community builder looking to:

Build a community that means something to people
Create an actionable strategy for your community
Understand how to scale without jeopardising intimacy and value
Be more efficient and effective in your role
Discover the best tech tools and resources in community
Position yourself as a trusted voice in the community industry
Level up in public speaking, facilitation and moderating
Connect with community builders to learn what they do in their roles

Bryony Cole

Anamaria Dorgo

Founder @ Sextech School, Future of Sex. Ex- Head of Community @ Microsoft

America

Anamaria Dorgo

Head of Community @ Butter, Founder @ L&D SHAKERS

Netherlands

Jahin Tanvir

Anamaria Dorgo

Lauren Capelin

Founder & CEO @ Breathe, TEDx Speaker

Australia

Lauren Capelin

Anamaria Dorgo

Lauren Capelin

Startup Ecosystem Manager @ Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ex-Principal at Startmate

Australia

Ally Michalk

Francis Nicholls-Wunder

Ally Michalk

CEO @ Quiip, Co-Founder @ Australian Community Managers and Swarm Conference

Australia

Josh Sharma

Francis Nicholls-Wunder

Ally Michalk

Head of Labs & Startups @ LUNA Startup Studio, Industry Teaching Fellow @ Monash University

Australia

Melia Rayner

Francis Nicholls-Wunder

Communications Manager @ Blackbird Ventures, Co-Founder & Advisor @ The Community Collective

Australia

Francis Nicholls-Wunder

Communications & Strategic Storytelling @ Light Creative, Framework, Alyoop and Stacked

Australia

What's Included in Cohort #1

1 x Kick Off Call

6 x Content Sessions

Kick off the experience to learn everything you need to know about the program, connect with your cohort and set clear goals to achieve.

Mon 10 Oct 4:30pm - 6pm AEDT | Online

6 x Content Sessions

Learn from established community builders and startup industry experts about the topics that matter most in community building.

Tuesdays 1pm - 2pm AEDT | Online

6 x Cohort Workshops

6 x Content Sessions

6 x Cohort Workshops

Come together with your cohort for an interactive session to apply the knowledge you’ve learnt to your own role and community. This is a hands-on workshop style session.

Wednesdays 6pm - 7:30pm AEDT | Online

6 x 1-1 Check Ins

1 x Content Library

6 x Cohort Workshops

Get paired with another community builder from your cohort to catch up 1-1 and check in on your goals. This is a great way to build connections and learn from others in a similar role to you.

Anytime | 30 mins | Online or In Person

1 x Content Library

Access the community resources, tech tools, articles, books, podcasts, videos and templates recommended by us, key experts and the cohort.

Anytime | Online

1 x Cohort Portal

1 x Content Library

Join our Cohort portal to access the cohort Handbooks, member directory, events schedule, content library, music playlists and recordings.

Anytime | Online

6 x Resources + Music Playlists

Receive recommended community resources and a curated music playlist to listen to at the start of every week.

Monday Mornings AEDT | Online

In Person Sessions (Optional)

6 x Resources + Music Playlists

Catch up in person to connect and build strong relationships with other community builders in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Auckland.

Weeknights 6pm - 8pm AEDT | In Person

1-1 Coaching (Add On)

6 x Resources + Music Playlists

1-1 Coaching (Add On)

Book 3 x 1-1 coaching sessions with our Cohort Coaches to deep dive into your top questions and challenges for 1 hour.

Anytime | Online

Frequently Asked Questions

Drop us a line at contact.communitycollective@gmail.com if you can't find the answer to your question.

Does applying guarantee me a place in the cohort?

Whilst we'd love to accept everyone, there are limited places available. Priority will be given to active community builders in the Australian and New Zealand startup space. This means those with an active role either at a startup support organisation, a university accelerator, venture capital firm, co-working space or a startup.

What if I'm slightly unsure whether to apply?

No problem! We totally understand. You're welcome to attend our Info Session to get a better feel for what's involved and the exact value you will gain from this offering. Applying is also stage 1 of the process so you can always decide whether or not to be involved later on in stage 2.

How do the optional in person sessions work?

This is our first MVP cohort which will run 100% online for accessibility, with optional in person sessions in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Auckland to build that strong sense of community.

Weeks 1, 4 and 7 will have optional in person sessions that you can register to attend via our online community portal. You can attend as many in person sessions as you like.

There will be Welcome Drinks in Week 1 and Celebration Drinks in Week 7 in all 4 cities. There is also an in person Public Speaking Workshop in Melbourne and Sydney in Week 4.

Do I need to be from the local city to attend in person?

Not at all! You are welcome to attend any in person session no matter where you are based, as long as you register via the online community portal.

What if my city isn’t mentioned in the in person sessions?

As much as we'd love to host sessions in all locations, we too have limits! However, you are welcome to let us know if you'd like to help host a social in your local city during the application process. If there are enough people from the cohort in your city, we can consider organising something.

Do I need to be based in Australia and New Zealand to apply?

Nope! You are welcome to complete the online program from wherever you are.

What if I can’t make the live online sessions?

All online sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the online community platform.

How long will I have access to the content?

You will have access to the online community portal for 3 months after the program end date.

Why is there a break in Week 5?

We are all about integrating into your life, not taking it over! The break gives you time and space to consolidate what you have learned, whilst coming back fresh to make the most of the last 2 weeks.

What if I cannot make the cohort #1 dates?

We will run 2 more programs in 2023.

When is Cohort #2 and #3 happening?

We love your enthusiasm! Here they are:

Cohort #2: Mon 17 April - Fri 19 May 2023

Cohort #3: Mon 11 Sept - Fri 27 Oct 2023

What Is It Like To Join Our Community?

Sheree Rubinstein

Founder & CEO @ One Roof

“I absolutely love this community. I’ve met so many amazing Community Managers. The meetups are so well run too.”

Desmond John

Sheree Rubinstein

Equity Crowdfunding @ Birchal

“The CC has opened me to an amazing network of people who have given me inspiration & fantastic ideas about how I can create a better member experience in my current role.”

Theresa Winters

Sheree Rubinstein

Theresa Winters

Alumni Programs Coordinator @ University of Technology Sydney

“It's invaluable to have a space to connect with like-minded community professionals, both online and in person.”

Welcome

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The Details

Cohort #1 Weekly Snapshot

Cohort #1 Speakers

Judy Anderson

Judy Anderson

Judy Anderson

Jephtah Abu

Judy Anderson

Judy Anderson

Hawk

Judy Anderson

Tim Duggan

Tim Duggan

Judy Anderson

Tim Duggan

Bryony Cole

Anamaria Dorgo

Anamaria Dorgo

Anamaria Dorgo

Anamaria Dorgo

Anamaria Dorgo

Jahin Tanvir

Anamaria Dorgo

Lauren Capelin

Lauren Capelin

Anamaria Dorgo

Lauren Capelin

Ally Michalk

Francis Nicholls-Wunder

Ally Michalk

Josh Sharma

Francis Nicholls-Wunder

Ally Michalk

Melia Rayner

Francis Nicholls-Wunder

Francis Nicholls-Wunder

Francis Nicholls-Wunder

Francis Nicholls-Wunder

Francis Nicholls-Wunder

What's Included in Cohort #1

1 x Kick Off Call

6 x Content Sessions

6 x Content Sessions

6 x Content Sessions

6 x Content Sessions

6 x Content Sessions

6 x Cohort Workshops

6 x Content Sessions

6 x Cohort Workshops

6 x 1-1 Check Ins

1 x Content Library

6 x Cohort Workshops

1 x Content Library

1 x Content Library

1 x Content Library

1 x Cohort Portal

1 x Content Library

1 x Content Library

6 x Resources + Music Playlists

6 x Resources + Music Playlists

6 x Resources + Music Playlists

In Person Sessions (Optional)

6 x Resources + Music Playlists

6 x Resources + Music Playlists

1-1 Coaching (Add On)

6 x Resources + Music Playlists

1-1 Coaching (Add On)

Cohort #1 Coaches

Yana Belova

Shamilia Gopalan

Yana Belova

Ben Davies

Shamilia Gopalan

Yana Belova

Shamilia Gopalan