free tech tools to power your pta

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Free Technology to Power & Empower your PTA

Facilitator:Karen Bantuveris

Founder & CEOSignUp.com


AGENDA

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Free & Effective Tech Tools for:• Advancing Your Mission• Building Community• Planning Meetings• More Must Haves


WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU…

• What are the hassles in your role?

• What takes too much time and gets in the way of your important work?

(4-5 minutes)Groups of 3


TECHNOLOGY IN FAMILIES

• Smartphone Ownership: 84% of Moms 64% of all adults

• Tablet Ownership:64% of moms

• Social Media:75% of Moms use Facebook +

• Connected:95% of moms are online at least once during the day, 70% from more than one location

(Edison & Pew Research)


TECH USE IN THE PTA

• Use Technology Regularly: 88% of PTA Leaders

• Smartphone/Tablet Ownership:Smartphone users: 74%Tablets users: 53%

• Active Social Channels for PTA Leaders(daily or several times a week):Facebook: 63%Pinterest: 23%Twitter: 21%Instagram: 7%


EQUIP YOUR SUPERHEROES

• Save Time

• Boost Participation

• Build Accountability

• Grow Community

• Spark Action!


A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PTA SUPERHERO


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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PTA SUPERHERO


TOOLS FOR ADVANCING YOUR MISSION


SignUp.com: The Easiest Way to Bring Parents and Teachers

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SAVING TIME = BIG TRACTION

THEY SIGN UPYOUR PLAN WE REMIND EASY!

Almost 10 Million People Organized30 Million Spots Filled


SIGNUP.COM FOR SCHOOLS

Simply Plan:•Carnivals•Concessions•Classroom•Hospitality•Library•Office•Trips•Fees•Pickup/DropOff•Book Fairs•Walkathons


EASILY INVITE PARENTS & PARTICIPANTS

No passwords or logins for volunteers to remember!


VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORMS

Post all your SignUps on one shared Group Page.Parents can sync commitments to eCalendars, swap spots, and more!


WHY LEADERS & VOLUNTEERS LOVE US

SAVE TIMEBOOST Volunteer TurnoutREDUCE Leader BurnoutBUILD Loyalty & Donors

99% of Organizers & 95% of Volunteers

would refer SignUp.com to a friend or colleague.


ACTIVATING SUPPORTERS AND FRIENDS


HOW IT WORKS

• Engage Current Base

• Surface & Opt-in New Supporters

• Built-in Social Media Amplification

• Journalists Love It

• Letters to Lawmakers


CROWDFUNDING CLASSROOMS


HOW IT WORKS

• Teachers Identify their Needs

• Start with School Community

• Expand to Personal & Social Networks

• Corporate Matching & Grants

• Follow up from Recipients


BUILDING COMMUNITY


JOURNEY OF A PARENT IN YOUR PTA


WHY LEADERS & VOLUNTEERS LOVE US

Social media accelerates the journey

Participation & Recognition


BUILDING ENGAGEMENT

Listen

Share

Connect

Inspire


FLEXIBLE FOR ALL USE CASES

Listen

Share

Connect

Inspire

Action


WHAT TO POST

• News and Educational Community-Interest Pieces

• Events & Fundraising News

• Volunteer SignUps & Donation Notices

• Honors / Awards of School & Staff

• Appreciation & Recognition (of Supporters & Sponsors)


EXAMPLES


WHAT TO POST

• Tell Stories

• Invite Testimonials

• Inspire Action

• #UseHashtags, Share/ RT/ Like


SOCIAL POWER PLANNING TOOLS• Social Dashboard• Scheduling Tools for

Tweets/Posts• Analytics/Link Tracking• Analysis of Content,

Sources & Influencers• Themed Profile Pics


PLANNING MEETINGS


WHY ARE WE MEETING?

• Volunteer Updates• Donor & Sponsor Appreciation• Event Planning• Orientations & Trainings• Guest Speakers• Membership• Legislation• Problem Response


CHAT AND VIDEO CONFERENCE


VIDEO CONFFERENCING


SHARING SCREENS


STREAM EVENTS AND MEET LIVE


Broadcast Facebook LIve

• Most personal accounts

• Verified PTA/School accounts


MORE MUST-HAVES


STORE & SHARE DOCUMENTS, CREATE FORMS


STORE & SHARE DOCUMENTS


GROUP COMMUNICATION


PROJECT MANAGEMENT


ONLINE FORM BUILDER

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