CommunityThe Missing Piece in Your Member Engagement Strategy
Agend Community is a modern, AI-powered member engagement platform designed specifically for Australian associations. Unlike legacy systems that feel outdated and cost a fortune, Agend Community gives each association their own white-labelled community space where members actually want to spend time.
The Challenge Your Members Face
Email Fatigue
Important updates get lost in crowded inboxes
Isolated Members
No way to connect with peers between events
Modern Expectations
Members want instant, mobile communication
Committee Chaos
Discussions scattered across email threads
Repeated Questions
Members ask the same things, staff answer repeatedly
Invisible Contributions
Active members go unrecognised
Built for Your Agend Pro Environment
Unlike standalone community platforms that require duplicate data entry and separate logins, Agend Community is purpose-built to integrate seamlessly with your existing Agend Pro suite.
Single Sign-On
Members use their existing Agend credentials - login once, access everything. Whether they start in the Member Portal or Community, it's the same seamless experience.
Single Source of Truth
All member data flows from Upbeat CRM via secure APIs - no duplicate databases, no data sync headaches, no manual updates across multiple systems.
Automatic Setup
Member types, committee structures, membership levels, and member profiles sync automatically from your existing data. Community inherits your organisational structure.
Comprehensive & Configurable Sync
Membership status, member levels, committee assignments, contact details, and preferences - all kept in sync automatically. Configure what syncs to match your needs.
Consistent Branding
Community automatically adopts your existing brand look and feel. Members experience a cohesive, professional environment that's unmistakably yours.
Minimal Administrative Overhead
Manage member data once in Upbeat, configure Community settings as needed, and let the integration handle the rest. Your team focuses on engagement, not data entry.
Core Features That Enhance Your Agend Pro Investment
Six powerful features that transform how your members connect, collaborate, and engage with your organisation.
Direct Member Messaging
Enable professional networking between members without leaving your ecosystem.
- •One-on-one private conversations
- •Group chats for project collaboration
- •Real-time notifications
- •File and document sharing
Agend Pro Integration:
Member directory and profiles pulled directly from Upbeat - members can find and message each other based on current membership data
Vibrant Discussion Forums
Create spaces where knowledge flows and expertise is shared.
- •Topic-based forums for industry discussions
- •Q&A sections for peer-to-peer support
- •Trending topics surface valuable conversations
- •Expert members naturally emerge
Agend Pro Integration:
Forum access controlled by membership level and type - discussions can be targeted to specific member segments
Event Discussion Spaces
Transform your Agend events into ongoing conversations.
- •Pre-event networking and agenda discussions
- •Live event commentary and resource sharing
- •Post-event follow-up and connection
- •Speaker Q&A threads
Agend Pro Integration:
Event discussions automatically created for events in your Agend calendar - only registered attendees can access event-specific spaces
Dedicated Committee Workspaces
Revolutionise how your committees and special interest groups operate.
- •Private workspaces for focused collaboration
- •Integrated file sharing and document management
- •Meeting notes and decisions in one searchable place
- •Clear visibility into committee activities
Agend Pro Integration:
Committee structures and membership automatically synced from Upbeat - when you update committee assignments in your CRM, Community access updates instantly
Achievement Badges & Recognition
Celebrate member contributions automatically.
- •Welcome badges for new members
- •Milestone badges for tenure and participation
- •Contribution badges for helpful posts and engagement
- •Custom badges for your organisation's unique achievements
Agend Pro Integration:
Badges can be triggered by Agend activities - event attendance, course completion, membership milestones - creating a unified recognition system
Member Directory & Search
Help members find peers, expertise, and opportunities.
- •Searchable member directory
- •Filter by skills, location, expertise, or member type
- •Professional profiles with contact preferences
- •Opt-in/opt-out controls
Agend Pro Integration:
All directory data flows from Upbeat - financial member status, professional details, committee roles - ensuring only current members appear with accurate information
Real-World Use Cases for Agend Pro Clients
For Individual Membership Organisations
Professional Associations, Industry Bodies, Learned Societies
- •Members discuss upcoming conferences and events managed in Agend
- •Committees collaborate on policy development in dedicated workspaces
- •New members get welcomed and connected through automated badges
- •CPD discussions link to courses managed in your Agend LMS integration
- •Member-to-member mentoring and networking flourishes
For Corporate Membership Organisations
Chambers of Commerce, Business Networks, Industry Groups
- •Corporate representatives connect and collaborate
- •Company-specific discussion spaces for multi-representative members
- •Job opportunities shared and discussed (linking to Agend Jobs Board)
- •Business development and partnership opportunities emerge naturally
- •Event networking extends beyond the physical event
For Hybrid Membership Models
Peak Bodies, Federated Organisations
- •Different discussion spaces for different membership tiers
- •Division-based content and conversations (leveraging Agend's division capabilities)
- •Cross-division collaboration on shared initiatives
- •Tailored experiences based on membership type - all managed from your existing member data
Implementation: Faster Than You Think
From decision to launch in just 30 days
Week 1: Automated Foundation
- •Community environment created and linked to your Agend Pro instance
- •Member data automatically imported from Upbeat via API
- •Committee structures and groups synced
- •Your branding applied to match existing Agend Portal
- •Single Sign-On configured and tested
Week 2: Configuration & Customisation
- •Discussion forums structured for your organisation
- •Committee workspaces created based on your Upbeat data
- •Badge system configured (including Agend-triggered badges)
- •Permissions and access rules set based on member types
- •Event discussion integration activated
Week 3: Training & Testing
- •Admin training (partial management in Agend, detailed config in Community)
- •Committee chair orientation
- •Power user beta testing
- •Integration verification and refinement
Week 4: Launch
- •Member communications (email through Agend, announcements in Portal)
- •Soft launch to engaged members first
- •Full rollout with ongoing support
- •Integration monitoring and optimisation
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Complete Your Member Engagement Ecosystem?
You've already built the foundation with Agend Pro. Now add the engagement layer that brings your members together.
Email: sales@agend.com.au