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At TechSoup, we're committed to empowering nonprofits to use technology at their highest capacity so that more good can be done in the world. MORE
An increasing number of nonprofits small and large are diving into social media each year. And though many do so successfully, some do not receive the results they expected. Social Media Marketing and Communications MORE
Hosted by NTEN, the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) is the premier annual event for nonprofit techies. We are sending several of our best representatives to host sessions, listen to the needs of nonprofits, and answer your TechSoup questions. MORE
Let's be honest — no one thing you do is going to keep you safe from malware or hacker attacks. It takes a multipronged, multilayered approach to really improve your chances at keeping your organization, its data, and its staff more secure. IT Security MORE
So much data is available to your nonprofit — through your CRM, Google Analytics, social media analytics, email analytics, and beyond. Here are the three most effective types of nonprofit dashboards, and how to build each one on a budget. MORE
On April 22, 2019, people in more than 193 countries around the world will hold public events celebrating Earth Day. This year, the focus will be on protecting species from extinction because, as Silent Spring author Rachel Carson once wrote, "In nature, nothing exists alone.". Operations TechSoup MORE
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[Webinar] Why Use Scrum: How to Double the Outcomes of Your Nonprofit in Half the Time. In this FREE webinar tailored to nonprofits, you will learn: what the Scrum framework is and why utilizing the Scrum framework in your nonprofit will significantly improve your way of doing work. MORE
In a small village up the Hudson River in New York, one small nonprofit is making a difference in the lives of local residents. MORE
I regularly speak with nonprofit leaders who wonder why their nonprofit struggles to grow. The post One Surprising Reason Your Nonprofit Struggles to Grow appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Capacity Employee Engagement & Energy Winning Well leadership leadership development leadership training management nonprofitsThey have a great theory of change, clear intended impact, enthusiastic donors, but…something is wrong. MORE
As we approach the end of the fiscal year for many nonprofits, keeping solid books is more important than ever. MORE
Starting out on social media can be a scary proposition for many nonprofits. Horror stories abound — staff members "going rogue" and posting inappropriate Facebook photos, volunteers tweeting too much information, negative comments being left in LinkedIn groups. MORE
From our community: Recently, one of our NetSquared organizers, Rachel Davis, acquired transcription software Otter.ai through the TechSoup marketplace. MORE
Empowering nonprofits to use technology for good is at the heart of everything we do at TechSoup. Today, we're announcing the VMware for Nonprofits program at TechSoup, and we couldn't be more excited. MORE
We live in a world with constantly increasing cybersecurity risks. IT systems can no longer be protected by a firewall at the edge of a network as the boundaries of the organization's IT systems continue to expand with the adoption of cloud solutions. MORE
Recently, some big news was announced at the recent Facebook Developer Conference: You can now raise funds for your organization on Instagram Stories using the Instagram donation sticker. Social Media Marketing and Communications MORE
Believe it or not, nonprofits enjoy higher rates of user engagement on Instagram than nearly any other industry. However, creating the perfect experience for your intended audience can be quite tricky. Social Media Marketing and Communications MORE
In this blog post, we'll be reviewing some of the tools and strategies at your disposal when it comes to digital fundraising at your nonprofit. In some ways digital tools have made fundraising easier than ever before. MORE
A variety of factors can impact a nonprofit's ability to optimize its IT setup. However, as the world hurtles ever more rapidly into a cloud-first, tech-centric reality, it's more important than ever to make IT needs a central part of a nonprofit's planning strategy — not an afterthought. MORE
At some point, your nonprofit has likely faced a scenario in which you needed to make a simple flyer. Maybe it was for a fundraiser, an event like a beach cleanup or clothing drive, or even just your annual holiday party. MORE
As the fiscal year comes to an end, budgeting and financial planning are top of mind for many organizations. However, a recent M+R analysis of end-of-year giving in 2018 may have given some organizations even more reasons to throw everything they have at their end-of-year fundraising efforts. MORE
You may have heard that cloud computing can save your organization time and money. Here's how that works. The Cloud Tech Planning MORE
These days, it's never been more important to produce quality materials that tell your nonprofit's story to the world. This year's annual report. A fun video showcasing a volunteer event. Really, anything that illustrates the great work you do at your organization. MORE
Office 365 and G Suite are two excellent productivity tools, and your nonprofit can get donated versions of both through TechSoup's marketplace. MORE
The use of technology can significantly increase our capacity to do good across regions, cultures, and time zones. However, working collaboratively with stakeholders from different parts of the world presents a number of challenges. Impact Stories Symantec Impact Stories MORE
Holding a fundraising event is a great way for nonprofits to earn support for their cause and attract new donors. For many nonprofit organizations, events play a key role in raising the funds needed to support the organization's projects. MORE
You know the TechSoup marketplace. In fact, it’s likely the first thing you knew about us. You know that we work with software providers — from Fortune 50 companies to boutique product development groups — to connect their philanthropic goals with civil society organizations around the world. MORE
Whether you are a new or aspiring nonprofit executive director (ED) or a board member considering hiring your first ED, it is critical to get clear about what the role entails. Very often, nonprofit boards look to hire an ED when they really only need administrative support. MORE
And so, many nonprofits are making the switch to the cloud. The cloud makes technology securely accessible through the Internet, resulting in time and money saved. Operations The Cloud MORE
Each year, TechSoup staff attend the NTEN-NTC nonprofit technology conference to catch up with the newest tech trends and learn how to better provide nonprofits with the tools to succeed. MORE
When you set up your nonprofit's cybersecurity plan, it's important to consider the various ways your organization is vulnerable to cyberattacks and other security threats. MORE
“Many nonprofits may start their workday later in the morning than corporate businesses but may very well be working into evening hours. “Some executives making the switch are quite surprised by the frugality of a nonprofit.” “Folks coming from for-profit are often surprised at the amount of collaboration among nonprofits which would be viewed as competition in their business world.” MORE
I was lucky enough to be in the room at the European Parliament in October 2018 when Apple CEO Tim Cook made an impassioned plea for a federal privacy law in the USA. It was something I thought I would not hear from a Silicon Valley CEO in my lifetime. IT Security Data Management MORE
Nonprofit work can be a document-heavy endeavor. Volunteer forms, event proposals, grant applications — the list can go on. On top of that, never-ending to-do lists and always-on technology can create an unrelenting sense of urgency. MORE
When it comes to science and technology, it's never too early to inspire interest and imagination within young minds. Doing so enables kids who may not have otherwise been exposed to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education to cultivate a lifelong passion. MORE
While there are instances of data-driven efforts in the nonprofit sector, they are not as widespread as they can be. Bridgespan Group estimated in 2015 that only 6% of nonprofits use data to drive improvements in their work. MORE
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APRIL 11, 2019
Holding a fundraising event is a great way for nonprofits to earn support for their cause and attract new donors. For many nonprofit organizations, events play a key role in raising the funds needed to support the organization's projects.
TechSoup
MARCH 4, 2019
Hosted by NTEN, the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) is the premier annual event for nonprofit techies. We are sending several of our best representatives to host sessions, listen to the needs of nonprofits, and answer your TechSoup questions.
TechSoup
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
I was lucky enough to be in the room at the European Parliament in October 2018 when Apple CEO Tim Cook made an impassioned plea for a federal privacy law in the USA. It was something I thought I would not hear from a Silicon Valley CEO in my lifetime. IT Security Data Management
TechSoup
MAY 20, 2019
A variety of factors can impact a nonprofit's ability to optimize its IT setup. However, as the world hurtles ever more rapidly into a cloud-first, tech-centric reality, it's more important than ever to make IT needs a central part of a nonprofit's planning strategy — not an afterthought.
TechSoup
MAY 14, 2019
So much data is available to your nonprofit — through your CRM, Google Analytics, social media analytics, email analytics, and beyond. Here are the three most effective types of nonprofit dashboards, and how to build each one on a budget.
TechSoup
APRIL 19, 2019
On April 22, 2019, people in more than 193 countries around the world will hold public events celebrating Earth Day. This year, the focus will be on protecting species from extinction because, as Silent Spring author Rachel Carson once wrote, "In nature, nothing exists alone.". Operations TechSoup
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TechSoup
MAY 2, 2019
Whether you are a new or aspiring nonprofit executive director (ED) or a board member considering hiring your first ED, it is critical to get clear about what the role entails. Very often, nonprofit boards look to hire an ED when they really only need administrative support.
TechSoup
MAY 28, 2019
And so, many nonprofits are making the switch to the cloud. The cloud makes technology securely accessible through the Internet, resulting in time and money saved. Operations The Cloud
TechSoup
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
When you set up your nonprofit's cybersecurity plan, it's important to consider the various ways your organization is vulnerable to cyberattacks and other security threats.
TechSoup
MAY 9, 2019
These days, it's never been more important to produce quality materials that tell your nonprofit's story to the world. This year's annual report. A fun video showcasing a volunteer event. Really, anything that illustrates the great work you do at your organization.
TechSoup
JUNE 10, 2019
As we approach the end of the fiscal year for many nonprofits, keeping solid books is more important than ever.
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TechSoup
JULY 26, 2019
Office 365 and G Suite are two excellent productivity tools, and your nonprofit can get donated versions of both through TechSoup's marketplace.
TechSoup
JUNE 26, 2019
You know the TechSoup marketplace. In fact, it’s likely the first thing you knew about us. You know that we work with software providers — from Fortune 50 companies to boutique product development groups — to connect their philanthropic goals with civil society organizations around the world.
TechSoup
MAY 21, 2019
You may have heard that cloud computing can save your organization time and money. Here's how that works. The Cloud Tech Planning
TechSoup
APRIL 18, 2019
Here is the short answer to the question of how many Microsoft products you can request: You can get 50 of each donated product in a two-year period — with a couple of exceptions for servers — and unlimited discounted products. TechSoup Tech Planning
TechSoup
APRIL 23, 2019
The use of technology can significantly increase our capacity to do good across regions, cultures, and time zones. However, working collaboratively with stakeholders from different parts of the world presents a number of challenges. Impact Stories Symantec Impact Stories
TechSoup
APRIL 29, 2019
At some point, your nonprofit has likely faced a scenario in which you needed to make a simple flyer. Maybe it was for a fundraiser, an event like a beach cleanup or clothing drive, or even just your annual holiday party.
TechSoup
MARCH 15, 2019
In a small village up the Hudson River in New York, one small nonprofit is making a difference in the lives of local residents.
TechSoup
MAY 7, 2019
Recently, some big news was announced at the recent Facebook Developer Conference: You can now raise funds for your organization on Instagram Stories using the Instagram donation sticker. Social Media Marketing and Communications
TechSoup
JUNE 3, 2019
As the fiscal year comes to an end, budgeting and financial planning are top of mind for many organizations. However, a recent M+R analysis of end-of-year giving in 2018 may have given some organizations even more reasons to throw everything they have at their end-of-year fundraising efforts.
TechSoup
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
When it comes to science and technology, it's never too early to inspire interest and imagination within young minds. Doing so enables kids who may not have otherwise been exposed to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education to cultivate a lifelong passion.
TechSoup
AUGUST 20, 2019
Whether you're working solo or with a team at your nonprofit, there are many kinds of resources that can help push you to achieve your overall goals.
TechSoup
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
An increasing number of nonprofits small and large are diving into social media each year. And though many do so successfully, some do not receive the results they expected. Social Media Marketing and Communications
TechSoup
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Starting out on social media can be a scary proposition for many nonprofits. Horror stories abound — staff members "going rogue" and posting inappropriate Facebook photos, volunteers tweeting too much information, negative comments being left in LinkedIn groups.
TechSoup
JULY 29, 2019
At TechSoup, we're committed to empowering nonprofits to use technology at their highest capacity so that more good can be done in the world.
Symantec
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Symantec expands software donation partnership with TechSoup
TechSoup
OCTOBER 18, 2019
The only nonprofits prepared for a disaster are those that have already been through one. Chris Schottland, executive director of United Saints Recovery Project. IT Security Operations Tech Planning
TechSoup
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
nonprofits to electronically file their 990 tax returns. Without much fanfare or publicity, in late July, President Trump signed legislation into law called the Taxpayer First Act , which makes changes to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules and processes.
TechSoup
MARCH 28, 2019
Believe it or not, nonprofits enjoy higher rates of user engagement on Instagram than nearly any other industry. However, creating the perfect experience for your intended audience can be quite tricky. Social Media Marketing and Communications
TechSoup
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Let's be honest — no one thing you do is going to keep you safe from malware or hacker attacks. It takes a multipronged, multilayered approach to really improve your chances at keeping your organization, its data, and its staff more secure. IT Security
TechSoup
AUGUST 27, 2019
Empowering nonprofits to use technology for good is at the heart of everything we do at TechSoup. Today, we're announcing the VMware for Nonprofits program at TechSoup, and we couldn't be more excited.
TechSoup
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
In this blog post, we'll be reviewing some of the tools and strategies at your disposal when it comes to digital fundraising at your nonprofit. In some ways digital tools have made fundraising easier than ever before.
TechSoup
OCTOBER 11, 2019
We live in a world with constantly increasing cybersecurity risks. IT systems can no longer be protected by a firewall at the edge of a network as the boundaries of the organization's IT systems continue to expand with the adoption of cloud solutions.
Women on Business
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
“Many nonprofits may start their workday later in the morning than corporate businesses but may very well be working into evening hours. “Some executives making the switch are quite surprised by the frugality of a nonprofit.” “Folks coming from for-profit are often surprised at the amount of collaboration among nonprofits which would be viewed as competition in their business world.”
scruminc
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
[Webinar] Why Use Scrum: How to Double the Outcomes of Your Nonprofit in Half the Time. In this FREE webinar tailored to nonprofits, you will learn: what the Scrum framework is and why utilizing the Scrum framework in your nonprofit will significantly improve your way of doing work.
TechSoup
DECEMBER 4, 2019
From our community: Recently, one of our NetSquared organizers, Rachel Davis, acquired transcription software Otter.ai through the TechSoup marketplace.
TechSoup
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Nonprofit work can be a document-heavy endeavor. Volunteer forms, event proposals, grant applications — the list can go on. On top of that, never-ending to-do lists and always-on technology can create an unrelenting sense of urgency.
TechSoup
MARCH 27, 2019
Each year, TechSoup staff attend the NTEN-NTC nonprofit technology conference to catch up with the newest tech trends and learn how to better provide nonprofits with the tools to succeed.
TechSoup
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Do you ever wonder what you could do to attract more millennials to champion your cause? Social Media Web Development Marketing and Communications Donor Management
Cloudera
MARCH 2, 2018
While there are instances of data-driven efforts in the nonprofit sector, they are not as widespread as they can be. Bridgespan Group estimated in 2015 that only 6% of nonprofits use data to drive improvements in their work.
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