Whether within a team, between organizations or with funding partners: collaborate digitally and communicate easily, in compliance with data protection regulations and in a targeted manner. Spheriq networks offer digital spaces that are specifically tailored to your charitable work.
Create and edit network
You can create your own networks from Pro plan onwards. Register and log in.
In the menu on the left, select the "Network" tab.
Click on 'Create new network' and fill in the required information in the input mask, such as the name of your network, the slug (how the network will appear in the URL), upload an image that visualizes your network and add a meaningful, short and concise description.
What types of networks are there and why?
You decide who can see your networks and who can and should join them. That is why we distinguish between four access types:
Restricted: If a network is only to be displayed to a specific target group (e.g. only funding organizations), then restricted access is the right choice.
Private: Private networks are only displayed if you are a member of one. Otherwise, they are not visible or accessible anywhere.
Internal: Only members of the same organization can be added to internal networks and will only be visible to them.
For what purposes and applications can I use networks?
Networks on Spheriq cover a wide range of use cases and offer a neutral, digital platform that can be used flexibly. Whether as a central information repository within the framework of a funding relationship – for example, as a shared library containing all relevant documents – or as a platform for cross-organizational collaboration in a working group. Methodological and thematic networks serve to provide new impetus and information on trends and to keep up to date with the latest developments in the field.
To provide guidance, we have introduced three purpose categories with corresponding labels. This allows you to see at a glance what purpose a network serves and how it can be used.
Trend: Current developments, information and inspiration relating to the non-profit world.
Exchange: Dialogue, networking and active collaboration in working groups or among like-minded individuals and stakeholders with similar questions
Funding: Support and monitoring between recipients and funding organizations
How do I keep track of everything on social media?
Log in and click on the Networks tab in the menu on the left to access the network dashboard. The "My/All" filter ensures that you can quickly access the networks you are a member of, have already subscribed to, or follow.
Which networks can I join and follow?
Are you interested in finding out which networks you can join?
Click on "Public" in the Access tab to see an overview of all publicly accessible networks.
Join a network and participate in discussions
Have you discovered an exciting public network that you would like to join? Click on the network and join by clicking the "Join" button. You can actively participate in the dialogue by sharing your own posts. You can do this by clicking the "Create post" button.
An input mask will open, allowing you to create and format your post. Tip: You can also write your post in Word and then paste it directly into the content box with the desired text links. All formatting will be retained. Once you have entered everything, you can publish the post by clicking on the red "Create post" button.
Edit or delete network posts
If you want to edit or delete a post, click on the three red dots in the top right-hand corner of your post and select the desired function: edit or delete.
Overview of network functions
The networks are equipped with the following core functions:
Messages: Here you will find the communication channel where posts can be made and which you can comment on.
Dates: Here you will find all dates published in the network. As a member of a network, you can also post additional dates.
Members: Here you can see which organizations and individuals follow this network. A great opportunity to network with selected players.
From the Partner plan onwards, additional functions are also included in the network and support you in your digitally supported everyday life:
Documents: Clear document storage with sorting function.
Radar: Access to media services with ongoing contextualized reporting
AI Studio: Utilise the power of AI in the appropriate network.
You can find detailed information about these additional services in the article Board management made easy with digital technology.
