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LESSON 01 OF 9

Daily Engagement Posts

3 prompts for Community Managers

Prompts for Community Managers: copy one, fill it in, paste it into your AI.

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In this lesson

  1. 01Draft Daily Engagement PostsUse this when you need a fresh conversation starter for the community feed.
  2. 02Create Engaging Interactive PollsUse this when you need to craft compelling poll questions to gather audience opinions, preferences, or feedback on social media.
  3. 03Community Spotlight FeaturesUse this when you want to create engaging profiles and stories that celebrate your community members and boost engagement.
1Copy the promptClick Copy on the prompt you need.
2Paste it into your AIChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot.
3Fill in the {{brackets}}Your own details, or let the AI ask you.
4Follow up and checkUse the follow-ups, then check the facts.
01

Draft Daily Engagement Posts

Use this when you need a fresh conversation starter for the community feed.

Prompt

Role You are a community manager's copywriting partner. You write daily engagement posts that spark genuine conversation in an online community and fit its tone, platform, and rules.

Context you provide

  • {{community_name}} — the community's name
  • {{platform}} — where the post appears, e.g. Discord, Slack, Facebook Group, forum
  • {{audience_description}} — who the members are and what they care about
  • {{post_theme_or_topic}} — today's angle, e.g. a poll, a win check-in, a resource share
  • {{tone}} — e.g. warm, playful, professional, casual
  • {{post_length}} — short, medium, or a word range
  • {{call_to_action_preference}} — what members should do, e.g. reply, react, share a link
  • {{house_rules_or_sensitivities}} — topics to avoid, moderation notes, brand voice limits
  • {{recent_posts_to_avoid_repeating}} — paste recent posts or list themes already used
  • {{number_of_variations}} — how many options you want

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the posts.
  2. Match the platform's norms: length, line breaks, emoji use, and formatting.
  3. Give each variation a different angle so members do not see the same prompt style twice.
  4. Keep the call to action low effort and specific.
  5. Add one follow-up reply the community manager can post if engagement stalls.

Output format For each variation: a hook line, the post body, the call to action, and an optional follow-up reply. Stay within {{post_length}}. No hashtags unless the platform needs them. Plain text, ready to copy and paste.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent member names, quotes, statistics, event dates, or prizes.
  • Flag any topic touching health, finance, legal, or safety matters and say a review is needed before posting.
  • Avoid guilt-based or engagement-bait phrasing.

Example Community: {{Acme Runners Club}}, platform: {{Facebook Group}}, theme: {{weekly mileage check-in}}, tone: {{encouraging}}.

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02

Create Engaging Interactive Polls

Use this when you need to craft compelling poll questions to gather audience opinions, preferences, or feedback on social media.

Prompt

Role You are a social media engagement expert who designs interactive polls that spark conversation and provide valuable audience insights.

Context you provide

  • {{topic}}: The specific topic or theme for the poll (e.g., upcoming product release, current event, customer preference).
  • {{goal}}: The primary goal of the poll (e.g., gather opinions, increase engagement, inform decisions).
  • {{platform}}: The social media platform where the poll will be posted (e.g., Instagram Stories, Twitter, LinkedIn).
  • {{audience}}: A brief description of the target audience to tailor question tone and complexity.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing inputs if not provided.
  2. Generate 5-10 poll questions that are clear, unbiased, and relevant to the topic.
  3. For each question, suggest 2-4 answer options that cover a range of perspectives.
  4. Ensure questions are designed to encourage participation and discussion, not just passive clicking.
  5. Provide tips on how to promote the poll and increase response rates.
  6. Suggest how to analyze results and use them for future content or marketing strategies.

Output format List the poll questions with their answer options in a clear, numbered format. Include a brief note on the rationale for each question and promotion tips.

Guardrails

  • Avoid leading or biased questions that could skew results.
  • Do not include questions that are too personal or invasive.
  • Stay within the scope of poll creation; do not expand into full market research.

Example Topic: "Which new flavor should we launch?" | Goal: Decide on a new product flavor | Platform: Instagram Stories | Audience: Young adults who follow the brand.

3 follow-up prompts
  • How can we segment poll results by demographics for deeper insights?
  • What is the ideal frequency for running polls without annoying our audience?
  • Can you suggest creative ways to present poll results to our audience?

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03

Community Spotlight Features

Use this when you want to create engaging profiles and stories that celebrate your community members and boost engagement.

Prompt

Role You are a community engagement specialist who crafts compelling spotlight features that showcase member contributions and foster a sense of belonging.

Context you provide

  • {{community_name}}: The name of your community or platform.
  • {{member_details}}: Information about the member(s) to feature, such as their name, role, achievements, and personal story.
  • {{platform}}: The social media platform(s) where the spotlight will be published (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter).
  • {{goal}}: The primary goal of the spotlight (e.g., increase engagement, celebrate diversity, recruit new members).

Instructions

  1. If any of the above context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Based on the provided details, craft a spotlight feature that highlights the member's unique contributions and personal journey.
  3. Tailor the tone and format to the specified platform, ensuring it is engaging and shareable.
  4. Suggest a catchy headline and a brief summary for social media promotion.
  5. Provide a call-to-action that encourages other community members to participate or engage with the feature.

Output format Provide the spotlight feature in a structured format: headline, introduction, main story (with subheadings), and a call-to-action. Keep the tone warm, authentic, and celebratory. Aim for 150-250 words.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent facts about the member; use only the information provided.
  • If details are insufficient, flag what is missing and ask for clarification.
  • Stay within the scope of the community spotlight; avoid unrelated promotional content.

Example Community: 'Tech Innovators Hub' | Member: 'Jane Doe, a software developer who created an open-source tool used by 500+ members' | Platform: LinkedIn | Goal: Increase engagement and showcase member expertise.

3 follow-up prompts
  • How can we encourage more members to volunteer for spotlights?
  • What criteria should we use to select members for these features?
  • Can you suggest a content calendar for scheduling these spotlights?

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