The United States is filled with amazing local venues, charities, and programs that immensely benefit their surrounding communities. However, many of these programs struggle to receive the funding and support they need to keep running. As a program director, you have the power to drive real change in your local community by inspiring individuals to donate their time and resources to these important programs. One tool that can help you do this is FYI Tags – a geo-targeted content management system that connects visitors to facilities with content that will inspire them to donate to local programs. In this blog, we'll explain how you can utilize FYI Tags to drive local donations for the programs you support.
Use Compelling Content: FYI Tags allow parks and recreation facilities to showcase inspiring content encouraging visitors to donate to local programs. This content can include videos, images, calendars of events, and more. Make sure the content you showcase is engaging, creative, and emotional – it should make visitors feel a real connection to your cause.
Make it Easy to Donate: One of the biggest reasons people don't donate is that it's too difficult. FYI Tags makes it easy for visitors to make monetary or volunteer donations to your cause. You can link to any e-commerce site to facilitate monetary donations and use features for registering volunteerism in specific programs like feeding the hungry during holidays.
Utilize Geo-Targeting: FYI Tags is geo-targeted, which means visitors to your facility will receive relevant content based on their location. This allows you to make direct asks for donations that pertain to the specific program they are visiting. For example, if a visitor is at a park ranger station, the FYI Tag is about supporting local wildlife rehabilitation programs.
Share Real-Life Examples: Visitors are much more likely to donate if they understand the real-life impact donations can make. Share stories, success cases, and behind-the-scenes footage to show visitors exactly how their donations can make a difference.
Create a Call to Action: Finally, make it clear what visitors can do to help support local programs. Use FYI Tags to create a clear call to action for visitors to donate or volunteer. Make it easy for them to take action, and be sure to thank them for their support.
FYI Tags is a powerful tool for driving local donations and volunteerism. Together, we can make a difference in your community.
As the CEO and Visitor Services Coach for FYI Tags, I am donating my time to contribute to your charitable program goals by offering a free consultation. We'll review your donation strategies to increase your programs. By supporting you, we are helping as many communities as possible.
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Author, Lesly Birkner, CEO and Visitor Services Coach, FYI Tags, LLC
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Running events require effort and support from team members, volunteers, and attendees, each with their roles and responsibilities. As a park and recreation department manager or director, it's your job to provide training and support to your staff and volunteers. However, training can be time-consuming and overseeing each team member to ensure a smooth event can be challenging. FYI Tags provides a solution to streamline employee and volunteer training and ongoing support.
FYI Tags consist of physical tags and content management software (CMS). These tags are placed in key locations where team members and volunteers perform specific tasks for events. Scanning the unique QR code on the tag with a smart device allows them to access essential information, including training videos, step-by-step instructions, and necessary forms. This eliminates the need to search through a training manual or ask a supervisor for guidance.
FYI Tags work by connecting with our proprietary CMS software, which provides necessary tools for management to update content in real-time. Each tag is uniquely identified by its location, allowing managers and directors to ensure that team members have access to the most up-to-date information.
Moreover, FYI Tags can reduce liability for your department by consolidating training videos and forms in one accessible platform. With automatic updates, team members can quickly access the latest policies and procedures, minimizing confusion. Plus, FYI Tags have an intuitive design that doesn't require IT expertise, making it accessible to everyone in your department.
Additionally, when volunteers and employees feel supported and well-trained, it fosters a positive workplace culture with reduced turnover and increased recruitment efforts.
Author : Lesly Birkner, Visitor Services Coach
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Experience the excitement and engagement of fall festivals with new and thrilling activities! Join the worldwide phenomenon of pumpkin chunkin' and learn valuable lessons in safety, teamwork, physics, and engineering. But why stop there? We've got a few creative ideas to take your autumn celebration to the next level.
Bonfire Pods -Gather around a cozy bonfire with loved ones and make lasting memories. Create a separate bonfire areas that provide plenty of seating for everyone. And remember to offer a smores basket for participants to make the perfect fall treat!
Scarecrow Making Competition- HAY! Pumpkins shouldn't always have the spotlight. Get creative and compete in our scarecrow-making competition. Use straw bales, old clothes, and other materials for teams to create a character for judges to crown the winner.
And remember, we offer options to monetize your event with FYI Tags. Get in touch today to customize your revenue capture points. Together, let's create an unforgettable fall experience that will leave a lasting impression.
Author : Lesly Birkner, Visitor Services Coach
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Explore how to connect to Statues and Monuments in Parks.
Have you ever visited a park and wondered about the significance of the monuments and statues you come across? With the recent debates around removing statues and monuments across the country, there has been a renewed interest in understanding the history and meaning behind these structures. But how much do visitors learn from them? In this post, we will explore the educational value of monuments in parks and how FYI Tags can help you connect with a deeper understanding of their significance.
Monuments often serve as a reminder of a significant event or person in history. They are meant to honor and pay tribute to these individuals or events. However, the educational value of monuments in parks depends on how well they are interpreted and communicated to visitors. Unfortunately, many monuments lack this important component, leaving visitors to simply admire the structure without truly understanding its significance.
FYI Tags addresses this issue by providing a platform for visitors to exchange information and opinions about the monuments they encounter in parks. By scanning QR codes on the tags, visitors can access a wealth of information, including historical and cultural context, artistic interpretation, and conservation efforts. This feature allows visitors to delve deeper into the monument's history and to develop a more comprehensive understanding of its significance.
In addition to gaining knowledge, visitors may be inspired to get involved in conservation efforts or join discussions about the meaning of a particular monument. For example, statues of Confederate leaders have recently been the subject of much debate, with some arguing that they glorify slavery and racism. By using FYI Tags, visitors can access a variety of viewpoints and engage in constructive discussions about the implications of such monuments.
Moreover, FYI Tags also provide an inclusive platform for underrepresented voices to be heard. For example, monuments to public figures or events may only sometimes consider marginalized communities' perspectives. FYI, Tags allow individuals to share their experiences and views about how such monuments may affect them.
Monuments in parks can provide significant educational and cultural value if they are properly interpreted and communicated to visitors. FYI, Tags contributes to this effort by providing a platform for visitors to learn more about the history and meaning behind these structures. In addition, by establishing a space for constructive dialogue and inclusivity, we can deepen our collective understanding of monuments and their significance in our society.
Author Lesly Birkner, Director and Visitor Services Coach at FYI, Tags, want to connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesly-birkner-a20836173/
The first production run of FYI Tags delivered to Hot Springs Village
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FYI Tags design proofs were revealed at an early October Hot Springs Village Trails meeting.
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Hot Springs Village is planning to implement FYI Tags this fall. We're excited to work with them!
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