Simple Start

An easy, secure way to launch your own Convene for the Cities-powered platform with paid memberships, community engagement, and built-in member connections.

Simple Start

$157.31 / MONTHLY (12 Months)

Simple Start gives small business owners an easy, affordable way to build a branded online community with paid memberships, engagement tools, and direct customer connections. Grow your business, strengthen relationships, and create recurring revenue without the complexity and cost of building from scratch.

Simple Start Features:

  • Secured platform with login
  • Paid memberships
  • Community
  • Member directory
  • Member chat
  • Member streams
  • Member direct messages

Simple Start +

$205.00 / Monthly (12 Months)

Simple Start + enhances Simple Start by giving you more ways to grow and monetize your brand. With a branded homepage, you establish a stronger online presence beyond your community space. The built-in store creates an additional revenue stream, while a Directory Certification boosts visibility and credibility.

Simple Start Features:

  • Secured platform with login
  • Paid memberships
  • Community
  • Member directory
  • Member chat
  • Member streams
  • Member direct messages

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- Exclusive for the foundation of relationships, engagement, and faith-driven networking. Adds immediate tangible value.

 

Convene for the Cities Community & Group Coaching Sessions  
Quarterly Business Reviews    
PRAYR Communities & Apps  
Rx4 App  
Wholesale Savings for All on all Tech  
Member Journaling (Secure)  
Community Streams  
Public Communities & Groups  
See & Join Member Groups & Communities Created by Client-Members  
Member Only Access to Free or for Fee Training, Coaching, eLearning  
Member Only Access to Fee-based Consulting  
Member Benefits, Convene for the Cities Discounts, Business Opportunities  
Exclusive 15%+ Discounts for all Convene for the Cities Partner Service Offers  
Access to Exclusive Convene for the Cities Discounted Pricing 20% + Off Technology Tools & Add-Ons  
15% Discount on Annual Client-Membership Upgrade    
20% Discount on Annual Client-Membership Upgrade      
WHOLES Pricing for all Software Development Services  
Convene for the Cities Community & Group Coaching Sessions  
Convene for the Cities Marketing / SEO Audit (Free Quarterly)      
Convene for the Cities CIO/CSO Review (Free Semi-Annual)      
MND Rev-Gen Coach Audit (Free Semi-Annual)      
Faith Driven Success Channels  
CONNECTIONS PLUS Access (Networks of Networks)  
Communities of Encouragement, Grace & Support  
Coaching (Leadership, Executive, Strategic, Culture, Teams, Spiritual, Financial, Technology)  
Professional Development Forums (Digital, Virtual & In-Person)  
Collaborative Missional Initiatives for Transformation  
Curated Connections (Certified Members ONLY)    
Strategic Partnerships & Service Provider Opportunities  
Personalized Support Web Portal      
Web Site & Web Portal Configuration Opportunities  
"My Store" Sales of My Products and Services    
"My Store" Up To 50% Savings on all BULK Orders    
"My Store" Unlimited Support Requests    
Merchant Account (3rd-party Monthly Merchant Fees apply)  
Members Only WHOLESALE Store (40,000 SKUs)/ Personalized Merch & Promotional SWAG  
"My Store" Up To 50% Savings on all BULK Orders  
Access to Exclusive Grants for Qualified Tech, Marketing, and Communications Projects  
Business / Organization Secure Employee & Board Portal (FREE When you Add-In Your Employees)  

- Solves isolation by fostering connections, partnerships, and opportunities. Christians doing business with Christians while growing the body of Christ.

 

Advanced Directory Listings
Certification Listings with Bold & Preferential Views
International Directories for Christian Businesses, NPOs, Ministries
Accountability with Fairness (Anti-Cancel Culture) Protection
GEO Location Searches
Multi-Location Searches (Certified Only)
Product Searches
Service Searches
Unlimited GEO-Location Service Area Searches (Internationally) (Certified Only)
Color Themes
Beautifully Branded & Custom Designed Listings for Search (Advanced or Certified Only)
Custom Profile Fields
Scale to Your Need Add-ons Optional Optional
Connect Your Existing Website
Share revenue with partners
Multimedia content
NETWORK - Keys to the Kingdom / ALL Above      

- The foundation of relationships, engagement, and faith-driven networking starts here while generating sustainable revenue streams for you.

 

Mobile 1st Responsive  
Member Messaging / Communications  
Discussions  
Topics  
Events  
Member Voting  
Moderation  
Group Chat  
Albums  
User Notifications, Alerts, Messaging Preferences  
Community Digest
Scheduled Posts      
Hierarchies, Business Rules, Communications Flow      
Digital Downloads *$      
Unlimited Members  
Custom Branding      
White-Labeled Communities / Powered By      
Branded Email Notifications      
Custom Profile Fields      
Branded Push Notifications      
Live Stream      
Scale to Your Need Add-ons for Members, Moderators, & Administrators   Optional Optional
Synched Training Courses & Communities      
Live Events within Communities      
Bundle Communities & Groups with LMS Training & Courses      
Threaded Replies & Mentions  
Community Notifications  
User / Member / Student Profiles  
Automations *$      
Connect Your Existing Website  
Members-only website section      
Reporting and Analytics      
Offer Free Trials      
Additional Pricing Structure for your business *$      
No Credit Card Processing Fees Added  
Product Bundles      
Share Revenue with Partners  
Site Administrator Accounts  
Multimedia Content  
Group Types: Secret      
Group Types: Closed (Invitation only)      
Group Types: Public, Open, Flexible  
User Roles  
Security Patches & Support  
Regional Emergency Security Threat Support *$  
Continuous Enhancements & Upgrades (Same Major Version) *$  
NETWORK - Keys to the Kingdom / ALL Above      

- Equips members & students with knowledge, leadership development, and essential tools for flourishing.

 

Mobile 1st Responsive  
Student & Member Messaging / Communications  
eLearning Gamification  
Digital Downloads  
Unlimited Members / Students      
Custom Branding      
White-Labeled Trainings & Classes / Powered By      
Affiliate Trainings & Classes      
Affiliate Branding & Recognitions  *$      
Branded Email Notifications *$      
Workflows  *$      
Activity Scores      
Branded Push Notifications  *$      
Live Stream  *$      
Scale to Your Need Add-ons for Moderators, Administrators, Teachers, Communities & Groups  
SCORM compliant  *$      
Training Class Bundles      
Training Classes via Memberships      
Synched Training Courses & Communities      
Threaded replies and mentions      
User / Member / Student Profiles  
Reporting & Analytics  
Training Courses      
Custom Automations *$      
Connect Your Existing Website      
Offer free trials  *$      
Additional Pricing Structure for your business  *$      
Product Bundles  
Share revenue with partners      
Manual student enrollment  
Video and Content Hosting  *$      
Site Administrator Accounts      
Drag & Drop Course Builder      
Published Courses      
Create free, paid, and time-limited courses  *$      
On-Demand Courses      
Create private and hidden courses  *$      
Completion Certificates  *$      
Assignments      
In-course Discussions      
Quizzes, Retention Activities      
Exams      
Zoom Meetings and Webinars      
Convene for the Cities Connect: Secured Zoom Replacement w/ 145 Automated Translations in Voice & Notes   Optional Optional
Multimedia Content      
User Roles      
Security Patches & Support  
Regional Emergency Security Threat Support *$  
Continuous Enhancements & Upgrades (Same Major Version)  *$  
NETWORK - Keys to the Kingdom / ALL Above      

- Strengthens organizational structures, provides consistent engagement, and increases revenue while providing powerful value propositions.

 

Rich Member Profiles  
Searchable Member Directory / Integrates with International Directors  
Member Messaging / Communications  
Free Memberships & PAID Memberships  
Membership Management
Unlimited Members  
Custom Profile Fields  
Branded Push Notifications *$   Optional Optional
Members-only website section *$      
Connect Your Existing Website  
Reporting and Analytics *$  
Offer free trials *$  
Additional Pricing Structure for your business *$      
Product Bundles      
Share revenue with partners  
User Roles  
Bulk Membership Uploads  
Curated Connections      
NETWORK - Keys to the Kingdom / ALL Above      

- Seven Levels addressing EVERY need online presence, credibility, and engagement.

 

8 Levels of Upgradable Web Sites Available (Revenue 4 U)
Mobile 1st Responsive
reCAPTCHA
Basic ADA Compliance (Level 1)
Advanced ADA Compliance with 80+ Language Translations *$
XML Site Map
Website Analytics
GEO Location Search & Listing
Unlimited Content
Unlimited Administrators
Templated Sites
Custom Designed Sites    
Product Pages
Services Pages
News & Articles Pages    
Podcast & Blog with RSS & Network    
Subscription Management for eNews, Blogs, Podcasts
Galleries
Custom Landing Pages & Layouts
FAQs
Calendars
Testimonials & Spotlights
Partner Pages
Case Studies
Personalized Customer Success Portal
eNews - Website Integration
Form Builder for Polls, Surveys, Assessments
Banner
Rotational Banner
Video Backgrounds
Breadcrumbs
Social Media Share
Vimeo / YouTube Embeds
Personalized Customer Store / Wholesale with 40,000 SKUs ready for Your markups
Nspire Social Donations Engine with Donor Portal  *$
Nspire Bundle for Sponsorships, Advocacy, Memberships & Events & Premium Incentives  *$
Interactive Google Map / Directions
eNews, Blog, Podcast Signups
Embedded Calendly / Google Appointment Scheduling *$
Careers & Hiring
Seamless Integration with Communities & Groups
Seamless Integration with eLearning LMS Trainings and Classes
Seamless Integration with Events & Memberships
Single Sign-On
Custom Referral Tracking Optional
Headless Integrations via APIs *$    
Accountability with Fairness (Anti-Cancel Culture) Protection
Embed Widgets (Security Review Required) *$
Countless Optional Feature Add-Ons *$    
Branded Email Notifications    
Scale to Your Need Add-ons
Site Building & Editing Tools
Landing Pages
Custom Landing Pages & Layouts
Members-only website section *$
Advanced HTML Editing
Connect your existing website to Community & LMS Portal
Reporting and Analytics Optional
Share revenue with partners
Unlimited Site Administrator Accounts
Multimedia Content
User Roles
Security Patches & Support
Regional Emergency Security Threat Support *$
Continuous Enhancements & Upgrades (Same Major Version) *$
NETWORK - Keys to the Kingdom / ALL Above      

- Enables fundraising, product sales, and digital monetization. Revenue 4 U.

 

Merchant Account w/ Lowest Possible Fees *$
Instant access to your revenue
Personalized Customer Store / Wholesale with 40,000 SKUs ready for Your markups
Reporting and Analytics
Additional Pricing Structure for your business *$
Product Bundles *$
Share revenue with partners
Nspire Social Donations Engine with Donor Portal Optional Optional
Nspire Bundle for Sponsorships, Advocacy, Memberships & Events & Premium Incentives Optional Optional
Up to 50% off normal Wholesale Pricing for Bulk Orders
Custom Bulk Order Services
Drop-Ship Fulfillment Services
Security Patches & Support
Regional Emergency Security Threat Support *$
Continuous Enhancements & Upgrades (Same Major Version) *$
NETWORK - Keys to the Kingdom / ALL Above      

- Addresses sustainability, a major pain point for NPOs, ministries, and Christian businesses.

 

Up To 15 Revenue Streams for Your Sustainability
80+ Revenue Streams for Your Sustainability    
"Owner-Partner" Commissions

- Useful for global reach while securing communications.

 

Convene for the Cities Connect: Real-Time Translation in Video Conference Calls   Optional Optional
Secure Zoom Replacement   Optional Optional
145+ Language Translations with Cultural Influence   Optional Optional

- Helps organizations expand reach and strengthen their voice.

 

Advanced SEO
Custom Domain Management (Required For All Domained Web Sites) Optional
GEO Location Search & Listing
Website Analytics
Templated Sites
Custom Designed Sites    
Custom Landing Pages & Layouts    
eNews, Blog, Podcast, Design *$ Optional Optional
Video Backgrounds *$    
Video Production *$   Optional Optional
Custom Workflows *$    
Reporting and Analytics
Share revenue with partners
Multimedia Content
NETWORK - Keys to the Kingdom / ALL Above      

- “I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning” … those who think all clouds are the same.

 

Tier 4 Data Center
SLA = 99.99% Uptime
Unscheduled Downtime = < 1 Hour Annually
Bot Protection
DDOS Protection
SSL Encryption
System & Software Updates
4 Hour D2D Backups
Hosting
Server Maintenance
Security Patches
PCI & DSS Compliant
SSAE SOC 1, SOC 2 Compliant
Custom Compliances Available *$    
Advanced password complexity
NETWORK - Keys to the Kingdom / ALL Above      

- You don’t know what you don’t know – Stay out of trouble. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

 

Basic ADA Compliance (Level I)
Advanced ADA Compliance with 80+ Language Translations
11 Legal & Compliance Policy & Protection Subscriptions
GDPR Compliant  *$      
HIPAA Compliant  *$      
NETWORK - Keys to the Kingdom / ALL Above      

- Ensures users can maximize their Convene for the Cities platform without technical barriers.

 

Personalized Customer Success Portal      
FREE eMail Support 8am -5pm EST (Excessive Use Restrictions may apply)  
4 Hour Maximum Response Time  
Support via Appointment 6am - 11pm EST *$    
Emergency Support 24-7-365 *$      
Ask EVA (Efficient Virtual Assistant) Support Plans *$  
eNews Support Plans *$  
Prioritized Migration Services *$      
Knowledge Engine  
Dedicated Customer Success Coach      
Dedicated Launch Team  
Launch Preparedness Review      
2 Hours Virtual Training    
Convene for the Cities Community & Group Coaching Sessions  

 

 

*$ - May require additional fees

Do You Want F.R.I.E.S. With That?

 

"Included with specific plans; offered as an enhancement for others."

    Simple Start Simple Start +

- Enhancements, Configurations and Customizations that Expand Convene for the Cities' Core Capabilities

 

Advanced ADA Compliance: Level II w/ 80 Language Translations - Call for Quote
Convene for the Cities Connect: MOST SECURE Replacement of Zoom ; Includes RealTime Translations with Cultural Influence in 145 Languages ; Includes both Voice and Transcript - Call for Quote
Convene for the Cities Translation Services: Translations include 145+ Languages and Counting - Call for Quote
Convene for the Cities Converse: RealTime Translations for YOUR Mobile Phone Calls / ALL Carriers ; NEW > > > USE Your Phone or Ours - Call for Quote
Convene for the Cities​​​​​​​ Chat: RT TRX Chat & Messaging for in App ; Real-Time Alerts, Notifications, Text2Speech - Call for Quote
Convene for the Cities Compose: RT Translation of Pre-Recorded Video with Voice and Closed Captioning / Translation of Documents - Call for Quote
Convene for the Cities Lead Generation: Helping Our Kingdom Grow through Marketplace Ministry - NEW Coming Q2 / 2025 - Call for Quote
Convene for the Cities Global Resource Center: Helping Our Kingdom Grow through Content Syndication, Distribution & Marketplace Ministry - NEW Coming Q2 / 2025 - Call for Quote
Convene for the Cities Storehouse Collective: "I Have/I Need", Donations, Gifts-in-Kind, Surplus Marketplace - NEW Coming Q2 / 2025 - Call for Quote
Special or Additional Configurations, Workflows, Customizations & Integrations: are all provided through the personalized, care of our DevOps Team - Call for Quote
Secure Employee and/or Board Portals: FREE With Bulk Employee or Church Memberships - Call for Quote
Secure Group Digital Library / Document Storage: May Require Additional Fees - Call for Quote
Branded Email Notifications, eNewsletter Design   - Call for Quote
Private "Members-Only" website section   - Call for Quote
Video and content hosting   - Call for Quote
InfoSec-as-a-Service   - Call for Quote
Professional Video Production: Actors / Actresses, Voice-over, Script Writing, Music, Podcast Intros, Outros, Commercials for TV and Web - Call for Quote
Elite Care Services: Priority & Rapid-Response Support ; Whiteglove Support ; Concierge Onboarding - Call for Quote
Custom Printed & Digital Completion Certificates May Require Additional Fees - Call for Quote
Custom Gamification, Awards, Recognitions Workflows   - Call for Quote

- APIs, 3rd Party Services, & Essential Tools

 

Embedded Calendly: Your Subscription - Our Installation - Your Website - Call for Quote
CultiV8 CRM / DRM & “All Other” CRM Integrations: Send Email Broadcasts ; Capture Contacts with Forms ; Automate Marketing Workflows ; Manage Contacts and Members ; Schedule Email Campaigns ; Track Performance with Analytics ; Create Custom Contact Segments ; Personalize Emails Based on Actions ; Email Automation ; Reporting and Analytics ; Site Administrator Accounts ; Marketing analytics integrations - Call for Quote
Business / Organization Secure Employee & Board Portal: Available with Add-on employees - Call for Quote
Convene for the Cities Converse: RealTime Translations for YOUR Mobile Phone Calls / ALL Carriers ; NEW > > > USE Your Phone or Ours - Call for Quote
Inventory Management & Integration   - Call for Quote
Convene for the Cities Legal: Subscription for Legal & Compliance Documents for Web Site(s) ; Advanced ADA Compliance with 80+ Language Translations ; 11 Legal & Compliance Policy & Protection Subscriptions ; GDPR Compliant ; HIPAA Compliant ; Custom Compliances - Call for Quote
Interactive Google Map / Directions   - Call for Quote
Kudos Reputation Management   - Call for Quote
Compass BI & Analytics: Source 3, 30 or 300 data sources and systems for a simplified approach to making smart decision FAST ; Advanced Analytics ; Executive & Management Dashboards ; Predictive Analytics & Forecasting ; 400+ Data & Interactive Visualizations with Drill Downs ; Export Options - Call for Quote
Compass Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Dashboards: Executive Dashboards ; Management Dashboards ; Predictive Analytics & Forecasting ; 400+ Data Visualizations ; Interactive Visualizations with Drill Downs 5 Export to Excel, PDF, Other ; Shared Insights with Users & Boards ; Reporting and Analytics ; Site Administrator Accounts ; Marketing analytics integrations - Call for Quote
Compass Key Blessings Indicators (KBI) Dashboards: Executive Dashboards ; Management Dashboards ; Predictive Analytics & Forecasting ; 400+ Data Visualizations ; Interactive Visualizations with Drill Downs 5 Export to Excel, PDF, Other ; Shared Insights with Users & Boards ; Reporting and Analytics ; Site Administrator Accounts ; Marketing analytics integrations - Call for Quote

- DevOps, Cloud Solutions, & Emerging Tech

 

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Services & Subscriptions   - Call for Quote
Custom Software Creation Services   - Call for Quote
Mobile App Development Services   - Call for Quote
Advanced Cloud Services: AWS / 3Z / Other - Call for Quote
Multi-Cloud Strategies: Distributed Cloud with Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) - Call for Quote
Automated Resource Scaling for “On Demand” Scaling   - Call for Quote
Cloud Reserve Instances: cost savings for long-term cloud usage commitments - Call for Quote
Custom Single Sign-on (SSO)   - Call for Quote
Courses Migration - if eligible - Call for Quote
Custom Workflows and eMail Automation   - Call for Quote
Custom Chat Agents   - Call for Quote
API Access   - Call for Quote
Headless Member API   - Call for Quote
Content Co-Pilot   - Call for Quote
AI Agents   - Call for Quote
Sandbox Community   - Call for Quote
Your own iOS and Android Apps   - Call for Quote
Migration Services for Payments   - Call for Quote

- Marketing, Broadcasting, & Media Solutions

 

Convene for the Cities Agency Services   - Call for Quote
Storybrand Consulting   - Call for Quote
Convene for the Cities MARCOM: Services & Packages - Call for Quote
Broadcast / Podcast: Services & Support Plans - Call for Quote
Video Production Plans   - Call for Quote
eNews, Blog, Podcast, Design - may require additional fees - Call for Quote
Custom Design Packages   - Call for Quote
Investor Pitch Decks, Donor Solicitation Decks   - Call for Quote

- Additional Revenue Streams, eComemrce, Monetization, & Growth Accelerators

 

Custom XR Store: up to 40,000 SKUs wholesale and ready for YOUR markup / Profits - Call for Quote
Custom XR Store w/ Inventory   - Call for Quote
MND Financial Services: Buildout / Leasing Support - Call for Quote
Store with Shopify Integration   - Call for Quote
Store with Inventory Management System   - Call for Quote
Nspire Social Donations Engine w/ Donor Portal   - Call for Quote
Nspire Bundle: Memberships, Events, Sponsorships, Advocacy, & Premium Incentives - Call for Quote
My Network - My Way: 100% Customization for MY Employees, Customers, Company, NPO, Ministry, & Members - Call for Quote
Engaged Community & Group Add-ons   - Call for Quote
Elevated eLearning Courses   - Call for Quote
Elevated eLearning Course Affiliate Capabilities & Branded End-Caps (Allegiance PRO ONLY) - Call for Quote
“My Customer” Memberships   - Call for Quote
“My Customer” Memberships with Membership Portal: for Owners - Call for Quote
“My Customer” Events with Membership Portal: for Owners - Call for Quote
"My eLearning" (Fee & Free): with Expansion for Affiliates & Branded Syndication - Call for Quote
Engaged Community & Group Add-ons   - Call for Quote
Training Packages: Virtual and/or On-Site - Call for Quote
AskEVA Support Plans: Complete Web, Video, Design, Content & Presentation Support - Call for Quote
eNews Support Plans: Design Content, System & Subscription Management - Call for Quote
Even-Pay Tech Support Plans   - Call for Quote
Fractional Professional Services: includes: CIO, CMO, CFO, CPE (Chief Process Engineer), Convene for the Cities OmniPoint 360 Consulting - Call for Quote
Fractional SCRUM Master, Social CRM Guru, Quarter Master   - Call for Quote
Financial Sustainability & Revenue Generation Consulting Plans   - Call for Quote

Community and Membership
in a Snap

Building a loyal customer base shouldn’t be complicated. With Simple Start, you get a ready-to-use platform that makes it easy to offer paid memberships, foster engagement, and connect with your audience—all in one secure space.

Whether you're growing a niche community or adding exclusive perks for customers, you’ll have the tools to strengthen relationships and generate recurring revenue effortlessly.

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Connection & Engagement

Keeping your members engaged is key to long-term success. With Simple Start, you get built-in tools like member directories, direct messaging, and live streams to foster real connections.

Whether you're sharing updates, hosting discussions, or offering exclusive content, your community stays engaged and connected—all from one easy-to-use platform.

Your Brand, Your Identity Your Way

With Simple Start, you get a professionally designed platform that reflects your brand while leveraging the power of Convene for the Cities’ proven software. Customize your community with your logo, messaging, and unique offerings—without the hassle of building from scratch.

It’s your space to connect, engage, and grow, backed by the security and reliability of Convene for the Cities.

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