Every group on this platform exists because someone decided to bring people together. The group type they chose reflects what kind of work that group does — but the tools are flexible, and the lines between types aren't rigid.
This page is the starting point for understanding how groups work and which type fits your situation. Each guide below covers a category of use cases, the group types that serve them, and how they connect to one another.
Guides by Use Case
Clubs & Community Organizations
Lodges, councils, posts, civic clubs, neighborhood associations, faith communities. Groups that meet regularly and need to stay in touch between meetings.
Group types: Club, Community Group
Professional Networks
Industry peers, referral networks, mastermind groups, communities of practice, multi-organization coalitions. Groups built around professional relationships and shared expertise.
Group types: Network Circle, Inner Circle, Consortium
Civic Engagement
Voter outreach, advocacy groups, neighborhood watches, planning committees. Groups organized around civic participation and community action.
Group types: Civic Engagement, Community Group, Event Hub
Learning & Development
Training cohorts, study groups, mentorship circles, professional development. Groups where people come together to learn.
Group types: Learning Academy, Project Team, Inner Circle
Advisory Boards & Inner Circles
Nonprofit boards, client advisory councils, masterminds, trusted peer groups. High-trust, curated groups where privacy and signal matter most.
Group types: Advisory Board, Inner Circle, Client Portal
Events & Project Teams
Conferences, fundraisers, task forces, collaborative work with a defined endpoint. Groups that exist to get something done.
Group types: Event Hub, Project Team, Prospect Pipeline
How Group Types Connect
Groups don't exist in isolation. A club runs events. A professional network has advisory boards. A learning program includes projects. The guides above cover primary use cases, but most organizations use several group types together.
| If you're in... | You might also explore... | Because... |
|---|---|---|
| Clubs | Civic Engagement, Events | Clubs do civic work and run events |
| Professional Networks | Advisory Boards, Learning, Events & Projects | Networks have advisory structures, professional development, and project teams |
| Civic Engagement | Clubs, Networks, Events | Civic groups are often clubs; civic coalitions operate like networks; civic work runs on events |
| Learning | Networks, Events & Projects | Learning lives in professional networks; programs include events and projects |
| Advisory Boards | Networks | Advisory boards exist within professional networks and consortiums |
| Events & Projects | Clubs, Civic, Learning, Networks | Events and projects span every context |
All 12 Group Types
Every group on the platform uses one of these types. Your organizer chose the one that fits — and the tools adapt accordingly.
| Group Type | Best For | Guide | Info Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advisory Board | Formal advisory roles and councils | Advisory Boards | Info |
| Civic Engagement | Advocacy, outreach, community organizing | Civic Engagement | Info |
| Client Portal | Structured client relationships | Advisory Boards | Info |
| Club | Fraternal orgs, service clubs, civic associations | Clubs | Info |
| Community Group | Neighborhoods, parent groups, faith communities | Clubs | Info |
| Consortium | Multi-org collaborations and coalitions | Networks | Info |
| Event Hub | Conferences, fundraisers, campaigns | Events | Info |
| Inner Circle | Masterminds, trusted advisors, peer groups | Advisory Boards | Info |
| Learning Academy | Courses, cohorts, certifications | Learning | Info |
| Network Circle | Professional associations, communities of practice | Networks | Info |
| Project Team | Task forces, collaborative work | Events | Info |
| Prospect Pipeline | Sales teams, business development | Events | Info |