Tech Soup

JANUARY 31, 2012

One of the most frequent questions I hear at events from nonprofit professionals in the field is how to coordinate teams to produce compelling media across offices, time zones and countries. Our ability to collaborate effectively in the cloud and create meaningful media together is quickly evolving as more nonprofits expand their borders.

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Care2

JANUARY 26, 2011

The second annual TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge is coming up on January 31 st. Create a digital story (60 seconds or less video or 5-panel picture story) that conveys your nonprofit’s mission and work in a compelling and creative way. Tools for Digital Storytelling. Here’s how it works.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

TechSoup Global, the leading technology place for nonprofits, just announced it will kick off their annual Online Digital Storytelling Challenge January 13, 2011. Last year, over 100 organizations participated, with top submissions earning prizes from Flip Video, Adobe, Flickr, and GoldMail. read more.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2012

In this year's Third Annual Digital Storytelling Challenge , powered by Lights. more than 200 nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs from 25 countries submitted one-minute videos and five-photo slideshows to showcase the impact they are making on their respective communities. This is a “red carpet” event! >> RSVP on Meetup or Facebook

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2012

In this year's Third Annual Digital Storytelling Challenge , powered by Lights. over 200 nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs from 25 countries worldwide submitted one-minute videos and five-photo slideshows to showcase the impact they are making on their respective communities. This is a “red carpet” event!

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Mark your calendars for TechSoup Global's Digital Storytelling Online Event ! The Digital Storytelling Online Event discussions will occur in the TechSoup forums with expert hosts from the webinars. Here's how you can you participate: There are a number of ways that you can engage in the free Digital Storytelling Event.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2012

One of the most frequent questions I hear at events from nonprofit professionals in the field is how to coordinate teams to produce compelling media across offices, time zones and countries. Our ability to collaborate effectively in the cloud and create meaningful media together is quickly evolving as more nonprofits expand their borders.

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2017

Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Create a Fundraiser Invitation Using InDesign. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Photoshop. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Getting Started with Illustrator. Storymakers: Become a Digital Storyteller Today. Tips for Nonprofits Setting Up SharePoint Online.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2016

TechSoup is particularly proud that Adobe products , available through our donation program, were used in the video's production. This is an example of a community using video to capture the inspiration inherent in its nonprofit mission. The nonprofit The World is Fun shows us a great option: make volunteering fun and easy.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Last night, we held our Digital Storytelling Challenge Awards Party here at TechSoup headquarters in San Francisco. We screened highlights from the more than 100 video, image, and GoldMail submissions and celebrated the great work nonprofits and libraries are doing to tell their unique and important stories. read more.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2013

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge is back and there are some great prizes in store for organizations with the most creative, compelling, and entertaining stories. Adobe : Adobe products aren’t just for creative professionals — with a little know-how you too can make powerful digital images and videos.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2016

Our Digital Storytelling Challenge. Check out our resources on great nonprofit storytelling and learn more. QuickBooks for Nonprofits. Mark McCallick is our ever-popular writer on how your organization can use Intuit QuickBooks Nonprofit Edition. Adobe Creative Cloud. But which topics were our most popular?

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2013

Digital Storytelling is in the air around TechSoup these days, and thanks to a grant from Symantec we have been able to experiment and create some new videos. The middle sequences with the websites were captured using a combination of Adobe Captivate and TechSmith Camtasia Studio for Mac. Screen Capture. Processing and Production.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 12, 2009

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge offers a chance for your photos and videos to win cool prizes for your organization, ranging from a Flip video camera to Adobe software.

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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

JULY 24, 2012

Also check out the special rates on Adobe Connect web conferencing from TechSoup donation partner, BetterWorld Telecom. Get practical advice on live-streaming an activist event and making an all-star meme for your nonprofit. From the Nonprofit Commons. July is digital storytelling month Down Under.

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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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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

I remember when I first started my career in nonprofit marketing. Now anyone can create and edit video from their phone … yet it still seems to be the final frontier in nonprofit marketing. That means it’s time for your nonprofit to get a piece of the pie. That means it’s time for your nonprofit to get a piece of the pie.

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

TechSoup's Ale Bezdikian tested out Vine during TechSoup's Digital Storytelling Contest. The other big news in digital storytelling apps is that Instagram now supports videos in addition to photos. But don't write Montaj off; the app packs some powerful storytelling tools. Adobe GroupPix (iOS). More Resources.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

There has been some interesting mobile-related legislation news as of late that affects some nonprofits, charities, public libraries, and social sector organizations. Weirdly, in California, there was some resistance to the bill by a domestic violence nonprofit. Digital Storytelling Apps and Tools. Legislation Beat.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 8, 2012

After our last Nonprofits Live event on gaming, our social media team received many questions and requests — many of you in the TechSoup community are excited about the future of creating games for nonprofit causes! Nonprofits Live! A Selection of Strategic Game Design Lessons for Nonprofits. Game Audiences.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2012

TechSoup Global's partner in Germany, Stifter-Helfen.de – IT for Nonprofits , has been collecting case studies from the organizations it works with over the last year. Here is a look at how a few German nonprofits and charities are using technology donations for social good. Empowering Youth Through Soccer.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2016

Adobe Photoshop Express (Android, iOS) lets you create and share layered images on the fly. Get inspired by checking out how five nonprofits are using Instagram video. Become a better storyteller with our Storymakers Resources. Instagram also supports video, as long as you use the in-app camera to record! Learn More.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2013

To kick off TechSoup's 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge , we have compiled apps to help you showcase your organization in action. Also, make sure to follow TechSoup's Online Community Coordinator, Alexandra Bezdikian, as she tests the digital storytelling tools of the trade. Liveblogging, Curation, and Social Media.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 8, 2016

This year's #16NTC Nonprofit Technology Conference is in San Jose, right around the corner from TechSoup's San Francisco office. Our annual Storymakers digital storytelling challenge. The nonprofit sector has long struggled with the best way to refer people to services, but new technologies can change that. DonorPerfect.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2011

Ahead of our July 20 episode of Nonprofits Live. now for nonprofits creating videos with impact? leaders to answer nonprofit questions for the next NPLive. Is It Different from Digital Storytelling? video sharing, production toolkits, and resources for nonprofits looking. Video production is a. Join us at 10 a.m.

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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. TechSoup's catalog includes more than 375 products from over 90 companies like Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, Intuit, and Symantec. Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If your nonprofit is looking for a way to contribute, consider hosting a food drive. If your nonprofit is part of a larger national organization, it’s essential to ensure your event’s branding is consistent with your national organization’s branding guidelines. Create your nonprofit branding guide.

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NTEN

MARCH 6, 2009

Some nonprofits are starting to deploy it to help engage their communities: The San Francisco Zoo used it in a fundraising campaign last spring, combining it with images of their new-born critters to add to their storytelling strategy. The folks at GoldMail recently gave me an overview.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

These uncertainties may be why many nonprofits still hesitate to adopt podcasting as a part of their new media strategy. Podcasting is a storytelling medium; use it as the voice for your organization’s most compelling stories. Always focus on compelling storytelling first. Tools and Resources. Additional Resources.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2012

The 2012 Digital Storytelling Challenge was a great success, with more than 250 total submissions from social benefit organizations in 24 countries! First up are our awards selected by our panel of judges , hard-working digital storytelling experts who flexed their skills to pick strong stories to receive award donations from our sponsors.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING FOR NONPROFITS. 5 Nonprofits Winning At Social Media. Case studies of nonprofits winning at social media is an opportunity to see the strategies in action. Here we take a look at how some of the top nonprofits are leveraging social platforms to get results (and how you can do the same). Neverthirst.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 8, 2015

Some of the most captivating imagery produced by nonprofits in recent years hasn't been photos — it's been viral videos. Nonprofits like yours are getting savvier with social media and video, and you don't need celebrities or high-definition video. All you need is a great story and a clear message. The Basics.

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Top Nonprofits

JUNE 30, 2022

What is Nonprofit Graphic Design? Every nonprofit, from the Gates Foundation to a startup organization that operates out of a garage, has a story. Many nonprofits have innovated their brand identity through graphic design. That’s why the top nonprofits on the web have started to tell their stories through visual imagery.

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2017

Online fundraising is growing fast, even in the nonprofit world. percent of total nonprofit fundraising came from online giving. Below are nine tips for nonprofits that are just getting started or are looking to optimize their social media strategy to boost giving. This Is Storytelling. In 2016, Blackbaud found that 7.2

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NTEN

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Working for a large nonprofit focused on programs and services that have impact on peoples’ lives, we often find ourselves with great stories of inspiration to tell. Content creation, storytelling specifically, is headed in the same direction. By Steve Heye, Digital Content Services Manager, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.

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