Our Favorite Organizing Tools & Resources

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This comprehensive list of productivity resources, time management tools and so much more represent some of our favorite ways to improve productivity, increase efficiency and have more work life integration. Links in bold represent affiliate links for Organize for Success® (thank you for using them!). To learn more about how our affiliate links work, please see our terms of service.

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Calendars, Contacts, Emails, Scheduling, Focus & Passwords

 

 

Communication & Workflow Resources

Automation (duck tape of the internet!)

FileThisIf This Then ThatZapier

Customer Relationship Manager Tools (CRMs)

ACT!Bitrix24; ClozeKeapInsightlyLess Annoying CRMMemberClicks (for non-profits)Neon (for non-profits)NimbleNutshellOntraPort; Salesforce; SugarZoho

(For an explanation of the value in regularly using a CRM tool, visit this website.)

One-Stop Shops (Apps That Provide Multiple Solutions)

17hats; Blackbaud; Harvest; Pocket SuiteSortd for Gmail; ThryvVcita 

Options to Obtain Signatures Electronically (Contract Signing Software)

DocuSignHelloSign; signNow

Options to Send & Receive Faxes Digitally

eFax; FaxZeroHelloFaxMyFax

Screen Recording

Loom; Screencast-o-matic; TrainualZoom

Telephony (Business Telephone Services)

DialpadFireChatGoogle VoiceGrasshopper; IntermediaRingCentralRuby ReceptionistZoom

Tools to Obtain Information and Facilitate Client Service (Survey Apps and Client Forms)

Freshdesk; Google Forms; JotForm; Poll Everywhere; SlidoSurvey Monkey; Typeform; UserVoice; Wufoo; Zendesk

Tracking Time With Clients (Time Tracking Tools)

Clockify; My Hours; OfficeTime; Pancake; Toggl; TSheets

Transcriptions of Video and Audio

Otter; Voicea

Video Conferencing Services

FaceTime; FreeConferenceCall.com; Google Hangouts On Air; Intermedia; Join.me; RingCentral; Skype; Tango; Uberconference; Viber; Zoom 

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Information & Task Management

 


 

Partners to Organize for Success®

Career and Well-Being Training

Simple Change Community

Women’s Empowerment Through Personal Style

StyleFinder Boutique; ABLE Fashion

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Time & Space

Discovering Your Personality for Organization and Productivity

Time & Space Inventory

Physical and App Timers

Time Timer

Tracking Physical Items

TrackR

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Travel

Compare Hotels, Flights, and Rental Cars

App in the AirExpedia; Google TripsHopperHotelTonight; JournyKayak; Lola; OneFineStayOrbitzPricelineTravelocity; TravelZoo; TripCase; TripIt; Trivago

Discover Hidden Gems

AroundMeCityMapperFind. Eat. Drink.iExitPeekRoots Rated; Unation; ViatorWanderu

Driving Directions

Google Maps; MapsWaze

Finding Your Parked Vehicle

Find My Car (iPhone)

Flying Assistance

FlightAware

Roadside Assistance

Urgent.ly

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Your Business’ Money

eCommerce Solutions

1 Shopping CartCubeCartOpenCartPrestaShopWooCommerceZen Cart

Master Your Company Finances

Aplos (for non-profits)ExpensifyFreshBooksKashooPancake Payments; QuickBooksQuickenWaveXero

Track Mileage

MileIQEverlance

Ways to Get Paid (Send and Receive Money)

DwollaPay PalSquare; StripeVenmo; Zelle

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Your Local Impact

Lung Cancer Initiative

lungcancerinitiativenc.org

Lung cancer is the #1 cancer-killer, taking the lives of almost twice as many women compared to breast cancer and three times as many men compared to prostate cancer. The Lung Cancer Initiative works to decrease deaths and provide support to those affected by lung cancer through research, awareness, education and access programs across North Carolina, working towards life beyond lung cancer through a network of hope and action. Emily is an active volunteer and passionate advocate for lung cancer research and cancer survivors.

Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation

kappaalphathetafoundation.org

The Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation supports the leading women of this sorority with college scholarships as well as grants for alumnae. In addition, the Foundation funds Kappa Alpha Theta’s Educational Leadership Consultants’ program to send alumnae around to each college chapter in an effort to support the growth, leadership and pursuit of highest scholarship for all members, empowering every Theta to truly make a difference. Emily is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Theta.

The Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center

seniorservicesinc.org/williams-adult-day-center

The Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center provides a safe, caring environment for adults who need daily supervision, socialization and assistance with the activities of daily living. It is a practical and appealing program for older adults who need specialized care but want to continue living in their own homes or community setting for as long as possible. A structured program of meaningful activities, nutritious meals and opportunities for socialization are provided. Medical supervision is included as well as the opportunity for baths and hair care. This was an amazing resource while Emily’s grandfather was living with Alzheimer’s disease.

Arbor Acres

arboracres.org

Arbor Acres retirement community provides comfortable and secure senior living for those in independent or assisted living situations in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, including skilled care and memory care services. For those unable to afford the facility’s services, Arbor Acres provides a scholarship program, which is funded via donations.

Dress for Success (NC Triangle)

dressforsuccesstrianglenc.org

Dress for Success Triangle is passionate about leading women out of poverty, one job at a time. Their services, support and belief in the potential of every woman work to empower the women they serve to gain and sustain meaningful employment.

Holy Angels

holyangelsnc.org

Licensed, equipped and committed, Holy Angels, located in Belmont, NC, provides specialized, round-the-clock care for children and adults with intellectual development disabilities and delicate medical conditions. In an environment that fosters loving and compassionate care, opportunities for dignified living and innovative learning programs, the Holy Angels team strives to empower those who are differently able.

The Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance

bbb.org/us/charity

The Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance supports this list of recommended charities, where you can inquire about and research available giving options.

GuideStar Database

guidestar.org

This database of 1.8 million IRS-recognized organizations enables you to find a charity, benchmark your nonprofit’s performance, research each organization and much more.

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