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Also, a social media guide for faith-based organizations, productivity tools from Microsoft and Google, and new security and networking products from Cisco Meraki.
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7 Steps to Fundraising from Millennials: Getting Them to Give
As we continue our focus on fundraising content in order to better prepare you for the 2019 giving season, it's time to talk about millennials — people born between 1980 and 2000. Find out how your fundraising efforts can be better tailored to this important group of potential donors.
Making the Most of Social Media: A Guide for Faith-Based Organizations
Social media is a great tool for faith-based organizations to engage with those already in their community and invite new people into it. It's important to learn how to use it both effectively and inexpensively.
Office 365 and G Suite: Understanding the Cloud Productivity Tools Available to Your Nonprofit
Office 365 and G Suite are two excellent productivity tools, and your nonprofit can get donated versions of both through TechSoup's marketplace. Let's take a look at some of the differences between them.
New! Cisco Meraki Products to Support Your Organization's Wireless Network
Check out TechSoup's new series of security and networking products — plus renewal licenses — for nonprofits from Cisco Meraki.
Webinars and Events
Raise More Money by Automating the Right Message at the Right Time
Tuesday, August 27, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Supporter actions and other data can tell you the best time to ask a donor to become a monthly giver, join a mid-level program, or make their next gift. When this is combined with automation, you can raise more money with less effort.
This TechSoup webinar will use case studies to show how data, careful segmentation, and automation combine to deliver the right message to the right supporter at the right time. This in turn results in greater revenue for your organization.
10 Ways to Get Gen Z and Millennials to Give
Tuesday, September 17, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Are you stumped when it comes to inspiring a new generation of givers? Join Moshe Hecht, CIO of the fundraising organization Charidy, who will share the insights and campaign experience that have led to hundreds of viral crowdfunding campaigns. During this 60-minute webinar, we will focus on 10 action-oriented ways to successfully inspire a new generation of givers to your nonprofit.
Also, exploring "zero-trust" security, how GrantStation can help your nonprofit, and three inspiring coding events from around the world.
Donated Licenses of Microsoft 365 Business Now Available: What You Need to Know
Recently, Microsoft announced that individual organizations may now receive up to 10 free Microsoft 365 Business licenses. Find out how this game-changing offer can kick-start your modern workplace today, and how TechSoup can help you optimize this solution with our Microsoft Cloud Starter Kit
Zero Trust Security: The Modern Way to Manage Multiple Accounts and Services
Cloud apps and services don't just change the way you work; they also change the way you need to approach data security. Learn how "zero-trust" security can help keep your organization safe from cyberattacks.
5 Ways GrantStation Can Help You Win More Funding
On September 24 and 25, we're offering a special promotion of GrantStation for $79. Here are five ways this great tool helps with every step of the grantseeking process, from searching, to writing, to managing grant applications.
How VMware and TechSoup Are Powering Digital Transformation for Nonprofits
Last week, we announced the VMware for Nonprofits program at TechSoup. But that's just one of the exciting ways we've partnered up to assist nonprofits in their path to digital transformation.
Webinars and Events
8 Ways to Get Gen Z and Millennials to Give
Tuesday, September 17, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Are you stumped when it comes to inspiring a new generation of givers? Join Moshe Hecht, CIO of the fundraising organization Charidy, who will share the insights and campaign experience that have led to hundreds of viral crowdfunding campaigns. During this 60-minute webinar, we will focus on eight action-oriented ways to successfully inspire a new generation of givers to your nonprofit.
Plan for and recover from disaster more effectively. We'll show you how. Plus: Our future technology platform and blockchain for good.
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TechSoup's Disaster Recovery Guide: Prepare for the Worst, Plan for the Best
Whether it's a major storm, a wildfire, an earthquake, or a human-caused calamity, disaster can strike at any time. TechSoup's free Disaster Planning and Recovery Guide, produced in partnership with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, provides the guidance you need before and after a disaster.
Why Is TechSoup Investing in a Cooperative Technology Platform?
We're working hard to build the technological underpinnings that will power future services from TechSoup. Marnie Webb, our chief community impact officer, explains why we're investing in this Cooperative Technology Platform — and how it will benefit civil society at large.
The Current State of Blockchain in Philanthropy
Blockchain isn't just for Bitcoin. See how actual nonprofits are using this sophisticated technology to increase their impact.
Free Webinars and Events
8 Ways to Get Gen Z and Millennials to Give
Tuesday, September 17, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Struggling to connect with younger donors? In this hour-long session, Moshe Hecht, CIO of the fundraising organization Charidy, will share the insights and campaign experience that have led to hundreds of viral crowdfunding campaigns. This webinar will focus on eight action-oriented ways to successfully inspire a new generation of givers.
Is Your Organization Grant Ready?
Monday, September 23, 11 a.m. Pacific time: While most nonprofits are ready to receive the benefits of grants, many do not have the capacity to effectively compete for or manage them. During this 60-minute webinar, we'll review the basics so that your organization is truly "grant ready."
$79 GrantStation Is Coming
The best value in nonprofit tech just got better! Get a one-year GrantStation membership for just $79 on September 24 and 25. Save up to $620!
Also, a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity, new nonprofit tax laws, and video editing tools for your organization.
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Dealing with Modern Phishing Attacks
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and there's never been a better time to beef up IT security efforts at your nonprofit. Learning how to identify phishing attacks, in which hackers use sneaky tactics to gain access to passwords and banking information, is a great place to start.
A Comprehensive Approach to Cybersecurity
As cloud solutions are adopted more and more, the traditional security perimeter at many organizations has changed. It's time to take a more comprehensive approach to cybersecurity at your nonprofit.
Electronic Filing of Nonprofit 990s Will Be Required in 2021
Nonprofit e-filing of 990s will be mandatory beginning with the 2020 tax year, which means that starting in 2021, tax-exempt organizations will be required to e-file. Here's what you need to know.
Premiere Pro 2019 vs. Premiere Rush 2019 vs. Premiere Elements 2019
Did you know that Adobe makes video editing software for people of all skill levels? Here's a quick guide to choosing which tool is best for you.
Free Webinars and Events
Best Practices in Cybersecurity for Your Nonprofit (Facebook Live!)
Monday, October 21, 11 a.m. Pacific time: How cybersecure is your organization? Join TechSoup's Whittney Tom and Nicole Jones for this special Facebook Live event in which we'll discuss the latest best practices in cybersecurity for nonprofits.
We're framing the discussion around this year’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme: "Own IT, Protect IT, Secure IT." Topics include application and device management, creating safer passwords, multifactor authentication, web browser security, and more. We'll also answer online questions near the end of the event — so come ready to learn!
This is a Facebook Live event. Streaming will take place on October 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the TechSoup Facebook page.
What GivingTuesday Data Is Telling Us About Effective Fundraising
Tuesday, October 22, 11 a.m. Pacific time: With more than 60 participating organizations in the U.S. and teams in more than 50 countries, the GivingTuesday Data Collaborative is the largest-ever philanthropic data initiative. The work is uncovering important (sometimes surprising) findings about donor behavior.
In this webinar, we will discuss the threats and opportunities that this work is revealing, and you will hear about the key findings from the U.S. and around the world about how, when, and why people give. Learn about the implications these important shifts in behavior will likely have when it comes to the future of fundraising.
How TechSoup Keeps Its Systems Safe
(Facebook Live!)
Monday, October 28, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Want to learn what we do at TechSoup to keep our own systems safe? Join us for a Facebook Live event with Michael Enos, senior director of community and platform at TechSoup, in conversation with TechSoup's Stephen Jackson.
Michael will provide a unique glimpse into the security measures he's implemented at our organization and share his approach to organization-wide adoption of best practices in cybersecurity. Just like the first event, we'll leave time at the end to field your questions online. This is not to be missed!
This is a Facebook Live event. Streaming will take place on October 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the TechSoup Facebook page.
Also, security in the cloud, TechSoup's 2019 Year in Review, and copiers storing your confidential information.
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Is the Cloud Safe? How to Ensure Security in the Cloud
Cloud apps are great for productivity, and they are easy to use. But you need to be aware of the security risks that come along with them.
2019 Year in Review: A Letter from Our CEO
It's been an exciting year at TechSoup, and there's lots to look back on. Here are a few highlights from our CEO, Rebecca Masisak.
Is Your Nonprofit Prepared for a Disaster?
In disaster events, particularly natural disasters, nonprofits are often called to participate either directly or indirectly in initial response. In many cases, it's important that your organization is prepared for anything — both for your sake and for the well-being of your community.
Your Copiers Are Storing Confidential Information: What You Can Do About It
Modern digital copiers and larger networked multifunction printers have hard drives that store data and images of all the documents they copy, print, scan, or fax. Here's what you can do to make sure that data doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
Free Webinars and Events
TODAY: How TechSoup Keeps Its Systems Safe (Facebook Live!)
Monday, October 28, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Want to learn what we do at TechSoup to keep our own systems safe? Join us for a Facebook Live event with Michael Enos, senior director of community and platform at TechSoup, in conversation with TechSoup's Stephen Jackson.
Michael will provide a unique glimpse into the security measures he's implemented at our organization and share his approach to organizationwide adoption of best practices in cybersecurity. We'll leave time at the end to field your questions online.
This is a Facebook Live event. Streaming will take place on October 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the TechSoup Facebook page.
Choosing the Right QuickBooks Software for Your Organization
Tuesday, October 29, 11 a.m. Pacific time: In this webinar, join Gregg Bossen, a CPA specializing in nonprofits and president of QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits, as he helps you choose the right QuickBooks software for your organization among the multiple versions to choose from. Providing some key points to help you in your decision-making process, Gregg will discuss
Important things to know about QuickBooks accounting software
QuickBooks feature comparison for nonprofits
The bottom line: choosing desktop vs. online
Is Impact Investing a Good Strategy for Your Organization?
Tuesday, November 12, 11 a.m. Pacific time: By now, you've probably heard the term "impact investing." But what does impact investing mean for nonprofits, and how are they using it? In this 60-minute webinar, Will Jacobsen, senior director of strategic investments and investor relations at Kiva Capital, and Ken Tsunoda, vice president of development at TechSoup, will talk about these topics:
What impact investing means for nonprofits
The pros and cons of impact investing
How nonprofits can participate in impact investing
How Kiva and TechSoup are using impact investing, and other use cases
Finding the right strategic partnerships in a highly regulated field
Plus, news about TechSoup admin fees, introducing GoFundMe Charity, making the internet a safer place, and attracting millennial supporters.
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DonorPerfect Giving Tuesday Templates
DonorPerfect just came out with a great free resource hub that has the strategies and communication templates you need to execute a successful Giving Tuesday campaign quickly and easily.
GoFundMe Charity and the GoFundMe Donate Button
Just in time for #GivingTuesday 2019 on December 3, and also end-of-year fundraising, GoFundMe is launching a new, free fundraising platform called GoFundMe Charity for all U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, along with a donate button for any WordPress website.
If you have a moment, we're asking our community to take part in this survey, brought to you by researchers at UC Berkeley. Your answers about typical online behaviors will contribute to academic research and help the design and development of software tools for nonprofit employees!
Three Ways to Attract Millennials to
Your Nonprofit
Hint: It has to do with trust.
Free Webinars and Events
Is Impact Investing a Good Strategy for Your Organization?
Tuesday, November 12, 11 a.m. Pacific time: By now, you've probably heard the term "impact investing." But what does impact investing mean for nonprofits, and how are they using it? In this 60-minute webinar, Will Jacobsen, senior director of strategic investments and investor relations at Kiva Capital, and Ken Tsunoda, vice president of development at TechSoup, will talk about a variety of topics surrounding impact investing.
Capital Campaigning in a Digital Era
Tuesday, November 19, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Join Charidy's chief innovation officer, Moshe Hecht, as he shares with you the secrets that he's discovered behind the latest strategies and techniques for your capital campaigns. In this webinar, you'll learn how to harness the power of crowdfunding to do your next capital campaign in a drastically shorter amount of time, with much greater success. A new generation of online giving has arrived! Make sure that your nonprofit is ready to reap the benefits by tuning in!
Getting Ready for an Audit: Everything You
Need to Know
Tuesday, December 3, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Does the prospect of going through a financial statement audit scare the heck out of you? Join Gregg Bossen, a CPA specializing in auditing nonprofits and president of QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits, for this information-packed webinar on how to get ready for an audit at your nonprofit.
Special offers are coming the week of December 2! Plus, join our free event in San Francisco to get your Microsoft cloud questions answered.
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Cyber Week for Good
At TechSoup, we think nonprofits and libraries deserve their own extra savings during the week after Thanksgiving — also known as Cyber Week. We've worked with a number of our partners to provide extra discounts and special offers for TechSoup members from December 2 until December 6.
A Guide to Giving Tuesday Success at Your Organization
Did you know that the official Giving Tuesday website is packed with free resources to use at your nonprofit? Here's a guide to get the most out of what's out there. Get free resources.
A Look Back at the First Year of TechSoup's Growth Capital Campaign
November 14 marked the one-year anniversary of our direct public offering (DPO) and Growth Capital Campaign. TechSoup's Ken Tsunoda takes a look back at some of the things we've learned in the process. Read more.
9 Tips to Maximize Your Giving Tuesday
Here's your second dose of great Giving Tuesday tips to use at your organization. 'Tis the season! Get tips.
Microsoft Skills Training Designed for Nonprofits
TechSoup's Microsoft Digital Skills Center allows you to deepen your knowledge of Microsoft apps and services on your own time and at your own pace. Get started for free.
Free Webinars and Events
Getting Ready for an Audit: Everything You
Need to Know
Tuesday, December 3, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Does the prospect of going through a financial statement audit scare the heck out of you? Join Gregg Bossen, a CPA specializing in auditing nonprofits and president of QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits, for this information-packed webinar on how to get ready for an audit at your nonprofit.
Free Event in San Francisco: Get Your Microsoft Cloud Questions Answered
Tuesday, December 3, 10 a.m. Pacific time: Join us for a free, in-person event at TechSoup's San Francisco office where we'll help you make better sense of the cloud and the Microsoft cloud options at your disposal. Experts from TechSoup will be on hand to answer your cloud questions, whatever they may be. This is a two-hour event, with the option to stick around for one-on-one consultations after lunch.
Ask the Expert: Using Microsoft Teams at Your Nonprofit
Wednesday, December 4, 12 p.m. Pacific time: Did you know that you can organize your team, schedule meetings, develop communication channels, and share and edit files — all using Microsoft Teams?
Join us for this special "Ask the Expert" event with Microsoft's Claudia Arrais. You'll learn some valuable tips and tricks for using Teams at your organization. This is an interactive event, so be sure to bring your questions!
Social Media 101 for Nonprofits with Adobe Spark
Tuesday, December 10, 11 a.m. Pacific time: In the ever-changing world of social media, navigating online marketing for your nonprofit can feel like a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be that way. Get started today with this crash course in social media marketing with the team from Adobe Spark.
Social Impact Challenge and Tech4Good End of Year Celebration
Thursday, December 12, 6 p.m. Pacific time: Join nonprofit leaders, community advocates, and social impact technologists for an inspiring evening exploring solutions to address the youth hunger crisis in the U.S. Brought to you by Kintone and Caravan Studios, a division of TechSoup, this event is a culmination of a six-month-long design thinking exercise with Bay Area youth-serving nonprofits and charities. The end result is the development of six design concepts that will be built into prototypes to address childhood hunger. And, the winner of this challenge will be announced at this event!
The winning solution will be ultimately built by Kintone and then given back to community members and organizations needing it. This is not to be missed!
3 Ways Starting a Podcast Can Help Your Nonprofit Grow
Tuesday, December 17, 11 a.m. Pacific time: You've likely heard of podcasts or have a few of your own that you subscribe to. But how are nonprofits using podcasts? Podcasts aren't just about growing an audience, they serve many other purposes. In this talk, we will discuss how starting a podcast is a surprising way to create deep content and more.
Also, a tool to make life easier at your nonprofit, TechSoup Americas, and how Oxfam India works to fight poverty and inequality.
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Using Local Outreach to Engage the Online Generation
In an increasingly online world, it can seem like locally focused fundraising is becoming redundant for nonprofits, especially when they are looking to engage young people. In reality, that couldn't be further from the truth.
3 Ways Acrobat Pro DC Enables Nonprofits to Tackle Work from Anywhere
Acrobat Pro DC can make life a whole lot easier at your nonprofit. Here's how.
Introducing TechSoup Americas
TechSoup Global Network partners in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and the U.S. collaborated this summer and fall to produce the regional website TechSoup Americas.
How Oxfam India Works to Fight Poverty and Inequality
Since 1951, Oxfam has worked in India with grassroots organizations to respond to natural disasters and fight for the rights of the marginalized communities in the country. Many times over the last five years, Oxfam India has leveraged technology resources from BigTech, the technology program of NASSCOM Foundation, offered in partnership with TechSoup.
If you have a moment, we're asking our community to take part in this survey, brought to you by researchers at UC Berkeley. Your answers about typical online behaviors will contribute to the academic research and help the design and development of software tools for nonprofit employees!
Free Webinars and Events
Social Media 101 for Nonprofits with Adobe Spark
Tuesday, December 10, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Adobe's Veronica Belmont has worked as a podcaster, an online video host, and an onscreen media personality. She knows a thing or two about what it takes to reach the masses. And on December 10, she and the Adobe Spark team will take you through what you need to know about social media marketing.
In this free hourlong online session, you'll learn the basics of social media marketing, from creating beautifully branded content (no design skills required!) to curating a social feed that feels authentic and consistent with your brand.
3 Ways Starting a Podcast Can Help Your Nonprofit Grow
Tuesday, December 17, 11 a.m. Pacific time: You've likely heard of podcasts or have a few of your own that you subscribe to. But how are nonprofits using podcasts? Podcasts aren't just about growing an audience, they serve many other purposes. In this talk, we will discuss how starting a podcast is a surprising way to create deep content and more.
Also, TechSoup celebrates MLK Day, the Microsoft Digital Skills Center, impact measurement at your nonprofit, and more.
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How to Improve Your Nonprofit's Digital Content in 2020
Digital content is an essential tool for any nonprofit. But in order for it to be effective, it must be captivating and relevant to the people receiving it.
TechSoup Celebrates MLK Day
While you might be taking the day off today, consider making it a "day on." Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service. We at TechSoup encourage you spend some time volunteering in your community or getting involved in a local nonprofit. Consult this site for more information and resources.
How the Microsoft Digital Skills Center Can Benefit Your Nonprofit
The Microsoft Digital Skills Center at TechSoup offers a range of paid and free learning tracks, including great courses in the classics like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Power BI.
Nonprofit Email Marketing: 7 Things to Try in 2020
Making your email messages stand out is a constant challenge. If you're looking for some new tricks to try in 2020, we've got a few suggestions for you.
A Few Things to Consider for Impact Measurement at Your Nonprofit
Impact measurement is an area being increasingly talked about in the nonprofit world. Find out how it can benefit your organization.
Webinars and Events
What Is Digital Transformation and How Can Nonprofits Benefit?
Tuesday, January 28, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Not sure how to take your organization through a digital transformation? Join us for this 60-minute webinar with Sean Harris, principal business solutions strategist of VMware. Find out how digital transformation can help nonprofits better achieve their missions and increase their impact on the communities they serve. Join us January 28.
Need Help with Outlook? Don't Miss This LIVE Ask the Expert Event!
In this seminar, we're bringing in an expert to guide you through the top tips to increase productivity and collaboration at your organization using Outlook. We're leaving 30 minutes in this session for direct Q&A — so bring your questions!
The seminar is a live event on January 29, 2020, at 12 p.m. Pacific time. But don’t worry if you miss it — the event and all related resources will be available on demand on TechSoup Courses afterward. Use discount code 2020Courses to get 10 percent off! Discount is good through January 31. Register for $20.
Also, using digital ads at your organization, an argument for digital transformation, a new consumer privacy act in California, and more.
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5 Quick Fixes to Make Your Nonprofit's Website Flourish
Your nonprofit's website is the perfect tool to introduce yourself to volunteers, donors, and constituents — and to expand your impact. But it doesn't just do the work on its own.
Are Digital Ads the Missing Piece in Your 2020 Marketing Plan?
It's time to think beyond email and social media to reach your organizational goals. Digital advertising has never been easier. Here are some ways to get started and new things to try this year.
Why 2020 Is the Year to Consider Digital Transformation at Your Nonprofit
Read about why the shift to cloud computing is more important now than ever at your organization.
What You Should Know About the New California Consumer Privacy Act
The biggest takeaway? It doesn't appear to apply to nonprofits.
The 2020 State of Grantseeking™ Survey
We're asking our community to take the 2020 State of Grantseeking™ Survey. If you have a moment, your input will ultimately help the grantseeking community at large improve its ability to fundraise more effectively.
Also, be on the lookout for our February GrantStation promotion on February 25 and 26: Just $79 for a full 12-month membership. Don't miss it!
Webinars and Events
7 Things Your Nonprofit Can Do to Get the Most out of Your Website in 2020
Tuesday, February 18, 11 a.m. Pacific time: In this webinar, our partners at Tapp Network — a purpose-driven digital agency — will walk you through client case studies and key insights on how to improve your web presence so your marketing efforts don't go to waste.
Afterwards, you'll be able to evaluate your website and take seven actionable steps to ensure that your organization is putting its best foot forward in all things digital for 2020. Join us February 18.
Grant Trends and Common Mistakes: Make Your 2020 Applications Shine!
Tuesday, February 18, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Grantseeking is a competitive process. As pools of eligible funds continue to decrease and those in need continue to rise, it is difficult for nonprofit organizations to keep their heads above water.
This free webinar, presented by GrantStation, is here to help. You'll learn trends in what funders are looking for in grant applications so that you can create the strongest applications possible.
In addition, common mistakes will be identified with solutions and resources to help you avoid these pitfalls. Bring your questions! And don't forget to take the 2020 State of Grantseeking™ Survey when you have the chance! Register today.
Need Help with Power BI? Don't Miss This LIVE Ask the Expert event!
Join us on February 27 for a special Ask the Expert event. Our expert, Katia Williams, data analyst with TechSoup, will share tips for using Power BI and answer questions submitted by nonprofits like yours!
This seminar includes the live event (which will be recorded), the presentation deck, resources, and a 30-minute Q&A session. Register for $20.
5 Tips to Successfully Launch a Diversity Initiative at Your Nonprofit
Tuesday, March 3, 11 a.m. Pacific time: You’re probably familiar with the expression DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. But how can you create your own DEI initiative within your nonprofit organization — and why should you?
In this webinar, we will discuss the current inequalities in the nonprofit sector, the importance of diversity to effective nonprofit work, TechSoup's diversity initiatives, and how you can embark on one of your own. Join us March 3.
Also, lessons from our global community, life on the Otter side, and why we signed the #SaveDotOrg letter.
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TechSoup's Nonprofit
Tech Trends for 2020
Every January, TechSoup's Jim Lynch scours the nonprofit landscape in order to share his collection of nonprofit tech trends for the year. Let's just say there's tons on the horizon in 2020!
6 Things We're Learning from Our Global Community
Amidst rising polarization, civic unrest, increasing restrictions on free speech, and limitations to civil society, our partners and the nonprofits they serve continued to rise in 2019. Here are some important lessons we've learned from them.
Welcome to the Otter Side: A Nonprofit's Guide to Otter.ai
Recently, one of our NetSquared organizers, Rachel Davis, acquired transcription software Otter.ai through the TechSoup marketplace. Here's an at-a-glance guide she put together for other organizations in our community. Enjoy!
Why TechSoup Signed the #SaveDotOrg Letter
There's big news brewing about the "dot org" top-level domain. Here's what you need to know.
Also, our favorite cloud technologies, how to broadcast a Facebook Live event, transitioning your workforce during COVID-19, and Office 2010 retirement.
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TechSoup stands against racism and the violence that it precipitates. Find out more.
Top 10 Microsoft Products for Nonprofits
The end of the fiscal year is approaching for many organizations. And while this fiscal year-end looks a little different from ones in the past, it is still a great time to plan ahead and get the technology that you''ll need for the next year. Here are some of the top Microsoft products available to your organization.
Our Favorite Cloud Technologies for Nonprofits
With so many nonprofit employees working remotely, cloud solutions have become more popular than ever. Here''s a roundup of some of our favorites.
How to Broadcast a Facebook Live Event in 7 Easy Steps
Facebook Live events are a great way to connect with your constituents, donors - and everyone else - online. Here''s a quick and easy guide on how to do it.
Nonprofit Transition and Planning in Response to COVID-19
Back in April, we hosted a webinar on what TechSoup was doing as we transitioned to a remote workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. In case you missed it, check out this blog post to learn some key takeaways from our own journey.
Office 2010 Is Retiring: Get the Latest Version of Office
The popular Microsoft Office 2010 is reaching end of support in a few months. To avoid security risks, it''s time to upgrade to a newer version of Office. Learn more here.
Socialsuite has launched a free COVID-19 Social Impact Assessment tool that allows #nonprofits to measure the impact of the pandemic on their beneficiaries and employees. Learn more in TechSoup Community Forums.
Webinars and Events
TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Services
Tuesday, June 9, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Want to better understand how TechSoup can help your nonprofit organization? Join us for our webinar on how your organization can access TechSoup''s wide variety of product discount and donation programs.
We''ll also show you how to access our many learning resources, tech services, courses, and community offerings designed to help you optimize technology for your organization.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so be sure to bring your questions. Join us June 9.
Need Help with Office 365 Planner?
We''ve Got an Expert for That
Thursday, June 11, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific time: In this online "Ask the Expert" event from TechSoup Courses, we''ll be showing you how to use Office 365 Planner to improve teamwork, time management, and collaboration at your nonprofit. Bring your questions!
This online seminar includes the live event, which will be recorded, as well as the presentation deck, resources, and the Q&A. Join us June 11.
Faith Organizations and the 2020 Census: Connecting Communities Through the Pandemic and Beyond
Tuesday, June 16, 11 a.m. Pacific time: The 2020 Census is online for the first time ever. Fair Count has been working with faith-based organizations to ensure that they have the tools they need to connect with their community during this crisis, and that their communities are counted in the census.
This webinar will be led by Fair Count, who will share how they''ve built a movement to engage faith leaders to help educate their communities about the census, coordinate mobilization efforts, increase Internet access in places with low connectivity, and more. Join us June 16.
How to Develop a Nonprofit Website Strategy for the Road Ahead
Thursday, June 18, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Join marketing experts Joe DiGiovanni and Kyle Barkins from Tapp Network as they walk you through the vital components of a website strategy that will help your organization smoothly and effectively adapt to a post-COVID world. From realigning your website''s goals to implementing automation, you''ll be ready to use your website in a whole new way to get the results you need. Join us June 18.
How Nonprofits Can Go Digital and Stay Digital with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Thursday, June 25, 11 a.m. Pacfic time: Many nonprofits have been forced to quickly work remotely, making the transition from paper-based workflows to digital a top priority. In this one-hour webinar, we'll walk you through how Acrobat Pro DC can dramatically increase your efficiency, improve communication, and help your organization run more smoothly now and into the future. Join us June 25.
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Nonprofit Strategies for Managing Different Generations in Remote Work
With baby boomers, Generation X, Generation Z, and millennials all coming together to adapt to remote work, examining the generation gaps in staff engagement remains crucial to organization successes.
What''s the Difference Between a Nonprofit and a Charity?
Check out our first installment in a new series from TechSoup''s general counsel and legal team. These blogs are designed to shed light on basic concepts in nonprofit law as well as thorny legal issues that arise in the sector.
New Accounting Rules Can Lower Your Nonprofit''s Overhead
For nonprofits starting their next fiscal years after December 15, we thought you''d welcome the news that revised rules from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) can help you significantly reduce your reported overhead expenses when making investments in cloud technologies.
Introducing Dropbox for Nonprofits
Dropbox is an online file-sharing, content and team management, and collaboration service. Users can access and share their files across all devices, collaborating in real time within the platform. Find out how your nonprofit can benefit from Dropbox.
How Partnering with a Digital Marketing Firm Can Help Your Nonprofit
Effectively marketing your organization can be extremely time-consuming. Check out these six key advantages to partnering with a firm to complement your nonprofit''s digital marketing needs.
Our friends over at Tech Impact are conducting a short survey on how nonprofits make decisions about technology investments, and what kind of return they are getting from them. Take the survey today! Tech Impact will publish an analysis of the results in early November.
Building Communities Through Online Organizing: A Virtual Event Series for the Pandemic and Beyond
The need to campaign and organize on the most pressing issues of our time won''t - and can''t - stop in the face of a global pandemic.
TechSoup is hosting a half-day of virtual events on August 27 designed to help small and medium-sized nonprofits build new strategies for supporting their communities online.
Digital Activism Organizing: Tools, Tactics and Training to Stand Together While Apart
August 27, 9 - 10 a.m. Pacific time: In this session, we''ll look at real-world examples that marry online and offline organizing powerfully with digital organizing tools and tactics that don''t have to break the bank. This panel discussion will feature speakers from Income Movement, Fair Count, and TechSoup Italia.
Women Social Entrepreneurs in Civic Tech: How Voices of Women Help Us Advance Democracy
August 27, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Pacific time: Learn how public good tech can be used to empower voting and civic engagement. In this panel, we will investigate the topic and hear from experts who are working to build technology tools to enable fair voting practices. You''ll hear from Ballotpedia, Democracy Works, and other tech solutions in this space.
Online Community Organizing Workshop for Nonprofits
August 27, 12:30 - 2 p.m. Pacific time: In this workshop, you''ll connect with nonprofit peers to share and discuss creative strategies for organizing communities online during this time of crisis. Together you''ll brainstorm topics identified by the group and listen to a report back from each group, followed by a closing Q&A on facilitating this type of process.
Need Help with Microsoft Power Apps?
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August 25, 8 a.m. Pacific time: Did you know that you can use Power Apps to increase agility across your organization by rapidly building low-code apps that modernize processes and solve tough challenges?
In this special Ask the Expert live online event, our expert will share his tips for how to use Power Apps and will answer your questions in real time! Join us for just $20.
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Nonprofit Remote Security During COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the landscape of how we live and work, one constant has remained: Cybercriminals are taking advantage of chaotic situations for their benefit. Learn more about how to stay safe while working remotely.
6 Tips for Nonprofits to Improve Their Email Deliverability and Raise More Money Online
Undelivered emails can be directly linked to losses in online fundraising. Check out these 6 tips to make sure your emails are hitting your supporters inboxes. Read on.
Digital Transformation: What It Means for Your Nonprofit and How to Get Started
Nonprofits are facing a unique opportunity to transform how they operate, and the time for digital transformation is now. Here''s how to begin.
A Collection of the Top Productivity Tools for Nonprofits
We''ve decided to round up some of our favorite productivity software - and lots of them are free. Check ''em out today!
How Remote Work Zooms In On Workplace Inequalities
Let''s look at the ways in which working from home is affecting different populations differently. See what can be done to increase its positive impacts instead of its negative tolls, especially as nonprofits begin considering working remotely in the long term. Learn more.
Be sure to check out our newly updated and redesigned Resources for Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19.
Webinars and Events
TechSoup Talks: How to Create a Better Website Experience for Your Nonprofit
August 5, 10 a.m. Pacific time: In this discussion with Joe DiGiovanni and Kyle Barkins, founders of digital marketing and technology agency Tapp Network, you''ll learn about best practices to improve your website''s performance, about SEO and why it really matters now, and how your website fits into your overall marketing efforts. Register today.
Access Your Desktop Anywhere, Anytime with Amazon WorkSpaces
August 11, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Now more than ever, nonprofit employees and volunteers are working remotely.
Instead of building and operating your own infrastructure, your organization can deploy desktops on demand with Amazon WorkSpaces, a desktop as a service (DaaS) solution on AWS. With DaaS, you manage your images and users while the infrastructure is managed for you by AWS. Join us August 11.
How to Rethink Products and Services Through Equity Design
August 13, 11 a.m. Pacific time: If you have products, programs, and services that could better meet the needs of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), but aren''t sure how to take the first step, this webinar is for you. We will introduce "equity design" - designing with the intention of eliminating oppression, exclusion, and top-down approaches - and guide you through how to begin applying it within your team. Join us August 13.
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Rapid Strategy Development at Your Nonprofit
Building an organizational strategy is easier and less expensive than you might think. Here are some tips to get you started.
Budgeting for CRM: 4 Steps to Finding the Right System for Your Nonprofit
A CRM system is a robust database that can store and report on a wide variety of data. Here''s what you need to know to choose the right one for you. Read all about it.
New Features in Veritas Backup Exec 20.6 to Protect Your Nonprofit''s Data
Great new perks include more flexible deployment options, deduplication to on-premises storage, and GDPR Guard. Take a look.
Create Beautiful Websites for Your Nonprofit (No Coding Required)
Wix is designed to help you make a website you are proud of, no matter your requirements or skill level. Start creating today!
Changes to Microsoft Software Assurance Options at TechSoup
In January 2020, TechSoup began offering new choices around Microsoft Software Assurance in the Microsoft Discount Program. Here''s what you need to know.
Webinars and Events
5 Tips to Successfully Launch a Diversity Initiative at Your Nonprofit
Tuesday, March 3, 11 a.m. Pacific time: You're probably familiar with the expression DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. But how can you create your own DEI initiative within your nonprofit organization? Join us March 3.
QuickBooks Online for New Nonprofit Users
Thursday, March 5, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Take a tour of QuickBooks Online for new nonprofit users. Learn the latest and greatest features of QuickBooks to help your nonprofit with all its accounting needs. Join us March 5.
Data and Perception: How American Cancer Society Uses Surveys to Increase Engagement
Tuesday, March 10, 11 a.m. Pacific time: In this webinar, we will discuss how nonprofits can make data-driven decisions and create a research-focused community, communicate effectively with their participants about upcoming surveys, and more. Join us March 10.
Get the Tech Training Your Nonprofit Has Been Asking for (and That You''ll Actually Want to Take)
Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. Pacific time: A recent survey conducted by Microsoft found that more than 60 percent of nonprofit respondents desired more IT training. The Digital Skills Center was launched to help bridge that gap. Courses in the Digital Skills Center range from introductory courses in Excel to advanced courses in Power BI.
This webinar will provide a crash course in all of the nonprofit-specific training courses that have been developed by TechSoup and Microsoft to help you get the most out of the tools you already have. Join us March 17.
Have Questions About Using Pivot Tables in Excel? Ask the Expert at This LIVE Event!
Tuesday, March 24, 12 p.m. Pacific time: Need to get a quick overview count of your organization''s data? Or maybe you want to transform your rows into columns or columns into rows? Pivot tables to the rescue! We are so happy to welcome Alex Ong, TechSoup''s very own financial analyst, who will be sharing tips for using pivot tables and also answering your questions!
This seminar includes the live event, which will be recorded, presentation deck, resources, and the Q&A. Register today for $20.
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Building a Modern SMS Communication Strategy at Your Nonprofit
Text messaging offers a 90 percent open rate, a major untapped resource for nonprofit communications. Read this and learn how to engage your funders like never before.
Can I Tweet That? Charities and Social Media in an Election Year
It''s an election year, and it''s important to know what your nonprofit can - and can''t - do on social media. Stay informed!
Get the Latest on Disaster Preparedness
In these uncertain times, it''s important to be prepared in the event of a disaster of any kind. TechSoup and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy have come out with the latest edition of our free guide to preparing for disasters: The Resilient Organization.
Creating an IT Contingency Plan at Your Nonprofit
In the event of a disaster - including a pandemic - it''s crucial that you have a plan in place to keep your IT operations running smoothly. Learn how to get one together at your nonprofit.
Why Is the Public Support Test Important?
The public support test is a mathematical equation that the IRS requires most public charities to meet in order to maintain their tax-exempt status. In this blog post, TechSoup''s General Counsel Martha Lackritz-Peltier explains what your nonprofit needs to know.
Video conferencing is now a part of everyday life. But do you have a backup if your video conferencing software goes down? Let us know in the TechSoup Community Forum!
Free Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Identify, Expose, and Stop the Spread of Mis/Disinformation
September 29, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Pacific time: Civil society organizations have a vital role to play in helping their communities identify mis/disinformation. This session will help you have educated conversations with your organization about what qualifies as mis/disinformation, how it spreads, and what we can do to expose it. Featuring mis/disinformation experts from First Draft News and CNET, this session is a great baseline for understanding our current state of information disorder and how we can become effective allies for truth and facts.
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6 Tips to Make Your 2020 Giving Tuesday Campaign a Success
Giving Tuesday is next week, but there''s still time to make your unique 2020 campaign shine as bright as possible. In this post, we''ll discuss six ways to create a compelling Giving Tuesday campaign, whether your goal is to rally support for your cause, engage with your volunteers, or raise money.
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Free Giving Tuesday Resources for Lean Nonprofit Teams
Check out these free planning worksheets, email and social media templates, and strategy tips to make your Giving Tuesday a success.
Don''t Miss TechSoup''s Cyber Week for Good
On November 30, TechSoup is launching a five-day event with special, once-a-year offers on Adobe Creative Cloud, Avast security products, Office 365 setup services, Cisco Meraki networking, Asana project management software, and much more. Find out how your nonprofit can benefit today.
10 Tips to Supercharge Your Year-End Giving
No doubt your team has begun planning its year-end fundraising campaigns. Here are 10 online fundraising techniques to help you supercharge your year-end efforts.
Tips for Acknowledging Sponsorship Gifts
Check out these four easy tips to help you create an effective event sponsorship acknowledgment template. We''ll also provide you with a great sample for you to download and customize to meet your nonprofit event''s needs.
This #GivingTuesday, ask for what you really need - help with operating costs. Learn how and find out more from our partners at The Invest in People Hub.
Webinars from TechSoup
Cyberattacks on the Rise: Is Your Nonprofit Prepared?
November 23, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Cyberattacks against small and midsize organizations have increased in 2020, according to an Avast survey. Nonprofits are no exception to this alarming trend, which results in lost productivity, damaged reputations, and serious financial implications. Whether you''re a one-person IT team or a nontechnical concerned stakeholder, this webinar will help you identify solutions to help minimize cyberattack risks. Join us November 23.
QuickBooks for Houses of Worship: Understanding Pastor Payroll
November 24, 11 a.m. Pacific time: One of the most confusing parts of running any business is handling payroll. For a house of worship, the confusion is magnified when pastors are involved. Join House of Worship accounting and QuickBooks experts Barbara Starley, CPA, and Gregg S. Bossen, CPA, in this high-demand webinar about pastor payroll. Join us November 24.
Public Good App House: Apps That Address Food Insecurity
November 30, 12 p.m. Pacific time: Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, how can we continue to help those struggling with food access? Join TechSoup's Public Good App House demo event with Infoxchange, Feeding America, Postmates, CauseLabs, and Propel, as they demo their apps that address food insecurity. You''ll walk away learning which tech for good apps can help access free meals, handle EBT accounts more efficiently, eliminate food waste, and more. Join us November 30.
Ask the Expert: Producing Virtual Events, Meetings, or Conferences Using Teams
December 8, 12 p.m. Pacific time: Join expert Marti Grimminck, founder and CEO of International Connector, for this special live session on how to produce events and meetings online using Microsoft Teams. She''s an expert in digital and interactive experiences and will share best practices and answer your questions about creating a virtual event, meeting, or conference. Join us December 8.
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Protect Your Nonprofit from Cyberattacks with Avast Business CloudCare
TechSoup is happy to be partnering with Avast Business to provide nonprofits with enterprise-grade online security services that protect against all forms of malware and other cyberthreats coming from email, websites, or the Internet. Read more to find how Avast Business can keep your nonprofit safe during these times.
Manage Identities, Not Passwords
How do most organizations try to keep things secure? P@$$words. However, as cybercriminals have become savvier than ever, passwords alone are about as strong as the sticky notes they''re written on. Learn how Okta can improve identity management at your organization.
A First Look: Daniel Ben-Horin''s Substantial Justice
Check out TechSoup and CompuMentor founder Daniel Ben-Horin''s first novel, Substantial Justice. It''s a fresh, well-crafted thriller that explores an undercurrent of technology and social justice that we recognize as the heart of what led him to start our organization.
5 Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs a Mobile Web App
Here are five compelling reasons your nonprofit should consider converting your website to a mobile app today.
How Nonprofits Have Pivoted to Online Work, Part One
It has been just a few months since the pandemic hit and nonprofit work changed dramatically to remote work and online operations. We thought we''d talk to some of our members to see how they have pivoted to online operations and also their plans for opening back up like they were pre-pandemic.
Fair Count, a nonprofit nonpartisan organization founded by Stacey Abrams, works with faith-based organizations to increase civic participation. To ensure communities are staying connected now and beyond the pandemic, the Fair Count team is sharing a full Faith Toolkit available to all faiths to assist in bringing the 2020 Census into the house of worship. You can download the Toolkit here.
Webinars and Events
Launch Party: TechSoup Founder Daniel Ben-Horin''s Novel, Substantial Justice
July 20 (TODAY!), 4:30 p.m. Pacific time: Join us online for a live book launch party with novelist and TechSoup founder, Daniel Ben-Horin, in conversation with Allen Gunn, notorious provocateur and executive director of Aspiration Tech.
Their conversation will touch on myriad aspects of Daniel''s debut novel, Substantial Justice, which has been enthusiastically praised by the likes of William Finnegan, Gregory Maguire, Ron Shelton, Joan Silber, and John Markoff. Substantial Justice is a tightly plotted, and often hilarious, thriller which abounds with incisive and amusing social history about early online communities, San Francisco (and Mendocino, Arizona, and NYC) of the 80s, the pot industry, biker gangs, and much more. It's also an endearing love story.
Tune in to listen to the conversation, ask your questions, and get a special deal on the book! Register now.
TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Services
Tuesday, July 21, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Want to better understand how TechSoup can help your nonprofit organization?
Join us for our webinar on how your organization can access TechSoup''s wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we''ll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
We''ll also show you how to access our many learning resources, tech services, courses, and community offerings designed to help you optimize technology for your organization. There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so be sure to bring your questions. Join us July 21.
Better Collaboration, Bigger Impact: How to Manage Work from Anywhere with Asana
July 23, 11 a.m. Pacific time: In this webinar, you''ll hear how Young Survival Coalition and Stand.earth are using Asana, a work and project management platform, to better plan, manage, and execute the critical work they do. You''ll see a demo of how Asana can improve your organization''s collaboration at HQ, in the field, and everywhere in between. There will also be time for a live Q&A.
Join us July 23.
How to Create a Culture of Wellness at Your Nonprofit
July 28, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Creating a culture of wellness means cultivating a workplace that promotes and encourages the well-being of your employees. In this webinar, Brittany Tilleman, the CEO and founder of Waking Hour, shares tips on how to create a culture of wellness using the THRIVE method. Join us July 28.
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Top New Products at TechSoup for 2020
For many nonprofits, the fiscal year ends this month. Now is a great time to invest in your nonprofit for the road ahead. In the past year, TechSoup has brought some great offers online that you may have missed, including Dropbox, Wix, Dashlane, and more.
New from Adobe for Nonprofits: Acrobat Pro 2020 and More
Recent changes to our Adobe for Nonprofits program allow us to provide eligible organizations with more Adobe applications and services than ever before. Learn about new additions like Acrobat Pro 2020 and additional Adobe Creative Cloud license options. Learn more.
TechSoup''s Top 10 Software Picks and More
Here''s a handy roundup of some of our top software offerings to nonprofits. Take a moment to learn how solutions from QuickBooks, Asana, Adobe, Zoom, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and others can benefit you and your organization.
Top 6 Security Products Available Through TechSoup
Many of us (including TechSoup) have shifted to remote work in the past few months, and security has never been more important. Find out how offerings from Okta, Bitdefender, NortonLifeLock, Box, Veritas, and KnowBe4 can help keep your nonprofit safe.
The Right Microsoft 365 and Office 365 for Your Nonprofit
Cloud licenses of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 can be mixed and matched to best suit your organization''s needs. Find out which solutions are best for your nonprofit.
DocuSign is offering a 90-day free trial if registered before June 30. Learn more in the TechSoup Community Forums.
Webinars and Events
How Nonprofits Can Go Digital and Stay Digital with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Thursday, June 25, 11 a.m. Pacfic time: Many nonprofits have been forced to quickly work remotely, making the transition from paper-based workflows to digital a top priority. In this one-hour webinar, we'll walk you through how Acrobat Pro DC can dramatically increase your efficiency, improve communication, and help your organization run more smoothly now and into the future. Join us June 25.
How to Create a Remote Workforce Communication Plan for Your Nonprofit
July 9, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Getting into communication rhythms and making sure your team is performing while working remotely is not always easy. In this webinar, Adam Walker from the digital agency Sideways8 shares what he learned from running a company for 10 years that never had an office. He'll talk about how to think about remote work, the levels of communication to consider, and how to create a communications rhythm that will work for your team. Join us July 9.
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Free Webinars and Events from TechSoup
Learn the basics of a variety of topics with events and webinars from TechSoup.
TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Services
Tuesday, June 9, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Want to better understand how TechSoup can help your nonprofit organization? Join us for our webinar on how your organization can access TechSoup''s wide variety of product discount and donation programs.
We''ll also show you how to access our many learning resources, tech services, courses, and community offerings designed to help you optimize technology for your organization.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so be sure to bring your questions.
Faith Organizations and the 2020 Census: Connecting Communities Through the Pandemic and Beyond
Tuesday, June 16, 11 a.m. Pacific time: The 2020 Census is online for the first time ever. Fair Count has been working with faith-based organizations to ensure that they have the tools they need to connect with their community during this crisis, and that their communities are counted in the census.
This webinar will be led by Fair Count, who will share how they''ve built a movement to engage faith leaders to help educate their communities about the census, coordinate mobilization efforts, increase Internet access in places with low connectivity, and more.
How to Develop a Nonprofit Website Strategy for the Road Ahead
Thursday, June 18, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Join marketing experts Joe DiGiovanni and Kyle Barkins from Tapp Network as they walk you through the vital components of a website strategy that will help your organization smoothly and effectively adapt to a post-COVID world. From realigning your website''s goals to implementing automation, you''ll be ready to use your website in a whole new way to get the results you need.
We''re sharing auto captioning tools and other resources from our webinar, Digital Divide During a Pandemic: How to Work Toward Inclusion for Your Nonprofit Community, in our TechSoup Forums Community.
Join the conversation and check out these great solutions to promote accessibility today.
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Resources for Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19
At TechSoup, we''re committed to equipping your nonprofit with the resources you need to meet your mission, serve your community, and support your staff. We''ve created a resource hub designed to support nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the site to learn more.
How TechSoup Is Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the pandemic continues to unfold, TechSoup remains committed to providing all of our services and necessary resources to our community. Learn more.
Understanding the Videoconferencing Tools Available to Your Nonprofit
Compare these videoconferencing tools to support remote work at your nonprofit. Take a look.
Thinking Outside the Inbox
Here are some communication and collaboration tools to help you stay connected with your team in addition to email. Read on.
Boost: How to Get the Most out of TechSoup
TechSoup Boost allows you to get certain products, courses, and services at a lower cost. Find out more today.
Webinars and Events
TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Services
Tuesday, April 7, 11:00 a.m. Pacific time: Join us for our free webinar on how your organization can access TechSoup''s wide variety of product discount and donation programs. We''ll show you how to access our many learning resources to help you optimize technology for your organization. We''ll also reserve time to answer your questions about TechSoup, as well as our donation programs and services.
Join us April 7.
How to Bring Your Live or In-Person Events Online
Thursday, April 9, 11:00 a.m. Pacific time: As new COVID-19-related restrictions on public gatherings increase, your nonprofit will likely need to rethink some of the events you had planned for the year. This webinar will walk you through the process of migrating your in-person event online. You''ll walk away knowing
The best communications strategy to inform and engage your attendees and presenters
What technology you'll need to execute a successful virtual event and fundraiser
How to maximize your ROI and keep the momentum going for the rest of 2020
Join us April 9.
QuickBooks Desktop for Existing Users
Wednesday, April 15, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Are you already using Intuit''s QuickBooks and want a basic refresher to make sure you''ve got your nonprofit set up correctly? Join QuickBooks Made Easy founder Gregg Bossen to expand your existing knowledge. This webinar covers topics including best practices for list setup, different methods for entering income, using QuickBooks as a donor database, and more.
Join us April 15.
Need Help Using SharePoint? Ask the Expert April 23
Thursday, April 23, 12 p.m. Pacific time: Join TechSoup Courses as we bring in our SharePoint expert to answer your questions about how to use this software to boost productivity at your organization.
This seminar includes the live online event (which will be recorded), presentation deck, resources, and the Q&A.
Register today for $20.
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What Is Integrated Digital Marketing and How Can My Nonprofit Get Started?
A solid integrated digital marketing campaign can do wonders for your nonprofit. Learn how to get started today.
Discover Better Board Governance with OnBoard
OnBoard provides all of the tools that boards, executives, and administrators need to communicate effectively with each other, complete tasks, and share information remotely. Check it out!
Due Diligence: What Grantees Need to Know
Knowing how to prepare for and successfully undergo a due diligence exercise will increase your nonprofit''s chance of receiving a grant or formalizing other kinds of successful partnerships. Here''s what you need to know.
TechSoup Cybersecurity Offers for Your Nonprofit
Now that Symantec Enterprise products are no longer available through TechSoup, we wanted to make sure you were aware of some of our other security offers for you to keep your nonprofit safe.
How Range Is Addressing Food Insecurity During COVID-19
Read how the team behind Range continues to adapt to the new landscape of food insecurity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Learn more.
Does your nonprofit have experience with podcasting? Share your story in the TechSoup Community Forums, where one community member is asking advice on podcast sponsorships and donor recognition.
Don''t Miss These Upcoming TechSoup Talks
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TechSoup Talks: Voting, Nonprofits, and Technology in the Time of COVID
September 9, 10:00-10:30 A.M. Pacific time: Nonprofits are uniquely positioned to strengthen our democracy by helping to increase voter turnout. Join us for a conversation with VoteAmerica, a nonpartisan nonprofit, working to provide trusted election information, open source technology, and education programs to support the most vulnerable voters in the United States. We''ll talk about why nonprofits, regardless of mission, must help their communities navigate this unusual and difficult voting landscape.
TechSoup Talks: Digital Voter Engagement Tools for Your Nonprofit
September 16, 10:00-10:30 A.M. Pacific time: It''s up to nonprofits to promote equity in our democracy and ensure the communities we serve are actively participating and voting. In this conversation with Nonprofit VOTE, an organization dedicated to engaging America''s nonprofits in elections, we'll talk about digital tools to find unregistered voters, how to help voters with registration, and tools for educating voters about the process and their ballot.
How Nonprofits Can Identify, Expose, and Stop the Spread of Mis/Disinformation
September 29, 10:00-11:30 A.M. Pacific time: Civil society organizations have a vital role to play in helping their communities identify mis/disinformation. This session will help you have educated conversations with your organization about what qualifies as mis/disinformation, how it spreads, and what we can do to expose it. Featuring mis/disinformation experts from First Draft News and CNET, this session is a great baseline for understanding our current state of information disorder and how we can become effective allies for truth and facts.
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TechSoup Fundraising Offers for Your Nonprofit
Having a solid digital fundraising strategy is more important than ever. The question is where to start. Here are the right tools for the job.
Fundraising Software Trends in 2020
Do you need to update your donor management or fundraising software? With so much importance on digital fundraising and digital donor engagement, now might be the time.
Building a Culture That Enables Rapid Growth
Learn how to create a workplace culture that allows your nonprofit to thrive - and do more good.
The Dos and Don''ts for Charities in an Election Year
IRS rules governing charities leave lots of room for charities not only to advocate vigorously in service of their communities, even in an election year, but also to participate in the election itself. Find out more.
Spotting Spam at Your Nonprofit
Email spam is the unwanted gift that keeps on giving. Learning to identify it can help keep your nonprofit safe. Learn more.
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How Nonprofits Are Capitalizing on Year-End Spending to Raise More Money
October 22, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Last year''s Giving Tuesday brought in $500 million online. But did you know that just one day prior, on Cyber Monday, consumers spent over $9.4 billion for online consumer purchases? Since year-end fundraising results in a third of annual donations to nonprofits, paying attention to consumer spending could reveal a creative campaign opportunity for your nonprofit.
In this webinar, we''ll reveal the fundraising hack that is consumer-driven philanthropy and show you how to make the most of holiday trends to raise more money.
Developing Your Security Foundation: A Guide for Nonprofits During the Pandemic and Beyond
October 27, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Learn where to start when it comes to developing a security package for your small to medium-sized nonprofit. We''ll cover the current landscape of security threats and how the work-from-home environment has changed our need to secure our organizations and the communities we serve.
Using Email Drip Campaigns to Thank Donors and Raise More Funds
October 29, 11 a.m. Pacific time: In this webinar, we will talk about email drip campaigns, what they are, where to set them up, and how to use them to raise more funds for your nonprofit. With Giving Tuesday coming soon, now is the perfect time to set up that email drip campaign to thank current donors and then ask them to re-engage in six months and continue supporting your nonprofit.
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Nonprofit Fundraising in the Age of Uncertainty
Here are five ways that nonprofit fundraisers can survive these tough times and emerge with positive approaches to donor engagement and fundraising.
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How to Keep Your Congregation Involved with Microsoft Cloud Solutions
Faith-based and religious organizations can now get the same Microsoft and Office 365 discounts and free offers that 501(c)(3) charities get. In this blog post, we explain what these licenses can do for you and how to get them.
2020 has changed lots of things. But there''s also an opportunity to start embracing the solutions that your faith-based organization needs to succeed. Check out these solutions for pandemic-related challenges that may also address challenges faith-based organizations have faced for years.
How to Maximize Year-End Giving in 2020 and Beyond
The key to a successful year-end fundraising campaign is no secret - it''s planning ahead. Don''t miss these valuable tactics to use at your nonprofit.
How TechSoup Makes Adopting Microsoft Cloud Solutions Easier
Check out these steps you may want to consider in getting set up and ready to use Microsoft cloud solutions. We''ll also highlight some services and resources that we offer to help along the way.
Is your organization using email drip campaigns? Let us know your strategy in the TechSoup Community Forums.
Webinars from TechSoup
Cyber Week Preview: Five Days of Special TechSoup Offers
November 10, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Join us for a sneak peek of this year''s Cyber Week promotions from TechSoup to help nonprofits like yours with remote collaboration, fundraising, security, and more. Join us November 10.
TechSoup Mini-Conference: TechTips Digest
November 11, 9 a.m. Pacific time: Online conferences can be boring - too few ideas are shared in too much time. But not this one! The TechSoup Mini-Conference features lightning-fast talks that distill a normal one hour''s worth of material into 20 minutes, so you''re only getting the good bits. Topics include tactics for creating more content, tips for crowdfunding campaigns, productivity tools for nonprofits, and more. Join us November 11.
Delight Donors with These Design Tips from Adobe Spark
November 12, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Explore some design best practices with Adobe Spark to help make the most of your nonprofit end-of-year fundraising on social media. From templates to case studies, we''ll get you prepared to put your best foot forward! Join us November 12.
Ask the Expert: Organizing Your Remote Work with Microsoft
November 19, 12 p.m. Pacific time: Microsoft Teams can help your organization collaborate on projects and coordinate efforts. Learn how to organize your remote work with Teams in our live event, where Marti Grimminck, Founder and CEO of International Connector, will answer your questions and share best practices for remote work. Join us November 19.
Public Good App House: Apps That Address Food Insecurity
Monday, November 30, 12 p.m. Pacific time: Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, how can we continue to help those struggling with food access? Join TechSoup's Public Good App House demo event with Infoxchange, Feeding America, Postmates, CauseLabs, and Propel, as they demo their apps that address food insecurity. You''ll walk away learning which tech for good apps can help access free meals, handle EBT accounts more efficiently, eliminate food waste, and more. Join us November 30.
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Nonprofit Fundraising in the Age of Uncertainty
Here are five ways that nonprofit fundraisers can survive these tough times and emerge with positive approaches to donor engagement and fundraising.
A Critical Survey for Nonprofits Responding to 2020
In the midst of this global crisis, TechSoup is partnering with a group of our philanthropic and technology partners on a global research project to understand the real-world barriers to technology adoption for nonprofits. Take the survey today.
Building a Data Protection Strategy at Your Nonprofit
Whether you are working from an office or from home (as many of us now are), how you manage access to your data and protect it should be one of your top considerations. Find out more.
Comparison Chart: Cloud Storage Solutions for Your Nonprofit
Speaking of remote work, cloud storage solutions are a key component to sharing, saving, and collaborating on documents online. Here''s a great at-a-glance chart comparing the cloud storage solutions available from TechSoup. Take a look.
Digital Divide During a Pandemic: How to Work Toward Inclusion
During this pandemic, the overnight transition to online work disproportionately impacted vulnerable communities, often the ones that civil society organizations seek to serve or employ. Read more.
Did you know that you can find many nonprofits seeking advice, volunteer work, and more in the TechSoup Community Forums? For example, Red Feather Development Group partners with American Indian nations to develop sustainable solutions to the housing needs in their communities, and is looking for website development assistance as they pivot online due to COVID-19.
Learn more and browse through the TechSoup Community Forums for more nonprofits needing assistance.
Webinars and Events
TechSoup Talks: Nonprofit Fundraising in the
Age of Uncertainty
July 8, 10 a.m. Pacific time: In our next TechSoup Talks live-stream, we discuss five ways that nonprofit fundraisers can survive these tough times and emerge with positive approaches to donor engagement and fundraising.
We'll be speaking with nonprofit tech pro Michael Stein about how to engage your donor community as active partners through this time of uncertainty.
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How to Create a Remote Workforce Communication Plan for Your Nonprofit
July 9, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Getting into communication rhythms and making sure your team is performing while working remotely is not always easy. In this webinar, Adam Walker from the digital agency Sideways8 shares what he learned from running a company for 10 years that never had an office. He'll talk about how to think about remote work, the levels of communication to consider, and how to create a communications rhythm that will work for your team. Join us July 9.
Expanding Your Online Community with Web Accessibility
July 14, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Donating, volunteering, and being involved in your community is for everyone, including those with disabilities.
Inaccessible websites keep 15 percent of the population from finding you and your work online. That''s millions of potential patrons, volunteers, ambassadors, and even future donors who might not be able to use your website due to small but significant errors. In this webinar, Knowbility''s Jessica Looney and Jillian Fortin will cover what accessibility is and why it should be a priority for nonprofits, the business case for accessibility, and more. Join us July 14.
TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Services
July 21, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Want to better understand how TechSoup can help your nonprofit organization?
Join us for our webinar on how your organization can access TechSoup''s wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we''ll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
We''ll also show you how to access our many learning resources, tech services, courses, and community offerings designed to help you optimize technology for your organization.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so be sure to bring your questions!
Join us July 21.
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Fundraising in the Time of COVID: A TechSoup Roundup
How can your nonprofit fundraise most effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic? We''ve put together a comprehensive roundup of the best resources we found on the topic. Take a moment to dive in - it''s full of great information.
Keeping Your Systems Secure During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As nonprofits transition to a remote workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, significant changes to the traditional IT systems at most organizations are afoot. Here''s how to keep your organization safe.
The Show Must Go On: Producing a Virtual Nonprofit Event
As we all pivot from face-to-face events to virtual options, we''ve identified some good resources so you can easily access some of the best practices for video conferencing and online events. Take a look.
What Nonprofits Need to Know Now About the New CARES Act
The recently passed CARES Act contains measures that can significantly benefit nonprofits amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds are limited, so find out more today.
Communications During COVID-19 and Other Disasters
For any natural disasters, including shelter-in-place pandemics, it''s critical to have a communications plan ready to put into action. Here are some tips to develop one.
Webinars and Events
How Nonprofits Can Stretch Their Marketing Budget
Tuesday, April 14, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Marketing is critical to growth, but good marketing doesn''t have to be expensive. This webinar will walk through the basics of nonprofit marketing, including storytelling, strategy, structure, and execution. In each area, we will explore ways nonprofits can streamline their approach and stretch their budgets to do more marketing with fewer dollars. Join us April 14.
QuickBooks Online for Existing Users
Thursday, April 16, 11 a.m. Pacific time:A higher-level look at QuickBooks Online for existing users. Learn the latest and greatest features of QuickBooks to help your nonprofit with all its accounting needs. QuickBooks Made Easy founder Gregg Bossen will cover topics such as using QuickBooks Online as a donor database, auto-allocating expenses to programs, and more. Join us April 16.
Transitioning to a Remote Workforce During COVID-19
Tuesday, April 21, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Join TechSoup''s People and Culture team to learn about how our existing remote work practices and adoption of cloud solutions enabled our distributed global workforce to act swiftly and ensure that our mission continues during COVID-19. Primarily, we''ll be covering remote work policies and equipment, maintaining organizational culture, and best practices for communicating with staff members. Join us April 21.
Need help using SharePoint? Ask the Expert
Thursday, April 23, 12 p.m. Pacific time: Join TechSoup Courses as we bring in our SharePoint expert to answer your questions about how to use this software to boost productivity at your organization.
This seminar includes the live online event (which will be recorded), presentation deck, resources, and the Q&A. Register today for $20.
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Learn the basics of a variety of topics with events and webinars from TechSoup.
Faith Organizations and the 2020 Census: Connecting Communities Through the Pandemic and Beyond
Tuesday, June 16, 11 a.m. Pacific time: The 2020 Census is online for the first time ever. Fair Count has been working with faith-based organizations to ensure that they have the tools they need to connect with their community during this crisis, and that their communities are counted in the census.
This webinar will be led by Fair Count, who will share how they''ve built a movement to engage faith leaders to help educate their communities about the census, coordinate mobilization efforts, increase Internet access in places with low connectivity, and more.
How to Develop a Nonprofit Website Strategy for the Road Ahead
Thursday, June 18, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Join marketing experts Joe DiGiovanni and Kyle Barkins from Tapp Network as they walk you through the vital components of a website strategy that will help your organization smoothly and effectively adapt to a post-COVID world. From realigning your website''s goals to implementing automation, you''ll be ready to use your website in a whole new way to get the results you need.
How Nonprofits Can Go Digital and Stay Digital with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Thursday, June 25, 11 a.m. Pacfic time: Many nonprofits have been forced to quickly work remotely, making the transition from paper-based workflows to digital a top priority. In this one-hour webinar, we'll walk you through how Acrobat Pro DC can dramatically increase your efficiency, improve communication, and help your organization run more smoothly now and into the future.
For Many, the Fiscal Year Ends in June. Invest in Your Nonprofit Today!
If you have some room left in your budget, now is a great time to invest in IT for the road ahead. We''ve been sharing some great roundups of TechSoup resources on the blog. Check out the posts below, and start preparing for the future, today!
Top New Products at TechSoup for 2020
TechSoup''s Top 10 Software Picks and More
Top 6 Security Products Available to Nonprofits Through TechSoup
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Comparison Guide: Video Conferencing Tools for Your Nonprofit
As many nonprofits continue to do their work remotely, the need for a solid video conferencing tool has never been greater. We''ve created this handy, at-a-glance guide to help you make a more informed decision about choosing what''s right for your organization.
How COVID-19 Is Impacting Nonprofits
TechSoup''s Jim Lynch reached out to a number of nonprofit tech consultants to learn more about what they''re seeing across the sector. Here''s what they had to say.
Using Slack at Your Nonprofit
Slack is a great tool for communication and collaboration at your organization - it''s also free for nonprofits with 250 or fewer staff members. Find out how to get started today.
Driving Online Connection with the Google Ad Grant
In light of the global COVID-19 health crisis, online connection and digital marketing have taken on a new level of importance for the social impact sector. Find out how the Google Ad Grant can offer up to $10,000 per month of in-kind Google advertising dollars to qualifying nonprofits.
Pitching Like a Pro
In our third installment of our series focusing on PR at your nonprofit, TechSoup''s Shannon Cherry shares some expert tips on pitching stories that get reporters'' attention (Hint: You have about five seconds to make it count.)
Share advice and knowledge on all things tech in the Databases and Software section on TechSoup forums. We''re discussing QuickBooks, HTML, Microsoft, and more.
Webinars and Events
Need Help with Office 365 Planner? We''ve Got an Expert for That
Thursday, June 11, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific time: In this online "Ask the Expert" event from TechSoup Courses, we''ll be showing you how to use Office 365 Planner to improve teamwork, time management, and collaboration at your nonprofit. Bring your questions!
This online seminar includes the live event, which will be recorded, as well as the presentation deck, resources, and the Q&A. Join us June 11.
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5 Ways Coronavirus Will Change the Charity Sector
How will this pandemic change the way nonprofits operate? Take a look at this great piece from our UK partner, Charity Digital, about how things might look different for our sector in the times ahead.
Resources for Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19
We''ve created a comprehensive resource hub for nonprofits impacted by COVID-19. Take a look today.
Types of Stories Reporters Love and How You Can Get Their Attention
There are certain types of stories that give you a good chance of capturing a journalist''s attention. Here are a few of them, along with some ideas for tailoring them to your purposes.
Adopting Cloud Storage at Your Nonprofit with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Learn how you can use Adobe Pro DC to better create and manage PDFs at your organization.
Using Data to Guide Your Fundraising Strategy
Find out how you can leverage data at your nonprofit to improve your fundraising in today''s climate.
People are sharing and asking for advice on all things tech in our Databases and Software forum. We''re discussing QuickBooks, HTML, Microsoft, and more technology topics. Check it out here.
Webinars and Events
Getting Started with Google Ad Grants for Nonprofits
Tuesday, May 12, at 11 a.m. Pacific time: In this webinar, hosted by Digital Strategist Whaler and Google Ads Certified Professional Rachel Clemens, we will help you get started with Google Ad Grants and consider the different ways in which it can support your organization's goals. You will learn what Google Ad Grants is (and how it differs from other kinds of advertising on Google), how to apply for the grant, different use cases for the grant, and more. Join us May 12.
M+R Benchmarks 2020: Explore the Universe of Digital Metrics from Email to Social Media to Ads and Beyond
Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Feed your curiosity as M+R takes you on a grand tour of its annual Benchmarks Study. They''ll be shining a light on the most important trends, and helping you chart your course forward in these challenging times. Join us May 14.
Digital Divide During a Pandemic: How to Work Toward Inclusion for Your Nonprofit Community
Tuesday, May 19, 11 a.m. Pacific time: If your nonprofit events and meetings haven''t been canceled, it''s likely you''ve moved them online instead. But with around 60 million Americans currently lacking access to the Internet, the transition to online disproportionately impacts vulnerable communities. In this webinar, led by nonprofit digital inclusion expert Debra Ruh, we will explore ways that we can continue to support a distributed and diverse nonprofit community. Join us May 19.
Need Help Using OneDrive? Ask the Expert!
Tuesday, May 26, 12 p.m. Pacific time: Join Microsoft expert Claudia Arrais for this special live, online "Ask the Expert" event from TechSoup Courses. She''ll be sharing tons of useful tips for using OneDrive and taking time to answer your questions!
This online seminar includes the live event, which will be recorded, as well as the presentation deck, resources, and the Q&A. Join us May 26.
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Nonprofit Resources for Remote Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the communities where we live and serve, many organizations are encouraging their staff to work remotely if possible. We''re sharing some resources (most of which are free) to better facilitate remote work at your nonprofit.
Operating More Flexibly and Productively with Cloud Email
Email remains a primary driver of communications at most organizations, but the way we work has changed dramatically. Learn how TechSoup can help your organization migrate its email to the cloud. Read more.
5 Nonprofit Marketing Trends to Keep in Mind for 2020
What nonprofit marketing trends should you watch for in the coming months? Read on to find out -because it''s always good to be in the know. Take a look.
Women and the Digital Divide: How Nonprofits Fight for Digital Inclusion
It''s Women''s History Month, and we''d like to take a moment to highlight some of the ways that nonprofit organizations are bridging the digital divide for women.
Managing Data at Domestic Violence Programs
Many programs serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault struggle to manage data about the services they provide. Here are some guidelines for selecting the right solution.
Webinars and Events
Get the Tech Training Your Nonprofit Has Been Asking for (and That You''ll Actually Want to Take)
Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. Pacific time: A recent survey conducted by Microsoft found that more than 60 percent of nonprofit respondents desired more IT training. The Digital Skills Center was launched to help bridge that gap. Courses in the Digital Skills Center range from introductory courses in Excel to advanced courses in Power BI.
This webinar will provide a crash course in all of the nonprofit-specific training courses that have been developed by TechSoup and Microsoft to help you get the most out of the tools you already have. Join us March 17.
Have Questions About Using Pivot Tables in Excel? Ask the Expert in This LIVE Online Event
Tuesday, March 24, 12 p.m. Pacific time: Need to get a quick overview count of your organization''s data? Or maybe you want to transform your rows into columns or columns into rows? Pivot tables to the rescue! We are so happy to welcome Alex Ong, TechSoup''s very own financial analyst, who will share tips for using pivot tables and answer your questions.
This seminar includes the live online event, which will be recorded, presentation deck, resources, and the Q&A. Register today for $20.
QuickBooks Desktop for Existing Users
Wednesday, April 15, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Are you already using Intuit''s QuickBooks and want a basic refresher to make sure you''ve got your nonprofit set up correctly? Join QuickBooks Made Easy founder Gregg Bossen to expand your existing knowledge. This webinar covers topics including best practices for list setup, different methods for entering income, using QuickBooks as a donor database, and more. Join us April 15.
QuickBooks Online for Existing Users
Thursday, April 16, 11 a.m. Pacific time: Here, Gregg Bossen will present a similar webinar to the one above - this time for QuickBooks Online.
Join us April 16.
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