Post on 27-Mar-2015
Google Apps for DomainSave money & improve collaboration!
Augustine “Tino” PazManager, 2-1-1United Way Worldwide
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Objectives
• Provide an overview of Google Apps for Domains offerings for non-profit organizations.
• Provide more details on a few of the specific tools that are included in Google Apps for Domains (i.e., Google Docs, Google Sites, Google Calendar).
• Share examples of Google Apps of Domains currently being used by I&Rs across the country.
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Overview
• Who are you and why are you here?
• What is Google App for Domains
o Non-profit version/offering
• Docs
• Calendar
• Sites
Commandments
• Please interact!
• Questions are ok!
• Try not to use jargon (or explain if you do)
• Have fun AND learn something new!
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Who are you and why are you here?
• How many of you have a Gmail account?
• What email program do you use at work?
• Have you used Wikipedia?
• Have you contributed to Wikipedia?
• What is your relationship with your inner Geek?
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What is Google Apps?
•Calendar
•Contacts
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http://www.google.com/nonprofits/
•Documents
•Sites
•Video
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Basic Requirements
• Own a domain name
• Registered non-profits with current 501(c)(3) status in the U.S. now qualify for Google Apps Nonprofit Edition.
• To get started, just complete the Nonprofit Edition sign-up form (http://www.google.com/a/cpanel/education/new).
• They will verify your 501(c)(3) status using your 9-digit Employee ID Number, and contact you about the status of your Edition upgrade via email.
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Base Offering Includes: Domain customized email 7+GB inbox quota Web-based standard support Anti-virus/Anti-spam Mobile device functionality Multi-platform support Customizable logo and colors
Cost• No cost from Google, but some costs in terms of staff
time/labor for administration
Security• Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption• Redundant storage at multiple sites• Admin control of authentication and account
creation
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Other thing you can do
Offline access available Sync with Outlook Manage multiple accounts in a single inbox Fully searchable using Google’s powerful
engine Filters and labels allow simple organization Gadgets and hacks increase productivity Visit: http://www.google.com/mail
Other useful resources:• http://www.youtube.com/user/GoogleApps• http://www.google.com/appsstatus
Applications Features
Word processing
Spreadsheets
• Forms
• Reporting
Presentations
Visit: docs.google.com
Rich editing and formatting functionality
Collaborate and share with colleagues
Export to many formats
No more attachments or “AgendaDRAFTfinal_02.doc”
Google Docs
Google Calendar
Sharing• Within organization• Public
–Subscription–Public Event Search
Syncs with Outlook, iCal, phones
Offline access
Embed in websiteExample: Circle Cinema
Visit: http://www.google.com/calendar
Google Sites
• Simple & fast webpages
• Private vs pubic visibility
• 3 levels of access
• Automatic revision history & rollback
• Flexibility
• User-generated content
• Visit: http://www.google.com/sites/overview.html
Google Site Examples
• https://sites.google.com/a/211tampabay.org/fl211network/
• http://states.211us.org
• http://stories.211us.org
• http://sites.google.com/a/my211.org/tools/
• http://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dgcqzsbr_58hsjpkshp
• http://www.Infolineinc.org
Thank you
Reach me at tino@211us.org