No central control.
Anyone can create a group, add people or leave, and the association has no say.
A member app for associations, chambers and professional bodies.
Troop Community gives associations their own app to connect members, run chapters and committees, promote events and share knowledge. It works alongside your association management software, verifies members against your records, and runs hosted or on your own servers.
- Member Directory
- Events and Chapters
- Your Member Data
What Is a Member Engagement App for Associations?
A member engagement app for associations is a branded app that connects an association with its members and members with each other, through a verified directory, chapters, events, knowledge sharing and messaging.
It works alongside your association management software: that system handles dues and records, and Troop Community is where members connect, meet and stay engaged.
| Members | Verified by admin approval and your member database |
|---|---|
| Engagement | Directory, connections, chapters, events, polls and live streaming |
| Works with | Your association management software or CRM |
| Deployment | Hosted, on your own servers, or inside your existing app |
| Registration | SMS codes, email, your membership database and social sign-in |
| Branding | Your name, logo and colours on Android, iOS and web |
| Launch | Standard build in 3 to 4 weeks |
Why Associations Outgrow Chat Groups and Email
Groups turn into noise.
Official updates disappear under forwards, jokes and off-topic posts.
Group limits get in the way.
Consumer apps cap group sizes and broadcasts, so reaching every member means dozens of copies.
No data, no ownership.
The association cannot see which members engage, and member data sits in someone else's app.
Six Ways to Keep Members Engaged
Members join for the network and the knowledge. Troop Community makes both easy to reach.
01
Verified directory
Find members by sector, location or profession, with privacy controls they set.
02
Connections
Members connect with each other, with mutual connections shown.
03
Chapters and committees
Groups for every chapter, sector and committee, with their own admins.
04
Events and ticketing
Conferences, seminars and networking events with RSVPs and tickets.
05
Knowledge library
Reports, whitepapers and case studies, searchable by topic and sector.
06
Mentorship and peer learning
Connect members for mentorship, career advice and knowledge sharing.
Everything an Association Needs,in One App Members Actually Open.
Group and 1:1 Chat
Groups for every level of your association, with chat open to all or to admins only.
Broadcasts
One message to every member, a region or a single group, in seconds.
Voice and Video Calls
1:1 and group calls inside the app.
Live Streaming
Leaders stream events and addresses to members, who respond in chat.
Audio and Video Messages
A more personal way to reach members.
Notify
Urgent updates marked time-sensitive, urgent or SOS.
Events and RSVPs
Publish events and see who is coming.
Event Ticketing
Registration and tickets in one place.
Polls and Surveys
Hear from members in hours, not weeks.
News
Official news members can read and share.
Gallery and Posters
Approved images and videos for members to share.
Social Feed
Members post photos and short videos, with likes and shares.
Member Directory
Find members by location, role or interest.
Connections
Members connect, with mutual connections shown.
Profile Approvals
Every member approved by an admin before full access.
Chapters and Branches
Members organised by chapter, city, sector or committee.
Task Management and Scoring
Assign work, track completion and recognise the most active members.
SMS Verification
One-time codes through your own SMS provider, or ours.
Membership Database Check
New sign-ups verified against your existing member records or CRM.
Social Sign-In
Sign in with Google, Facebook and similar accounts.
Email Verification
Codes or links sent to members' email.
Social Sharing
Members share news and posters to other platforms in one tap.
Your Existing App
Add community messaging inside the app you already have, through our chat API.
Admin Dashboard
Members, groups and 30+ feature controls.
Analytics
Member growth and engagement by region and group.
Role-Based Access
Admins, moderators and members with the right permissions.
End-to-End Encryption
ECDH, AES-256 and PBKDF2.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Extra protection for admins and leaders.
Content Moderation
Remove posts and members, and control who can post.
Built for Every Kind of Association
Every chapter.Every member.One app.
How associations and member bodies use Troop Community.
01
Trade
Trade and industry associations
Member companies across sectors connected, informed and represented.
02
Chambers
Chambers of commerce
Business members, events and introductions in one place.
03
Professional
Professional bodies and councils
Licensed members, CPD events and elections for medical, legal, accounting and engineering bodies.
04
Unions
Labour and trade unions
Branches, representatives, ballots and updates, with member data kept away from employers.
05
Cooperatives
Cooperatives and producer organisations
Village and district groups receiving prices, training and announcements.
06
Federations
Federations and sports bodies
Member clubs, officials and events coordinated nationally.
- Industry bodies
- Chambers
- Medical councils
- Bar associations
- Accounting institutes
- Engineering institutions
- Unions
- Cooperatives
- Federations
Three Ways to Launch.You Choose Where the Data Lives.
Deployment
Hosted
Runs on
Troop Messenger's cloud
Best for
Associations that want to launch quickly
Who holds member data
Troop Messenger, on your behalf
Deployment
On-Premise
Runs on
Your own servers or your own cloud account
Best for
National bodies, unions and councils with sensitive member data
Who holds member data
You, and only you
Deployment
Inside Your Existing App
Runs on
Your app, with our chat and community APIs added
Best for
Associations that already have a member portal or app
Who holds member data
You, with self-hosted APIs
Same platform. Your name. Your choice.
Priced by number of members, deployment and modules. Tell us your numbers for a quote.
Your Association.Your Members.Your Data.
Book a demo, run a pilot with one chapter, or tell us your member numbers for a quote. We reply within two business days.
Demo
30 minutes on your members, structure and goals.
Pilot
A branded pilot for one chapter.
Quote
Based on your members, deployment and modules.
GET IN TOUCH
Talk to our deployment team
Tell us about your requirements and we'll get back to you shortly.
Your app, live in weeks
Your Own App,Without Building One
The core is ready. We configure it for your association, brand it with your name, connect it to your sign-up and member systems, and publish it on the app stores. A standard build is ready in 3 to 4 weeks.
- 1
Brand it
Your name, logo and colours on Android, iOS and web.
- 2
Set up your structure
Chapters, sectors and committees that mirror your association.
- 3
Connect sign-up
SMS codes through your provider, your membership database and social sign-in.
- 4
Launch
Published on the app stores under your name, with training for your admins.
Your data, protected
AssociationsUnion membership
Special category data under GDPR, kept on your servers
Member records
Synced with your membership database or CRM
Ownership
Member data stays yours, and leaves with you
Encryption
End-to-end, with keys on your servers when self-hosted
Registration
SMS, email, membership database and social sign-in
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a branded app that connects an association with its members and members with each other, through a verified directory, chapters, events, knowledge sharing and messaging. Troop Community provides it under the association's name.
No. Your association management software keeps handling dues, billing and records. Troop Community is where members connect, meet and stay engaged, and it can verify members against your records.
Yes. A verified directory lets members search by sector, location or profession, connect with each other and see mutual connections, with privacy controls they set.
Yes. Promote conferences and seminars, collect RSVPs and stream sessions live for members who cannot attend.
Yes. Branches, representatives and members communicate in their own groups, ballots and polls run inside the app, and on-premise deployment keeps member data away from employers and third parties.
You do. On-premise, all member data stays on your servers. On the hosted option we hold it on your behalf, and it leaves with you if you move.
Pricing depends on your number of members, the deployment you choose and the modules you need, with a one-time setup and branding fee. Tell us your numbers and we will send a quote.
Yes. Members can participate in group discussions and one-to-one conversations, helping them build professional connections and collaborate beyond formal association activities.
Yes. Trade unions can create dedicated branch groups, facilitate communication between representatives and members, and share official announcements through a centralised platform.
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