Mobile Application Insight Tools to Succeed While on the Go 10 October 2012

We researched the top application and recommendation lists for iPhone, Android, and tablets to identify useful tools for today’s professionals. We looked for general applications, those targeted to non-profits, and ones relevant to typical fundraising and development efforts.

Media Mastery Function Application Platform and Price Allows multi-page document “scanning” and filing/sending TurboScan $1.99 Business card app to “scan,” read, then file cards to contacts CamCard $7.99, $11.99 Voice-controls your mobile and dictates content for texts, Voice Assistant $0.99 email, , , etc. Signs (on screen), saves, and sends PDFs needing signatures SignMyPad $3.99, $3.99 SignPDF Free, Free Centrally manages your SMS-based messengers (chats, texts, WhatsApp Messenger $0.99 media sharing, etc.)

Shortcuts and Side Doors Function Application Platform and Price Allows Outlook email and calendar use on mobile Mail+ for Outlook $5.99 Outlook Web Mobile $4.99 Provides remote access to desktop system on mobile device Splashtop $2.99, $4.99 Allows Office Suite file access and use for mobile Documents to Go $9.99, Free Prints documents to any wireless printer PrinterShare Free Print n Share Free

Money Makers Function Application Platform and Price Allows user to securely charge credit card purchases using Square Card Free, Free app and small plug in reader attachment PayPal Here Free, Free Creates, collects, and reports invoices, estimates, and bills Invoice2Go $9.99, $9.99 Through mobile version of Razoo, allows fundraising page Razoo Free creation, donation collection, donor communication Utilizes Facebook location function to allow businesses to Facebook Free, Free donate to charity for every person checking-in at their site Enables charity micro-donations instead of day-to-day Instead Free, Free spending like buying a coffee, a restaurant meal, or similar; charities added via a “suggest” form to the app creators Monitors the miles users jog, walk, or bike, and sponsors Charity Miles Free, Free pledge up to 25 cents to charity for every mile completed Allows users to donate (one-time, recurring, multiple times) SecureGive Free, Free to participating charities from their mobile device Volunteer and Event Management Function Application Platform and Price Finds, signs up for, shares, and reviews nearby volunteer VolunteerMatch Free opportunities Group-texting app suitable for working with volunteers GroupMe Free, Free Allows mobile credit card processing for at-the-door or other Eventbrite Free, Free on-the-go event ticket sales through Eventbrite site Scans tickets for entry when using Brown Paper Tickets for Brown Paper Tickets Free, Free events (tickets free for hosts and no/low-cost for buyers)

Supercharging Productivity Function Application Platform and Price Tracks project/job/grant time Hours Tracker $3.99 Time Tracker $2.99 Time Recording $2.95 Tracks and schedules shipping Track My Shipments + Free Slice Free UPS, FedEx, USPS Free, Free Mobile Adaptively learns to adjust settings, like ringer/notification Locale $4.99 sounds, based on phone location, time, etc, Predictive and corrective typing tool that learns the words SwiftKey $3.99 and phrases you use to ease and speed typing

Tablet Standouts for iPad Function Application iPad App Price Turns your iPad into a wireless second LCD monitor for your AirDisplay $9.99 Mac or PC iPad version of Citrix’s popular meeting and desktop access GoToMyPC Free services GoToMeeting Keeps files in sync between your iPad, desktop, and phone Dropbox for iPad Free Allows review, edit, archive, and sharing of documents/text GoodReader $4.99 (direct drawing plus standard editing/note functions) Enables feature-rich note taking, organizing, and sharing Notability $4.99 applications Penultimate $1.00 Helps managers set, track, and share priorities on multiple Priority $3.99 platforms, online and offline Notes: Some applications are free to purchase, however associated company services may require fees. Inclusion of an application does not imply endorsement and The Grant Plant shall not be liable for any claims, expenses, damages, or loss associated with download, use, or promotions of included applications. Sources include: • iTunes and Google Android top application ranking lists • http://www.socialbrite.org/2011/09/13/social-fundraising-tools-our-top-5-picks/ • http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/16/check-in-charity-mobile-apps-popular_n_784316.html • http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/08/facebooks-new-mobile-app-can-it-help-your-business/ • http://mail2web.com/blog/2010/06/top-ten-mobile-apps-charitable-givingnon-profits/ • http://www.appappeal.com/apps/charity • http://www.appisaurus.com/1156-charity-apps/ • http://thenextweb.com/apps/2012/01/12/social-good-app-suggests-micro-donations-to-charity-instead-of-grabbing-a-coffee/ • http://socialmediatoday.com/codydamon/479746/nonprofit-marketing-what-your-mobile-strategy • http://techland.time.com/2012/03/21/eventbrites-new-card-reader-lets-small-events-sell-tickets-at-the-door/ • http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362574,00.asp