DELIVER DIGITALLY
Our goal is to engage men with digital touchpoints that reduce friction and increase connection
DIGITAL PRACTICE First Steps Towards Digital Program Implementation
Here are three digital practices that are easy to try that support connection, learning, and ongoing participation for engaging men and boys across your gender equity programs.
Build a Digital Community
Create a safe, consistent space for participants to connect, reflect, or just stay informed
Design Digital Experiences
Design live online sessions that build trust, share information and generate interaction between participants
Digital Engagement Tactics
Design small interactions that keep men engaged between sessions with simple, high-impact actions
DIGITAL PRACTICE 1
Build a Digital Community
Digital communities can help address the stigma and barriers associated with joining mens’ groups by offering flexible, low-pressure environments to reflect, connect, or inform.
Explore with this template to design your own digital community.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE
1. Define the community’s purpose and shared identity.
2. Establish, guidelines, safety mechanisms and norms.
3. Design small rituals and shared activities.
4. Design peer support and moderation.
5. Test, adapt and grow with your community.
Useful Resources
Template: Build a Digital Community
Step by step template to build your own digital community.
Beginner’s Guide to Digital Communities
This is a simple yet powerful roadmap for building community engagement.
Community Guidelines Example
Take inspiration from Discord, one of the largest platforms for digital communities.
DIGITAL PRACTICE 2
DIGITAL PRACTICE 2
Design Engaging
Digital Sessions
Use Zoom or similar tools to create meaningful online spaces for men. Synchronous formats offer the opportunity to build trust early, keep them engaged through interactions, and close with intention.
Explore this template to design engaging synchronous online sessions.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE
1. Define learning outcomes and goals.
2. Create an agenda with time blocks (max 15 minutes each).
3. Design moments that matter (warm-ups, check-outs).
4. Design at least one activity or interactive moment.
5. Close with a short reflection, takeaway or assessment.
Useful Resources
Template: Design your online session
Step by step guide to design your synchronous online session.
Workshop Design Best Practices
Take a quick look at the key elements to create a memorable workshop.
Workshop Design Toolbox
A powerful collection of tools and activities to improve your workshops (requires registration).
DIGITAL PRACTICE 3
Digital Engagement Tactics
Design low-effort, high-impact engagement tactics that encourage positive behaviors and facilitate meaningful interactions between men. Help keep your users informed, interested, and engaged during and in-between sessions.
From simple informative messages, humorous weekly check-ins, reflective mini-challenges, or mini quizzes with rewards, there are multiple ways to engage your users.
Explore this template to design effective engagement tactics.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE
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Define the desired engagement goal.
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Define the type of tactic that you want to design.
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Brainstorm ways to deliver your tactic and make it relevant for your audience.
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Refine your tactic.
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Plan, test and learn.
Useful Resources
Digital Community Engagement Strategies
Explore proven ways to increase participation and build trust with members.
A Quick Guide to Community Nudges
Learn how to use behavioral techniques and connect with your community.