TeamKinetic News and Events
TeamKinetic 2.6.0 Major Release
The latest TeamKinetic update is coming, and there are some great new changes. We’re always working to make volunteer management easier so do take a look at what to expect in this new update in this blog.
The key stuff:
- To Do tasks for Admins
- Enhanced bulk volunteer management (adding/removing vols)
- No-show tracking & search filters
- Individual session descriptions
- HTML styles/links in opportunity descriptions
- Improved expenses module
- Session reminder emails
- Custom field tooltips
and more!
Try out all this new stuff and more via the TeamKinetic Beta. Just login with your normal admin email and password.
Most importantly, let us know your thoughts on these updates!
New DCMS Report: Digital tools that support volunteering
A new piece of research from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) looks at a variety of digital tools – including volunteer management solutions like TeamKinetic – and how they support volunteering.
Key Takeaways for TeamKinetic:
Supporting Recruitment Through Integrations
We are one of the only platforms found to support the integration of third-party platforms. One example of this includes our work with DoiT for the Big Help Out and beyond.
Volunteer Feedback, Incentives and Rewards
We were seen as an innovator in this area – our partnership with Tempo Time Credits, links to post-opportunity surveys, and custom reward badges are seen as breakthrough features.
Unlocking the Potential of Other New Technologies
The report highlights our work with Braw Data to look at predictive analytics on volunteer behaviour, such as dropouts.
Interoperability
We’re currently working with the Open Data Institute (alongside other partners) to develop an open data standard for volunteering. By fostering an open ecosystem, we aim to drive innovation, boost adoption in the VCSE sector, and make it easier for volunteers and organisations to connect.
Expanding Further
We’re also expanding integration with popular platforms like Alexa, Google, and WhatsApp. This meets volunteers where they are, rather than creating new apps.
Digital in Volunteering Toolkit
As you may know, late last year we launched the Digital in Volunteering Toolkit. We’ve been developing this toolkit and surrounding resources for a while now alongside Gethyn Williams and our partners at the Association of Volunteer Managers.
We’ll also be looking to kick-start the Community of Practice very soon. This will be a space for volunteer managers and leaders to:
- Access – hear about future Toolkit updates and related training opportunities.
- Learn – share digital knowledge and experiences with their peers
- Influence – bring our collective voice together to advocate for our needs in digital technology
The Community of Practice is all about empowering you to embrace digital transformation confidently. It’s a vendor-neutral space that we hope will play a key role in some significant digital agendas coming to volunteering next year. We’d love for you to join us. You can sign up for the community of practice and get your hands on part one of the toolkit here:
Why do we need a toolkit?
The volunteer landscape is evolving faster than ever. The COVID era has reshaped who volunteers and what they expect, while social changes challenge traditional recruitment and retention approaches. With digital technology also advancing rapidly, this toolkit offers Volunteer Managers timely support to re-evaluate the role of digital within their organisations, allowing them to adapt and thrive amidst these shifts.
What’s in the toolkit for me?
The toolkit is perfect for any volunteer managers and leaders. But anyone involved in the volunteering world will find it useful! It tackles big questions for the future, such as:
- How can we prepare for the impact of AI?
- In what ways can digital help us be more inclusive?
- What exactly is open data, and how can it add value?
Through a range of practical advice and shared learnings, the toolkit empowers Volunteer Managers to adopt the right digital solutions on their own terms, addressing real-world challenges in volunteer management.
User Training
Monthly TeamKinetic Masterclasses
What Does it All Mean? Get the Data and Answers you Need from TeamKinetic Reporting
Wednesday 2nd April, 10:00am – 11:30am
Join Steve in this session on reporting with TeamKinetic. He covers everything you need to know, from general reports to requesting your own custom reports.
Keeping track of key insights like active/inactive volunteer numbers, popular opportunity types, volunteer demographics and more can help you continually monitor the success of your volunteer programme. This session will cover the most commonly used aspects of the reporting menu and how to find the answers you need from your TeamKinetic system.
You can see all upcoming training sessions and masterclasses within your system by going to Help & Support → Extra Training.
We’re also always looking for new topics to cover in these Masterclasses. If there’s anything regarding the TeamKinetic system that you’re not quite sure on, you can suggest it and we’ll add it to our list of topics to cover.
Please email alex@teamkinetic.co.uk with the subject ‘Masterclass Suggestion’, or use the live chat function on our website to pop in and suggest it there.
Our Last Masterclass
TeamTalk Pod – Season Three Wrapped
We’re in the early stages of planning season four of our TeamTalk podcast, so stay tuned! If you feel like you have a story to share, please do get in touch via pod@teamkinetic.co.uk
Never listened to the podcast before? You can catch it on Spotify below, or YouTube via this link.
Other bits and bobs:
TeamKinetic App
Please get in touch if you’re interested in adopting your own branded version of the TeamKinetic app!
Read more about white-labeled apps here.
If not, and you’re happy using the generic app, you can download it via the links below.
Tempo Integration
Want to reward your volunteers in a new way with Tempo Time Credits? Please see this blog for all the key information to get started with Tempo.
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