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Google Apps is popular communication and collaboration platform for nonprofits. Gmail is the most-used part of Google Apps. This webinar introduces a number of third-party tools and techniques that make Gmail and Google Apps even better.

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Increasing Productivity With Google Apps & Gmail Tools

Cooper Marcus

April 24, 2012

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Get More Done, Faster - in Gmail

• Gmail productivity = Nonprofit success

• Gmail Labs

• Browser Extensions

• Google Apps

• Stick around for special offers!

Gmail Labs

• “Labs is a testing ground for experimental features that aren't quite ready for primetime. They may change, break or disappear at any time.”

• Built-in to Gmail - neither addon nor extension

• Enabled by individual users

• Explore and experiment!

Gmail Labs - Pros and Cons

• Pro:

• Anyone can install and use (Apps admin must enable for domain)

• Specific to Gmail account - works across browsers and computers

• Rarely conflict with other addons

• Con:

• Only Google makes ‘em!

• Mostly “small” improvements

Gmail Labs - Enable in Google Apps Dashboard

Gmail Labs - Access in Gmail

Gmail Labs - Favorites

Browser Extensions for Gmail

• Available from:

• Chrome Web Store

• Firefox Add-ons Manager

• Safari Extensions Gallery

• Publisher’s websites

Chrome Web Store

Firefox Add-ons Manager

Safari Extension Gallery

Browser Extensions for Gmail - Pros and Cons

• Pro:

• Specific to single browser on single Mac/PC

• Anyone can install and use

• Con:

• Not centrally installed/configured/managed

• Unavailable for Internet Explorer

• Conflicts possible

Google Apps

• Available from the Google Apps Marketplace

• Many are just Single Sign On (SSO)

• Some do more:

• Gmail Gadgets

• Calendar, Docs, Contacts integration

Google Apps - Pros and Cons

• Pro:

• Centrally installed and administered

• Available to all (or some) users, all at once, on every browser

• Never conflicts with other addons

• Con:

• Different technical capabilities compared to Browser Extensions

• Must by installed by Google Apps Administrator

Rapportive

• “Get rich contact profiles, right inside Gmail”

• Browser extension

• Free

Rapportive

Boomerang

• “Schedule an email to be sent later. Easy email reminders.”

• Browser extension

• Freemium - $5 or $15/month

Boomerang

• Send Later

• Snooze Button

• Follow-up Reminders

AwayFind

• “Get AWAY from your inbox — let urgent emails cut through the clutter and FIND you...instantly.”

• Browser Extension or Google Apps (functionality may vary)

• Freemium - $10/user/month or less

AwayFind

Attachments.me

• “A better way to find attachments in your email”

• Browser extension or Google Apps (functionality varies)

• Free

Attachments.me

Attachments.me

Wishery

• “Get More Done, Stay in Gmail”

• View and edit MailChimp email list membership inside Gmail

• Automatically search Google Docs for email addresses

• Browser extension (coming soon) or Google Apps

• Freemium - up to $99/year/organization

Wishery

Wishery - Volunteer ManagementMailChimp

Gmail + Wishery

Wishery - Donor Management

Wishery - Donor Management

Tout

• “Tout streamlines your email workflow with Groups, Analytics, and Templating”

• Browser extension

• Freemium - up to $49/month

Tout

• Templates

• Tracking

• Delayed sending

Special Offers for Nonprofits

• Rapportive.com - it’s free!

• BoomerangGmail.com - Nonprofit pricing for 5+ seats - email sales@baydin.com

• AwayFind.com - Pro free for 3 months - email jared@awayfind.com

• Attachments.me - it’s free!

• Wishery.com - 50% off Wishery Pro - email cooper@wishery.com

• ToutApp.com

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