We are excited to have released a new feature on ServiceReef - the Master Application. This is a great way to allow for your trip participants to apply only once to serve with your organization, if you would so choose. Additionally, it makes supporting your applications easier in the future.
We thought the best way to unpack this would be to answer some general questions for how this wor...
Let’s take a quick look at our public page to acquaint ourselves with what the group user experience is going to be. Here’s what you will see:
Group Header
Group Name
Edit button for group leaders (quick access to management portal)
Group Description
Group Leader
Email link for group leader
Group image (personalizing the group)
General Information...
Welcome to the small groups search page. Our goal here was simple… to help people quickly find their way to the group that meets their interests OR to help them start a group of their own.
Geography is important and it’s good to see what’s near or what’s not close to us. Our first impression we desire to give people is to view where the current groups are and be a...
It’s important to keep track of your finances, especially your expenses. We also understand that every organization managing their finances and budgets very unique to their systems and processes. Our hope is that this tool will enable you to efficiently manage finances, expenses, and reconciliation with minimal work. The budgeting tool is built to allow three primary functions - create...
Here are a few things to consider when building your budget...
Preparation Retreat
Lodging & Meals at Retreat
Transportation to Retreat
Training Resources
Team Gear
Meetings
Travel to Site
Travel around Site
Lodging for Event
Meals for Event
Visas
Insurance
Project Funds
Gifts
Debrief Expenses
Post-Event Meetings
Post-Event Resources
Have a Plan
You always have to start with a plan. Benjamin Franklin once said, “failure to plan is planning to fail”. Your plan should include dates, team leaders, expectations, preparation, resources, travel logistics, legal resources, fundraising tools, communication plans, and more.
Work the Plan
It might sound simple, but once you have the plan, work it! Revie...
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