Organizations

What are Organizations?

Organizations are communities where professionals and companies gather on FairArena. Think of them as your digital workplace or professional hub where teams, projects, and collaboration happen. Whether you're part of a company, open-source community, or professional group, organizations provide the structure for collaborative work.

Why Join an Organization?

Organizations offer many benefits:

• 🏢 Professional Community - Connect with colleagues and like-minded professionals
• 🤝 Team Collaboration - Access teams and projects within the organization
• 🎯 Structured Work - Benefit from organized roles and permissions
• 📢 Stay Informed - Get updates and announcements from the organization
• ⭐ Build Reputation - Your contributions become visible to the entire organization
• 🔗 Networking - Expand your professional network

Finding Organizations

Browse Organizations

You can discover organizations in several ways:

Explore Page

• Visit the Organizations section from your dashboard
• Browse all available organizations
• Filter by public organizations
• See organization descriptions and member counts

Search

• Use the search feature to find specific organizations
• Search by organization name
• Find organizations by industry or interest

Public vs Private

• Public Organizations: Visible to everyone and easier to join
• Private Organizations: More exclusive, require invitation or approval

Joining an Organization

There are several ways to become part of an organization:

Open Join Organizations

Some organizations allow anyone to join:

1. Find the organization you want to join
2. Click on the organization to view its profile
3. Look for the Join button
4. Click Join and you're in! 🎉

Invitation-Based Organizations

Most organizations work on an invite system:

Receiving an Invite

1. An organization member sends you an invite code
2. You'll receive the invite via email
3. Click the link in the email to accept
4. Choose your role (if multiple options are available)
5. Welcome to the organization!

Invite Codes

• Each invite code is unique and secure
• Codes can have expiration dates
• Codes may be role-specific
• Codes are single-use (can't be shared)

Request Access

For closed organizations:

1. Visit the organization's profile
2. Click Request Access (if available)
3. Wait for an organization admin to review your request
4. You'll receive a notification when approved

Creating an Organization

If you want to start your own organization:

Organization Features

Organization Profile

Every organization has a profile page that includes:

Basic Information

• Organization name and logo
• Description explaining the organization's purpose
• Location (optional)
• Website link
• Banner image for visual appeal

Statistics

• Number of members
• Number of teams
• Number of followers
• Number of stars

Activity

• Recent organization updates
• Member activity
• Project highlights

Following Organizations

Stay connected with organizations you're interested in:

• Follow organizations to get updates
• See followed organizations on your dashboard
• Get notified about important announcements
• Following doesn't make you a member (you still need to join)

How to Follow

1. Visit any public organization
2. Click the Follow button
3. You'll now see their updates
4. Unfollow anytime by clicking Unfollow

Starring Organizations

Show appreciation for great organizations:

• Star organizations you find valuable
• Stars appear on the organization's profile
• Shows community appreciation
• Helps others discover quality organizations

Starring vs Following

• Star: One-time recognition ("I like this!")
• Follow: Ongoing connection ("Keep me updated!")

Roles and Permissions

Organizations use role-based access control to manage what members can do:

Common Roles

Owner

• Full control over the organization
• Can delete the organization
• Manage all settings and members
• Assign roles to others

Admin

• Manage organization settings
• Create and manage teams
• Invite and remove members
• Assign roles (except owner)
• Configure organization profile

Member

• Access organization content
• Join teams (if allowed)
• Participate in projects
• View organization information

Viewer

• Read-only access
• Can view organization content
• Cannot make changes
• Limited interaction

Custom Roles

Organizations can create custom roles with specific permissions:

• View organization details
• Create teams
• Manage specific teams
• Invite members
• Manage projects
• View audit logs
• And more...

Organization Settings

If you're an admin or owner, you can configure:

General Settings

Visibility

• Public: Anyone can discover and view the organization
• Private: Only members can see organization details

Join Settings

• Enable Open Join: Let anyone join without invitation
• Invite Only: Require invitation or approval to join

Time Zone

• Set the organization's primary timezone
• Helps with scheduling and coordination

Profile Settings

• Update organization name
• Change organization slug (URL)
• Edit description
• Upload or change logo
• Add/update banner image
• Add website and location
• Set social media links

Member Management

• View all organization members
• Assign and change roles
• Remove members
• Track member activity
• See join dates

Invite Management

Create Invites

1. Go to invite management
2. Click Create Invite
3. Enter invitee's email
4. Select a role for them
5. Set expiration date (optional)
6. Generate and send invite

Manage Invites

• View pending invites
• Revoke unused invites
• Check invite status
• Resend invitations

Audit Logs

Track all organization activities:

• Member joins and leaves
• Role changes
• Settings updates
• Team creation and deletion
• Important actions by users
• Timestamps for all activities

Organization Best Practices

For Organization Leaders

Create Clear Structure

• Define roles and permissions clearly
• Set up teams logically
• Document organization guidelines
• Communicate expectations

Build a Great Profile

• Write a compelling description
• Use high-quality logo and banner
• Keep information updated
• Add relevant links

Foster Engagement

• Welcome new members
• Share updates regularly
• Recognize contributions
• Encourage participation

Manage Efficiently

• Review member activity
• Update roles as needed
• Monitor audit logs
• Respond to requests promptly

For Members

Understand Your Role

• Know what permissions you have
• Follow organization guidelines
• Ask if you're unsure about something

Be Active

• Participate in teams and projects
• Contribute meaningfully
• Help new members
• Share your expertise

Stay Professional

• Maintain appropriate communication
• Respect other members
• Follow organization policies
• Represent the organization well

Common Questions

What's the difference between an organization and a team?

Organizations are the top-level structure that contain multiple teams. Teams are groups within an organization that work on specific projects.

Can I be part of multiple organizations?

Yes! You can join as many organizations as you'd like and be active in all of them.

How do I leave an organization?

Go to the organization page, click on settings (if available), and select "Leave Organization". You'll be removed immediately.

Can I create my own organization?

Yes, any FairArena user can create an organization. Just navigate to the Organizations section and click "Create Organization".

What happens if I'm removed from an organization?

You'll lose access to all teams, projects, and organization content. You'll receive a notification when removed.

Can I rejoin an organization after leaving?

Yes, but you'll need a new invitation or the organization must have open joining enabled.

Who can see private organizations?

Only members of a private organization can view its details, teams, and projects.

How many members can an organization have?

There's no hard limit on organization membership. Organizations can scale based on your needs.

Managing Your Organizations

Your Organizations Dashboard

Access all your organizations from one place:

• See all organizations you're a member of
• Quick access to each organization
• View your role in each organization
• Check recent activity
• Access settings for organizations you manage

Notifications

Stay informed about organization activity:

• New member joins
• Role changes
• Team invitations
• Project updates
• Important announcements
• @mentions from other members

What's Next?

Now that you understand organizations, dive deeper into collaboration:

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Organizations are the foundation of collaboration on FairArena. Make the most of them! 🏢