Here’s a list of Google services that Bringing Out Xcellence (B.O.X.) can leverage as a non-profit organization:
1. Google for Nonprofits
- Description: A suite of free tools and resources to help non-profits amplify their impact.
- Key Features:
- Access to Google Workspace for Nonprofits.
- Google Ad Grants.
- YouTube Nonprofit Program.
- Google Earth and Maps.
2. Google Workspace for Nonprofits
- Description: Free productivity tools tailored for non-profits.
- Key Features:
- Professional Gmail accounts (e.g., admin@bringingoutxcellence.org).
- Google Drive with shared cloud storage for file management.
- Google Meet for virtual meetings and community discussions.
- Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for team collaboration.
3. Google Ad Grants
- Description: $10,000/month in free Google Ads to raise awareness for your organization.
- Use Cases for B.O.X.:
- Promote community events like the Back-to-School Giveaway and Community Healing Day.
- Drive donations and volunteer sign-ups.
- Expand visibility to engage with more supporters.
4. YouTube Nonprofit Program
- Description: Tools to share your mission through video storytelling.
- Key Features:
- Add a donate button directly to your YouTube videos.
- Access to tools like YouTube Giving and YouTube Studios for video editing.
- Live streaming capabilities for events and announcements.
5. Google Maps Platform
- Description: Helps non-profits visualize and share data about their impact.
- Key Features:
- Map out the locations of community events and resources.
- Highlight areas served by B.O.X. for transparency and engagement.
6. Google Earth Outreach
- Description: Use mapping tools to showcase your mission and impact visually.
- Key Features:
- Create interactive maps of projects and initiatives.
- Share visual stories about the communities B.O.X. serves.
7. Google Analytics
- Description: Track website traffic and engagement to measure impact.
- Use Cases for B.O.X.:
- Understand how visitors interact with the Bringing Out Xcellence website.
- Optimize donation pages and campaign performance.
8. Google Trends
- Description: Identify trending topics to create relevant and impactful campaigns.
- Use Cases for B.O.X.:
- Tailor outreach initiatives based on current trends.
- Gain insights into community needs and interests.
9. Google My Business
- Description: Ensure B.O.X. is visible in local searches.
- Key Features:
- List your non-profit with contact details, events, and services.
- Appear in local search results and Google Maps.
10. Google Photos
- Description: A cloud-based platform to store and organize photos of your events and initiatives.
- Key Features:
- Easy sharing with team members and collaborators.
- Create albums to showcase events like Food Drives and Community Healing Day.
11. Google Sites
- Description: Build an internal or public-facing website with no coding required.
- Use Cases for B.O.X.:
- Create a volunteer portal.
- Host event registration forms or resource pages for the community.
12. Google Keep
- Description: A note-taking app for capturing ideas and to-do lists.
- Use Cases for B.O.X.:
- Keep track of brainstorming ideas for events and initiatives.
- Share quick notes with team members.
13. Google Forms
- Description: Create forms and surveys to gather input and feedback.
- Use Cases for B.O.X.:
- Volunteer sign-up forms.
- Post-event feedback from the community.
14. Google Calendar
- Description: Schedule and manage events with your team and the community.
- Use Cases for B.O.X.:
- Coordinate event planning.
- Share community outreach schedules with stakeholders.
15. Google Cloud
- Description: Scalable cloud computing tools for larger non-profit needs.
- Use Cases for B.O.X.:
- Build data analysis platforms for tracking impact.
- Host websites or applications.
16. Google Search Console
- Description: Monitor and optimize your website’s presence in Google Search results.
- Use Cases for B.O.X.:
- Increase visibility of your mission and initiatives.
- Drive more traffic to your website.
17. Google Voice
- Description: A virtual phone system for seamless communication.
- Use Cases for B.O.X.:
- Set up a dedicated phone line for community support and inquiries.
18. Google Play Nonprofit Tools
- Description: Distribute apps or resources to Android users.
- Use Cases for B.O.X.:
- Share educational tools or mobile-friendly resources for community use.
Leveraging these tools will help Bringing Out Xcellence streamline operations, increase outreach, and make a bigger impact in the community. Many of these services are offered at no cost or discounted rates for eligible non-profits through the Google for Nonprofits program.