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Mobile-friendly volunteer management software

Last updated: January 2023

Get Connected Reviews

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  • Ease of use
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  • Likelihood to recommend8.45/10

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Pros and cons

I think the filter system for distance, interest, age, etc are great. This is especially helpful for students who are younger than 15 years old to find age appropriate volunteer opportunities.
This software provides a clean and beautiful user interface for volunteers looking for opportunities on our database.
The customer support is excellent. They have been very responsive, in a timely fashion, and always willing to help with whatever issue I might have.
I needed to ask someone to delete the fake company made in the walkthrough. I wish there was a way to do that myself in case I accidentally approve something I didn't need too.
The only con i have is that the icons for the individual organizations is strangely small.
The way things are set up in the back end can be a bit hard to navigate.
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Lindy A.

Nonprofit Organization Management, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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Overall a good product, but some features need improving

Reviewed 2 years ago

Positive

Pros

The ability to export hours reported by volunteers and having our volunteer data compiled in one (digital) place.

Cons

The email blast feature does not allow for a lot of creative liberty, so we have to supplement with using Constant Contact. The available "Filters" for "Opportunities" are not helpful.

Vendor response

Hi Lindy, Thanks so much for your review of Get Connected! We are so excited to hear that it is helping centralize your volunteer data. We hope to see you soon at one of our upcoming webinars. Best, Annelise

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Julie O.

Nonprofit Organization Management, 51-200 employees

Used weekly for 1-2 years

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Managing Volunteers

Reviewed 2 years ago

I have so many questions and help is not easy to get.

Pros

Everything for a volunteer is all in one place.

Cons

It is confusing and you have to know so much to use it effectively. I do not use it enough to feel comfortable with all I need to do inside the program.

Vendor response

Hi Julie, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback. I'm so glad to hear that Get Connected is meeting your organizational needs. Thank you for making us aware of the challenges you're having. Please reach out to us at success@galaxydigital.com so we can find the best solution for supporting your volunteer site. We look forward to connecting. All the best, Annelise

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Elisabeth O.

Nonprofit Organization Management, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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My GetConnected Site

Reviewed 2 years ago

I love the back end team - everyone is kind and understanding with a good sense of humor and hope

Pros

I like the ease of the features and how thorough the resources are in terms of accessibility and understanding for myself, agency managers, and volunteers on the site.

Cons

I think the way certain things are implemented - like the email notifications - are a little cumbersome and limiting because it can overwhelm the use and there's no way to only opt-out of certain communications.

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Hi Elisabeth, Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience with Get Connected. We're here for you and we look forward to seeing the long-term benefits Get Connected has on your volunteer program!

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Cierra J.

Nonprofit Organization Management, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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Say YES to Get Connected

Reviewed 2 years ago

Get Connected has been able to have a large hand in growing my volunteer base, everyone has a cell phone and likes using apps. Using a laptop or computer is not always the easiest method for people, having an app means consumers have it available at all times.

Pros

Get Connected makes it as easy as a finger click away for my volunteers to get connected, get involved, and spread the word.

Cons

I would like to see Galaxy Digital Qualifications to be able to be seen on the volunteer's side as well as on the administrator's side on the app like it does on the web browser. It would be nice if the app also sent out alerts for example if i post an Opportunity on Galaxy Digital it does alert their email but alerting them in the app of activity would be even better since many don't check their email often.

Vendor response

Hi Cierra, Thanks for your feedback. We're so glad that Get Connected has helped you grow your volunteer base and that you've had great results with the Cause Connect volunteer app! We hope to see you soon at one of our Get Connected events for volunteer leaders. Take care!

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Karen B.

Higher Education, 5,001-10,000 employees

Used weekly for 2+ years

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Easy to Use

Reviewed 2 years ago

Great customer service. Great product with an affordable price.

Pros

Our volunteers like that they can see it all and search through volunteer roles without having to log in with a profile. Once they see the value and are excited to volunteer, then they make an account. You can share direct links to volunteer roles and then share in emails and on social media. Roles that you want to first advertise to your experienced volunteers can be made "private" with you sharing the link with them directly. Then once they have selected their spots, open the opportunity to all by making it "public". There are so many ways to customize the roles you post (with shift times, with different amounts of volunteer slots) that it is easy to post roles.

Cons

If it could have been integrated to be part of a single sign on that would help our users.

Vendor response

Hi Karen, Thank you for leaving us a review! We're so glad to hear that Get Connected has helped you manage specialized volunteer roles, and that your volunteers like using the platform! As always, our Customer Experience team is here to support you. Please reach out with any needs or questions!

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Gwynneth T.

Nonprofit Organization Management, self-employed

Used daily for less than 6 months

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Game changer

Reviewed 2 years ago
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Galaxy Digital's Get Connected software is easy to set up and customize to your needs. Their customer service team walks you through onboarding at your pace - mine was lighting fast! I can now see my events and volunteers for each of them at a glance. If someone drops out I can easily send a note to interested volunteers and can get replaced quickly. Has cut down my event management time by 80%

Cons

The only thing I would change if I could is the volunteer value per hour. For us it varies by each event and the software lets you assign a value - but it's across all hours regardless of event.

Vendor response

Hi Gwynneth! We're so glad your Get Connected onboarding was so successful and that you've experienced such phenomenal results! We absolutely love seeing volunteer programs thrive - it's why we do what we do. We hope to see you at one of our Get Connected events for volunteer leaders. Take care and stay in touch!

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Andrew M.

Hospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

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Not perfect... But Damn Near!

Reviewed 3 years ago

It was amazing! I couldn't have asked for a more experienced and genuine team! I cannot wait to see the imapct this makes over the next year or two alone!

Pros

The ability to customize everything and figure out a way to get things done.

Cons

You have to learn it all so you could do it yourself. Sometimes it would have been nice to say, "Hey can you help me with this part." rather than try it do it wrong, or get help, and have to redo it or fix it.

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Andrew, Thank you so much for your review and feedback here! We're glad you're enjoying the customizations available for your Get Connected site. As always, our Customer Experience team is available to support! Keep in touch and let us know how this next year of implementation of the system goes- we want to hear about the impact of your program!

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Jason P.

Nonprofit Organization Management, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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A useful and easy platform to use and implement

Reviewed 3 years ago
Pros

The most impactful part of this software is allowing nonprofits from all over the county to house their volunteer opportunities under one umbrella to be easily found and promoted

Cons

There should be more features available to agency partners, instead of just site managers. The surface-level features for agencies has turned many organizations away from joining our platform

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Jason, Thank you so much for your review and feedback on Get Connected. Keep in touch with our Customer Experience team for up-to-date training and new features coming that will help support your organization's mission and make a bigger impact. We've got some exciting things coming and we know you'll appreciate them!

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Leola D.

Nonprofit Organization Management, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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Get Connected Saves the Day for our United Way

Reviewed 3 years ago
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We love how easy this software is to use - for our organization and for our volunteers. Ease of navigation is huge when you are working with a population that includes people who may not be particularly tech savvy.

Cons

I wish that the ReDi disaster response module were available for free. Of course. :) We are a small, but mighty nonprofit, looking to manage our disaster response efforts through Get Connected. At this time, we are unable to afford it. But! The team at Galaxy Digital and the Get Connected support staff worked with us to find a solution that works for us within the Get Connected platform.

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Leola, Thank you for your review here! We're so glad to hear that Get Connected has saved the day for your United Way! As always, our Customer Experience team is here to support you! Reach out with any needs or questions and look forward to seeing you at upcoming training events!

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Alex S.

Nonprofit Organization Management, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Get Connected is Amazing

Reviewed 3 years ago

We have been able to successfully navigate difficult times with a pandemic thanks to GC. It's a fantastic product, and I would highly recommend.

Pros

GC is amazing for dynamic institutions. Rapidly having the ability to update volunteer opportunities, track volunteer hours, contact folks, send out e-blasts and communications really makes all the difference! Also their support team is AMAZING. Highly responsive and kind, I had never worked with such a wonderful group of support folks before.

Cons

There is a substantial learning curve to it. Sometimes, you have to really be familiar with the way things are set up in order to get the information and data you're looking for.

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Alex, Thank you so much for your review of Get Connected! We seek to deliver the software programs just like yours need, along with kind and fast customer service, to allow you to do your work in the world making a great impact. Our team is grateful to know the software has helped your organization navigate the challenges of the pandemic. We're here if you need any additional software support. And keep an eye out for our special client training sessions!

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Desiree T.

Civic & Social Organization, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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Not right for us

Reviewed 4 years ago

I was not a fan. It was not user friendly.

Pros

I did like that I could design it the way I wanted it to look.

Cons

It was hard to us. I didn't understand how to set it up to record the hours of volunteers. I didn't like that I couldn't call them. I wouldn't email and wouldn't get a response for days to a week. I was always talking to someone new, so there was no relationship built.

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Desiree, I'm sorry to hear about this experience, we pride ourselves on quick email response times. Please do reach back out as I am concerned our reply messages were not reaching your proper email address. We're here to support.

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Amy J.

Food & Beverages, self-employed

Used weekly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Volunteer Management with local United Way

Reviewed 6 years ago
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Easy to post needs and track volunteer sign-ups. Keeps track of volunteer hours for easy reporting.

Cons

Volunteers must submit their hours for each volunteer activity. Not very user friendly way for volunteers to check in.

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Amy, Thank you for your review of Get Connected. Check back in with the Customer Support center for updates on hours tracking features and trainings on how to make the most of our latest enhancements! We're always here to support!

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Lee Anne R.

Used daily for 2+ years

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Great customer service!

Reviewed 6 years ago
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Whenever I run into a snag, customer service is friendly and prompt and takes care of my issue immediately.

Cons

Maneuverability is an issue. It could be a bit more straight forward in some of the more complicated features, or provide detailed instructions.

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Lee Anne, Thank you so much for your review of Get Connected! We're grateful you and your organization are pleased with our customer service and our product. We're always here to support when needed!

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C. K.

Used weekly for 2+ years

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Get Connected provides a hub for volunteerism in our community.

Reviewed 6 years ago

The ability to educate and inform our community about the specific volunteer needs of local agencies, while providing those agencies with tangible support and a framework for managing their volunteer programs.

Pros

Get Connected is perfect for our needs. Agencies have autonomy over managing their individual pages, and users have control over the level of communication they receive. There is a robust help platform, and numerous features we haven't even had time to explore yet.

Cons

Nothing - the software is easy to use, has wonderful features, and the company is constantly making improvements. As an administrator, I found the communication filters a little confusing initially, but found all the support I needed in the help center.

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Thanks so much for your review, C.K.! We're so glad Get Connected is meeting the needs of your organization. We're always here to support with our Customer Experience team. Keep up the great work in your community!

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Amanda B.

Nonprofit Organization Management, 1-10 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

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The staff has all been very supportive with everything we have gone through with working with Miami.

Reviewed 6 years ago

We focus on volunteering at United Way.

Pros

I like how all volunteer opportunities are in one spot, it makes it easier for me and the potential people to use the site.

Cons

I wish we were able to delete certain information ourselves. I needed to ask someone to delete the fake company made in the walkthrough. I wish there was a way to do that myself in case I accidentally approve something I didn't need too.

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Amanda, Thanks so much for your review here! We're glad you're a part of the Get Connected community. As always, our Customer Experience team is available to assist with any support needs that may arise. Check back for continued support and training on new enhancements!

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Sarah T.

Used daily for 2+ years

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Get Connected is hands down AWESOME!

Reviewed 6 years ago
Pros

The software is user friendly, looks amazing on any device, and is incredibly versatile whether you are a macro level organization coordinating your catchment area's volunteer center, a single nonprofit looking to ramp up their volunteer engagement, or an individual searching for volunteer opportunities. Additionally, the support team is one of the best I've ever worked with. Huge props to the crew at Galaxy Digital for working with us whenever we need assistance or help brainstorming!

Cons

There's really nothing to complain about in terms of the software - we made a giant leap forward when we decided to move to Get Connected/Galaxy Digital and couldn't be happier!

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Sarah, Thank you so much for your review! Our mission is to support programs just like yours make that leap forward with easy to use software solutions. Our Customer Experience team is always here to assist. Thanks for being a part of the Get Connected community!

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Dominique H.

Used weekly for less than 6 months

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Since using Get Connected, we've doubled sign ups and participation for our Stuff the Bus event.

Reviewed 7 years ago
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This software is very user-friendly. It was easy to set up and collaborate with partners to get on board with creating accounts and sharing volunteer opportunities. I also liked how customizable the software is and the ability it has to fit our needs.

Cons

I will occasionally hear from some volunteers that they find it a little time consuming to sign up and create an account. We also communicate with all volunteers who have a hard time navigating the system to connect with the help forum or to reach out to us with any issues. Galaxy Digital also repsonds prompetly and fixes any issues we may stuble upon.

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Dominique, Thank you so much for your review and insight here. We're overjoyed you've seen an increase by "doubling" your events participation! We're always here with our Customer Experience team to support with questions that arise. Thanks for being a part of the Get Connected community!

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Nikki K.

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Advanced Events are A MUST!

Reviewed 9 years ago

Our volunteer center could not do the work we do as easily and efficiently as we can when using the Advanced Events module. Being connected to a United Way, we run several large citywide Days of Caring each year. The Advanced Events module allows us to attach our 30-40 projects to an overarching event. Both our nonprofit partners as well as our volunteers have shared how easy it is to post their opportunities and register team members. In the past we "held" spots for corporate volunteers that many times did not get filled and left the partner organizations with unfulfilled needs. With the ease of the team functionality, that no longer happens. United Way works with hundreds of companies in our community. We believe everyone can be a philanthropist, it doesn't matter where you live or how much you make. It's the act of giving that binds us together. In addition to reporting what a company gives financially and the impact of their donations, we're able to use the Advanced Event module to track all volunteer engagement for the year. A number when converted to dollars back to our community (love that on the individual profile pages!) sometimes exceeds a financial gift. The only functionality that would make that even better would be to have the ability to hide or reserve by password a project for a certain department within a company's Advanced Event. (ex- project posted for only executives or for a certain geographic location)

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Nikki, Thank you so much for your review and feedback here! We have created options that would fit your needs for the corporate volunteer teams that you mentioned here. Please do reach out to Customer Experience team and we'll get you started with using those features!

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Michelle B.

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agency portal and personal use

Reviewed 9 years ago

easy to post events easy to access information sometimes when we call - it is difficult to just talk to who we want to - it seems we have to make appointments though someone else all the time campus portal is more cumbersome on the backside than it needs to be wish the campus portal connected to all site so information could be shared when the students leave our area

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Michelle, Thank you for your review and feedback here. We're happy to support you with your site. Feel free to reach out to our Customer Experience team!

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Andrea I.

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Best Customer Service Ever!

Reviewed 9 years ago

The customer service from the Galaxy Digital team has been top notch! As a campus volunteer manager, we have had quick and accurate information from the Galaxy Digital team whenever we contact them. The team members are very knowledgable and are able to help troubleshoot any issues with ease.

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Andrea, Thank you so much for your review! We are always here for you with our Customer Experience team and will continue to share new enhancements and updates with a detailed training so you can keep making the most of your Get Connected site! Thanks for being here!

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Kathryn H.

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Great service

Reviewed 9 years ago

The major pro is that it's easy to contact a person about technical problems or issues I've had. One of the cons I've found is that it's not always user friendly for our agency managers. They have trouble understanding the website.

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Hi Kathryn! We pride ourselves on being considered the most user friendly platform for both agencies and volunteers in the market, which is why we offer free training sessions to ensure that your partners feel confident and in-control when using the great engagement tools at their disposal on your Get Connected site. Please reach out at any time to Customer Care for the recurring Agency Training schedule!

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Shelly H.

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I am the primary manager of the software for our agency for the past 3 years.

Reviewed 9 years ago

Although not intuitive in use, the software is fairly easy to learn and use. The task of encouraging other agencies that we support to utilize the software has been somewhat challenging. Turnover of agency staff is a large component of this issue as the task of marketing the benefits and training in the usage of the software seems to be an ongoing effort as staff changes occur. Customer service from Galaxy is top notch. My questions/concerns have been responded to quickly and pleasantly. Comparability with donation-related software would make Get Connected a super effective software.

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Hi, Shelly! Thank you so much for your feedback here. Customer Experience is always ready to support! Please, reach out to us with any questions or ideas. And keep your eyes open for more to come for your Program Managers!

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Brad W.

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Great way to engage with our volunteer!

Reviewed 9 years ago

This software provides a clean and beautiful user interface for volunteers looking for opportunities on our database. The customer service team is incredibly responsive in helping with any issues as soon as they arise, and issues are few and far between. We have begun posting most opportunities within the Advanced Events and/or the Disaster Response Module, and as we are learning more about the capabilities of these modules, it has been incredibly beneficial to more specifically track volunteer activity and provide detailed opportunities in the event of an emergency.

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Brad, We're really glad to hear that using Get Connected for your specific volunteer use cases is supporting your organization's efforts. We're always just a short email away at Customer experience should you ever need us! Keep up the great work in your community!

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Daneka K.

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Get Connected staff are very helpful and responsive to questions

Reviewed 9 years ago

I would say the biggest pro is the customer service. As a fairly new administrator I am always eager to learn and master a platform that I will be utilizing but also be promoting use in the community. I have participated in many of the webinars and training sessions and when I have a question or a possible enhancement idea the GC staff is always great to work with! The only con I can think of is if you have a part of the platform that I would like to see changes to or an enhancement for easier use, there are times when the changes can't be made because the platform is generalized for multiple users in multiple organizations.

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Daneka, Thank you so much for your feedback here! We're always excited to find solutions for our site managers and continue to offer training, provide enhancements, and always listen to you when planning updates to the system. Feel free to reach out so we can brainstorm ideas together!

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Adam B.

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Outstanding with room for growth

Reviewed 9 years ago

Our new VolunteerWNY through GC has positively transformed our landscape. This is a very easy system to utilize and has almost tripled the impact we're able to create in our community. I absolutely enjoy working with the software. The feedback from our volunteers and partners are always positive. There are some features that aren't as user-friendly per some of our volunteers and partners. I would argue that this reflects the digital divide among users (generational). In addition, there are various improvements that could be implemented in the AEM to make tasks/functionality easier for users/partners/admin. I would be happy to share those thoughts and ideas with GC. I understand that some of these ideas might only apply to our current environment and projects being management.

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Adam, Wow! Hearing that you nearly tripled your program is amazing news! And yes, we are always here to hear feedback and continue to grow and improve. Please do reach out to Customer Experience to share your insights!