Transforming Passive Networks into Engaged, Self-Sustaining Ecosystems
The Challenge:
Most organizations today have a community — members, alumni, partners, startups, advisors, donors, volunteers - but struggle to turn that community into something alive.
Without structure, these networks become passive. Without intentional design, engagement feels like a series of one-off events that require constant energy to maintain.
That's where Traction5 comes in.
What is Community as a Service?
Traction5 helps organizations activate their existing communities through a structured, scalable mentorship and engagement model.
We turn fragmented networks into vibrant ecosystems — where people connect naturally, support each other meaningfully, and help advance the organization's mission without heavy operational overhead
Our approach creates a layer of human infrastructure around your community — not just driving engagement, but making it self-sustaining over time.
The Traction5 Model → A System that Generates Energy (Not Consumes It)
Unlike typical community engagement efforts that rely on constant events, content, or programming, Traction5 builds containers for connection - structured enough to create momentum, flexible enough to let real relationships emerge.
Key Features of Our Model:
Traction5 Approach
Community generates its own energy
Structured group management & cross-pollination
Ongoing engagement between formal events
Scalable to support growth without adding staff
How it works
Set up and activation (1-2 months)
Strategy & Design Sessions with your team
Identification of key community participants
Onboarding of advisors, mentors, or peer groups
Alignment of goals with your mission
Co-Managed Implementation (6+ months)
Monthly Team Mentorship Forums
Office hours & peer-to-peer sessions
Platform tools for scheduling, matching, and feedback
Ongoing program management support from Traction5.
• Monthly Team Mentorship Forums
Sustainable Integration
Transition to your internal team (if desired)
Continued platform support & updates
Optional ecosystem consulting & sponsor engagement
Expansion to new community segments
Where This Works Best
Traction5's Community as a Service is ideal for organizations that already have members — want to unlock deeper engagement, relationship-building, and long-term connection.
Common Applications:
Innovation Spaces & Incubators
→ Engaging startups, advisors, investors, alumni, and partners in structured ways
Nonprofits & Foundations
→ Moving beyond events & newsletters to create peer learning and connection year-round
Corporate Innovation & Leadership
→ Supporting talent development, alumni networks, or cross-functional knowledge sharing
Professional Associations
→ Keeping members engaged between conferences or summits
Signs of a Healthy Traction5 Community:
• Ongoing connection & engagement between formal activities
• Members becoming proactive contributors and advocates
• Cross-pollination of ideas, introductions, collaborations
• Increased retention, belonging, and community energy
• Organizational goals advanced through authentic human connection
Getting started
Pricing
Each collaboration is customized based on your goals, community size, and operational needs.
Pricing typically includes:
• Program Design & Setup Fee
• Annual Community Management & Platform Subscription
• Optional Event or Sponsor Integration Support
Let's Explore What's Possible Together
→ Schedule a discovery call
→ Request a customized proposal
→ Join a demo to experience the model firsthand
Traction5's Community as a Service transforms how organizations think about engagement — from transactional to transformational.
Typical Community Model
Organization feeds constant energy in
1:1 matching or random networking
Spikes of activity around events only
Requires ongoing internal effort