A new year offers a fresh chance to sharpen your organizing skills! Break new ground with these tools and tips that will save you time and keep your groups organized — while connecting more people to causes that make a difference.
At Home
Sit down and plan family activities through the spring (at least) to maximize your time in the new year. If there are any events you're in charge of, make a reminder of when you need to create your online sign up by — sending invites out three to four weeks ahead of time is generally a good rule of thumb depending on the event.
Save more time and pool your resources with neighbors and friends by coordinating a carpool for games, school drop-offs, rehearsals or other activities.
Plan ahead of the busy season at work. For instance, teachers can start organizing for the remainder of the school year now. You will thank yourself in April as end-of-year events begin to pile up!
Running a small business or coordinating a group of clients? Collect payments and coordinate product sales or event registration at the same time with a sign up.
Start building community in new groups that you join or lead this year. Children, adults and everyone in between can get to know each other better with this list of conversation starters.
Use a few fun icebreakers with your middle or high school students to spark friendships. When new groups form in church youth ministries or school clubs, it can be awkward for students to strike up a meaningful conversation.
A new year offers a fresh chance to sharpen your organizing skills! Break new ground with these tools and tips that will save you time and keep your groups organized — while connecting more people to causes that make a difference.
At Home
Sit down and plan family activities through the spring (at least) to maximize your time in the new year. If there are any events you’re in charge of, make a reminder of when you need to create your online sign up by — sending invites out three to four weeks ahead of time is generally a good rule of thumb depending on the event.
Save more time and pool your resources with neighbors and friends by coordinating a carpool for games, school drop-offs, rehearsals or other activities.
Plan ahead of the busy season at work. For instance, teachers can start organizing for the remainder of the school year now. You will thank yourself in April as end-of-year events begin to pile up!
Running a small business or coordinating a group of clients? Collect payments and coordinate product sales or event registration at the same time with a sign up.
Start building community in new groups that you join or lead this year. Children, adults and everyone in between can get to know each other better with this list of conversation starters.
Use a few fun icebreakers with your middle or high school students to spark friendships. When new groups form in church youth ministries or school clubs, it can be awkward for students to strike up a meaningful conversation.
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