[Sagamore Online] Google Apps for Nonprofits

[Kim Speece]

Ok, I need some thinking that goes beyond my specialty. We need to figure out a way to text info to those who do not have internet at home. We do not need to text everything but at least calendars and some updates.  We will also have to translate the message. I am thinking of adding a space on the registration form to ask for a cell number and if you would like to receive texts in spanish or english. Cel.ly is an option that offers free texting to educators and school groups. I also spoke to a parent today who has a mobile site building business. He says he can take parts of the PTA site and make it mobile friendly. I told him I would be in touch with more specific questions. Please offer whatever guidance you can.

Thanks!
Kim
On Jul 22, 2013, at 7:48 PM, Dave Allen Barker Jr <dave at 1.0ne.org> wrote:

> Sagamore Hills PTA is now enrolled in Google's Google for Nonprofits program, allowing the PTA to leverage a variety of Google products for free, such as Google Apps.
> I've taken some notes of the process and where we're at now, which is basically to just be registered and ready, but not yet utilizing in any way.
> 
> On 06/18/2013 02:05 PM, John R. Lenz wrote:
>> 
>> Yes; I like the service they provide. Have transitioned many clients to Google Apps and they like it a lot. Also helped a nonprofit client get 3K a month in free adwords. I'd like to do that as well to highlight the school's events when people search, as well as provide a little promotion.
>> 
>> -J
>> On Jun 18, 2013, at 12:00 PM, Dave Allen Barker Jr wrote:
>> 
>>> I still think it would be neat if the PTA had a free Google Apps for Nonprofits account (intro, howto).        It would allow:
>>> 	• Flexibility and branding of email addresses (various @sagamorehillspta.org (or other domain) email addresses)
>>> 	• More control over calendaring (wouldn't it be great for parents to subscribe to a PTA shared public calendar?)
>>> 	• A place to collaborate (neat old 3 minute video explanation)
>>> 	• Other possibilities (John's mentioned free Google ads)
>>> We don't need to decide to use it right now, but I think having the possibility ready is only good.  Official PTA voices, what do you think?
>>> John, I think you mentioned that you could get that ball rolling if the PTA would like?
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