Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

adults still don't have broadband Internet access at home. The June 2015 FCC proposal calls for an expansion of Lifeline to provide low-income households with a choice of subsidized phone service or broadband Internet access. These smartphones are rudimentary, but do provide web and email access and also run Android apps.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

In August, we hosted a webinar called Technology Planning Tips for Small Libraries. Julie Elmore, library director, Oakland City-Columbia Township Public Library (Indiana). Travis Montgomery, technology specialist, Liberty Lake Municipal Library (Washington). Our guests for this webinar were.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2014

On December 17, TechSoup hosted a SoupChat for nonprofits and libraries looking for more information on website design and hosting. A staffer from a small library listed a few popular services — WordPress, Wix, and Weebly — adding that she worried she might regret her decision six months down the road. Migrating Your Site.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

The Saskatoon Public Library opened its doors to these evacuees, and staff members stepped up their efforts to help the evacuees communicate with their family and friends. Staffers also let people from outside of Saskatoon check out books from the library and access other services. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Bookshare and our other Access to Literacy initiatives, including the DIAGRAM Center and Route 66 Literacy, all made big strides this year through the significant dedication of the community that makes it all happen. How people access our books also got a whole lot more interesting in 2012. We’ve added over 1800 books since then.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2014

However, she soon encountered the frustrating “accessible book famine” because very few books available were available in Braille. This reality changed when both Kevin and Sophia learned about the accessible online library Bookshare , an initiative of Silicon Valley technology nonprofit Benetech. Data is now a core resource.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 23, 2014

Want to make an impact on your library's community with technology? The Edge Initiative has officially launched, and public libraries across the United States can now apply to participate! The Edge Initiative is a leadership and management tool that can help you align your library's technology with community needs.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 11, 2013

Creating the World’s Largest Collection of Accessible Arabic eBooks Access to knowledge is the critical first step on the path to economic, educational, and social development. In the first installment of this series, I described the Bookshare International library and where we hope to take it next.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 18, 2016

That's why TechSoup has partnered with Idealware to offer a new online training series built just for nonprofits: Tactical Technology Planning. Note: you'll need to create an account on our training platform, even if you're already a TechSoup member. Practical, Tactical Training by and for Nonprofits. Check it out.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

And what if a person, regardless of age, could learn anything from typing to HTML to using an iPad without any cost or accessibility barriers? Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Without the resources for a dedicated HR staff, the directors and managers of many nonprofits, charities, and libraries take on HR tasks themselves — there is simply no one else to do it. If you don't have trained or dedicated HR staff, obtain HR expertise on an as-needed basis. In fact, this is a common reason for burnout.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2017

You can take the online training at your own pace, and access videos and step-by-step handouts to help apply what you're learning to your own organization. When you complete the training, you'll have a fully realized tactical technology action plan to guide your nonprofit. Image : Africa Studio / Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 24, 2017

During this web design introductory course, you’ll watch three videos and access summaries of web design best practices. This course is part of our design for nondesigners series, which is intended to help nonprofit and library staff who don't have formal training in design practices or software. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

Last week, TechSoup for Libraries held a webinar called Public Tech Instruction: Teaching the Public on Internet Safety. The presenters, Austin Stroud of the Monroe County Public Library and Crystal Schimpf of TechSoup for Libraries, shared resources for teaching online safety and security. Image: Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Faith-based organizations have long made important contributions to public life, from alleviating poverty to offering job training and building communities, and Microsoft can help you do even more. To receive product donations from TechSoup, an organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a public library. Image: L.C.Nøttaasen.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Cloud storage: For file sharing and storage, you can start with Drive through Google Workspace, so all documents can be stored in a convenient, accessible place. Plus you can access your documents from anywhere that you can login, which is super handy if your team is spread out or stuck at home. But there are many other options.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2017

with training, support, and exposure to companies looking to hire internationally trained talent. " The organization currently uses the technology both for cross-office communications, as well as for orientation sessions with job seekers, a crucial first step in the job-search training program. UpGlo Continues to Grow.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Cynthia Adams, CEO of TechSoup donor partner GrantStation , recently did an important online training webinar on how rural charities and libraries can get grants. If your charity or library happens to be located in rural America, it's not your imagination that it is harder to get grant funding in rural locations.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2013

A powerful image can instantly communicate your organization's message on your website or blog. A collection of inspiring images can make a great presentation even better. TechSoup also offers professional-level image-editing software from Adobe: Photoshop Extended CS6. Choosing the Right Software. Elemental Effects.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2016

TechSoup is here to give you the tools and training you need to serve your customers and achieve your organization's mission. TechSoup.org offers nonprofits and libraries so much — from donated products to how-to articles and educational webinars. Access tutorials and articles on topics you need. February 9 at 12 p.m.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2016

Spring forward into technology for your nonprofit or library during March! You'll learn more about design terminology, working with layers, and changing image backgrounds. Sprout Your Digital Literacy Training Program. Image : Sara RF / CC BY. Spring is a time of renewal and an opportunity to grow. Register now.

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Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2012

These are libraries and resource centers across the country that provide free access to the Foundation Directory Online. ONEplace at the Kalamazoo Public Library. An excellent example of a Cooperating Collection is ONEplace at the Kalamazoo Public Library. Check out their whitepaper on the value of training!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Over the past year, we've been doing TechSoup Impact stories about nonprofits, churches, and libraries doing great work with TechSoup product donations. " Waukesha Public Library. An increasing number of public libraries are discovering TechSoup donations, but few are maxing them out like Waukesha Public Library in Wisconsin.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2015

In 2014, we reached a major milestone — we distributed 2 million tech products worldwide to nonprofits, charities, libraries, and NGOs worldwide in just one year! Image: Marc Katzschner. techsoup nonprofits libraries foundations' TechSoup Global Didn't Do This Alone. spanhidden.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

Social Media Content : AI writers can craft compelling social media posts, including captions, images, and videos, that promote a nonprofit’s mission and encourage action. Build a model trained on your founder and then have it summarize articles with opinions. Build large training guides on a given topic.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2012

New to TechSoup — the Adobe Foundation's Nonprofit Training Program provides a series of donated online training courses for Dreamweaver, InDesign, or Photoshop to nonprofit staff. Donations from this program allow one user to access Adobe software training videos on lynda.com for three months.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

If you're reading this, there's a good chance that you already know many of the ways TechSoup helps nonprofits and libraries to achieve more using technology. One annual subscription fee gets you access to great savings and special deals that go beyond our standard offerings. Image: Nick Mediati. Meet TechSoup Boost.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It can be helpful to lead a planning process within your own organization that examines your organizational assets and access so you can translate them into benefits. History: Simply being around a long time has some cachet and may mean you have access to historical wisdom, knowledge, and records. It is seen as wasteful overhead.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

All April long, we’ll provide your organization with training and resources to tell its story digitally. Then you’ll create a short video (up to 90 seconds) or a five-image slide show to enter the challenge and win prizes donated by our sponsors. TechSoup for Libraries. 3D printing at your local library?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

Design tall buildings, create training videos, and more with Autodesk's Ultimate suites. Adobe's powerful tools allow you to create beautiful images and videos to enhance your print materials, websites, social media, invitations, and more. Need to train volunteers? Image 1 : Dragon Images / Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Connect2Compete (C2C) is a project to supply low-cost broadband Internet, low-cost computers, and free training to as many as 100 million "offline" Americans. The main purpose of the toll free number is to direct people to free computer and Internet training classes in their area. Image: Connect2Compete.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Why Your Organization Needs Telecommuting – When the Commuter Train Shuts Down. Post Tornado, the Library Is Open in Joplin. Post Tornado, the Library Is Open in Joplin. Remote Access Proves Critical to New Zealand NGO After Earthquake. Image: life preserver, dibytes.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. They provide people with disabilities with training in IT skills useful for employment. This program provides IT technical support training to clients and revenues to the larger program.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

Earlier this year, President Obama announced a bold initiative to expand access to technology jobs in the United States. " Here at TechSoup, we're excited to see nonprofits and public libraries as well as our donor partners, Microsoft and Cisco, involved with TechHire. Image 1 : WhiteHouse.gov. Images 2 and 3: Year Up.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 11, 2013

A powerful image can instantly communicate your organization's message on your website or blog. A collection of inspiring images can make a great presentation even better. TechSoup also offers professional-level image-editing software from Adobe: Photoshop Extended CS6 (for both Windows and Mac ). Elemental Effects.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. In collaboration with the TechSoup Global Network , our trusted partners give organizations worldwide access to the solutions they need. Kampala, Uganda.

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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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