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Do You Understand Copyrights?

December 12, 2013June 19, 2014 Sus Schmitt

If you use photos in a blog, a brochure, or your prayer letter, you should understand copyright laws. Using music on a video may also have copyright issues.

I recommend you read the entire article, “Using Copyrighted Material”, on the Staff Web. In fact, this article contains essential information for Cru staff, so set aside some time today to read it. [Continue reading…] Continue reading Do You Understand Copyrights?

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What’s Ahead for You in 2014

November 17, 2013October 17, 2017 Sus Schmitt

Have you thought about including tech-learning in your personal or ministry goals for next year? Are you ready to make some significant or long-term changes? I’m giving you a heads-up today, so you’ll be aware of what I’m planning for 2014 to help staff with their tech skills. You can also have a say in what those plans could be. Continue reading What’s Ahead for You in 2014

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Power Bar Webinars

November 14, 2013April 13, 2015 Sus Schmitt

Did you notice the PowerBar webinars advertised on the Staff Web?

The PowerBar originated as a “help desk” at CSU2013 and now offers weekly webinars taught by fellow staff members. These webinars can help you learn how to use tech tools such as Google Mail, MissionHub, MPDx and more. The webinars are held on Google Hangouts on Air, which records the hangout for later viewing. The first nine people to signup join the Hangout while anyone else watches the webinar live on the PowerBar’s YouTube page. Continue reading Power Bar Webinars

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Your Options to Replace PDF Letters

September 27, 2013September 17, 2018 Sus Schmitt

In the previous post, I listed pros and cons for using PDF files to send prayer letters. I’m encouraging you, instead, to make an attractive letter in the body of an email so your friends can read it straight away. Continue reading “Your Options to Replace PDF Letters”

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Suggested MPD “Tech Plans” for the Rest of the Year

September 13, 2013June 19, 2014 Sus Schmitt

I have some important ideas you may want to consider now for your end-of-year ask. [Read more…] Continue reading Suggested MPD “Tech Plans” for the Rest of the Year

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September is boom time for donors, Google says (Guest Post)

August 23, 2013June 19, 2014 Sus Schmitt

I thought of myself and all my staff friends who think the week after Thanksgiving is boom time, the traditional deadline to get the end-of-year appeal letter out. Beat the Christmas giving season appeals, we think.

Google says that based on how people are using their search engines to research charitable giving opportunities, we may be about three months too late. Continue reading September is boom time for donors, Google says (Guest Post)