If you have ever had to manage a group of people, even if they are friends, friends of friends, or even just colleagues, this is totally for you.
What keeps your small community together is necessarily not the volume of people you manage nor is it the caliber of people you manage; it is often about how well you manage these individuals and their affairs. These affairs include, but are not limited to, managing finances, organizing events, and storing members’ details.
Oftentimes to manage these, community managers often resort to the good old record-keeping with pen and paper, and in more sophisticated environments, spreadsheets and Excel. Simple. Until it’s not. Before long, you’re juggling six different versions and multiple documents, chasing updates on WhatsApp, and praying no one edits the wrong cell. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Almost every community or group starts from WhatsApp and good old spreadsheets.
Your community isn’t just a list of names. It is professionals trying to catch a break after work, parents balancing school runs with side hustles, volunteers trying to do good while keeping up with life, etc. That is why in managing communities, we need something that takes the stress out of staying organized.
Why is your spreadsheet not efficient?
Here’s what usually happens when communities rely too long on spreadsheets:
- Too many versions: One person updates Sheet A while someone else edits Sheet B. No one knows which is current.
- Manual everything: Payments, dues, attendance, event coordination are all done by hand and this is prone to error.
- No notifications: You can’t remind members about payments or events automatically.
- Zero engagement: There’s no way to share updates, celebrate milestones, or just connect.
As your community expands, your spreadsheet gets bulkier and harder to understand. There’s a better way to keep your community organized, manage conversations and payments, and even make sure that you organize the best events that will keep everyone talking.
altconnect is a digital home for communities. With altconnect, your group can manage their activities like payments, events, and updates in one seamless place. In simple terms, altconnect makes it easy for people who share something in common to stay organized, connected, and growing without the stress of spreadsheets or scattered group chat.
Why you should make the switch to altconnect.
On altconnect, you get access to one simple, seamless place to:
- Track and manage dues automatically.
- Share updates and announcements instantly.
- Plan and organize events (with RSVPs built in).
- See everything clearly, who’s paid, who’s active, who’s involved.
- Keep your people connected, not scattered
If you’ve ever lost a record, missed a payment update, or just felt overwhelmed keeping your community together, this is your sign to evolve. Visit altconnect.ng to get started on the altconnect app today and manage your groups better.
