Track It Forward
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Features
22 features across 12 categories
Approval Workflows(1)
Approve hours before they get logged into the system. Approve hours in bulk, on the mobile app, or with notifications when they get logged. Delegate to different administrators.
Automation(2)
Use conditional logic to create conditional statements in volunteer hour logs. One thing only occurs if a previous thing enables it.
During setup, use conditional logic to create conditional statements in volunteer profiles, volunteer hour logs, and milestones.
Communication(2)
Send email messages to volunteers. Customize hour reminders and event notifications. Send message blasts to segments of volunteers.
Improve volunteer communication with texting feature. Administrators can send mass text messages and emails to volunteers.
Directory(1)
Designed for schools and organizations to help students or volunteers find verified volunteer opportunities in the community. Volunteers can browse and contact organizers directly.
Events(2)
Quickly sign in and out of events with digital sheets. Upon sign out, time is automatically logged into the database or approval queue.
Create and categorize an event calendar. Volunteers can RSVP, receive reminders, and log hours instantly with digital sign-in sheets.
Goals & Tracking(2)
Create conditional logic for milestones to set specific requirements.
Set up requirements or goals for volunteers to hold themselves accountable. Both volunteers and organizers can see milestone progress.
Integration(1)
Embeddable charts, event calendars, and hour logs can be placed on organization websites. Provides easy volunteer access or one-time volunteer access.
Management(5)
Create custom fields to collect specific volunteer information during profile setup.
Ability to add file upload fields in volunteer hour logs.
Track multiple chapters, programs, or sites in one place.
Set different permission levels for multiple administrators to manage the system.
Choose which volunteer info to collect on first sign up. Choose to approve or verify volunteer hours. Set different permissions for multiple administrators.
Mobile(2)
Volunteers can log hours on mobile, access timesheets, and sign up for events. Admins can add volunteers, view hours, and approve/decline submissions.
For mobile app users, allows hours to be logged when experiencing loss of data, wifi, or cell signal. Offline hours queue for logging when service is available.
Reporting(1)
Create custom reports with multiple fields like volunteer, activity, or customized fields. Reports can be pulled instantly and exported as Excel documents with grouping and filtering options.
Tracking(2)
Check in system that logs hours automatically. Works for one-time, repeat, or group volunteers. Hours are logged when volunteer checks out.
Volunteers can log their own hours online, via mobile app, or onsite check-in. Core feature focused on accurate data capture.
Verification(1)
Additional verification features in hour logs including signatures, photos, and GPS pins to verify hours should be logged.
Pricing
Free Plan
- ✓Time Tracking
- ✓Event Calendar
- ✓Reports
- ✓Mobile App
- ✓Milestones
- ✓Email Messages
Basic
- ✓Time Tracking
- ✓Event Calendar
- ✓Reports
- ✓Mobile App
- ✓Milestones
- ✓Email Messages
Premium
Popular- ✓Time Tracking
- ✓Event Calendar
- ✓Reports
- ✓Mobile App
- ✓Milestones
- ✓Email Messages
- ✓Hour Approval
- ✓Multiple Administrators
- ✓Conditional Milestones
- ✓Custom Profile Fields
- ✓Digital Sign In Sheet for Events
Advanced
- ✓Time Tracking
- ✓Event Calendar
- ✓Reports
- ✓Mobile App
- ✓Milestones
- ✓Email Messages
- ✓Hour Approval
- ✓Multiple Administrators
- ✓Conditional Milestones
- ✓Custom Profile Fields
- ✓Digital Sign In Sheet for Events
- ✓Text Messages
- ✓Advanced Verifications
- ✓File Upload Fields
- ✓Conditional Hour Log Fields
- ✓Check In Kiosk
- ✓Offline Mode
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 22 features at very easy complexity.
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Buying Track It Forward saves ~$14,160 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 22 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
3 known integrations