Archive for September, 2009

  • Timeraiser Connects People To Causes: Jennifer Balcerak,Toronto Timeraiser Participant

    Date: 2009.09.11 | Category: Timeraiser | Response: 0

    dhs45md9_7hnvt6gdr_bHere at Framework, our mission is to better bring people to causes and causes to people. Here is a concrete example of us on the road to achieving this mission.While finishing up a lonely lunch by myself, I was reading the AMREF newsletter we received at our office. Viagra sin receta Brand viagra Kaufen viagra Scrolling through the pages a familiar name appeared at the bottom of the newsletter, Jennifer Balcerak. Viagra bestellung Pastillas levitra Using Salesforce.com, I quickly looked up the name and to my surprise Jennifer had attended our 2006 Toronto Timeraiser. Being the curious person I am, I decided to contact Jennifer and ask her about Purchase viagra her involvement with AMREF. Purchase viagra online  Her response:

    “Upon meeting AMREF at the Timeraiser event in 2006 I knew instantly that I had found a place where I could contribute some of my graphic design and communications experience and time. AMREF’s committment to health and education in Africa Online levitra through international awareness campaigns really aligned with my personal interests and goals.  Since 2006 we have been able to put out a semi-annual newsletter, Habari, featuring articles, images and interviews surrounding what AMREF does and where the donation money directly ends up.  The newsletter has increased AMREF’s Canadian image and has increased knowledge of media events, local contributions and most importantly donations to develop and implement innovative and sustainable solutions to critical health challenges facing the continent. Our newsletter has gained much attention internationally from the o Viagra sale ther AMREF offices and has directly affected the donation dollars that come in to the organization. Levitra pas cher

    The most recent edition of the Habari Newsletter along with any past editions can be found in the Amref Info Centre and http://www.amrefcanada.org

    Upcoming AMREF Events:

    dhs45md9_6cpwdf3fr_bAn Evening with Measha Brueggergosman Saturday, October 17th, 2009

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    The African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) is the world’s leading international African not-for-profit health organization. Viagra levitra Levitra prix pharmacie To learn more about what AMREF is doing check out their website

  • Thoughts on the “Good Enough” Revolution

    Date: 2009.09.09 | Category: Organizational Pilates, Technology | Response: 0

    I recently came across an interesting article by Robert Capps in Wired titled Online levitra : When Cheap and Simple is Just Fine".” href=”http://www.wired.com/gadgets/miscellaneous/magazine/17-09/ff_goodenough” target=”_blank”>”The Good Enough Revolution: When Cheap and Simple is Just Fine”. As an organization that makes a strong effort to stay on top of the latest technology trends and tools, this article made me stop and think about our current uses of hardware and the requirements we have to operate efficiently. Brand viagra Purchase viagra Prospecto levitra

    As the article describes, products like the Flip Camera have “stunned the industry”, offering “cheap, fast and simple tools” that are extremely popular. The article points to several examples of customers moving towards easy-to-use tools that offer most (if not the majority) of the functionailty we need at a price that cannot be ignored (as is the case of cloud computing, where many software tools are free).

    Capps outlines three elements that participants of the “Good Enough Revolution” are focused on; ease of use, continuous availability, and low price. Cheap viagra online As he explains, “Thanks to the speed and connectivity of the digital age, we’ve stopped fussing over pixel counts, sample rates, and feature lists”. These elements resonate with what we’re building as a non-profit organization, and our goals to be an open-source organization (where our volunteers, staff, stakeholders and fans can participate and collaborate).

    As tech tools continue to become the method for which we produce great work (instead of becoming the work itself), do we need flashy options and endless capabilities (and lengthy trainin Levitra prix pharmacie g courses?) or do we need software that allows us to create, produce and remix awesome work without huge start-up times (and costs). I vote for the latter. Viagra sin receta Purchase viagra online As Shel Holtz has said in regards to social media, “It’s not about the tool, it’s about the conversation”.

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    Maybe more importantly, the Good Enough Revolution is successful because it allows organizations to get started in using the tools now, and then adapt Pastillas levitra and grow in the future. Levitra pas cher  Picking up the “Good Enough” tools and running without a strategy isn’t the rea son why they are Levitra pill so popular.  In fact, using too many tools without a plan is a surefire way to confusion, disorganization and duplicated processes. Levitra contraindicaciones  Instead, organizations should look to “Good Enough” tools as a way to excute strategies and projects without commitments to expensive software, training and extended planning. Over the counter viagra  Get going, experiment and adapt.

    It’s interesting that Capps writes, “As more and more industries move their business online, they too will find success in Good Enough tools that focus on maximizing accessibility. Kaufen viagra It’s a reflection of our new value system. Viagra levitra Viagra sale We’ve changed.”  At Framework, it is clear that our values lie with accessibility and open-source. Levitra achat  What do you think about the Good Enough Revolution? Are there some features that the “quick and easy” tools can’ t provide for you Kauf von viagra ?

  • Framework is looking for a Stellar SFDC Intern!

    Date: 2009.09.08 | Category: Civic Footprint, Timeraiser | Response: 0

    Logo_Framework_WonBWebWe’ve got a great opportunity for a student or recent graduate looking for an internship / co-op placement. Online levitra Viagra for women Viagra sale Levitra achat Levitra prix pharmacie Help us spread the word! Levitra pill Viagra levitra Brand viagra Pastillas levitra

    We’re seeking a Salesforce Database Administrator (Intern) to manage the ongoing development, implementation and administration of the applications in our Timeraiser Information System Database (TIMS), implemented through the Salesforce.com platform. The TIMS is the backbone to our entire organization. Viagra sin receta Levitra contraindicaciones Over the counter viagra Purchase viagra This position is ideal for Computer Science/Engineering students or recent graduates in the field. Purchase viagra online Kauf von viagra Prospecto levitra Kaufen viagra Viagra alternatives

    Responsibilities include:

    • Add an additional 2,500 Accounts and 10,000 Contact records in SFDC database
    • Eliminate or merge existing Account and Contact records
    • Standardize naming conventions for Accounts, Campaigns and other custom objects
    • Upon standardizing our naming conventions, ensure that records are cleaned up to follow the new naming convention
    • Maintain and run monthly reports on tasks, activities, volunteer hours, and processes to continuously monitor the data quality/integrity in TIMS
    • Improve the integration of third party applications such as Vertical Response (email marketing), Apprio (Google Apps) and Quickbooks
    • Work with the Framework team to customize page layouts to meet our organization’s needs
    • Troubleshoot and problem-solve SFDC data / custom object errors as they occur
    • Develop and communicate a road map for future TIMS releases/enhancements
    • Document database architecture and custom application design in our IT portal
    • Document the workflow, triggers, bugs, lessons learned and related information on our IT portal so that other non-profit organizations can learn from our SFDC experience
    • Prepare regular status updates that will be communicated to the Salesforce.com Foundation
    • Organize communication templates and create custom email templates within SFDC for selected corporate and community partners (e.g. Molson Registration Code)
    • Administer regular backups of SFDC data
    • Stay up-to-date on the latest SFDC releases, technologies, applications, and integrations; implementing the best new applications that enhance our use of Salesforce.com
    • Contribute monthly updates and /or observations to the Civic Footprint Blog

    Read the full job description here (PDF). You can also download the full PDF by clicking on the file in our box.net folder (see the right sidebar). This is a full-time unpaid position located in the heart of downtown Toronto; however there are valuable training, mentoring and networking opportunities, including;

    Help us spread the word – please forward to those you know may be interested.  Please email applications to agrainger(at)timeraiser.ca

    Questions? Email Amanda at agrainger(at)timeraiser.ca

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