Extranets
Description
Websites that function as online communities for a group of users, generally around a particular topic. The site generally provides access to a library of resources on the topic, allows easy dissemination and archiving, and allows users to interact via online discussions.
Uses and Potential Benefits
The best extranets are a gathering place where people can find needed resources and provide help to others. Example: a foundation might set up an extranet for its grantees in a particular program area to connect, share information, ask questions and find useful resources.
Examples of the Tool (Not exhaustive or vetted)
www.iapps.com
www.golightly.com
References/Articles/Examples from Nonprofits and Foundations
Green-Lighting an Extranet
Benchmarks for Building Extranets and Online Communities
Using Message Boards to Build Community
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Case Study
Real Time or Time Independent?
Time Independent (Yet, can include real time chats.)
Can Start Small and Expand?
No
Time/Cost to Implement?
High
Time/Cost to Maintain
High
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