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8 Simple Ways to Collaborate with your Team in Argenta
December 21, 2024
The short answer: Argenta includes eight built-in collaboration tools that come free with any subscription: Notes, Discussions, Meeting Minutes, Specifications, Notifications, the Document Library, Notebooks, and Lists. Because every action is tracked to the user who took it, your whole team can talk, share files, and keep work organized in one place instead of spreading it across separate apps. Most of these tools live in the Workflow and Productivity module, while Discussions sits under the Communication menu on the left.
Frequently asked questions
What collaboration tools does Argenta offer for nonprofit teams?
Argenta has eight built-in tools: Notes (attached to every workspace), Discussions, Meeting Minutes, Specifications, Notifications, the Document Library, Notebooks, and Lists. They come free with any subscription. Most live in the Workflow and Productivity module, and Discussions sits under the Communication menu on the left.
How do I start a discussion with my team in Argenta?
Choose Communication from the main menu on the left side of the screen. There you will find Board Member Discussions and Team Member Discussions. From either one you can start a new conversation or jump into an existing thread with teammates.
What is the difference between Notebooks and Lists in Argenta?
Both are components in the Workflow and Productivity module for capturing and sharing information with your team. Notebooks hold free-form notes you can organize and categorize, like meeting notes, ideas, or collaborative writing. Lists are for organizing a list of things, whatever you need them to be.
How do meeting minutes work in Argenta?
Meeting Minutes lives in the Workflow and Productivity module and lets you create a dedicated space for a meeting's agenda, minutes, files, and notes. When the meeting is with a client or customer, the minutes are automatically added to that client or customer's workspace, so the record stays right where you need it.
How can I share documents with my team in Argenta?
Use the Document Library in the Workflow and Productivity module to upload and categorize any document. Team members who have permission can view or download it easily. That keeps files in one organized place instead of buried in email threads.
Do these collaboration features cost extra?
No. All eight collaboration tools are included free with any Argenta subscription. Because Argenta is an all-in-one platform built for nonprofits, communication, file sharing, and task tracking are part of the system rather than separate add-ons.
Whether you have a small or large team, communication and collaboration are key to success for any nonprofit. Did you know there are several ways to effectively communicate with your team, built right into Argenta? Enhance communication, streamline tasks, and boost productivity with these eight simple and effective collaboration tools, free with any subscription.
Here are some ways to collaborate with team members in Argenta.
- Simply using Argenta is useful for collaboration with your team. Every component in Argenta is user specific and the system tracks which user took which action. For example, things like Notes. Every workspace has a Notes Tab. Each note is attributed to the user who created it. Integration is a way to communicate and collaborate in Argenta.
- Discussions is an integrated platform in Argenta where you can start or participate in conversations with team members. To get started, choose "Communication" from the main menu on the left side of the screen. You'll find Board Member Discussions and Team Member Discussions.
- Meeting Minutes is a component in the Workflow & Productivity module where you can create a meeting space for agendas, minutes, files and notes pertaining to a specific meeting.
- Having meetings with Clients/Customers automatically adds the meeting minutes to their Client/Customer workspace.
- Having meetings with Clients/Customers automatically adds the meeting minutes to their Client/Customer workspace.
- Specifications is a tab in every Task and/or Project workspace for writing out specific instructions for completing the work. This information is available to any team member who has access to the workspace, creating yet another way to collaborate with your team.
- Notifications is a fully integrated component found throughout Argenta. You can create and design notifications for any constituent, including your team. You can schedule notifications or send them out immediately.
- The Document Library in the Workflow & Productivity module, allows you to upload and categorize any document. If your team members have permission to view and/or download the document, they can do that easily.
- Notebooks is a component in the Workflow & Productivity module that can be used to capture, organize and share notes. You can create and categorize as many notebooks as you need. Some common uses for Notebooks include:
- Taking notes during meetings, lectures, or discussions.
- Jotting down ideas.
- Organizing and categorizing information for a workgroup.
- Collaborative writing.
- Similar to Notebooks, Lists is a component in the Workflow & Productivity module that can be used to capture, organize and share a list of things. Lists can be anything you want or need them to be.
As anyone who works closely with their team knows, effective collaboration is the cornerstone of any successful nonprofit organization, and Argenta offers a suite of powerful tools to support seamless teamwork and communication. Each feature is thoughtfully designed to enhance productivity and keep your team aligned. By using these tools, teams can streamline workflows, reduce miscommunication, and stay focused on achieving their goals.
What collaboration tools does Argenta offer for nonprofit teams?
Argenta has eight built-in tools: Notes (attached to every workspace), Discussions, Meeting Minutes, Specifications, Notifications, the Document Library, Notebooks, and Lists. They come free with any subscription. Most live in the Workflow and Productivity module, and Discussions sits under the Communication menu on the left.
How do I start a discussion with my team in Argenta?
Choose Communication from the main menu on the left side of the screen. There you will find Board Member Discussions and Team Member Discussions. From either one you can start a new conversation or jump into an existing thread with teammates.
What is the difference between Notebooks and Lists in Argenta?
Both are components in the Workflow and Productivity module for capturing and sharing information with your team. Notebooks hold free-form notes you can organize and categorize, like meeting notes, ideas, or collaborative writing. Lists are for organizing a list of things, whatever you need them to be.
How do meeting minutes work in Argenta?
Meeting Minutes lives in the Workflow and Productivity module and lets you create a dedicated space for a meeting's agenda, minutes, files, and notes. When the meeting is with a client or customer, the minutes are automatically added to that client or customer's workspace, so the record stays right where you need it.
How can I share documents with my team in Argenta?
Use the Document Library in the Workflow and Productivity module to upload and categorize any document. Team members who have permission can view or download it easily. That keeps files in one organized place instead of buried in email threads.
Do these collaboration features cost extra?
No. All eight collaboration tools are included free with any Argenta subscription. Because Argenta is an all-in-one platform built for nonprofits, communication, file sharing, and task tracking are part of the system rather than separate add-ons.
