GetActive Trainings in June 2005

Please read the instructions carefully!

There are three types of training: PPFA, GetActive, & Self-directed.

Introductory informationWorking with listsOnline communicationCenter administration & reports

Online organizing

Topic / Type

Description

Date & time

Online communication

PPFA

Effective design, writing, & style for the web and e-mail.

Tuesday, 6/7
11am PT / 2pm ET

Online organizing

PPFA

Strategies for recruiting supporters and  movement-building online.

Tuesday, 6/14
11am PT / 2pm ET

Best practices

PPFA

Examples from PP affiliates. Bring your own if you like!

Tuesday, 6/21
11am PT / 2pm ET

Open call

PPFA

Wide open for you questions and discussion.

Tuesday, 6/28
11am PT / 2pm ET

Introductory information

Topic / Type

Description

Date & time

Get Started

Self-directed

Learn how to access the various managerial components of your GetActive software.

Online tutorial video
(7 minutes)

Working with lists

Topic / Type

Description

Date & time

List Management

Self-directed

Add a single list member, remove list members, find and merge duplicate records. You may also run unique list member queries and save your queries for future use

Online tutorial video
(14 minutes)

List Management

GetActive

Add/remove list members to your database and run list member selection queries.

2nd Tuesday
9am PT / 12n ET

4th Wednesday
11am PT / 2pm ET

Import/Export

GetActive

Import list member information and export list member contact information or transactions.

2nd Wednesday
11am PT/2p ET

4th Friday
9am PT/12n ET

Import Data

Self-directed

Create import formats by mapping your import file and learn how to import list member data into your GetActive database

Online tutorial video
(11 minutes)

Export Data

Self-directed

Create export formats and export list member contact information and/or transactional information.

Online tutorial video
(7 minutes)

Data Structure

Self-directed

Customize your GetActive database to include custom member fields, source codes, and groups for list segmentation.

Online tutorial video
(20 minutes)

Data Structure

GetActive

Create custom member fields, groups, and source codes for your database.

2nd Wednesday
9am PT /12n ET

4th Thursday
11am PT / 2pm ET

Online communication

Topic / Type

Description

Date & time

Messaging (Email) Campaigns

Self-directed

Create an e-newsletter or other email communications to communicate with your list members who have opted to receive communications.

Online tutorial video
(23:14 minutes)

Messaging Campaigns

GetActive

Create unique email communications: newsletters, invitations, etc. to send to your targeted list members

1st Tuesday
11am PT / 2pm ET

3rd Thursday
9am PT / 12n ET

Advocacy Campaigns

Self-directed

Create an Advocacy campaign allowing activists to contact elected officials and other specified targets through the Internet.

Online tutorial video
(23:54 minutes)

Advocacy Campaigns

GetActive

Create unique online advocacy campaigns allowing your list members to communicate with their elected officials or other targeted individuals. Learn how to administer other features each Advocacy module such as creating unique targets for your advocacy campaigns.

1st Tuesday
9am PT / 12n ET

3rd Wednesday
11am PT / 2pm ET

Fundraising/Donation Campaigns

Self-directed

Create a secure fundraising/donation web page whereby funds are directly deposited into your organization"s Internet Merchant Bank account. (The Fundraising module is an optional part of GetActive.)

Online tutorial video
(29:02 minutes)

Center administration & reports

Topic / Type

Description

Date & time

Center Design

GetActive

Learn how to configure your GetActive Software"s security settings, create wrappers for organizational branding, and much more.

1st Mondays
9am PT/12n ET

Setting Up Your Center

Self-directed

Set default settings for your center"s opt-in and security settings, import images, design wrappers for organization branding and customize content to standard GetActive pages.

Online tutorial video

Instructions:

PPFA classes

Go to http://webview.webex.com 5-10 minutes before the session begins. Enter the meeting number listed above under the corresponding training, and click Join Now. The toll-free call-in number will be distributed after you connect to the web conference.

Please ensure that your computer meets the technical requirements at least one hour in advance of the training. Connect to the web conference a few minutes before the start time to get the call-in information. Trainings will be held only if registration exceeds two people by 5pm eastern time on the previous business day. Cancellations and schedule changes will be announced on this web page and sent to all registered participants.

GetActive classes

To sign up, log in at http://ga0.org and go to Dashboard > Help (tab) > Training > View Courses.

Step 1: Select a class by clicking the Sign Up button
Step 2: You will receive a confirmation email with log in information for your course. Be sure to save the email.
Step 3: Ensure that your PC has the appropriate requirements prior to the training session.

Be sure to log in at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid being locked out of the class. Trainers will wait no longer than 10 minutes after the start of the class before canceling those who do not log in.

Technical requirements:

  • Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (6.0 recommended)
  • High-speed Internet (Broadband)


Other Issues: Report questions, comments, and technical problems to training@getactive.com.

Self-directed tutorials

Log in at http://ga0.org and go to Dashboard > Help (tab) > Training > View Tutorials.

For viewing on-demand video tutorials:

  • Flash Player 7 (Windows or Macintosh)
  • Operating System: Windows NT/2000/XP
    or Macintosh OS 9.x - 10.3.x
  • Browser: Internet Explorer 5.5+, Safari 1.0+, Mozilla 1.0+, Netscape 4.7+, or AOL 8+
  • Computer speakers or headphones

To download and install Flash Player 7, go to http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer Important: You must close all other browser windows before installing.

Other Issues: Report questions, comments, and technical problems to training@getactive.com.

Schedule last updated: 5/31/05.

 
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