Manage Virtual Teams Remotely

If you are a freelancer and/or part of a virtual team, Producteev.com may be helpful for you and your team to stay on track! I was introduced to Producteev, a free online project management platform, when I commissioned a major website and rebrand for the Golandsky Institute. We had hired a web developer in Tennessee, but we are based in New York/Philadelphia. Instead of countless emails getting opened/misplaced/lost, Producteev allows all team members to input info, ...

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I Dont Always Volunteer

The Value of A Volunteer

It can be quite difficult to determine what sort of value you should place on a volunteer’s time. Yet, it can be very important because grantors often look for in-kind community support of arts organizations. The Independent Sector has calculated this number to be a national average of $22.55 and breakdown the value specifically state by state. Washington D.C. took top prize in 2013 with $38.69. Calculating this number is not only important for grants ...

Arts Admin, Volunteering

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App Badges

The Case for Subscribed Google Calendars and Your Team’s Devices

I have a confession: I really don’t like app badges. If I see a badge on an app’s icon, I feel a strong need to respond or reply or act on that notification. To me, a clean screen of unadorned app icons is a beautiful thing, it gives me a sense of accomplishment. Working to see no badges is part if my daily workflow, it motivates me to reply to an email from a community partner or ...

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