Ash Shepherd | NPower NorthwestOnline Tool Utilization
Agenda5:30 - Networking
6:00 - Presentation
6:30 - 7:15 Group Discussion
7:15-7:30 NetworkingRoad MapBulk E-Mail
Photo Editing
Video Editing
Collaboration
You Didn’t Know You Needed
Social MediaFormat For The DayKeeping it “Our Meetup”
Bulk EmailGet it there in style
Outlook vs. Bulk Email SolutionMay be illegal: CAN-SPAM law
Potentially get “Blacklisted”
Junk folder anyone
No metrics
Your personal email gets all the repliesWhy you should not use your local email client for bulk emailing
Popular ToolsMany more worth checking out…
Decision PointsPricing Structure
Integration
MetricsPhoto Editing/StorageSharing those red eye free images
Why You Should CareMost editing needs very basic
Easy to share across geographic boundaries
Open access to who and how images addedPopular Tools
Popular Tools
Decision PointsStorage
Cost
File Formats
Access/SharabilityVideo EditingInfo
Why You Should CareMost editing needs are basic
Easily share finished products
Shared work/storage location for collaborationPopular ToolsTrue Video EditorsVideo Variations (i.e. image to video, etc.)Most computers (PC & Mac) come with a good basic video editor but there may be reason for you to edit store online
Decision PointsDownloadable (some don’t let you download, only share)
Feature Sets
Size Restrictions
File FormatsOnline CollaborationGetting Folks Together
Why You Should CareCentral location for all information
Version Control
Group Accountability
Calendars/Task List/Etc.Popular Tools
Decision PointsPricing Structure (per person vs. per project)
Data ownership
Feature set focus (agile vs. social)
Will group actually use itNew To YouThings you didn’t know you could use
Frontline SMSSMS with large groups
Anywhere a mobile signal (no internet required)
Open Source
Stores all infoSquareAccept credit card via mobile
Direct to bank account
Competitive ratesCare2 Petition SiteStart your own petition
Sharable widget
Real-Time Update
Public ListingGe.tt | File SharingFree account
Email, Facebook & Twitter share
Dead SimpleVolunteer SpotOnline signup forms
Online scheduling tools
Add & product supportedSocial MediaInfo
Listening DashboardRelevant TopicsBrand MentionsFans and SupportersReal-Time
Management DashboardMultiple PlatformsMonitor key termsOverlap with MobileSchedule PostsAnalytics
Enterprise Solutions
Enterprise | Thrive by SmallAct
Enterprise | Thrive by SmallActAdvanced Features
Emerging Tools/Platforms
Group Discussion Taking the conversation forward
Unconference StyleAreas of interest
Expand on topics covered
New topics: video editing, event registration, etc.
Find your spots and discuss
Touch base as large group quickly near endMajor TakeawaysRelationships are (still) at the core of everythingReal value possible, but be realisticThe right tools can increase impactNot “Likeable” offline = Not “Likeable” online
Help Us Achieve Our MissionFeel free to use me as a resource if you have questions in the futureOverall Questions???Ash Shepherd | Project Strategist| ashs@npowernw.org
Metrics Basics | Facebook Page
Metrics Basics | Twitter
Metrics | AdvancedIt all depends on your specific goals
Nonprofit Communication TrendsDescribes 2011 Marketing/Communication PlanSource:  http://nonprofitmarketingguide.com/2011trends
Layers of Strategy

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