Organization Directory Module
The Best Community Engagement Platform
for Arts, Culture, and Tourism.
Let your Organizations Shine
How Does It Work?
The Organization Directory module provides a media rich, easily searchable database of registered community organizations. This module operates in conjunction with the Venue Directory, and Events Calendar modules, and supports an unlimited number of registered organizations.
Organization Directory listings can be managed from both the ‘front end’ user dashboard (by multiple representatives of the organization if desired) and the site administrative control panel. All initial submissions require approval by the website’s content administrator, though subsequent edits by front end users can be set to bypass the administrative review process.
An unlimited number of organization categories (and sub-categories) can be added, allowing users to filter lists by categories, location, zipcode. Additional filters can be added tailored to your community’s needs.
Listing Features Include:
- Name/title
- Description
- Category type (multiple category selection available)
- Photos (unlimited)
- Videos (unlimited)
- Audio (links, file uploads or embed code)
- Contact info (name, email, phone)
- External link for more information
- Donation link (if applicable)
- Current/Upcoming events tab
- Past events tab (archived for up to 2 years)
- Social media sharing (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, iCal, Outlook, Email)
- Social media block (Facebook or Twitter badges)
- Merchandise block (promoting items for sale)
- User comments
- Interlinking with events and registered venue(s)
- Additional customizable fields and icons
User Dashboard Features:
- User account login
- Bookmarking
- Activity log
- Organization profile self-management tools
- Multiple users can be assigned to a single organization
Search Features:
- Multiple filters (keyword, category type, city)
- Auto suggest
- Tile and list view options
Administrative Features:
- All submissions subject to administrator approval
- User edited content approval bypass option
- Draft mode option
- Unlimited number of category types
- SEO tools
Questions?
These are some of our most frequently asked questions, but if you have others, please reach out to us.
What degree of customization is possible?
All of our sites include basic customization to align with your brand identity. This includes things like logo placement, color palette choice, footer design, globalized font selection within our standard list, etc.
Our team is capable of providing higher degrees of customization, both functionally and in regards to design elements. The degree of specificity determines the cost of our customization services.
If you would like a higher degree of customization beyond our standard inclusions, we will estimate the number of hours it will take to accomplish your goals, and include a pre-determined number of customization hours in our quote.
Standard Customization: NowPlayingNashville.com
Higher degree of Customization: CreativeSonoma.org
How much does the platform cost to use?
Our pricing takes into consideration three factors:
Service Area
The population you serve affects the amount a of traffic a site will receive. We have found that Network Members who serve 50,000 people function differently than those who are serving, for example, 3 million people. The sites have different demands placed on them, and we have to price our services accordingly.
- Data Normalization and Data Mining
When building a site, the work required to 'normalize' any import data to work within our platform is always different. Some data is incomplete and may require data 'mining' to make listings appear complete, within our system. Each project is considered on a case by case basis and priced accordingly.
- Startup Cost
Your start up cost will be dependent on the modules you select and the labour required to achieve your goals. We will work with you to find the right fit of services that works within your budget. We are committed to providing our tools to those who serve the well being of their community. Reach out to discuss our many flexible options with you.
Our start-up period, which includes site construction, standard customization, and staff training, spans a 15 month period, on average. Once your site is launched, your annual maintenance fee will be due exactly 12 months from that date.
What is you payment policy?
Upon contract signing, ARTSOPOLIS requires a payment of 50% of the estimated total project cost. The remaining 50% will be due once the site is launched.
We do offer the option for 4 installment payments, once the request is reviewed and approved.
The annual maintenance fee is a lump sum, due every 12 months from the date of the site launch.
Can we request platform functionality customizations?
Platform customizations and enhancements can be requested. All system enhancements are performed by Artsopolis development staff - we do not allow outside developers to alter the functionality of the platform. Functionality customization requests often come after the development process is completed. We consider these requests custom development projects, which are all considered on a case by case basis. If approved, any enhancements may be arranged at $95* per development hour. We are happy to provide a quote upon request, but we do require a discovery meeting so we may understand the scope of work.
*Hourly rate subject to change without prior notification.