Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

To receive product donations from TechSoup, an organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a public library. We verify your tax-exempt status through the information you provide us, along with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Image: L.C.Nøttaasen.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2013

TechSoup's Senior Content Manager Ariel Gilbert-Knight details how the MicroMappers apps work in the Guardian Global Development Professionals Network , a blog associated with The Guardian. The Guardian Professional Network is a space where professionals can share knowledge and expertise around global development and social justice.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2016

This event is part of our Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff online course. Birgit Pauli-Haack , a web and mobile developer for Pauli Systems and Relevanza, serves businesses, professionals, and nonprofits with websites and digital marketing. Image : Startup Stock Photos / CC0. Register now. About Our Experts.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

I have read — and written — hundreds of press releases in my 10 years of professional work. Journalists are busy people, and they do not have time to read through an essay about how amazing your nonprofit is. The Northlake Public Library, in particular, got an incredible amount of media attention for its fundraiser.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

A copyright exception allows specialist organizations (generally a government agency or disability NGO or library) to make an accessible version of a published book without having to get permission from the author or publisher. Some publishers already do this and they point out that their business is doing just fine.

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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

OCTOBER 4, 2013

This is the fourth and final installment in a series of grantseeking pointers inspired by fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding ’s great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries that came out a few years ago. Professional and Trade Associations. Big Book of Library Grant Money. Information Today.

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Tech Soup

JULY 13, 2015

The Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library (MBWML) was established in 1958 and named to honor the mother of America's first president. The museum and library preserves the rich history of the Northern Neck through its collections, exhibits, tours, and educational programs. Norton Small Business 1-Year Subscription for 20 Devices.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Key Takeaway #2: Spotlight Your Mission as the ‘Hero’ In the book, Ogilvy realized in a flash of insight that taste was irrelevant for whiskey – it was brand image alone that motivated purchases. There are tons of ideas that you can shop on Meta (Facebook) Ads Library. Those insights should drive messaging and campaigns.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Teen Book Finder (iOS), developed by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), helps teens, parents, teachers, and librarians find the best books and media for teens. Curated by library staff and educators, the app lets users search by title, author, genre, or list. Image: App Inventor Workshop ( Flickr ).

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2015

To read about how open-source software might benefit your nonprofit or public library, check out part one of this series. Finally, ask other professionals in your field what software they use and why. He covers gamification, CRMs, project management, and other emerging business technology. Image 2: CiviCRM. spanhidden.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

What happens when AI has even more vast libraries and generations of human learning to draw from? AI for Business by IBM: An overview of how AI can be used to solve business problems and improve decision-making. DL applications have revolutionized areas such as image recognition and natural language processing.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2015

Boulder Food Rescue works with local businesses to collect surplus food that would usually be thrown away and distribute that food to people who need it. It operates the PCs for Maine program, which provides refurbished computers to low-income individuals, schools, nonprofits, and libraries for use as public access workstations.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2017

TechSoup's RCI program provides warrantied factory-refurbished, commercial-grade computer systems to charities, foundations, churches, and libraries across the country at around half the cost of equivalent new equipment. Microsoft Office Professional Plus is the latest version of the flagship on-premises office productivity suite.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 18, 2015

GlobalMedic says that the images captured by the drones can help workers deliver relief more effectively. Nope, it was a librarian, John Walsh, at the Newton Free Library in Massachusetts! Backup Exec 2014 Small Business Edition. RollBack Rx Professional, 5 User Licenses (Donated). Image 4 : The National Guard / CC BY.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

Where Are Nonprofits and Libraries on Sharing? Overall, the two-day event left me wondering " Where are all the nonprofits and public libraries who've been sharing and innovating forever? Why Nonprofits and Libraries Should Be Central. Images: Twitter pics, me. Why aren't THEY here?"

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

June is generally a very busy month for mobile with Google I/O, Apple's WWDC, and lots of summer phone/tablet releases. There has been some interesting mobile-related legislation news as of late that affects some nonprofits, charities, public libraries, and social sector organizations. Legislation Beat. Tablet Tales.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

" Here at TechSoup, we're excited to see nonprofits and public libraries as well as our donor partners, Microsoft and Cisco, involved with TechHire. Artis told me that Year Up works with the students to help them learn professional skills, from something as simple as shaking hands to more complex issues such as workplace dress.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. Foundations, nonprofits, businesses and corporations, clubs, and professional and trade associations are all examples of private grant sources. Foundations.

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Tech Soup

MAY 10, 2016

TechSoup's Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) has supplied more than 65,000 pieces of IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries in the last 10 years. Back in 2006, we started the RCI program to supply charities and libraries with good, low-cost warrantied computers that would stand the test of time. Image: TechSoup.

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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. Plus: we also offer numerous free learning resources to help you better manage your staff, volunteers, and business consultants.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Next week I'm doing a Webinar for Extension Professionals , a remix of 10 Steps to Association 2.0 Business Opportunities Web Blog Network. Point out each area of disagreement and why in a brief, non-rantish, professional manner. Professional development - reflect and learn about your work. I'm nervous.

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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. Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010, 64-bit version, for all stations. Image: Jim Lynch. Windows MultiPoint Server. is a thin client or shared resource computing. Four Plugable USB docking stations.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

People are busy around the holidays. Giving Tuesday is a great time to encourage your donors, staff, volunteers, and even board members to reach out to their own networks of friends, family, and professional connections. Business owners will love having the opportunity to make a difference on Giving Tuesday. Host a concert.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2012

program, which brings donated and discounted refurbished computer equipment to nonprofits and libraries while creating environmentally-friendly alternatives to disposing of used electronic hardware. Exciting things are happening at TechSoup's Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI). They have average processor speeds and storage capacities.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2014

I've been warning about the end of XP for months now , urging nonprofits, charities, and libraries to upgrade as soon as possible. There is a free version and a paid professional version. If you want to do that you can get PCmover Professional. Images: Shutterstock. RCI also has free recycling at end of life.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The annual 24-hour giving day, created to counter the retail-heavy push that begins with Black Friday, has thousands of nonprofits, businesses, city governments, and other institutions participating in a drive to highlight generosity and partnership for good. Many businesses are feeling the crunch of COVID.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 29, 2006

According to the Womens Way press release , "The correlation of women’s professional growth and development with their philanthropic involvement makes a strong business case to employees and employers about the importance of investing in community involvement as a professional development tool." about the study.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Also, TechSoup Donor partner, Citrix , recently determined that the business PC market is actually growing, not shrinking. Citrix cites Gartner Device Shipment Forecasts that find that the business PC market will grow at a rate of about 10% per year for the next few years. The consumer PC market is the one that is shrinking.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

But if you’re a small team without designers or professional photographers, how do you add that extra bit of visual magic to your communications? Design platforms like Canva and DesignWizard help you create eye-catching graphics and engaging images to use in your donor communications. Board management.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 14, 2011

This is a big change for me--professionally and personally--and I'm thrilled and humbled by the opportunity to take on this position in the city I call home. I am closing down my consulting business at the end of April, but the Museum 2.0 While the museum has low visibility in some parts of the community, its overall image is positive.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With other builders, a nonprofit might have to adapt features designed for traditional for-profit businesses. Customization and Design Options Nonprofit-Specific Templates: Look for builders with templates designed specifically for nonprofits, otherwise you’ll have to adapt and edit templates designed for for-profit businesses.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Designing Questions Kathy Gustafon-Hilton coordinated a massive Pecha Kucha session, featuring 19 design professionals sharing 20 slides, 20 seconds apiece. IMLS also wanted to help museums and libraries improve their skills, both for audiences and for their own professional communities.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

People are extremely busy and your fundraising letter is an interruption in their day. They want to support a successful, well-run organization, not one that might be “out of business” soon. Keep in mind that your readers are busy people and probably won’t read every word of your letter. to create a professional look and feel.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 8, 2010

This guest post was written by Rebecca Lawrence, Museum Educator, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsylvania. The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center (SLHC) is a small museum located in Pennsburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. You can join the conversation in the blog comments, or on the Museum 2.0

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

And Pinterest and Instagram, two of the most popular new social networks, are entirely image- and video-based. If you want your nonprofit to be highly shared, retweeted, +1’d, repinned, and liked, then you absolutely must have photo-editing skills and a digital image library to work with. Engage authentically.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 18, 2008

Right now, they are primarily meeting in commercial spaces--restaurants and bars--which benefit from their business and their buzz. The event brought hundreds of hip, young professionals to the museum for lots of booze and partying. and five of those were from people who had attended business conferences/parties there).

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