Global Giving

MAY 22, 2018

Develop and adhere to your organization’s privacy policy and safeguarding policy. Need an example? This goes for laptops as well as any servers or databases. Report security incidents, loss, or theft as soon as reasonably possible to the appropriate personnel in your organization. Don’t use shared logins.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

On the role of technology at Murtis Taylor Human Services, Bob maintains: "We are not a technology organization. ” Their simple nonprofit in a box is a perfect example of how using basic practical tools can help nonprofits better serve their communities. It contains three things: A laptop computer.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what lots of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured-IT to further their missions. By far, the biggest set of stories are the ones from organizations that serve youth and children. More Stories, Let's Add Yours.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2017

For example, you can use SharePoint to host and share files instead of going with a third-party cloud storage provider like Box. If you're a large organization with plenty of technical resources and expertise, you may be able to manage a self-hosted cloud service. Cloud basics for nonprofits and libraries. But should you?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

During the intervening two years, we have entered the “post-PC” era in which laptop and desktop computers are being superseded by tablets, phones and other mobile devices. And indeed sales of new PCs and laptops are declining. RCI), for example, has been tracking the price of refurbished computers since 2005.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 9, 2016

We had the opportunity to create a special private site where qualified nonprofits and libraries could get access to unique, ever-changing Dell discounts. This validation process confirms that their organization is eligible to participate in the program. Dell's lowest cost laptop — Inspiron 15 3000 Series. Model/type.

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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. Plus, they take your organization's security one step further with firewalls to block phishing, adware, and intrusion.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This guide is here to help you learn more about nonprofit fundraising platforms, what’s available to your organization, and when you should consider using each. Amongst the many tools nonprofits can benefit from, fundraising tools, CRMs, and marketing tools are the must-haves for organizations seeking success. Nonprofit Tools.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

By "post-PC," Jobs meant essentially that computing and Internet use for both work and pleasure will no longer be dominated by PCs, but that there will be an array of smart devices including smartphones, tablet computers, smart TVs, laptops, and even sensing devices in our clothes and cars and other every day items.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2017

Like any nonprofit, we like to take advantage of the product donations that are on offer for charities, churches, foundations, and libraries. We have come to rely on Box because we share documents across programs inside our organization and with our partner organizations around the world. Not So Different than Your Organization.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

I often recommend you look to your local community for grant writing courses offered by community foundations and libraries and those available in the continuing education offices of universities and community colleges. CA: What if you are an accountant, for example? Q: Is it possible to transition from other fields?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

On Tuesday, I'll be talking about technology planning for nonprofits and public libraries at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service as a part of the Interactive Strategy Forum. For example, you might be running a constituent relationship management (CRM) database, but are all of your organization's constituents in it?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

On Tuesday, I'll be talking about technology planning for nonprofits and public libraries at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service as a part of the Interactive Strategy Forum. For example, you might be running a constituent relationship management (CRM) database, but are all of your organization's constituents in it?

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

The organization's project on The Last Polar Bear reached more than 20 million people. The organization's impact is astonishing. On Arctic Ground was the centerpiece of an organizing effort that resulted in a new U.S. I asked some of my colleagues for some examples of how they use TechSoup donations.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

The organization's project on The Last Polar Bear reached more than 20 million people. The organization's impact is astonishing. On Arctic Ground was the centerpiece of an organizing effort that resulted in a new U.S. I asked some of my colleagues for some examples of how they use TechSoup donations.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2013

Eligible nonprofits, charities, foundations, and libraries can now request Office Standard 2013 and Office Professional 2013 editions through the Microsoft Software Donation Program at TechSoup: Office Standard 2013 (admin fee: $24). The latest version of Excel helps you explore your organization's data in a more intuitive and visual way.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

The latest version of QuickBooks can help you manage your organization's finances all in one place. An all-around accounting package for smaller organizations, AccountEdge extends your reach from Mac and PC to mobile devices with free iPad and iPhone apps. Browse our selection of refurbished laptops, desktops, and monitors.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2015

Cisco made $275 million in cash and in-kind contributions (like TechSoup product donations) to community organizations worldwide, and its employees volunteered 136,000 hours to support organizations in their own communities. It also offers enterprise-level software — for example, Symantec System Recovery.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

It's mind boggling how something like this could be harnessed for digital inclusion and social sector organizations. They will be powered by the same operating systems used on desktops and laptop PCs – mostly Windows and Mac OS. Microsoft's new Surface Pro is an example of this type of new type of device.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It’s that we lack the courage to talk to people who have financial wealth about giving above and beyond and giving their very best gifts to our organization. Well, you get to set the example and use Bloomerang to capture all those meeting notes with all the people you’re going to call. So here’s an example of that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2007

Looks like Zen and the Art of Technology scored the Sony Vaio Picturebook laptops. The Bamboo Project points to two excellent examples of technology stewardship from the World Grows Wide blog. We've already spotted a number of ning generated nonprofit related social network sites ( Cool n Conscientious , Stop Cyberbullying , Library 2.0

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2007

When you are creating your press list, be sure to search on Technorati and Google Blog Search to find bloggers who are writing about your organization's issues and send them your press release as well. Provide bloggers, and your supporters, with an RSS feed of news related to your organization so that they can spread the word for you.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2014

The reality is that not everybody has a device, such as a phone or laptop, which connects to Wi-Fi. This project is a great resource for libraries to share with patrons. San Francisco libraries have varying hours and might not always be open. Does your organization have a mobile app? Reporting Problems. Supporting Youth.

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Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

Through our experience working with a number of unique organizations, we’ve seen firsthand how the right course authoring tools can impact learning offerings. We’re going to take a deep dive into course authoring software, including 10+ tools for your organization, through the following points: What is course authoring software?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

In this blog post, I'll compare costs and energy usage for a WMS setup versus a conventional setup in which every user has a laptop or desktop computer. WMS can also use legacy hardware, such as old laptops or desktop computers. This can cost up to $199 for Windows Professional commercial licensing, for example.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2013

You can read about some of these apps in on our Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries page. For example, you can work on a document in the new Microsoft Office on your Windows 8 laptop, take a break, and then pick up where you left off on your Windows Phone. Windows Phone 8 is designed to work with Windows 8 and Windows software.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Networks also enable resource sharing, an important consideration in all budget-conscious organizations. In addition to those basic advantages of a wired network, your organization could become even more flexible with a wireless access point. At TechSoup, we're a larger organization that operates in more than one building.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

To see a live example, view the Wibbitz Demo. For example, see the followers of @ NonprofitOrgs by country at tweepsmap.com/!nonprofitorgs. 501(c)(3) organizations can register people and try to convince them to vote. For example, here are the results for a search of the word “nonprofit.” nonprofitorgs.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

They will be powered by the same operating systems used on desktops and laptop PCs – mostly Windows and Mac OS. Microsoft's new Surface Pro is an example of this type of new type of device. We sincerely invite your nonprofit or library tech news nominations. NPTech Innovation in Eastern Europe. Anything I missed?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2021

The Internet Archive Wayback Machine is an online library of almost 500 billion screenshots of websites since 1996. Built for nonprofits, Lightful is a social media management platform that enables organizations to schedule social media posts ahead of time and provides analytics to help organizations raise more awareness and funds.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

We lead off with Amy Sample Ward who is the executive director of NTEN , the big membership organization of nonprofit technology professionals. She is one of our great online community organizers. She just did a presentation to the Gates Global Libraries Working Group in November 2013 on the top tech trends for libraries.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

More and more nonprofit, library, and NGO offices worldwide will need to accommodate personally-owned tablets and smartphones on wireless networks in order to work and communicate. Another big trend in the IT press forecasts is the much heralded decline of the traditional PC – laptops and desktop computers. The Decline of PCs.

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