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  • 1.  Recommended Calendar Software?

    Posted 04-07-2025 09:10 PM

    Hi all, my team is looking for an events software (for internal use) to hold our public and private events, exhibition runs, building closures, etc. We currently use Outlook for this, but want something more robust and better designed for file sharing, staffing, a calendar with multiple venue locations, etc. Has your team had a successful experience with a software like this? Thanks in advance!



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    Ben Gurin
    Senior Manager of Visitor Experience & Engagement
    Center for Jewish History
    New York, NY
    bgurin@cjh.org
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  • 2.  RE: Recommended Calendar Software?

    Posted 04-08-2025 10:45 AM
    We use google calendar.
    You can have multiple calendars, share calendars, have locations, attach files, send invites, etc.
    I have my work calendar tasks color coded as to different projects/tasks. I have also created several calendars if I am working on a specific project.

    I also use Toggl to track projects I am working on. It is great to be able to know how long I spend doing routine tasks as well as specific projects. I use it solo so I don't know about its collaborative features. Toggle does link with my google calendar.

    There are several project planning tracking software out there.

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    Shannon Lindridge (she/her)

    Collections Director

    607-772-0660 x216

    slindridge@roberson.org




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  • 3.  RE: Recommended Calendar Software?

    Posted 04-08-2025 10:56 AM

    We also use Google Calendar with one for internal scheduling and one for events and another for volunteers. You can see all or just one. You can also set up scheduling to send people a window of "appointment" options to choose from. This helps cut down on the back and forth when are you available emails and phone calls. You can do that with Outlook as well. 



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    J. Maisie Duncan MLS
    Museum Specialist
    Army Museum Enterprise
    Fort Belvoir VA
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  • 4.  RE: Recommended Calendar Software?

    Posted 04-08-2025 04:54 PM

    At Pigeon-Tech, we greatly admire how your events bring communities together, fostering memorable experiences and promoting conservation efforts. Recognizing the dedication behind your events, we are delighted to propose our App platform, designed to complement and enhance your Events

    Here's how our platform can specifically benefit Center for Jewish History:

    • Tailored Branding and Features: The app will reflect your event's unique theme and branding, ensuring a cohesive and personalized user experience.
    • Effortless Scheduling and Real-Time Updates: Keep everyone informed with instant schedule changes and essential updates, enhancing the overall management of your event.
    • Personalized Itineraries: Attendees can create their own personal itineraries within the app, making it easy to customize their experience and maximize their enjoyment of your events.
    • Attendee Engagement Tools: Engage your visitors with interactive features that not only enhance their experience but also educate them on your conservation efforts, helping to spread crucial messages and foster community involvement.
    • Instant Feedback Collection: Our app includes functionality to gather feedback during or after your events, allowing you to capture insights and impressions in real-time and enhance future planning.
    • Cost-Efficiency: Our platform is designed to streamline operations, reducing the need for physical materials and additional resources, which can significantly lower event costs over time.

    We believe that our technology not only simplifies event logistics but also amplifies your vital conservation messaging, directly contributing to your mission of educating and engaging the public.

    We would be thrilled to demonstrate the tangible benefits our app can offer through a brief demo. Could you please share your availability for couple of slots this month? We are eager to show you how our solution can be seamlessly integrated into your events and discuss any specific features you might be interested in.

    Warm Regards,
    Vijay Sabbineni
    Founder/CEO
    vijay@pigeon-tech.com
    513-379-6753



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    Vijay Sabbineni MBA
    Founder CEO
    PIGEON-TECH
    West Chester OH
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  • 5.  RE: Recommended Calendar Software?

    Posted 04-10-2025 10:06 AM

    We use Brightly right now, because it integrates with Outlook and the software we use (Dude Solutions) for work orders.  I cannot recommend it as a complete answer because it has limitations, but it works fairly well for keeping track of rentals, events, installations, etc. and what needs to be done for those events by different people.  It doesn't work well for a Master Calendar, but we can use a shared Outlook Master Calendar for that.  We used to use Google and it worked well, but then our state decided that Google was evil and limited our access to it (we are a state agency so have to follow state procedures for things like that).

    Good Luck!

    Lara



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    Karen Lara Templin
    Gallery Experience Manager
    Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
    Williamsburg, VA
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