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TeamKinetic News and Events<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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TeamKinetic 2.6.0 Major Release<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try out all this new stuff and more via the TeamKinetic Beta<\/a>. Just login with your normal admin email and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most importantly, let us know your thoughts on these updates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A new piece of research from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport<\/a> (DCMS) looks at a variety of digital tools – including volunteer management solutions like TeamKinetic – and how they support volunteering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supporting Recruitment Through Integrations Volunteer Feedback, Incentives and Rewards Unlocking the Potential of Other New Technologies Interoperability Expanding Further Read the full report here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Community of Practice is all about empowering you to embrace digital transformation confidently. It\u2019s a vendor-neutral space that we hope will play a key role in some significant digital agendas coming to volunteering next year. We\u2019d 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<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/teamkinetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2.6.0-update-1-1024x576.png\")
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\n\n\n\nNew DCMS Report: Digital tools that support volunteering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Key Takeaways for TeamKinetic:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>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<\/a> for the Big Help Out and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>We were seen as an innovator in this area – our partnership with Tempo Time Credits<\/a>, links to post-opportunity surveys, and custom reward badges are seen as breakthrough features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>The report highlights our work with Braw Data<\/a> to look at predictive analytics on volunteer behaviour, such as dropouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>We’re currently working with the Open Data Institute<\/a> (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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>We’re also expanding integration with popular platforms like Alexa, Google, and WhatsApp. This meets volunteers where they are, rather than creating new apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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