--- title: Association Online Community Advice & Tips | Breezio | Anna Dela Cruz description: Get online community management tips to help your association, membership organization, or scientific society increase member engagement. --- # Online Community Tips Get online community management tips to help your association, membership organization, or scientific society increase member engagement. Browse by All Association Tools Community Online Communities Engagement Community Manager Collaboration Community Management Digital Engagement Association Management System Business Online Member Experience Networking Software selection Online Software AMS Highlight Series Product release notes Community peer review Private community software BioTreks External community software Integration Non-Dues Revenue Connect Diversify Revenue Stream Scholarly publishing Scientific community #AMSFest Innovation Post COVID Work From Home content creation virtual conference virtual events COVID-19 Group Work MemberExperience Online Presentation Open Community PLOS Presentation Skills Super Users Team Science User Behavior Analytics Webinar Webinar Series information sharing ## Posts by Anna Dela Cruz: ![How to Choose the Best Online Community Software for Your Needs](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/image-png-Jun-16-2025-06-56-46-6631-AM.png) It is natural to get bogged down by the sea of information one is exposed to while trying to pick an online community software for your membership. There is no one sized fit all solution, and the right choice depends on context and goals.  ![Top 10 Benefits of Using a Community Platform for Your Association](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/image-png-Jun-16-2025-06-42-24-9190-AM.png) Managing an association isn’t for the faint of heart. Between juggling events, tracking renewals, rallying volunteers, and trying to keep members engaged year round, it is a perpetual flurry of activity. While your association management system (AMS) may handle the logistics behind those operations, it’s your community platform that can keep members connected, informed, and active along the way. ![Comparing the Top 10 Online Community Software Solutions in 2025](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/TOP%2010.png) [Community](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community) [Association Tools](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/association-tools) [Software selection](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/software-selection) [Online Software](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/online-software) [Community Management](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community-management) [Association Management System](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/association-management-system) By now, most associations recognize that a robust online community isn’t a luxury, it’s a must-have. Whether your members are craving more meaningful connections, better collaboration tools, or streamlined access to resources, the right platform can make all the difference. But choosing the “right” platform? That’s where it gets tricky. ![Innovative Content Ideas for Member Engagement in Your Association’s Online Community](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/6-2.png) [Collaboration](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/collaboration) [Community](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community) [Engagement](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/engagement) [Association Tools](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/association-tools) [Online Communities](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/online-communities) [Community Management](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community-management) [Member Experience](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/member-experience) [Digital Engagement](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/digital-engagement) If engagement is the goal, then creative content is the path to reaching it. Yet for many associations, consistently generating meaningful, relevant, and interactive content for members can feel like an uphill battle. The question isn’t whether content matters, it’s how to create experiences that invite participation, foster knowledge-sharing, and deepen relationships among members. ![Recapping APP25: A Power-Packed Two Days in Reston](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/IMG_2969.jpg) [Community](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community) [Association Tools](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/association-tools) [Networking](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/networking) [Association Management System](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/association-management-system) Last week we had the pleasure of sponsoring the Association Platform Power Conference (APP25), held April 1–2 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia. This two-day event brought together users of Fonteva and Protech, two of the leading association management systems, for hands-on learning, networking, and discovery of tools that can amplify the impact of their organizations. With a strong turnout of association professionals eager to explore new ways to future-proof their operations, APP25 delivered on its promise to be a hub of innovation and inspiration. ![Why Collaboration Is The Key to Driving Success in Your Community](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/Why%20Collaboration%20Is%20The%20Key%20to%20Driving%20Success%20in%20Your%20Community.png) [Scientific community](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/scientific-community) [Collaboration](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/collaboration) [Community peer review](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community-peer-review) [Engagement](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/engagement) [Community Manager](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community-manager) [Association Tools](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/association-tools) In the world of associations and professional networks, keeping members connected, informed, and engaged is critical to being successful. Expanding on the benefits provided by early listservs, online communities have become the go-to solution for capturing members' attention amid the overwhelming number of platforms and communication tools they already navigate. ![Maximizing Non-Dues Revenue: Innovative Strategies for Associations](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/maximizing.png) [Association Tools](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/association-tools) [Community Management](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community-management) [Diversify Revenue Stream](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/diversify-revenue-stream) [Member Experience](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/member-experience) [Non-Dues Revenue](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/non-dues-revenue) Non-dues revenue has become a critical component for the financial health and sustainability of associations, but we find that so many associations find it hard to get started. According to a [study done in 2023 by Naylor AMS](https://www.naylor.com/associationadviser/solving-the-challenge-of-non-dues-revenue/), generating non-dues revenue was a top challenge of those surveyed and this trend has only continued to accelerate. ![Press Release: Breezio Wraps Up a Successful Showcase - Xperience 2024](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/breezio%20xperience.png) Breezio, a leading provider of online community engagement solutions, is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of its participation in Xperience 2024, held at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas from September 23-26. As one of the premier tech events for associations, nonprofits, and events, Xperience 2024 provided the ideal platform for Breezio to connect with industry leaders and showcase the latest innovations in community-building technology and [collaboration platforms for associations](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4288048-1&h=731989802&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.breezio.com%2F&a=collaboration+platforms+for+associations). ![Breezio Celebrates Successful Event at ASAE Annual](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/asae%202.png) Breezio celebrated its successful participation at the 2024 ASAE Annual Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, where it showcased its innovative online engagement platform and connected with industry professionals. The company co-sponsored the Platform Power Party at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, emphasizing its commitment to fostering vibrant communities. Breezio remains dedicated to empowering associations with tools that enhance member value and looks forward to continuing its mission following the event. WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Breezio, a leading software for online engagement and collaboration, is thrilled to reflect on its successful participation in the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, which concluded this week in Cleveland, Ohio. The event provided an incredible opportunity for Breezio to connect with association professionals, industry leaders, and strategic partners, all sharing a collective passion for advancing the future of association management. As a leading provider of community software for associations, Breezio was proud to have more than 25 existing customer organizations in attendance this year, making time at the booth more fun than ever as existing customers of Breezio's [member engagement platform](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4238686-1&h=3987227385&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.breezio.com%2F&a=member+engagement+platform) swarm the booth to view new features and meet staff they work with day to day. ![Breezio to Exhibit at ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Cleveland](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/AM24-4787_UPDATE_Social_Media_Graphics_WereExhibiting_1200x630%20(2).png) We’re thrilled to announce that Breezio will be showcasing our cutting-edge community engagement platform at the upcoming ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, held in Cleveland from August 10-13, 2024. 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