Community operating system
What is a community operating system?
A community operating system is one cloud platform that runs a group of people — a congregation, a league, a club, a nonprofit — on one shared foundation of members, messages, money and places. KamoUniverse is a white label community OS you can put your name on.
The short definition
Community operating system (community OS) — one platform that brings a community's member directory, texts, calls and newsletters, gatherings, dues and donations, knowledge and shared spaces together, with one set of organizers, volunteers and permissions.
What a community operating system includes
KamoUniverse organizes community life into layers. Every layer shares the same members, the same organizers and the same name.
- 01
People
A directory for members, families, volunteers and donors, with organizers and SI members on the team.
- 02
Messages
Texts, calls, newsletters and channels through the providers you choose.
- 03
Gatherings
Online meetings, services, classes and small groups, with breakout rooms.
- 04
Giving
Dues, donations and registrations through your own payment processor.
- 05
Knowledge
A member handbook and volunteer guides, with SI answers grounded in them.
- 06
Spaces
KamoIoT for your hall, clubhouse or field, with access for the right volunteers.
A community OS vs. the spreadsheet stack
| Spreadsheets and separate tools | Community operating system | |
|---|---|---|
| Members | A spreadsheet only one person can edit | One shared directory with history |
| Announcements | Personal email and a broken phone tree | Texts, calls and newsletters from one place |
| Money | Several apps, each with its own fees | Your own processor, your own rates |
| Volunteer questions | The same three people, every time | A handbook and an SI coordinator |
| The building | Keys passed from hand to hand | Device access by volunteer |
| Your name on it | Each vendor's brand | Your crest, colors and domain |
See it for yourself
Rally your people without the spreadsheets.
Frequently asked questions
What is a community operating system?
A community operating system is one cloud platform that brings a group's member directory, messages, gatherings, giving, knowledge and shared spaces together on one set of members and permissions.
Who is a community OS for?
Any group with members, volunteers, gatherings or giving: faith communities, clubs, leagues, nonprofits, associations, PTAs and HOAs.
Do all of our members need an account?
No. In KamoUniverse, seats are for the people who sign in to run things. The members you reach by text, email or a meeting link are contacts in your directory.
Can a community OS handle donations?
Yes. KamoPay handles dues, donations and registrations through the payment processor you choose, so you keep your own merchant rates.
Can we brand it as our own?
Yes. White labeling is included on every plan: your name, your colors and your domain. Umbrella organizations can run a branded universe for every chapter.
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