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HandsOn Network Announces Next Generation Volunteer Management Solution Built On Salesforce.com’s Cloud Computing Platform

HandsOn Network Announces Next Generation Volunteer Management Solution Built On Salesforce.com’s Cloud Computing Platform

Published 06-25-10

Submitted by Points of Light

HandsOn Network is set to unveil HandsOn Connect, a groundbreaking solution delivered with cloud computing to help nonprofits improve how they manage everything from volunteer recruitment, operations and activities, to event planning, website and donor and contact management.

Built using salesforce.com technologies, HandsOn Connect delivers enterprise-class applications on the trusted Force.com cloud computing platform. This innovative system delivers volunteer management functionality without the cost and complexity of software, hardware or complex infrastructure Customers can access the service from anywhere with an Internet connection. That level of ease and accessibility will help organizations, no matter their size or budget constraints, realize success with an affordable and scalable solution.

HandsOn Connect will allow quick completion of tasks such as the creation and management of volunteer opportunities, registration, tracking and verification of volunteer activities, as well as customizable reporting of vital statistics. In addition, using an easy interface, organizations can create content, post blog feeds, interface easily with social networking tools and place logos and photos on a customizable website template without the need for a Web design expert.

HandsOn Connect is welcome news for nonprofits that need better recruitment and management of volunteers, as well as reliable volunteer statistics to secure funding, fulfill grant requirements and manage budgets. The solution will also make it extremely easy for volunteers to find relevant opportunities, maintain records of engagement, and improve their relationships with nonprofits and the community. HandsOn Connect is currently being rolled out to 200+ affiliates of the HandsOn Network.

In addition, individuals seeking volunteer opportunities may use HandsOn Connect to conduct detailed searches on open opportunities. For example, someone could target environmentally focused opportunities offered on weekday afternoons, fewer than 10 miles from their home. Volunteers may search by cause, organization name, skills set, impact area or calendar dates. After volunteering, individuals can use HandsOn Connect to rate their experience, provide feedback and share information through social networking features.

Detailed, interactive demos of HandsOn Connect can also be scheduled at National Conference on Volunteering and Service at Hilton New York in New York City on June 28-30. A recorded product tour and more information on HandsOn Connect can be found at www.HandsOnConnect.org.

For more detailed questions, or for information on pricing, please complete the online form found at www.HandsOnConnect.org to be contacted by a HandsOn Connect representative. Navatar Group, a global salesforce.com partner, is the firm authorized to resell and implement HandsOn Connect.

About HandsOn Network
HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, is the largest volunteer network in the nation and includes more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers in 16 countries. HandsOn includes a powerful network of more than 70,000 corporate, faith and nonprofit organizations that are answering the call to serve and creating meaningful change in their communities. Annually, the network delivers approximately 30 million hours of volunteer service valued at about $600 million. For more information, please visit www.HandsOnNetwork.org.

About the Salesforce.com Foundation
The Salesforce.com Foundation is the global leader in integrating philanthropy and business through its 1/1/1 integrated philanthropy model http://www.sharethemodel.org. The 1/1/1 model harnesses the power of salesforce.com's people and technology through 1% Time, 1% Equity and 1% Product to increase the effectiveness of nonprofits in pursuing their social missions. Since the Foundation's inception in 1999, employees have given more than 192,000 hours of their time; more than 8,500 nonprofits in 70 countries are using donated and discounted Salesforce CRM licenses as part of the Foundation's 1% Product Donation Program http://www.salesforcefoundation.org/product; and numerous organizations are benefiting from technology-related grants. For more information on the Salesforce.com Foundation, please visit http://www.salesforcefoundation.org.

About Navatar Group
Navatar Group (http://www.navatargroup.com) is a global firm providing Cloud Computing services and products. Founded by veterans of Deloitte Consulting, Navatar specializes in building and launching commercial cloud products for ISVs. Navatar is a business partner with the National Human Services Assembly and has successfully helped deploy salesforce.com solutions for several National Assembly members such as United Way, AARP, Girls, Inc. and Council on Accreditation. Navatar Group is headquartered in New York with offices in Washington DC, London and an offshore Force.com Technical Excellence Center in New Delhi, India.

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Points of Light is a global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million volunteers in 16.7 million hours of service each year, contributing $498.7 million of value in people power into communities around the world. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. To learn more about Points of Light visit pointsoflight.org

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