Where community comes to life
You're probably wondering what all this community-building actually looks like in real life, right? (Fair question!) From lighting up global stages with fresh perspectives to sharing ideas that get people thinking differently about community - we love showing, not just telling.
Speaking highlights
Want to know what got us fired up about community building in the first place? These talks tell the story. Before Gatherful, we were out there testing, learning, and sharing what actually works in community building. (And yes, sometimes learning what definitely doesn't!)
Here's a peek at some of our favorite moments on stage that shaped how we think about community today:
CMX Summit 2024
Topic: Sustainably Scaling Ambassador and Chapter Programs
This flagship industry event highlighted innovative strategies for sustaining community growth through advocacy, rooted in real-world leadership.
Create Vibrant Customer Hubs with Slack Communities
Topic: Leveraging Slack for High-Impact Community Building
Explored how to effectively use Slack as a tool for fostering connection and collaboration within customer communities.
Community Therapy
Topic: Building Lasting Relationships with Members
A thoughtful conversation on how to nurture meaningful connections and foster lasting member relationships within communities.
Fueling Growth Through Community and Advocacy: Strategies for Top-of-Funnel Success
Topic: Community-Led Growth and Customer Advocacy
Exploring how customer communities can fuel advocacy, retention, and revenue growth through authentic engagement.
Media contributions
Discourse White Paper: How to Calculate the ROI of Your Community.
A comprehensive guide to measuring the business impact of community programs.
Led by Community Blog Interview: DeMario Bell - Senior Community Manager, Culture Amp
Learn more about my community story and my insights on community building and fostering advocacy.
Culture Amp Blog: Juneteenth in the Workplace
Exploring the importance of honoring Juneteenth and fostering inclusive workplaces.
Culture Amp Blog: Real Voices: The Black Experience
Highlighting authentic stories and insights to amplify the Black experience in the workplace.
“Good things happen when the community comes together.”
— DeMario D. Bell, Gatherful Founder
Real-world impact
Ready to talk results? Before starting Gatherful, we were putting our community-building skills to work and, well... the numbers speak for themselves. (And they're saying some pretty exciting things!)
Building Communities That Actually Grow
100,000+ HR professionals actively engaged in a global community
200,000+ career-focused members building their futures
10,000+ customers connected in thriving brand communities
Turning Ideas Into Impact
50+ mentorship programs fostering real connections
Ambassador & advisory councils driving true advocacy
100+ virtual events people actually show up for
20%+ boost in digital engagement (beyond just ‘likes’)
$2M in revenue generated through meaningful community connections
Recognition That Makes Us Proud
LinkedIn’s Top Community Voice
CMX Awards: Best B2B Community Professional & Best Growth Marketing Community 2024
Base’s Top 100 Customer Marketing & Advocacy Influencers List 2024
Why this matters to you?
All these numbers? They tell stories of people coming together to build something extraordinary. Your community has that same potential—maybe even more.
Let’s build your community.
Inspired by these results? Let’s partner to build a community that drives real growth and connection for your brand. Whether you're starting from scratch or scaling an existing community, we’re here to help.