Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

The course will also walk you through creating a brand book for your nonprofit or library. Stay tuned for our Design for Nondesigners 201, coming soon, which will build on this beginner course. We offer Adobe absolute beginners courses that help you build elementary, foundational design skills in Adobe's Creative Cloud programs.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Your website makes your organization and its work visible to all types of audiences. From donors, to press, to the communities you serve, your website is key in communicating your mission with the world.

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Design Websites Tools Create 47

Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2016

Spring forward into technology for your nonprofit or library during March! Fertilize your fundamental Adobe Photoshop skills at Wes Holing's 60-minute webinar for advanced Photoshop beginners on Thursday, March 10. Seedling TechSoup members can join us for a 30-minute tour of the TechSoup website on Tuesday, March 29.

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Childhood Adobe Literacy Free 36

AccelEvents

JUNE 29, 2020

Media library. Media library. But, because it is not designed for a specific purpose (the tool can be used for a variety of video types, websites, and platforms) it may be lacking some of the sophistication you will find with some other, more costly, platforms. VSDC is the perfect tool for both beginners and pros on a budget.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2012

Libraries and nonprofits rely on philanthropy and grants to further their mission, but finding funding for new projects can be a challenging process. They offer free online training resources to help libraries and nonprofits navigate the world of philanthropic giving. How does your organization find funding?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. transaction fee.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2013

In the spirit of TechSoup's new look , we've compiled a list of resources and products from around our global network on website design, planning, and management. A well-designed website doesn't require a large budget and a professional design team. Website Building, Planning, and Management. Design and Multimedia.

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Global Design Web Resource 55

AccelEvents

JUNE 29, 2020

Media library. Media library. But, because it is not designed for a specific purpose (the tool can be used for a variety of video types, websites, and platforms) it may be lacking some of the sophistication you will find with some other, more costly, platforms. VSDC is the perfect tool for both beginners and pros on a budget.

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Virtual Product Video Tools 52

Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

Darian talked about lots of things, very broadly: Why mobile presents a huge opportunity for any nonprofit or public library. Strategy basics like tips for building a mobile website, developing apps, text-to-donate campaigns, social media integration, and analyzing and optimizing your mobile campaigns. Mobile Optimized Websites.

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Mobile Impact Social Media Beginner 68

Neon CRM

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Whether your nonprofit is big or small, old or new, urban or rural, you have to have a good website. And you can’t build a great nonprofit website without a great nonprofit website builder—or, if you can, it’d be a huge hassle and you’re stretched thin as it is. There are some people out there who can code websites from scratch.

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Websites Template Plugin Beginner 52

Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2016

Data is most meaningful when you can use it to determine actions that will improve your nonprofit or library. This FREE tool for nonprofits can easily turn your data into websites, impact maps, a story canvas, or a contact database. Register now. Visualize Your Data Easily with Silk. Register today.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2016

Data is most meaningful when you can use it to determine actions that will improve your nonprofit or library. This FREE tool for nonprofits can easily turn your data into websites, impact maps, a story canvas, or a contact database. Register now. Visualize Your Data Easily with Silk. Register today.

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Data Jordan Database Map 36

Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Blue Hair Technology Group is a strong advocate for tablet computers like iPads, Kindles, and other e-readers because touch screens are a much more intuitive interface for computer beginners, whether they’re two or 92. One of the things I like best about Blue Hair Technology Group’s website is their senior technology news blog.

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Georgia Map Local Impact 36

AccelEvents

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Live topics, which are now available in an on-demand library , included networking transformation, SD-WAN, and mobile edge computing. . Record all the content of your live event so that you can host it on your website long after the event has ended. This hybrid event had 22,000 attendees tune in over 45 days.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2013

A powerful image can instantly communicate your organization's message on your website or blog. 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. When to Go Pro.

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Adobe Tutorial Images Comparison 57

Tech Soup

MAY 25, 2012

Since we launched our donation program in 2002, TechSoup has saved nonprofits and libraries in the United States and around the world over $3 billion dollars in IT expenses. This fiscal year ten new donor partners have joined with TechSoup to make their product donations available to nonprofits and libraries.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Free video services like Instagram and Vine that feature short videos now attract millions of users, offering nonprofits, charities, and libraries an opportunity to connect with new audiences. A beginner's guide to Vine. Storymakers: Tell Your Library's Story. Here's what we learned. Video Creation Resources.

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Audience Video Camera Library 58

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Making sure you’re discoverable can be as simple as ensuring your nonprofit’s website is up-to-date. For inspiration, it can be helpful to peruse the websites of similar organizations in your community. The Wrap Up: How to Win More Grants for Your Nonprofit (for Beginners). Think of your programs in projects.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Making sure you’re discoverable can be as simple as ensuring your nonprofit’s website is up-to-date. For inspiration, it can be helpful to peruse the websites of similar organizations in your community. The Wrap Up: How to Win More Grants for Your Nonprofit (for Beginners). Think of your programs in projects.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is esse ntial to keep knowledge and skills up to date. Organize software trainings for your library computer lab. Online courses from easyLearning by Serebra provide busy nonprofit and library staffers with access to more than 1,500 technical and professional courses.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

They may become more specialized and more built into native tools like word processors, websites, and email interfaces. What will still remain is the skill needed to get unique, personalized output so you don’t end up with the Grey Jacket Problem.

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Ideas Model Language API 52

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Blue Hair Technology Group is a strong advocate for tablet computers like iPads, Kindles, and other e-readers because touch screens are a much more intuitive interface for computer beginners, whether they’re two or 92. One of the things I like best about Blue Hair Technology Group’s website is their senior technology news blog.

Georgia 57

Georgia Map Local Impact 57

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Does your organization have a website? Build Your Website. " Your nonprofit’s website is the first interaction that many people in the community, including constituents, donors, and grant makers, have with your organization. ESD (admin fee: $35), a handy HTML editor for design and publication of your website.

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Software Audio Nonprofit San Francisco 58

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

We hear from young nonprofits and libraries all the time, and we know that making wise and affordable technology investments can play a vital part in building and growing an organization. Microsoft Office (admin fee: $24–$31) is the backbone of most nonprofit and library offices. Get Your Office Running. Manage Your Finances.

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Software Build PDF Library 54

AccelEvents

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Live topics, which are now available in an on-demand library , included networking transformation, SD-WAN, and mobile edge computing. . Record all the content of your live event so that you can host it on your website long after the event has ended. This hybrid event had 22,000 attendees tune in over 45 days.

Industry 52

Industry Virtual Tech Cisco 52

Tech Soup

APRIL 11, 2013

A powerful image can instantly communicate your organization's message on your website or blog. 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. When to Go Pro.

Adobe 36

Adobe Comparison Tutorial Images 36

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore app development as well as the best apps for nonprofits and libraries. Join us for an upcoming webinar on January 10 for a look at nonprofits and libraries have made their own apps.

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Application Beginner Mobile Museum 60

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Donors should be able to go directly to a link where they can give, not to the home page of your website where they’ll have to dig to find the donation page. The Bottom Line Even though online fundraising continues to grow, fundraising appeal letters are still a great tool for raising money, even if you’re just a beginner.

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People Giving Fundraising Mail 98

Byte Technology

JANUARY 11, 2017

WordPress experts and website designers are constantly reinforcing to their clients the importance of having great imagery on their pages. However, imagery doesn’t always cooperate, especially for beginners to the WordPress platform. And now you can make it a fixed background or, for even more page appeal, allow it to be scrolled.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

75 percent of Instagram users take action, such as visiting a website, after looking at a brand’s post. Over 5% of all referral traffic to websites comes from Pinterest. These resources are perfect for beginners and veterans wanting to learn and develop their social media skills. 6 in 10 online adults ages 18-29 use Instagram.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Canva provides free templates for many different design needs that are easy to use for beginners. Unsplash If you’re looking for stock images to put into your proposal, Unsplash offers a great library of different images you can download for free on their website. Unsplash also offers a paid plan for access to even more images.

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Slides Tips Proposal Template 52

Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2011

For those of you just getting started, check out our Nonprofit Social Media 101 curriculum for beginners, which has examples, tips, and videos about getting started with and managing your social media presence. We've also collected other resources to help you navigate the social media sea. Check out our helpful webinar.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

CitySoft is a web-based CRM and content management system for eligible nonprofits and public libraries. Guide by Cell can help you optimize your website for mobile donors. Here are some of the best fundraising articles and blogs from TechSoup: 5 Steps for Beginners in Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. Crowdfunding and E-Commerce.

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Campaign Tools Help Fundraising 36

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

The UK based company, Earthware has developed a free mapping tool which enables charities to create, customize and embed project or event maps into their website to display the information in an interactive, format. I like Search Engine Watch’s Twitter Analytics: A Beginner's Guide. Google has a similar arrangement.

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Data Disaster Map Organization 66

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2021

Websites & Email. accessiBe uses AI and machine learning to analyze and then convert your website for those with hearing, vision, and cognitive disabilities. The tool also ensures that your website is compliant with WCAG 2.1 Mailmunch enables users to create a variety of pop-up email forms for their website.

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Tools Resource Free PDF 351

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

As a not-so-design-savvy person myself, I recently attended WebJunction's excellent webinar, Data Visualization for the Rest of Us: A Beginner's Guide. The webinar was presented by Linda Hofschire, a research analyst at the Library Research Service at the Colorado State Library. Choose the appropriate chart.

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Library Data Chart PowerPoint 36

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Social Warfare is a WordPress plugin that adds visually compelling social share buttons to your website or blog. Websites & Email. Bureau for Good is a design agency that offers inexpensive templates for nonprofit websites and annual reports. Wix is a do-it-yourself, low-cost website builder. Squared :: squared.one.

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