Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2017

With those competencies gained, you can branch out and take some of our Adobe absolute beginners courses. They are geared for nonprofit and library staff that have little or no knowledge of the amazing world of Adobe Creative Cloud. We've currently got individual courses for Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

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

AUGUST 9, 2017

While the desktop version might be complicated, the mobile app is just right for a beginner. Here's an example of what you can do with Lightroom, no matter if you are a pro or a beginner photographer: 2. Here's an example of what you can do with VSCO, no matter if you are a pro or a beginner photographer: 4.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2013

If you're going to work more effectively with images and don't already have an image-editing tool, you might consider Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 and Premiere Elements 12. TechSoup also offers professional-level image-editing software from Adobe: Photoshop Extended CS6. Adobe Photoshop Elements Organizer.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2015

Adobe offers a good introduction to Smart Objects for more information. Common vector file formats are SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), EPS (Encapsulated PostScript), and AI (Adobe Illustrator). Mashable: 12 Beginner Tutorials for Getting Started with Photoshop. Adobe: Photoshop CC Tutorials. Vector vs. Raster.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2015

Adobe offers a good introduction to Smart Objects for more information. Common vector file formats are SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), EPS (Encapsulated PostScript), and AI (Adobe Illustrator). Mashable: 12 Beginner Tutorials for Getting Started with Photoshop. Adobe: Photoshop CC Tutorials. Vector vs. Raster.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 11, 2013

If you're going to work more effectively with images and don't already have an image-editing tool, you might consider Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 11. TechSoup also offers professional-level image-editing software from Adobe: Photoshop Extended CS6 (for both Windows and Mac ). Choosing the Right Software.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2013

Take a look at some of our resources and products available through the TechSoup donation program: TechSoup's Adobe Donation Program provides a range of software for revamping your organization's website. For an example of a wiki, see TechSoup's Nonprofit Social Media Page for Beginners.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Though the packages offer some applications geared towards beginners, like Expressions Web 4 (which replaced Microsoft's popular FrontPage software and is similar to the well-known Adobe Dreamweaver in terms of functionality) most of the tools included in the bundles are professional-level.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Adobe’s PDF creation software – Acrobat X Pro – lets you share secure PDF files between any computer, build PDF portfolios from a variety of sources and formats, and even import live web content. TechSoup’s Security Corner is a good resource for your organization when it comes to the latest security news.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

One book you might find helpful is Nonprofit Management 101 : a good beginner’s guide to every facet of running a new nonprofit. There’s no one-size fits all technology solution for nonprofits and libraries, and it’s important to remember that.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

You've used Adobe Photoshop on your desktop, but did you know that you can also edit photos on your smartphone or tablet? TechSoup donor partner Adobe has a wide variety of mobile apps that can either be used in conjunction with its desktop products or on their own. You can find all of Adobe's mobile apps here.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 10, 2012

A very good place to start is the TechSoup article, A Beginner's Guide to Electronic Software Downloads. Download Adobe Software. We also have helpful how-to information for downloading Adobe donations. Most Microsoft and Adobe products are available now as electronic software downloads (ESDs). Get Started.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2021

List compiled by Heather Mansfield , Editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good and creator of the 101 Digital Marketing and Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits blog and webinar series. wpbeginner is an online beginners guide for using WordPress for websites and blogs. For advanced photo editing, see Adobe Creative Cloud.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

wpbeginner is an online beginners guide for using WordPress for websites and blogs. Nonprofit Tech for Good Facebook Group :: facebook.com/groups/nptechforgood. A Facebook Group for nonprofit professionals to share useful resources, tips, and feel free to seek out tech advice for your nonprofit. wpbeginner :: wpbeginner.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2018

Relay is a web-based graphic design tool for beginners that enables one-click redesign for multiple image sizes as well as scheduling to social media and analytics. Adobe Creative Cloud :: adobe.com/creativecloud. wpbeginner is an online beginners guide for using WordPress for websites and blogs. Relay :: relaythat.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2017

Relay is a web-based graphic design tool for beginners that enables one-click redesign for multiple image sizes as well as scheduling to social media and analytics. Adobe Creative Cloud :: adobe.com/creativecloud. Photo Editing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Relay is a web-based graphic design tool for beginners that enables one-click redesign for multiple image sizes as well as scheduling to social media and analytics. Adobe Creative Cloud Photography :: adobe.com/creativecloud. Photo Editing Tools. You can easily create checklists, spotlight details in photos, and draw diagrams.

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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. Adobe Illustrator: It requires a bit of a learning curve, but it is incredibly powerful and is what Hofschire's department uses for its infographics (get it here via TechSoup ).

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