Welcome to Factory. This guide walks you through everything from creating your account to running your first group. The sections below adapt to your role — as you join groups and take on management responsibilities, more sections become visible.
What is Factory?
Factory is a platform for organizations, clubs, associations, and professional networks to communicate, collaborate, and grow together. It gives your group the tools that large organizations take for granted — mailing lists, member directories, shared calendars, and more — without the complexity or cost.
Who is Factory for?
- Community organizations — nonprofits, volunteer groups, civic associations
- Professional networks — alumni groups, industry circles, advisory boards
- Clubs and interest groups — hobby groups, sports teams, book clubs
- Small teams — project teams, client portals, event planning committees
- Anyone who needs a shared space to organize people around a purpose
What can you do here?
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Groups | Create or join groups tailored to your type of organization — from clubs to advisory boards |
| Group email | Every group gets a mailing list. Send to one address, everyone gets it. Works with any email client. |
| Member directory | Searchable profiles so members can find and connect with each other |
| Calendar sync | Connect your Google or Outlook calendar to keep group events in sync |
| Link library | Community-curated collections of links with ratings, tags, and bookmarks |
| Sharing tools | QR codes, share pages, and referral links to grow your group |
How much does it cost?
You can create up to 3 groups and invite up to 50 contacts for free — no credit card required. Paid plans start at Participation Lite and scale up through Advocacy, Fellowship, and Stewardship tiers. Each tier unlocks higher limits for groups, contacts, invitations, and emails. Visit Plans for details.
Creating an account
Sign up using your email address or log in with Google, LinkedIn, or Facebook. You'll need to verify your email before your first login. Once verified, you'll be guided through a short onboarding process to create your first group.
Want to read more?
3 more sections available with a free account: First Steps, Group Basics, Running Your Group
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