Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Best Practices, Tips, and Training from AngelPoints

Training Opportunities for AngelPoints Clients
AngelPoints now offers three training session to ensure that your team is using your volunteer management site to maximum benefit. Each session is limited to 25 participants, so sign up today if you haven't already taken advantage of this great opportunity.

AngelPoints Overview for New Managers
This training is recommended for new Event, Group, or System Managers, or anyone who needs a refresher. It covers the basics of using the system, including creating and managing events, using the calendar and File Manager, and validating hours.

To sign up for the next session on September 1, click here.

AngelPoints Group Manager Training
This session provides more in-depth training for Group Managers, including advanced tips for creating and managing events, adding and editing content, and getting the most out of AngelPoints reports.

Click to sign up for the next session on August 19 click here, or for next month's session on September 23 click here.

System Manager Training
AngelPoints training for System Managers is now offered once per quarter. This session covers managing users, understanding access levels, managing site content, tips for designing your site, and best practices for editing content and promoting special events.

To sign up for System Manager Training on September 30, click here.

Save the Date for the State of the Product Call

Join Vice President of Product Stephane Giraudie and the AngelPoints team for the next State of the Product Call on Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00 A.M. Pacific time. During this call, Stephane will share product development news, our plans for the remainder of the year, and give an update from the Ideas Bank. This is also your chance to share feedback about new features and ideas with AngelPoints. Keep your eyes open for your invitation next week!

Tip: Adding "About Page" Content to the Login Page

Did you know you can now link About page content from the Login page? Adding links from the Login page is an easy way to share information about your program with employees who may not have logged in or created a password yet. Please contact your Account Manager if you would like to link About page content from your Login page.

Best Practices and More Tips for Using AngelPoints
AngelPoints Customer Support regularly publishes best practices to both the AngelPoints blog and archives them on the AngelPoints help site. To view the archive, click Help on your AngelPoints site, and navigate to Extras and Examples > Tips and Tricks. Here you'll find:
  • How to make your external links open in a new browser
  • Guidelines for posting images to your site
  • How to hide a published event
  • How to use a custom search result link on your home page
  • Best practices for launching your AngelPoints site