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As shelter-in-place orders were implemented to slow the spread of COVID-19, the nonprofit workplace as we knew it changed significantly. Transitioning to remote work may have been a challenge since many nonprofits had to move quickly to do so , and only half of nonprofits had preexisting telecommunity policies (PDF). MORE
As nonprofits, we often handle sensitive information about those we serve. And in many cases, we handle data of vulnerable or at-risk populations, whether it's refugees, children, homeless individuals, or domestic violence survivors. We work in parts of the world where the safety of vulnerable individuals isn't guaranteed. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that sometimes people's lives depend on our data security. IT Security MORE
When your organization won that institutional grant, did you celebrate — at least a little? Most likely! You put in a lot of hard work and it finally paid off. Grant Writing Donor Management MORE
We all know that racial diversity is important within the nonprofit sector, but it can often feel difficult to know where to start and how to make improvements at your organization. This is a topic especially on the forefront of many people's minds as we enter Black History Month this year. Operations The Future of Work MORE
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. Web Development Marketing and Communications MORE
nonprofits, we have decided to spotlight some of the best cloud products we offer. Budgets can be tight at the best of times, and we know that many nonprofits are paying extra-close attention to their finances over the past several months. As the fiscal year draws to a close for many U.S. But cloud-based tools are a good investment for years to come in terms of flexibility, security, and the ease with which they can be used remotely. MORE
The effects of the pandemic on nonprofit work are extensive, as it's threatened staff and client safety, strained financial resources, and shifted the necessity to using new and different services, to name a few. MORE
Fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic is giving nonprofits a whole new set of problems. There are extremely limited options for in-person events, forcing organizations to think of out-of-the-box solutions across their digital channels. Marketing and Communications Donor Management MORE
Nonprofits play a critical role in times like these — they're the ones with the power to provide relief in a chaotic environment. From economic stress to societal issues, countries across the world continue to face severe crises as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE
As a nonprofit leader, you want clarity. You want to know what you want to accomplish and the best way to accomplish it. What's more, you want to make an impact when you get there. To do that, you need a strategy. Project Management Operations MORE
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. Note: We've updated this post from last year with seven new tools. Enjoy! MORE
We don't often get excited about accounting, but there is some great news for nonprofits about how to expense cloud computing costs that will lower reported annual operating expenses. These changes go into effect for nonprofit organizations with fiscal years starting after December 15, 2020. MORE
Whether you donate your time, your money or both, volunteering with a nonprofit organization or supporting their fundraising efforts with a financial gift can pay dividends in many ways. Because nonprofit groups work with a tight budget, they often rely on volunteers for hands-on help. For nonprofit organizations to be successful, they must be highly organized, nimble and mobilize large numbers of people, sometimes on short notice. Lending a helping hand feels good. MORE
In today's world, nothing happens in total isolation, and nonprofit organizations know this more than most as they respond to some of humanity's most pressing concerns. MORE
Email spam is the unwanted gift that keeps on giving, inundating the inboxes of millions of charities and civil service organizations every day. The definition of a spam email is any message that is unsolicited. Also called junk mail, spam is often sent for commercial purposes. MORE
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. The FBI , DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency), Department of Homeland Security , and other industry cybersecurity experts have issued strong advisories in the wake of this pandemic. MORE
Much has been written over the years about how nonprofits can fundraise in tough times. Fundraising pioneer Mal Warwick famously advised nonprofits during the 2008 – 2009 recession to reassess the whole ball of wax. At the time, that seemed like good advice to cope with an unprecedented economic collapse and how it was impacting the day-to-day business of nonprofit fundraising. MORE
Because so many things have changed in nonprofit technology since the onset of the pandemic, we thought we'd check in with some technology consultants who work with many nonprofits all across the United States to find out what changes they are seeing so far. They confirmed much of what we’ve been hearing anecdotally from nonprofits. MORE
As many of us continue to work remotely, nonprofits are adjusting to a new normal. Most nonprofits have always needed to watch their budgets closely, but with fundraising looking different, and in many cases more limited, cost savings is more important than ever. MORE
Many nonprofits encourage their communities to engage in civic duties like registering to vote and driving people to polling stations on election days. MORE
As COVID-19 continues to affect our world in unprecedented ways, many nonprofits are settling into a "new normal" that may persist for months — or even years. MORE
While it's an increasingly familiar topic among IT experts, IAM has not yet entered the vernacular of most nonprofit leaders. How many passwords have you used today? If the answer is more than one, then you're still managing passwords rather than identities. If identity and access management (IAM) is a new concept for you, you're not alone. IT Security MORE
55 TechSoup is excited to announce a new offer for our nonprofit community: Dropbox. Dropbox has partnered with TechSoup to offer nonprofits a discount on this great service — read on to discover what it can do for your organization. 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. MORE
Email deliverability impacts numerous facets of nonprofit operations. More generally, it prevents nonprofits from connecting meaningfully on a year-round basis with stakeholders, donors, subscribers, volunteers and others. MORE
Though the COVID-19 pandemic flipped our world upside down, many individuals continue donating to help nonprofit organizations continue their critical work. MORE
Are you looking for a way to be more inclusive for individuals with disabilities at your nonprofit? This is especially challenging now that many organizations have moved their operations remote. Education The Future of Work Digital Divide MORE
And it's no surprise that content has become critical to the marketing and growth of nonprofit organizations. As new technology and digital transformation grows, the way nonprofits relate to their constituents has changed, too. When it comes to marketing, content is king, as they say. MORE
These numbers are expected to continue to grow, meaning social media will become an even more useful tool for nonprofits to connect with their communities. There are now 3.78 billion social media users worldwide in 2021 — about a 32 percent increase from just five years ago. MORE
Nonprofits are no exception to this alarming trend, which results in lost productivity, damaged reputations, and serious financial implications. Whether you work in IT or are a nontechnical concerned stakeholder, cyber readiness is must-have for any nonprofit. MORE
2020 was a wake-up call for many nonprofits seeking to modernize their digital communications as the pandemic permanently disrupted our sector. As we aim to kick off a successful new year in this new normal, it's time for nonprofits to set their communication goals for 2021 and beyond. MORE
SEO, or search engine optimization, is an important part of your online marketing strategy at your nonprofit. In fact, organic search (which refers to traffic to your website from search engines) is responsible for 53 percent of all site traffic. MORE
In recent years, nonprofits of all sizes have seen the value in prioritizing a digital transformation and adapting data-driven decision-making. MORE
If your nonprofit wants to remain competitive in today's smartphone-driven world, your organization should consider investing in a mobile app. For the first time , in 2019, people spent more time with their mobile devices than they did watching TV. MORE
Many nonprofits have been slow to modernize their marketing strategy and adopt a more integrated approach to their digital communications. As a result, nonprofits are losing market share to consumer brands and more technically advanced nonprofits in their sector. MORE
But what if a nonprofit itself is threatened? When disaster strikes, charities and civil society organizations are often called upon to deliver critical aid. IT Security Operations Tech Planning MORE
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DECEMBER 29, 2020
Nonprofits are no exception to this alarming trend, which results in lost productivity, damaged reputations, and serious financial implications. Whether you work in IT or are a nontechnical concerned stakeholder, cyber readiness is must-have for any nonprofit.
TechSoup
JANUARY 11, 2021
In recent years, nonprofits of all sizes have seen the value in prioritizing a digital transformation and adapting data-driven decision-making.
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TechSoup
JANUARY 7, 2021
And it's no surprise that content has become critical to the marketing and growth of nonprofit organizations. As new technology and digital transformation grows, the way nonprofits relate to their constituents has changed, too. When it comes to marketing, content is king, as they say.
TechSoup
MAY 19, 2020
Because so many things have changed in nonprofit technology since the onset of the pandemic, we thought we'd check in with some technology consultants who work with many nonprofits all across the United States to find out what changes they are seeing so far. They confirmed much of what we’ve been hearing anecdotally from nonprofits.
TechSoup
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Nonprofits play a critical role in times like these — they're the ones with the power to provide relief in a chaotic environment. From economic stress to societal issues, countries across the world continue to face severe crises as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
TechSoup
JULY 30, 2020
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. Note: We've updated this post from last year with seven new tools. Enjoy!
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TechSoup
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
But what if a nonprofit itself is threatened? When disaster strikes, charities and civil society organizations are often called upon to deliver critical aid. IT Security Operations Tech Planning
TechSoup
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Are you looking for a way to be more inclusive for individuals with disabilities at your nonprofit? This is especially challenging now that many organizations have moved their operations remote. Education The Future of Work Digital Divide
TechSoup
JUNE 25, 2020
Much has been written over the years about how nonprofits can fundraise in tough times. Fundraising pioneer Mal Warwick famously advised nonprofits during the 2008 – 2009 recession to reassess the whole ball of wax. At the time, that seemed like good advice to cope with an unprecedented economic collapse and how it was impacting the day-to-day business of nonprofit fundraising.
TechSoup
DECEMBER 18, 2020
2020 was a wake-up call for many nonprofits seeking to modernize their digital communications as the pandemic permanently disrupted our sector. As we aim to kick off a successful new year in this new normal, it's time for nonprofits to set their communication goals for 2021 and beyond.
TechSoup
JANUARY 15, 2021
These numbers are expected to continue to grow, meaning social media will become an even more useful tool for nonprofits to connect with their communities. There are now 3.78 billion social media users worldwide in 2021 — about a 32 percent increase from just five years ago.
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TechSoup
MARCH 2, 2020
As nonprofits, we often handle sensitive information about those we serve. And in many cases, we handle data of vulnerable or at-risk populations, whether it's refugees, children, homeless individuals, or domestic violence survivors. We work in parts of the world where the safety of vulnerable individuals isn't guaranteed. It wouldn't be a stretch to say that sometimes people's lives depend on our data security. IT Security
TechSoup
JANUARY 4, 2021
SEO, or search engine optimization, is an important part of your online marketing strategy at your nonprofit. In fact, organic search (which refers to traffic to your website from search engines) is responsible for 53 percent of all site traffic.
TechSoup
JUNE 4, 2020
nonprofits, we have decided to spotlight some of the best cloud products we offer. Budgets can be tight at the best of times, and we know that many nonprofits are paying extra-close attention to their finances over the past several months. As the fiscal year draws to a close for many U.S. But cloud-based tools are a good investment for years to come in terms of flexibility, security, and the ease with which they can be used remotely.
TechSoup
DECEMBER 7, 2020
When your organization won that institutional grant, did you celebrate — at least a little? Most likely! You put in a lot of hard work and it finally paid off. Grant Writing Donor Management
TechSoup
JULY 10, 2020
TechSoup is excited to announce a new offer for our nonprofit community: Dropbox. Dropbox has partnered with TechSoup to offer nonprofits a discount on this great service — read on to discover what it can do for your organization. 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.
TechSoup
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Email spam is the unwanted gift that keeps on giving, inundating the inboxes of millions of charities and civil service organizations every day. The definition of a spam email is any message that is unsolicited. Also called junk mail, spam is often sent for commercial purposes.
TechSoup
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Though the COVID-19 pandemic flipped our world upside down, many individuals continue donating to help nonprofit organizations continue their critical work.
TechSoup
AUGUST 11, 2020
The effects of the pandemic on nonprofit work are extensive, as it's threatened staff and client safety, strained financial resources, and shifted the necessity to using new and different services, to name a few.
TechSoup
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to affect our world in unprecedented ways, many nonprofits are settling into a "new normal" that may persist for months — or even years.
TechSoup
AUGUST 24, 2020
Many nonprofits have been slow to modernize their marketing strategy and adopt a more integrated approach to their digital communications. As a result, nonprofits are losing market share to consumer brands and more technically advanced nonprofits in their sector.
TechSoup
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic is giving nonprofits a whole new set of problems. There are extremely limited options for in-person events, forcing organizations to think of out-of-the-box solutions across their digital channels. Marketing and Communications Donor Management
TechSoup
APRIL 22, 2020
My grandfather wasn't all too pleased when I announced I was going to work for a nonprofit. TechSoup Digital Divide Grant Writing Donor Management
TechSoup
AUGUST 3, 2020
Email deliverability impacts numerous facets of nonprofit operations. More generally, it prevents nonprofits from connecting meaningfully on a year-round basis with stakeholders, donors, subscribers, volunteers and others.
TechSoup
JULY 9, 2020
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. The FBI , DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency), Department of Homeland Security , and other industry cybersecurity experts have issued strong advisories in the wake of this pandemic.
TechSoup
JANUARY 6, 2021
As many of us continue to work remotely, nonprofits are adjusting to a new normal. Most nonprofits have always needed to watch their budgets closely, but with fundraising looking different, and in many cases more limited, cost savings is more important than ever.
TechSoup
JULY 20, 2020
If your nonprofit wants to remain competitive in today's smartphone-driven world, your organization should consider investing in a mobile app. For the first time , in 2019, people spent more time with their mobile devices than they did watching TV.
TechSoup
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
In today's world, nothing happens in total isolation, and nonprofit organizations know this more than most as they respond to some of humanity's most pressing concerns.
TechSoup
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
As a nonprofit leader, you want clarity. You want to know what you want to accomplish and the best way to accomplish it. What's more, you want to make an impact when you get there. To do that, you need a strategy. Project Management Operations
TechSoup
AUGUST 7, 2020
We don't often get excited about accounting, but there is some great news for nonprofits about how to expense cloud computing costs that will lower reported annual operating expenses. These changes go into effect for nonprofit organizations with fiscal years starting after December 15, 2020.
TechSoup
JULY 15, 2020
While it's an increasingly familiar topic among IT experts, IAM has not yet entered the vernacular of most nonprofit leaders. How many passwords have you used today? If the answer is more than one, then you're still managing passwords rather than identities. If identity and access management (IAM) is a new concept for you, you're not alone. IT Security
TechSoup
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
We all know that racial diversity is important within the nonprofit sector, but it can often feel difficult to know where to start and how to make improvements at your organization. This is a topic especially on the forefront of many people's minds as we enter Black History Month this year. Operations The Future of Work
TechSoup
JULY 8, 2020
As shelter-in-place orders were implemented to slow the spread of COVID-19, the nonprofit workplace as we knew it changed significantly. Transitioning to remote work may have been a challenge since many nonprofits had to move quickly to do so , and only half of nonprofits had preexisting telecommunity policies (PDF).
Zipwhip
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Whether you donate your time, your money or both, volunteering with a nonprofit organization or supporting their fundraising efforts with a financial gift can pay dividends in many ways. Because nonprofit groups work with a tight budget, they often rely on volunteers for hands-on help. For nonprofit organizations to be successful, they must be highly organized, nimble and mobilize large numbers of people, sometimes on short notice. Lending a helping hand feels good.
TechSoup
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
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. Web Development Marketing and Communications
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