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  • 1.  staff communication

    Posted 03-20-2023 02:21 PM

    Hi, I am looking for suggestions for messaging apps to communicate with staff. (esp. budget friendly apps)


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    Charles Brown
    executive director
    Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society
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  • 2.  RE: staff communication

    Posted 03-21-2023 08:22 AM

    I've had experience implementing Slack messaging for communication with operations teams and it worked pretty well. There's a lot you can do with the free version, and I believe the extended version is not expensive but I don't remember details. One of the best features is that you can create groups so we used it for departmental communication, committee work, special projects, etc. It's also a fun space for team building and engagement if you create themed threads! One example that was by far a staff favorite was "Mortified Monday" where managers posted embarrassing photos of themselves as kids/teens. 

    Hope this helps!



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    Nichole Boudreau
    Embedded Data & Implementation Coordinator
    American Pets Alive/HASS
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  • 3.  RE: staff communication

    Posted 03-26-2023 01:28 PM

    Our organization has been using Slack for some time now, and it has largely replaced individual and group text threads.  One of the nice features is that it works both on Android and iPhones, and can be accessed through a browser on desktop when needed.  



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    Kelly Turek
    Volunteer Program Manager
    Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation
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  • 4.  RE: staff communication

    Posted 03-26-2023 10:22 PM

    Maybe Microsoft Teams? Or Google chat? I haven't personally used either of them, I've only heard of them.



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    Sincerely,
    Johanna Spielman
    Founder of Jamie Brianna's Legacy Fund
    https://jamiebriannaslegacyfund.org/
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  • 5.  RE: staff communication

    Posted 03-27-2023 02:50 PM

    We utilize Slack at our shelter for animal care teams. The rescue I am on the board for, however, uses Crew for messaging with fosters! It is really nice to "mute" when off the clock !



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    Katie Frederick
    Volunteer & Events Manager
    Arizona Animal Welfare League
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