Voice Quick Tips: Google Tools for Nonprofits - Productivity Basics

Free Google Tools for Nonproﬁts Author: Sylwia Presley, July 2011

We all talk about Google+But…do you know about Google tools?

Why?They are all free!

Let’s look at the basics!

Google ChromeUse this browser because it’s fast!Use extensions!(Try out: Wisestamp for emailsignatures, curated.by and storify forcontent curation, translation tools)Use apps too!(Try out TweetDeck or Picnic!)Bookmark pages you are workingwith!

GmailUse Priority Gmail.Use stars from Google labs toprioritize your mail.Use labels to archive and manageyour e-mails.Link accounts to work in onceplace.Use Gmail chat to collaborate withyour team and save time onmeetings.Use extensions like Wisestamp orRapportive to enhance your work!

Why?They are great for team work!

Google CalendarUse multiple calendars to manageyour work, use colors to markthem.Use colors to mark work ﬂow foreach project (event options).Use tools for collaboration(sharing calendars and events).Use shared calendars to manageteam work: assign and tracktasks.

Google DocumentsMake the most of all types of docs.Share documents to collaborateand work in teams.Save time on e-mailing a singlecopy!Set up privacy of each document.Use folders and share them.Use starts to prioritize.Use extensions too (try Gantter forproject management).

Why?You will have it all in one place!

Google PicasaGreat place to store your photos inthe cloud and share with theteam.You can mange privacy of yourphotos.With Google+ integration you cannow promote your photos bysharing them with Google+contacts.You can follow other Picasa users.

Google GroupsManage group conversations inone place.Avoid miscommunication andspam in your inbox.Easily manage multiple groups.Use stars and folders.Manage members and messages.Manage your own proﬁle.

Why?They will save you time!

Google MapsUse maps for tracking of yourevents.Collaborate on a map.Use multiple maps.Manage privacy of your maps.

Why?They are constantly developed!

Google+Manage your privacy on thenetwork.Use other Google tools to shareand collaborate on content.Import your data from othernetworks.Use hangouts for video calls tosave time on meetings and travel.Use circles to build groups andcommunities.

So…make the most of it!

ContactIf you have any comments please contact:Sylwia PresleyE-mail: sylwiapresley@nfpvoice.comMobile: 07850 138 178Twitter: @presleysylwia and @nfpvoiceSkype: sylwia.presley

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