Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

However, many nonprofits and libraries aren't using apps, for various reasons. The App It Up project is here to help, by identifying - and even creating - apps specifically for nonprofits and libraries. Some nonprofits and libraries are even creating their own apps. What Is an App?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Navigating the world of nonprofit tools can be tough. There are a lot of options to choose from and with so many features, how do you decide which software solution is best for you? Nonprofit Tools. What are the most important nonprofit tools? Nonprofit Fundraising Tools. What are nonprofit fundraising tools?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

Pottsboro Area Library in Texas. We of course got lots of great stories, and our winner is the Pottsboro Area Library. When librarian Dianne Connery came to the library a few years ago, she found a classic small town library situated in a converted post office building with the requisite institutional green paint job.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

Starting a career in the nonprofit sector is an admirable achievement. Nonprofit professionals follow through with that commendable aspiration. . As a professional in the nonprofit sector, you can absolutely still work to be the best you can be, developing your personal and professional skills and advancing your career along the way.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

The Microsoft Software Donation Program is one of the most popular with nonprofits and libraries here at TechSoup Global. They make their ubiquitous office applications, operating systems, server tools, and more available to eligible organizations around the world. Nonprofit resources offered through Microsoft.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

When your nonprofit is looking to change its financial system, it would be nice to have a crystal ball. You’d see that the software tracks restricted funds the way you need it to. And you would feel confident that you made the best choice for your nonprofit organization. Unfortunately, you don’t have a crystal ball.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 29, 2022

Why is it important for nonprofits to have a DEI style guide? DEI style guides are essential for nonprofits because they help create an environment in which everyone feels welcome and respected. If you want to create a basic style guide, you can use a Google Doc or another word processing software. Next Steps.

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2015

If your nonprofit or public library received donated Microsoft software through TechSoup, you probably used the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) to get your software. Microsoft includes two years of Software Assurance with all Volume Licensing products it donates through TechSoup. Bring Office Home.

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

By solidifying a methodology for donor management, nonprofit organizations can optimize donor investment and engagement and identify areas for growth. Donor Management Software Several interconnected factors need to align within a donor management program to create an enriching experience for donors.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

OneRoof is software that manages all operations of an Internet café or telecentre or computer lab. benefit corporation) that owns and distributes the software for public access computing centers run by telecentres, nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries around the world. What the Software Actually Does.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Interested in discovering more about Microsoft's Software Assurance and Volume Licensing Service Center? Pacific time for a webinar designed to help nonprofits and libraries learn about the benefits that come with most of their donated Microsoft applications!

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

Nonprofit funding comes from various sources—regular and major gifts , grants, in-kind donations, corporate sponsorships , planned gifts, and eCommerce sales are a few of the most common. In addition, some nonprofits also rely partly or entirely on memberships to support their missions. What is membership software for nonprofits?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Zach Bryant The change happened when Zach was in high school and his Assistive Technology teacher introduced him to Benetech’s Bookshare library. I don’t wait for my books for new classes; I search the library and find them myself.” With Bookshare’s accessible ebooks and reading tools, Zach made a successful transition to college.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 7, 2010

TechSoup has a strong donor partner relationship with Symantec , which means we can make many of their products available for donation to eligible nonprofits and libraries through our product donation program. We though it might be time for a brief tutorial on the different versions of Symantec's security applications.

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Global Giving

MAY 22, 2018

With GDPR coming into effect in the European Union and privacy scandals making headlines, many nonprofit professionals are concerned about data protection. These guidelines can also inform the development of your nonprofit’s security policy, if you do not have one already. Use antivirus software and keep it up to date.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2017

We'll kick this off with a completely original, new, and free fundraising service for charities, churches, and libraries. If your nonprofit meets the eligibility criteria , hosting a social impact experience is free. Nonprofit in a Box: How Murtis Taylor Human Services System Brings Help Right into Homes.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Nonprofits and libraries are consistently challenged to collaborate with their staffs, boards, and other supporters in efficient and effective ways. Connect, Collaborate, and Engage: The Potential of SharePoint for Nonprofits and Public Libraries Wednesday, March 9, 11 a.m. Pacific time. read more.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We like to think that most nonprofits are concerned about their reach toward individuals who might struggle to connect with their offerings, at least in the best of times. To be sure, the pandemic has thrown a wrench into ways that nonprofits have engaged their stakeholders over the past couple years. But now we are limping along.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

The big nonprofit tech trends this past year seemed to be in the areas of the emergence of mobile devices, social media stratification, the launch of Office 365 for Nonprofits, some huge digital inclusion initiatives, and lots of other things. Office 365 for Nonprofits. Here’s what it all looked like to me. Social Media.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. Learn how to implement and conduct effective tech training for your nonprofit or library staff!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 11, 2013

In the first installment of this series, I described the Bookshare International library and where we hope to take it next. Looking ahead, our goals are to increase collaboration with partners in Arabic-speaking countries so as to reach a larger base of users who would benefit from Bookshare and to grow our library of Arabic titles.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! A hackathon is an event where programmers, developers, designers, and leaders come together to collaborate on an app, website, or software projects.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2017

The median nonprofit technology budget is around 2 percent of our total operating budgets across all organization sizes these days. Or maybe your fundraising crew has identified current donor management software to keep track of your donors and fundraise more efficiently. It includes nine office applications. Microsoft Office.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

From operating systems to office productivity suites to graphic design software, Microsoft has made over 250 products available for donation through TechSoup. Your Guide to Donated Software Through TechSoup. To receive product donations from TechSoup, an organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a public library.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Based on my informal assessment of attitudes and interest in the NTEN community about open source software, I think there's a significant and growing number of folks and organizations who are either interested in, already using, or even evangelizing open source solutions. By Dave Greenberg, CiviCRM Team.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Whether it’s a virus hidden in an email, an unexpected server crash, or someone hacking into online transactions, threats to your nonprofit's or library's data and computers are always there. Servers and Server Software. Keep Your Networks Secure. Learn More About Enterprise Security. VoIP and Your Network.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Join our upcoming webinar, QuickBooks 2013 Made Easy for Nonprofits and Charities , on Thursday, February 28 at 11 a.m. During this webinar, we will be hearing from QuickBooks Made Easy instructor Gregg Bossen about how this tool can aid your nonprofit or charity, giving you an in-depth look at the new updates to the QuickBooks software.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

All interested nonprofits or social enterprises will be able to leverage SocialCoding4Good by posting their open source software development projects for social change and inviting volunteers to work on them. Route 66 is software that provides teachers (and non-teachers!)

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2015

To read about how open-source software might benefit your nonprofit or public library, check out part one of this series. In that spirit, here are some leading open-source solutions in three categories relevant to nonprofits: CRM. Making the Right Decision About Open-Source Software. Project Management.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Don't know what virtualization software is or even care? If you aren't using it directly in your office, I bet you are using it through one of your software providers without even knowing it. Most large services who host software like the ones I mentioned above should be using this technology if they aren't already.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Real time access to information enables nonprofits to more effectively advance their mission in a rapid response world. These questions and guidelines can help you figure out how much data your nonprofit’s mobile devices need. Make a list of the lead applications your employees use in the field. Start with the numbers.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2013

This newly updated image- and video-editing bundle runs on Windows machines or Macs, and is now available to eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries through TechSoup. Choosing the Right Software. TechSoup also offers professional-level image-editing software from Adobe: Photoshop Extended CS6. When to Go Pro.

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AFP Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

Flickr giving away 10K pro memberships (to nonprofits) - News - Internet Applications Software: "Flickr is giving away pro accounts to nonprofits and public libraries to showcase their efforts.Yahoo owned photo community Flickr has launched a new program called Flickr for Good.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 26, 2011

TechSoup has partnered with goQ Software to make their writing assistance and speech recognition software, WordQ + SpeakQ , available to eligible nonprofits and libraries. WordQ can be used with any application in which someone can compose text (email, Word and Excel, Facebook, Acrobat, and so on.).

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Tech Soup

MAY 24, 2010

Open APIs offer new possibilities for the nonprofit sector, both in how we can use governmental and institutional data to serve our beneficiaries and in how we can deepen our impact by sharing our own data within the sector. I've kind of become an open-data geek in the past few months, largely thanks to NetSquared's unconference at NTC.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Nonprofit organizations look to outside experts for all kinds of reasons. Nonprofit consultants and their services can be serious game-changers for organizations. Here’s what we’ll cover: The Basics of Nonprofit Consulting. What is a nonprofit consulting firm? Why should I hire a nonprofit consulting firm?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 9, 2012

Even though the products are targeted mostly to parents and other consumer-grade users, it could also be applicable to computer labs where minors use PCs - like those in schools, public libraries, and nonprofit community technology centers.

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