The Official GFWC Mobile App Guide Last Updated 2/3/2016 Table of Contents: 1. Overview and Disclaimers 1.1. Description.Page 2-3 1.2. Changes... Page 3 1.3. Photo/Information Use Disclaimer..... Page 3 2. Download 2.1. Download via iphone... Page 4 2.2. Download via Android.... Page 4 3. Log-In 3.1. Creating an Account.... Page 5 3.2. Resetting your Password Page 6-7 4. Getting Started 4.1. Navigating the Home Page..... Page 8 4.2. Posting a Status on the Activity Feed.. Page 8-9 4.3. Navigation Bar....Page 10 4.4. User Profile.. Pages 11-12 4.5. Notifications.....Page 13 5. Highlighted Navigation Features....Page 13 6. General Navigation Features.. Page 13-14 P: 202-347-3168 F: 202-835-0246 1734 N St NW Washington, DC 20036
1. Overview and Disclaimers 1.1. Description Welcome to the official app of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. The official app, available for iphone ios and Android, is your FREE on-the-go guide for everything GFWC. It has a variety of features which will help you quick reference GFWC information, be notified of the latest GFWC announcements, network with your Federation Sisters, and more! In addition, this app serves as the number one mobile resource for GFWC Annual Convention. Use it to: * View schedules, explore sessions, and find networking events. * Curate your own personal schedule for easy conference attendance. * Access location and speaker information at your fingertips. * Post updates to sessions, keynotes, and exhibitor booths. * Interact with a real-time feed of all event activity that showcases which sessions are trending, most popular photos, and popular discussion topics. * Get automatic notifications from GFWC Staff, Partners, and Vendors about event changes, promotions, directions, etc. * Earn points, badges, and prizes for being active on the app and at the event. Check the leaderboard to see how you compare to other attendees. * Expand your professional network and have fun! This app was created by DoubleDutch, the leading provider of branded mobile applications for events, conferences and trade shows worldwide. Additional support may be found on the DoubleDutch website here: https://attendeesupport.doubledutch.me/hc/en-us Page 2 of 14
1.2. Changes All material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Reasonable efforts were made to assure the accuracy of this document, but GFWC assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document or from the use of the information contained herein. GFWC reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the app design or the app guide without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes. 1.3. Photo/Information Use Disclaimer One of the main reasons GFWC Headquarters has developed this app is to keep up-to-date with what our members are doing in their own clubs and be able to bring attention to the great work that is being done across the GFWC Membership. Therefore, we reserve the right to use any of photos or information posted on the app for any other GFWC publications such as News & Notes, our Social Media accounts, Clubwomen Magazine, etc. Page 3 of 14
2. Download 2.1. Download via iphone 2.1 - Step 1 2.1 - Step 2 1. Go to your phone s App Store. 2. Search in the store by clicking the magnifying glass icon on the bottom 3. Search GFWC. Do not search General Federation of Women s Clubs because it will not bring up any results. 4. One of the first results you will see will have the GFWC logo against a blue background. This is our app! Follow your phone s instructions for installing apps. Click the button that says Get or Install. You will have to put in your Apple ID password before the app begins to download 2.1 - Step 3 2.1 - Step 4 2.2. Download via Android 1. Go to your phone s Google Play Store App. 2. Go to the store s search bar. Search GFWC. Do not search General Federation of Women s Clubs because it will not bring up any results. 3. One of the first results you will see will have the GFWC logo against a blue background. This is our app! 4. Follow your phone s respective instructions for installing apps. Click the three dots next to the app. Then click Install. Page 4 of 14
3. Log-In 3.1. Creating an Account 3.1 - Step 1 3.1 - Step 2 1. Enter your email address. When you are finished select the check mark at the top right. 2. On the next screen, select The Official GFWC App. Depending on your internet connection speed, the app may automatically select this option for you. 3. You will be prompted to import your profile from LinkedIn, if you do not have a LinkedIn profile then you can create your profile manually by clicking the text at the bottom that says No Thanks, I ll Create it Manually 3.1 - Step 3 3.1 - Step 4 4. If you are manually filling out your profile, fill out as much information as you would like to. You can always edit your profile later. When you are finished select the check mark at the top right. 5. You will now be logged into your profile using a temporary password. You will receive an email with instructions on how to reset your password or reference Section 3.2. Page 5 of 14
3.2. Resetting your Password 1. Log Out of the GFWC App by going to the Navigation Menu (3 Lines on the Top Left) 2. Select Switch Event/Logout. 3. On the Select Event Page, select Logout at the bottom 4. On the Sign In Page, enter your email address and select the check mark icon at the top right 3.2 - Step 1 3.2 - Step 2 3.2 - Step 3 3.2 - Step 4 5. On the Password Page, select Reset Password on the bottom. 3.2 - Step 5 3.2 - Step 6 6. On the Reset Page, click Send Email *Steps Continued on the Next Page Page 6 of 14
7. You will then receive an email with a link to set your password. If you do not see an email, check your Spam or Junk folders. 3.2 - Step 8+7 8. Once you access the email, click on the link that says Set my Password 9. A new window will appear in your internet browser. Type your new password in the field titled New Password and click Submit Make sure you write down your password somewhere safe in case you forget it! 3.2 - Step 9 10. You will now be able to log-in to the app on your phone with your new password. Page 7 of 14
4. Getting Started 4.1. Navigating the Home Page 4.1 The home page of the app is an activity feed which shows all of the posts made by the users as well as any promoted posts and announcements made by GFWC Headquarters. To see the navigation, click on the top left icon (three lines). To learn more about the Navigation bar, please reference Section 4.3 To create a status on the activity feed, click on the top right icon (box with a pencil in it). To learn more about creating a post, please reference Section 4.2 4.2. Posting a Status on the Activity Feed What is a Status? Think of making a status similar to posting on your Facebook. The post shows up on the main activity feed for all users of the app to see. Other users can like your status or make a comment on it. What should you post? Remember that this app is specifically for GFWC Members therefore you should only post about GFWC related topics. Good examples of what to post could include information about a fundraiser you re holding, your recent experiences at your last Board of Directors Meeting, how much money your club recently raised for a specific cause, etc. You should refrain from posting any personal matters or topics that do not relate to GFWC activities (i.e. work or political related topics). *Photo/Information Use Disclaimer: One of the main reasons GFWC Headquarters has developed this app is to keep up-to-date with what our members are doing in their own clubs and be able to bring attention to the great work that is being done across the GFWC Membership. Therefore, we reserve the right to use any of photos or information posted on the app for any other GFWC publications such as News & Notes, our Social Media accounts, Clubwomen Magazine, etc. *Further explanation on posting a status is continued on the next page Page 8 of 14
To create a status on the activity feed, click on the top right icon (box with a pencil in it as seen in Section 4.1). Add Text: Type your status where it says Add photos and start type Add a Photo: You can add a photo by clicking the Camera icon. Add a Location: If your status is related to a session at Convention, you will eventually be able to tell others where you are by using the I m at... field. This feature of the app should be used only during Convention. Post on Other Social Media Accounts: You may also share to external social networks directly from the app by clicking on the Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn icons. For this feature to work, you must have your accounts linked to your profile (See Section 4.4). Post: When you are finished with creating your Status, click the check mark at the top right of the page to post publicly. 4.2 Deleting a Post: If you post something and need to delete it, click on the post from your activity feed. You will see a Trash icon on the top right of the screen. Click this icon to delete your post. 4.2 Deleting a Post Page 9 of 14
4.3. Navigation Bar To see the navigation, click on the top left icon (three lines as seen in Section 4.1). No matter what page you are on, you should always be able to see this icon. This is where you will find all of the sections of the app. At the very top of the navigation bar is your name, click here to access your User Profile. To learn more about the features of your User Profile, please visit Section 4.4. 4.3 Next to your name is a blue box with a white number in it, click here to access your Notifications. To learn more about the Notifications feature, please visit Section 4.5. There are 4 sections highlighted in grey. These highlighted sections where the most interaction occurs on the app. To learn more about these sections, please visit Section 5. The remaining sections in the Navigation Bar are mainly informational sections. To learn more about these sections, please visit Section 6. Page 10 of 14
4.4. User Profile To view your user profile, access the navigation menu using the top left icon (three lines) on the main page. The top of the navigation menu will have your name in a black bar. Click here to access your profile (As Seen in Section 4.3). Settings At the top of your User Profile, there is a gear icon that allows you to access your settings. This allows you to make small customizations to the app such as what notifications you receive and other general features. You can also find further support via DoubleDutch in this section. 4.4 Notifications Next to the Settings Icon is a Bell Icon. These are your Notifications. To learn more about the Notifications feature, please visit Section 4.5 Edit Profile Click the Edit Profile box to edit your profile. Here you can add/change your name, title, and company. Since this app is specifically for GFWC members, we recommend you putting your officer position in the title field and your Club or State Federation in the company field. Linking your Social Media Accounts - You can also link your other social media accounts (LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook) to this app. This allows you to share to external social networks directly from the app. You can do this by clicking on the respective Social Media Icons either under Edit Profile or on the main page of your User Profile. *Further explanation on posting the user profile is continued on the next page Page 11 of 14
About The GFWC app is gamified, meaning the more you use the app, the more points and achievements you get. Click the About section in your profile to see your achievements on the app. The more active you are, the more achievements and points you receive. Click View All to see all of the possible achievements you can complete. 4.4 Activity - The Activity section of your profile will show you all posts made by you. It is different from the general activity section because it does not show anyone else s posts or posts made by GFWC Headquarters. Network The people you have added to your Network should be those you want to easily access or want to network with the most. Whenever someone from your network posts on the app, you will receive a notification. Adding Users to your Network: To add someone, click on their name through a post they have made or search them using the search bar On the top right of their profile, there is an icon with a plus sign. Click on this icon to add the user. They will now appear on your network list. Messaging other users You can message other users by clicking the Send Message button on their profile. Messages will go straight to the email they have on record with the app. Messages may end up in your Junk/Spam Folder so be sure you are regularly checking those folders for messages. Page 12 of 14
4.5. Notifications You will receive notifications whenever the app needs to alert you about activities related to you (i.e. someone likes your post, someone comments on your post, etc.) or when someone in your Network makes a post. You can customize your notifications through the Settings tab on your User Profile. There are two ways to access the notifications tab: You can access your notifications by navigating to your profile, where you will see a number in the top right that indicates your current notifications. Tap that number and you will be taken to all your notifications. You can also access your notifications in the navigation menu and then view the number of notifications in the top right. Tap that number and you will be taken to all your notifications. 5. Highlighted Navigation Features In the navigation, there are 4 items highlighted in grey. These sections are where the most interaction occurs on the app. Activity Feed (Main Page) The activity feed shows all of the posts made by the users as well as any promoted posts we would like to make. This is also the main page of the app. Photo Feed The photo feed shows all of the photo posts made by the users Bookmarks Shows all of the pages you have bookmarked throughout the app. This is a great feature which allows users to keep track of the pages that are most important or relevant to them. For example, if you are the communications chairman, you may want to bookmark all of the communications committee members, the communications projects, etc. Leaderboards The GFWC app is gamified, meaning the more you use the app, the more points you get. We would like to eventually use this as an incentive for clubwomen to download and use the app. 6. General Navigation Features An explanation of each of the remaining navigation links are below: GFWC News and Notes Links to News & Notes Archive on the GFWC Website GFWC Blog Links to the blog on the GFWC Website GFWC Administration Directory of GFWC Administration including names, photos, and positions Page 13 of 14
GFWC Bylaws Directory of GFWC Bylaws GFWC Partners Directory of GFWC Partners including logos, brief description, and a link to their website GFWC Club Manual Links to the Club Manual on the GFWC Website GFWC Top Projects Directory of GFWC Top Projects GFWC Marketplace Links to GFWC Marketplace Mobile Website. Users can make a purchase directly on the app! Legislative Action Center Links to the Legislative Action Center Website Subscribe to Clubwomen Magazine Links to the Clubwomen Subscription page on GFWC Marketplace Mobile Website. Users can purchase a subscription directly on the app! GFWC Facebook Links to GFWC Facebook GFWC Twitter Links to GFWC Twitter GFWC Pinterest Links to GFWC Pinterest 1734 Society Donations Links to the 1734 Society Donations page on GFWC Marketplace Mobile Website. Users can make a donation directly on the app! Gifts to Headquarters Donations Links to the Gifts to Headquarters page on GFWC Marketplace Mobile Website. Users can make a donation directly on the app! HQ Tours Info Information on HQ Tours Staff Directory Directory of GFWC HQ Staff Search Brings you to a search bar. One of the best features of the app is the ability to quickly search for information. In the search field, you can type in any name or keyword to search. For example, if you are trying to quickly find out who the members of the Communications Committee are, you can type in Communications and the app will bring up all of the pages that have that keyword on it. Switch Event/Logout Allows you to Logout of the App Page 14 of 14