Stewardship TechXchange Resources
Compiled from ADRP colleagues! Free or low-cost in most cases.
Last updated September 25, 2020
Resource Site Description/Notes
Felt feltapp.com
Mobile app. Handwritten notes directly from your mobile device. App interface makes it easy
for you to write in your own handwriting (with your finger!) or select a handwriting font.
Dozens of template cards to chose from - or you can upload an image and personalize the
card. Card size - square 4x4, can be linked up to 4 squares (folded).
Ghostwriter signaturemachine.com/ghostwriter
Automated signature technology (this is an actual machine). Digital signature files can be
transferred to the Ghostwriter and it can recreate signature in any medium.
Group Greeting groupgreeting.com
Although not "handwritten," GroupGreeting offers a great e-solution for sending cards with
multiple signatures. Design a card, send a link, and your entire crew can craft their own
messages, adding stickers, emojis and photos too.
Handwrytten handwrytten.com
Mobile app or web-based. Handwritten notes written by an actual person. Select from a
dozen writing-styles and template cards. Standard 5x7 or 5x3.5 folded cards. Pay per card
or bulk orders available.
Punkpost punkpost.com
Beautiful, hand-drawn cards that really stand out. Personalize your message and have an
artist craft and mail your card. $8 per card or bulk subscription available.
Scribeless scribeless.co
Handwritten notes on a big scale. You can even send them your handwriting sample, and
they'll program the AI to write it. Branding and add your own logo. Between $1.50-$3 per card
depending on quantity.
Sincerely sincerely.com
Mobile app that allows you to create postcards from your phone, including custom message
and photos.
Thankster thankster.com
Automatically mail hand-written note cards. Great for direct mail/large audience
communications. Monthly pricing plans available.
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The Stocks thestocks.im
The Mother of all stock photography sites: allows you to search in dozens of stock
photography sites by keyword. Includes your everyday stock photo sites plus some fun,
artsy photos. Clear indicators whether free, attribution required, or royalties.
Pixabay pixabay.com
Lots of great quality, diverse stock images. More than 1.5 million free or no attribution
required collection is extensive.
Pexels pexels.com More artsy images along with traditional stock photos. Free or no attribution required.
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Blurb Photobooks & Magazines blurb.com
Blurb books look super-professional. This is not a Snapfish-made book. Magazines offer a
unique format for donors too.
Forever Storage forever.com Also allows you to create a digital 'story' you can share. File storage for life.
Photobook Canada photobookcanada.com Great quality; company offers 'personal touch'
Stock Photography
Photobooks & Scrapbooks
Automated Handwritten Cards, Notes & Signatures
Stewardship TechXchange Resources
Compiled from ADRP colleagues! Free or low-cost in most cases.
Last updated September 25, 2020
Resource Site Description/Notes
Adobe Spark spark.adobe.com $10 month subscription. Drag and drop design. Easily add branding. Export to print function.
Bookwright by Blurb blurb.com/bookwright
Downloadable software so you can create offline and upload to print. Tons of customizable
template pages - drag/drop content easily. Software is free and blurb will print your book in
variety of formats.
Flipsnack flipsnack.com
Digital "flipbook" - makes your PDF a flipable piece, like a magazine. Free version but must
subscribe to publish, print, and make PDFs private. $14 month basic subscription.
Lucid Press lucidpress.com
Web-based drag/drop publishing app. Create brochures, flyers, newsletters, impact reports
for print or digital distribution. Free version offers limited 3 page per document. Monthly
subscription available.
Microsoft Sway sway.office.com
Free with limitations; full version is standard with MS Office 365. Beautiful digital reporting tool,
easily translatable to mobile devices. Export to print function as well. Bit of a clunky interface.
Lots of built-in templates.
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Google forms docs.google.com/forms 100% free, compatible with other Google products. Easy to use interface.
Wufoo wufoo.com Great for scholarship thank you notes! Easy to use interface. Free plans available.
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Pixaloop pixaloopapp.com Fun app that allows you to animate portions of your photo.
Pixlr Editor/Pixlr Express pixlr.com
Web app and mobile app. This is a great resource if you want to make basic edits to existing
photos - lighten, sharpen, re-color, crop, add text overlay, work with layers etc. Interface is a
little technical at times. Free!
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Adobe Spark spark.adobe.com Easy graphic design. Great for social media, video stories. Mobile app available.
Canva canva.com
Simple design platform, drag/drop tool with vast collection of photographs, graphics, and
fonts. Great if you are not graphically inclined. Free and subscription access.
Crello crello.com
Free graphic design software. Tons of templates available and large photo library you can
use. Animation capabilities. Pro version with subscription gives more access to templates.
Storyboard That storyboardthat.com
Create your own storyboard. Functions like a customizable comic strip. Monthly subscription
required.
Venngage venngage.com Free infographic maker. Simple, easy and professional-looking.
Zeemaps zeemaps.com
Create maps showing locations of various subjects, like alumni or student hometowns. Free
and subscription access.
Photo Editing Tools
Digital Reports & Publishing
Online Form Builder
Infographics, Visual Stats, Graphics & Data Representation
Stewardship TechXchange Resources
Compiled from ADRP colleagues! Free or low-cost in most cases.
Last updated September 25, 2020
Resource Site Description/Notes
Animoto animoto.com
Turn photos and video clips into a seamless movie. Simple drag/drop interface. Monthly or
annual plans available. Access to Getty stock images and photos.
CauseVid (was ThankVid) causevid.com
Easily send personalized videos. Can be used to thank donors or invite them to events.
Subscription service.
Chromic luckyclan.com/apps/chromic Free color correction, fun/dramatic filters
Clips apple.com/clips
Free app for iPhone/iPad. Simple user interface, import photos and video clips, stitch
together, add voiceover, and music. Voila: instant video.
Cute CUT Pro cutecut.mobivio.com
Easily edit and share videos. Similar to iMovie, but available for both Apple and Android
products.
Doodly doodly.com
Billed as "professional doodles." Fun animation software - make your whiteboard come to life!
Excellent tool for presentations and sharing a lot of heavy content - makes it come alive. A bit
pricey if you'r note going to use it often $39 month.
Filmora (by Wondershare) filmora.wondershare.com/
Advanced video editing software, but simple user-interface and easy to navigate. Almost
identical to the free iMovie. One-time lifetime license of $80. PC and Mac compatible.
Flipgrid flipgrid.com
Designed for teachers and students to share ideas, discussion via video. Works great as a
video testimonial tool too! Send a link/QR code to your subject and they can record a
message directly from their computer or download the app. Create "mixtapes" to send all
videos stiched together for your donor.
Funimate funimate.com
Free app for Android/Google Play devices. Similar to Clips, but not as user-friendly. Branded
logo on all videos.
iMovie apple.com/imovie
Free app has basic editing functions which work great if you’re going low-key. Need to be a
Mac user to get all the functionality.
Jingle Punks jinglepunks.com Royalty free music
Pinnacle Studio 22 pinnaclesys.com
Video editing software with varying degrees of functionality depending on subscription level.
Professional editing tools.
Splice Video Editor spliceapp.com
Free mobile app for iPhone/iPad. Similar functionality as iMovie. Access to free music library
and sound effects.
Thankview thankview.com
Easily create videos, send links for others to create videos with mobile devices or desktop
cameras. Company branding and metrics available. Subscription service.
Vont phon.to/vont Free app that allows you to add text to videos
Vyond vyond.com Video animation software. Subscription service.
YouTube Audio Library
Located in Creator Studio section of YouTube
account
Royalty free music
Video Production & Editing Tools
Stewardship TechXchange Resources
Compiled from ADRP colleagues! Free or low-cost in most cases.
Last updated September 25, 2020
Resource Site Description/Notes
32 Auctions 32auctions.com Basic options are free
Blue Sky blueskyelearn.com AFP is using this to shift a conference that was originally live.
Hopin hopin.to
The platform combines livestreamed presentations with virtual networking, including a
ChatRoulette-style feature for meeting other attendees. Most of the networking at
conferences happens during unscheduled time, when people are milling about or hanging
around the hotel bar.
Inexpo inxpo.com/virtual-events
United Way Worldwide used this for their conference: It can handle custom theming,
registration, email, announcements, badges, event chat and mobile access, along with
metrics.
Megameeting megameeting.com
Video-conferencing-for-education-distance-learning this seems more for webinars, but just in
case
Poll Everywhere polleverywhere.com
Make your own live poll. Great for in-person meetings and live events. Free version available
with audience size limit.
Run the World runtheworld.today
A hybrid of Zoom video, Eventbrite ticketing, Twitch interactivity, and LinkedIn networking.
The platform allows conference organizers to livestream talks, discussions, and panels in
return for a 25 percent cut of ticket sales. It also lets conference attendees fill out a profile
describing their interests and uses an algorithm to match them with others; a virtual “cocktail
party” feature lets attendees meet each other through video calls
Sansar sansar.com Boasts a virtual events stage - may not be active yet.
Shindig shindig.com Another webinar platform
Shoflo showflo.tv Online streaming event software
Snap Camera snapcamera.snapchat.com
Filters for your webcam/mobile camera. Yes, there are silly filters, but also some really useful
ones, like brightness, clear skin, and even makeup!
Social Tables socialtables.com
Event management software, includes seating plan options, mobile check in, meal
management and staff communication.
WinningCause winningcause.org
Can help with paper bidding sheets or online auctions. Three subscription tiers to fit your
needs.
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APA Style Guide apastyle.org Classic style guide
Chicago Manual of Style chicagomanualofstyle.org Classic style guide
General Forms of Address emilypost.com/advice/official-forms-of-address Emily Post is a classic etiquette resource great for business and personal use
Government Forms of Address formsofaddress.info/USO.html Sir? Madam? The Honorable? Find it here.
Grammar/Writing Tips quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl Grammar with a sense of humor
Grammarly grammarly.com Free online writing assistant. Chrome extension too!
Hemingway App hemingwayapp.com
Free online writing assistant. Type in your text and get an instant critique regarding
readability, grade level, and more.
MLA Style Guide style.mla.org Classic style guide
Name Pronunciation pronouncenames.com Great for international donors
Online Dictionary merriam-webster.com Subscribe to Word of the Day too!
Purdue Guide (APA and MLA) owl.english.purdue.edu Best of both!
State Department Protocol state.gov/s/cpr/precedence/index.htm Who gets announced/listed first?
Writing, Editing, Protocol & Communication
Event-Software, Virtual Meetings/Events, and Auctions
Stewardship TechXchange Resources
Compiled from ADRP colleagues! Free or low-cost in most cases.
Last updated September 25, 2020
Resource Site Description/Notes
Insight Timer insighttimer.com/
Free app, live meditation events with different experts, thousands of targeted meditations for
just the right purpose.
UCLA Mindful App uclahealth.org/marc/ucla-mindful-app Free app, weekly podcasts on mindfulness too
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Mail Merge with Attachments for
Gmail
chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mail-merge-with-
attachmen/nifmcbjailaccmombpjjpijjbfoicppp?hl=en
Create a message template and customize using an add-on spreadsheet. Pulls custom data
like name, years, etc into email message. Can also customize the attachements or links sent.
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Boomerang boomeranggmail.com
Great for scheduling email follow-ups, reminders for deadlines, clearing non-urgent emails,
and turning off email interruptions.
MyLifeOrganized (MLO) mylifeorganized.net
Personal task and project organizer. Generates automatic to-do lists and priority actions.
Mobile app.
Pocket getpocket.com
Tool to store articles, blogs, etc. that you want to read when you have more time so you can
instead focus on the task(s) at hand. Mobile app.
Remember the Milk rememberthemilk.com Free digital to-do list with reminders. Mobile app.
TimeTree timetreeapp.com
If you don’t use Outlook calendars, this is the next best thing. Great for work-life balance too!
Mobile app.
Todoist todoist.com Free digital to-do list, both web based and mobile app.
Toggl toggl.com
Track how much time you spend on projects and tasks. Learn how to be more efficient in the
process. Mobile app. Free!
Wunderlist wunderlist.com Free digital to-do list with reminders. Mobile app.
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Big Dawgs Express bigdawgsexpress.com
Super-fast turnaround on videobooks (like 2 business days!). Limited options $45-60 a piece.
Customize cover and add text.
Printings in Motion (PIM) www.pim.tv
Video products galore! Partner with Spreengs (below). They can put a video in pretty much
anything: videobooks, folders, boxes, magnets, ornaments, calendars, banners, even
nametags! From 2.5" to 10" screens.
Spreengs spreengs.com
You can order one-offs, about $50-75 a piece, mulitple options for screen sizes and
presentation. Can design cover and add text, logos, etc.
UviaUS uviaus.com
$250 pieces, they do an 8.5 x 11 vertical folder with some user controls. But it’s a big folder
for a small screen
Video Plus Print videoplusprint.com
They have a 10” screen and a horizontal format with 6 buttons for user controls, they run
about $75 a piece.
Time Management Tools
Mindfulness Tech
Video Mailers
Mass Email Customization
Stewardship TechXchange Resources
Compiled from ADRP colleagues! Free or low-cost in most cases.
Last updated September 25, 2020
Resource Site Description/Notes
Bynder bynder.com
Asset storage - great for photos/images/fonts used in print pieces and shared branding.
Create, review, and comment on designs and changes.
Google Photos photos.google.com
Mobile app. Works with Apple products too. Unlimited photo and video storage. Easy sharing
functions. The search algorithm is really high-tech - enter a keyword like "dog" and all the
photos of Fluffy will appear. Magic! Plus, it's free.
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ExpertTexting experttexting.com Inexpensive way to get messages out to thousands. Great for students.
MoboMobix mobomix.com Inexpensive way to get messages out to thousands. Great for students.
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Airtable airtable.com Project management software. Essential features are free.
Asana asana.com
No desktop version. Manage tasks to an excruciating detail. Team conversation space
rather than messaging. Free version for up to 15 people.
Basecamp basecamp.com
Mobile app. Allows users with secured networks to participate. Digital bulletin board,
discussion and file upload/comment capabilities. Used by ADRP NYC committee! Great for
large groups with multiple projects. Subscription fee required, although you get unlimited
everything.
Evernote evernote.com
Works like a virtual vision board - a digital space to store all your ideas, important notes, files,
etc. Free!
Hootsuite hootsuite.com
Manage all your social media networks in one place, standardize posting and communication.
Subscription required.
SharePoint sharepoint.com
Microsoft product, so it integrates well with companion products. You probably need an
expert to set it up. Online/cloud based. Great when a lot of users need to access, comment,
edit etc the same documents.
Slack slack.com
Mobile app. Great for team messaging, both public and private channels. Integrates with
Google drive. Free option available.
Smartsheet smartsheet.com
A cloud-based work management tool that works off of a familiar spreadsheet-type format but
integrates more robust work management and collaboration capabilities
Trello trello.com
Mobile app. Works like a digital bulletin board to keep progress of team projects. Simple user
interface - very visual. Deadline driven. Basic service is free.
Workfront workfront.com
Mobile app. Project management; includes proofing system for uploading, reviewing, and
approving documents and media files. Great for big institutions with multiple team members.
Subscription fee required.
Wrike wrike.com
Mobile app. Quick to setup. Gantt chart view (timeline) is easy to drag/drop and change.
Includes a free plan for up to five users and unlimited collaborators.
Yammer
microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-
365/yammer/yammer-overview
Yammer is like Facebook for work. MS product. Allows for intraoffice chatting, collaboration,
and sharing.
Project Management
File Storage
Bulk Texting
Stewardship TechXchange Resources
Compiled from ADRP colleagues! Free or low-cost in most cases.
Last updated September 25, 2020
Resource Site Description/Notes
Acorn giftmap.com/acorn
Mobile app. Recognition inventory app. Users can record details as well as up to 3 photos
per piece. Exportable as CSV and JPGs. Free!
Giftmap giftmap.com
Web-based, portable recognition platform that offers virtual tour of recognition spaces.
Inventory and reporting features as well. Subscription/license required. Professional set-up.
LCTracker honorcraft.com/legacycurator/lctracker
Web-based, portable recognition platform that offers virtual tour of recognition spaces.
Inventory and reporting features as well. Subscription/license required. Professional set-up.
Philanthrosphere philanthrosphere.com
Web-based, portable recognition platform that offers virtual tour of recognition spaces.
Inventory and reporting features as well. Subscription/license required. Professional set-up.
PowerPoint products.office.com/en-us/PowerPoint
PowerPoint is an inexpensive way to incorporate simple (non-interactive) digital recognition
into your organization. Play it on a loop on a smart monitor.
Prezi prezi.com
Another good option for simple (non-interactive) digital recognition, offering a bit more
dynamic features than PowerPoint. Easy to use and includes templates to get you started.
Subscription required.
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Rocketbook Notebooks getrocketbook.com
Resuseable notebooks. Scan pages via digital app and instantly send to chosen desitations
like email, Dropbox, file folders etc. Erases with microfiber cloth and water. Some versions
erase by zapping in microwave! Great for filing and sharing hand-written notes. Stick-on
beacons also allow you to turn any surface into a scanable whiteboard. Bonus: FriXion
erasable pens can be used on any writing material, not just Rocketbooks.
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BIGVU bigvu.tv
$8.99. Compatible with: iOS & Android, free, but paid version allows you to remove the
watermark, add background music, and many more. Doubles as a video editor, which allows
you to add subtitles and create HD videos while on teleprompter mode—in portrait or
landscape mode and in different aspect ratios. Also has a green screen function. You can
add your logo and a music background. BIGVU requires an internet connection so you can
log in with one of your social media accounts or email. But with its YouTube integration, you
can easily upload your videos directly to your YouTube channel.
Parrot Teleprompter padcaster.com/pages/parrot
Compatible with: iOS & Android, free with paid version $19.99. Speaker manually controls the
speed. Speaker types text into the app or from an email, text or drop box in .txt, not rich text.
Teleprompter Apps
Digital Note Taking/Sharing
Recognition Resources
Stewardship TechXchange Resources
Compiled from ADRP colleagues! Free or low-cost in most cases.
Last updated September 25, 2020
Resource Site Description/Notes
Prompster prompster.com
Compatible with: iOS & Android, free, but paid version allows for an audio-video recording
feature minus the disruptive ads. Allows users to adjust not only the scroll speed but also the
size of the text during the run. This is particularly crucial when you need an app that can
adapt according to your natural flow and viewing distance. The app also keeps track of the
elapsed time and has a mirror mode so you can use it with a teleprompter screen.
PromptSmart promptsmart.com
Compatible with: iOS & Android, free but paid version, ($19.99) unlocks video recording (on
the same tablet or smartphone). Intuitive voice-activated feature. Auto capitalization, text
mirroring, and adjustment of text and background colors offered.
Selvi Search Selvi in App Store/Google Play
$2.99. Compatible with: iOS & Android. It allows you to use the camera on your mobile
device, so you don’t need any other device to record your speaking video. Scripts can also
be typed in manually or imported from your cloud storage. Easily adjust the size of the
teleprompter window so it doesn’t obstruct the view. The text size and scroll speed can also
be adjusted with just vertical and horizontal swipes of a finger, even while recording.
Teleprompter Lite teleprompterpremium.com
Lite is free. Premium $12.99. Compatible with: iOS & Android, Free but paid version unlocks
recording feature. Manually adjust your speed, save unlimited scripts, calculates scroll speed
with timed scrolling. Automatically sets speed by selecting the amount of time.
Video Teleprompter videoteleprompter.com
Compatible with: iOS & Android, free, but paid version allows you to use Apple watch and the
Bluetooth keyboard to control the speed and recording without touching the iPad or
smartphone. Other features include more script formatting and color choices, as well as the
ability to import scripts and remove the default watermark, among many others. Create a
customized presentation with photos, videos, and other elements. This mini portable video
studio also lets you adjust the text area so you can move it closer to the camera, making you
look like you’re directly looking at the lens while reading the script.
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Adobe Scan acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/mobile/scanner-app.html
Free! Fantastic app that turns your mobile device into a portable scanner. Text recognition,
editing tools and more! Also includes fill and sign funcation. Send your scan easily by email or
text.
4 Ways Technology Can Increase
Non-Profits Efficiency
199+ Amazing Free or Cheap
Online Tools for Nonprofits
Other resources, articles, etc. to incorporate technology into stewardship
apspayroll.com/blog/4-ways-technology-can-increase-nonprofits-efficiency/
https://www.wildapricot.com/articles/199-free-or-cheap-online-nonprofit-tools
Teleprompter Apps (continued)
Scanning Apps
