Running a successful chapter can be a daunting task, especially from an operational perspective. To help with this, APIC has compiled this list of free or inexpensive online tools, resources and services that you can use to address many of the operational tasks necessary in managing the day-to-day needs of your local chapters. This list is informational and does not constitute an endorsement of any particular service or company. Please be sure to carefully assess any of these resources before using them for your chapter. Also, keep in mind that new tools and technologies come online every day so this list is far from complete. Rather, it should be considered more of a starting point.
Does your chapter use tools that aren’t listed below? Email any additional recommendations to chapters@apic.org.
Tools to Help Manage Your Chapter
Document storage & sharing
- Dropbox (cloud file storage, sync to multiple devices, share files and folders)
- Google Docs (online document sharing – free versions available)
- 4 Shared (online document sharing – free versions available)
Surveys & forms
Communication
Marketing/design
Online meeting hosting & scheduling tools
Meeting & event management
- Paperless Post (electronic invitations)
- Evite (electronic invitations and RSVP tracking)
- Eventbrite (event registration and credit card processing)
Project management & other tools
- SmartSheet (project management)
- Basecamp (project management)
- GroupMap (online brainstorming and group decision-making tool; fee based)
- StarChapter (chapter management and website development)