Tandempark Blog
Tandempark’s expanded volunteer records have arrived!
Volunteer management just keeps getting better. We're excited to announce that this week, just a month after our last big release of 2.0, our developers have done it again and created another exciting update. With this new release, volunteer organizers can now update,...
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Major update means better volunteer management features
Announcing the biggest software update in Tandempark history. If you’ve spent any time around the Tandempark HQ, you’ve probably heard the three magical words we’ve been so excited about. Two. Point. Oh. That’s right. The biggest release in Tandempark history will be...
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What do we mean when we say silo solutions?
Why do 'silo solutions' fail for volunteer engagement? When we’re speaking with volunteer organizers, a phrase that often comes up is our notion of ‘silo solutions’. Typically, it’s met with an understanding nod, but occasionally, the response is different. In those...
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Tandempark Founder to lead session at FEO Conference
When it comes to running (and surviving) your festival, having a team you can depend on is crucial. But how do you build such a team of volunteers? We’ve seen many strategies in place. From accepting everyone with a pulse, to depending on friends and family...
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Three questions that can enhance your volunteer recruitment strategies
In the world of communication, cognitive bias is one of the biggest factors we have to be aware of. Unfortunately, it’s also one we give very little thought to. Also called the ‘Curse of Knowledge’, it refers to the fact that as communicators, we speak with a level of...
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Two Inaugural Mayor’s Innovation Awards Presented to Tandempark Team
Founder and CEO, Liam Squires was called forward by Barrie’s Mayor Jeff Lehman, to receive the Startup Innovation Award and the Innovative Social Enterprise Award. These awards were among five…
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Tandempark and founder named finalists for Two Barrie Business Awards
Well, it's safe to say we’re pretty darned excited to announce that on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018, the Barrie Chamber of Commerce named that Tandempark and CEO & founder, Liam Squires are both finalists for 2018 Barrie Business Awards. Tandempark, alongside...
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Tips for writing an awesome impact statement (that doesn’t sound like a boring impact statement)
Need to make in impression in a hurry? Here are a few tips to help you share how you’re shaping the world!
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Volunteer Managers Lead with Passion, Commitment, and Expertise
November 5th is International Volunteer Managers Day, and while we believe Volunteer Managers deserve to be recognized continuously, we thought this would be a good time to reflect on and appreciate the impact that these passionate and dedicated people have on our communities.
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August is a Wrap! Three Months of smOffice!
So… Where do I begin? Well, to recap, last month we were excited to announce that Startup Barrie was on board and as our first ‘official’ organization member, which was awesome! Their enthusiasm for the way we are going to help with their volunteer management was only...
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Some exciting news from July
Lights, Cameras, TRACTION! This month has been incredibly encouraging as we’ve started approaching organizations and inviting them to join our community. We’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback from several organizations that are very excited about the way we...
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Another Month of smAwesome – July Update
Another month has passed us by and I can hardly believe it! It's actually pretty crazy to stop and think about what has happened over the last 31 days, and a lot of it is thanks to the great support (and awesome perks) that being a smOffice winner has made available!...
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One Month of smOffice: One Month of SmAwesome!
Well, it’s been a month and look at us now! When Chad Ballantyne of the Creative Space told me the news that Tandempark was selected as a local smOffice winner, I knew it was a pretty exciting opportunity. Along with GetWyred and Jon Grootveldt’s vertical farming...
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