Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2013

After a few years of writing about technology, I've finally decided to take the plunge and learn some basic coding. I don't think I'd be so successful, however, if there wasn't a wealth of free or inexpensive coding resources out there. Do you call her or go through the weekend with a broken site? Sounds scary?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2016

Danielle Jackson is a communications specialist from GCFLearnFree.org, an online provider of free technology tutorials. He works with large and small nonprofits to adopt technology, including Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive for Business.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 28, 2020

Your association management software (AMS) is the technology that helps your organization manage its membership and operations, so you can imagine how important it is for your staff to confidently utilize the system to its fullest. And the best part?

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 4, 2009

Non-profit Technology , of course! This is a chance to showcase your recent blog posts about: Case studies; Best practices; Opinions and Editorials; Tutorials and “How to” guides; Low-cost or free web-based or desktop tools; Best web resources.( This month’s topic? read more ). read more ).

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3rd Sector Labs

DECEMBER 1, 2013

We talk a lot about Open Source technology (and we use it quite extensively too) so it might make sense for us to take a moment and explain why we are such advocates. Affordability – Open Source is free of licensing fees. Don’t take our word for it, Google “WordPress Tutorial” to see for yourself).

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 13, 2010

The focus included both a look at what social media tools are being used to do in organizations now, how funders are using technology, and what opportunities exist for funders to support or lead on. Social by Social : a handbook for using new technologies for social impact that I co-authored last year. Social Media & Philanthropy.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Dreamforce on Salesforce+ is Free! Featured customers: RANE Technologies, 3M. Thanks to a strong culture and powerful technology, employees were empowered to lead the charge in giving back. Attend Dreamforce 2021 by signing up for a free Salesforce+ account to stream all the incredible content we have planned for you.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

Technology helps nonprofits deliver on our missions more effectively, but it can also be fiendishly complicated. Each month, more than 70 groups hold free events in 24 countries. Cleveland, Ohio: Tableau Tutorial: Free Data Visualization for Nonprofits. Baltimore, Maryland: Google AdWords and Free Tech Help.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 14, 2017

Fortunately, there’s also some tried-and-true technology that greatly aids in customizing your site: it’s the drag-and-drop process, and anyone who has even touched a computer in their life is probably aware of how it works: click on an icon or image, hold down the button and move it to wherever one wishes.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Easy to use, it’s equipped with lots of features to build an attractive online store, has hundreds of extensions and add-ons for payment gateways and additional services and comes with free support forums and a host of video tutorials.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2015

NetSquared gathers together nonprofits and activists, tech leaders and funders, and everyone who's interested in using technology for social change. Every month, our meetup leaders host free in-person events in 60 cities. Baltimore, Maryland: Salesforce CRM Tutorial and Free Tech Help Session! Upcoming Events.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2023

Automation can turn minutes, hours, or days of busy work into a second or two, freeing up a fundraiser’s head space and calendar space for truly creative work. Boost Employee Morale The tasks most suitable for automation are typically the ones a fundraiser is only too happy to give over to technology.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Some tools are free, at least to start. Getting started: The nonprofit tools you need to set up shop and grow your organization TechSoup is a global nonprofit organization that offers discounts and technology solutions as well as IT consulting and courses to nonprofits. Wave is a free accounting app for basic accounting functions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2010

I've been involved with teaching and learning technology for nonprofits since 1993 when I worked for the New York Foundation for the Arts' online network for artists, Arts Wire. I didn't know anything about UNIX, discussion forums, email, or any of the technology used. My job was the network weaver.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2017

Earlier this year, we told you about all the resources available at TechSoup for learning to use technology. Finding Quick Technology Answers Beyond TechSoup. Because we know that TechSoup may not be able to answer all of your really specific technology questions, here are some of our favorite sites. But what if you need more?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 15, 2017

Chatbots aren't new, but they've taken off in recent years, thanks to technological advances and the fact that Facebook now lets anyone program a chatbot within its Messenger app. To use it, download the free Text4baby app for iOS or Android and then text BABY (or BEBE for Spanish) to 511411. Happy chatting! spanhidden

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Byte Technology

MARCH 21, 2017

Most are free and many are easy to use for beginners, but don’t be afraid to call in some help from the WordPress experts if you’re unsure of how to install and launch them or if you need a tutorial on how to safely and efficiently administer the themes. Here are some stand-outs certainly worthy of further exploration.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2016

Get into your technology groove with TechSoup Tuesday Tours! Designed for TechSoup's new members and organizations, this free half-hour tour will help you. Designed for TechSoup's new members and organizations, this free half-hour tour will help you. Access tutorials and articles on topics you need.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

But, with a virtual conference, you will have virtual technology to consider. During the conference, event organizers need to be prepared with the following: Tutorials or walkthrough videos, so attendees know how to navigate the virtual event platform. Possible Lower Entry Free. Steps For Setting Up Your Virtual Conference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector. Bloggers and #NPTech folks sometimes use language that is a little too technical for nonprofit staff who have no formal training in computer technology.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

LFP also points to a free basic class on online privacy that is hosted on the Internet Archive. Community Technology Network (CTN) has some great online security resources suitable for seniors in the form of online courses. It is working on creating the largest online library of information and tutorials on Internet-based products.

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CauseVox

MARCH 29, 2021

CauseVox is easy for everyone to use, no matter how much experience they have with technology. One of my least favorite things in the world is having a technology problem, calling the company and getting no one: Just a pre-recorded message with no answers to any of my questions. You can’t beat free, right?

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2009

The co-located conferences CommunityOne West and JavaOne are shaping up to be a great opportunity for techies for good to get some information, inspiration, and maybe even some hands-on training at these FREE events in San Francisco next month. Free and Open - Any and all subjects are fair game. Register today!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2012

Keeping up with e-reader technology can feel overwhelming. Many libraries offer tutorials, in-person classes, and drop-in labs on how to use e-books. Learn more about e-reader teaching tips during TechSoup's free 30-minute webinar. Tablet use, in general, is i ncreasing more rapidly than expected in the U.S.,

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

Your guide to the resources that will help you put technology to work for your cause. Apparently, it's simple : cheerful colors, rounded edges, and "Free, as in beer (not kittens)" We also recommend some advice from "web design from scratch" , but with reservations: their web site isn't as pretty. Write for the Web.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

There are entire communities of marvelous people ready to help us get hands on and mindful about nonprofit technology. Students from the age of 4 to 104 have learned about code using hands-on tutorials offered in more than 40 languages. Finally, a Model for Delivering Technology in Nonprofits That Works! About the Author.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The concept was genius — providing an app and free cell phone to the individuals in exchange for filling out the surveys. Completing the survey would get them more cell phone time. The concept included enlisting a telco partner who would provide the phones and data cards.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2009

Eight leading experts in social media and nonprofit technology have joined forces to create Socialbrite.org, a hub that showcases social tools for social change. Lasica , a consultant and author of four books about emerging technologies. Nonprofit tech experts team up to help others master ‘social tools for social change’.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2013

While many of us may have an IT departments, an accidental techie or a personal friend to whom we can refer our questions about security, many seniors may not have those resources for their technology questions.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2017

Chatbots aren't new, but they've taken off in recent years, thanks to technological advances and the fact that Facebook now lets anyone program a chatbot within its Messenger app. To use it, download the free Text4baby app for iOS or Android and then text BABY (or BEBE for Spanish) to 511411. Happy chatting! spanhidden

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

A few years back, the Salesforce Foundation started offering their services for free to nonprofits. Tags: Acquiring Technology Databases Donors Grants for Technology Running Your Organization Software Using the Web and Internet.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 14, 2012

Martus is Benetech's free and open source software package designed for human rights activists to collect stories and data about human rights abuses. Guest Beneblog by Vijaya Tripathi The first ever Martus users group meeting took place earlier this month in Chiang Mai, the capital of Northern Thailand.

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2015

Our five-part Photoshop for Nonprofits tutorial shows you how. You Need Technology Training. If you need free and legal-to-use images for your website, newsletter, or social media, our Top 10 Sources for Free Images will help you break your cheesy stock photo habit. You Aren't Sure if That Image Is Legal.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 5, 2021

Many in the music industry have successfully connected with their base and with the use of event technology, it is possible to forge a path forward with hybrid events. . While free events hosted on the artists’ social media channels are great, venues and labels have been forced to find a way to monetize the experience. .

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 5, 2021

Many in the music industry have successfully connected with their base and with the use of event technology, it is possible to forge a path forward with hybrid events. . While free events hosted on the artists’ social media channels are great, venues and labels have been forced to find a way to monetize the experience. .

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NTEN

MARCH 30, 2011

Anyone can start with a 2GB free account, which will do for most projects. Unlike other frameworks for documentation, it pushes you to think in web tutorial mode. TechSmith also makes cool free/paid video capture Jing as well more complex Camtasia – all good. Dropbox also tracks versions of documents across the team.

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2011

Elliot will be talking with participants about technology planning for nonprofits, and Evonne and Susan will be talking about interactive online events and social media tools. WebEx and GoToMeeting , available through TechSoup, offer free iPad apps and easy availability on mobile devices. Connect with us at NCVS or online.

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