OrgSync:Session 2

Tarleton State University

Questions/Concerns:Office of Student Activities

254.968.9256stuact@tarleton.edu

ORGSYNC LOG-IN www.orgsync.com using Firefox only

Log-in (top right corner) Community: Tarleton State University

Log-in already set up: NTNETand password

Quick Facts Some information automatically downloaded Password change applies to both NTNET &

OrgSync

COMMUNICATION Options

Contact booksDiscussionsEmail ListsNewsPollsMessaging

E-MAIL LISTS Send emails to specific people

Groups Admins Officers Members

Search Ability to search and send to specific people only

Contact Books Use contact books to send emails to vendors,

entertainers, former member, etc.

CREATING E-MAIL LISTS

CommunicationEmail lists

Create an Email ListType

Member Executive Council Etc.

Description

NEWS Similar to a blog

Quick summaries on homepage Open to view entire news article

Keep org informed Post news/information about events Can be sent as email

Permission Based Access Use to make public, visible to org or private

Format and Style Adds detail to your post

Archived Posts All news posts are automatically archived

Sorted by month Search tool using keywords to access any time

CREATING A NEWS POST Communication

News Create News Post

TitleBody

Write article or informationEmail Newsletter

Option to send news post as email to everyone you have included in availability

Available to Public Certain groups only

POLLS Instant feedback

Survey membersCollect feedback on eventsChoose food to cater

Custom SettingsAllow more than one optionHide or show resultsAdjust dates to open/close poll

Permission Based AccessPublic or group only

Comment and ShareComment before/after results are displayedShare on Facebook/Twitter

CREATING A POLL Communication

Polls Create a Poll

Poll QuestionAdditional information if neededPoll options

Must have 2 Can have more if needed

Available to Public Certain groups only

MESSAGING Allows direct communication Targeted Communication

Select specific groups Message Formatting

Add pictures and links Community Messaging

Administrators can send to entire community or certain group

How to send a message Communication

Messaging Select Recipients Subject Body

SMS/TEXT MESSAGING Allows organization to reach members

on-the-go FREE Mass Texting

No additional cost to organization

Targeted MessagesSend to appropriate audiencesCannot exceed a 120-characters

User Opt-InUsers must opt-in to receive texts

Can be done by changing Notification Settings

SENDING A SMS/TEXT MESSAGE Communication

SMS/Text Messaging Select Recipients

Must have enabled textsMust have provided mobile number

Body120 characters or less If over 120 characters, may not deliver to all members

TO-DO LISTS Ability to create lists for members to

access and check off Creating a To-Do List

‘To-Do Lists’ on left sidebar Create A List

TitleAvailable to

After creationAdd task

Due date Priority Assign to certain members of your group