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What Keeps a Community Running Beyond Engagement

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Martha Essien, CMX Fellow
, 
August 6, 2026
Active communities aren't always sustainable ones. Learn the three layers — engagement, operations, and systems — that keep a community running without burning out its manager.
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A Guide to the Community Career Path

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The CMX Community Reading List

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Build Award-Winning Communities With These Tips from the Atlassian Community

Business Impact and Proving ROI
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How to Manage Community Managers

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Explore creative innovation, leadership journeys, and inclusive community building shared by inspiring women in the CMX community.
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Virtual Events
Explore popular virtual event platforms and make the right choice for your community!
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Business Impact and Proving ROI
The 2021 Community Industry Report from CMX
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