Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

See our instructions for downloading software from the VLSC. If your hardware isn't compatible with Windows 10, it may be time to invest in more robust hardware. How-To-Geek's How to Install Windows 10 on Your PC is a step-by-step written tutorial on upgrading from a previous version of Windows.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 29, 2020

This software is best suited for presentations and instructional videos. Lightworks offers robust support and there are several available online tutorials. The ability to record local video is perfect for virtual event teams that need to capture tutorials and live demos. Video stabilization. 5) OBS Studio.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2014

"Just-in-time learning" is now a reality. You can look up how to do a task, such as an Microsoft Excel formula or an effect in Adobe Photoshop instantly via instructional sites or tutorial videos on YouTube. It can do the same for how nonprofits, charities, foundations, and public libraries recruit and develop talent.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Tutorials and Webinars. The lessons include instructional videos along with an activity so you can put your new skills to the test. The lessons include instructional videos along with an activity so you can put your new skills to the test. You can complete the courses at your own pace during the three-week time period.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 22, 2012

Maybe you’ve even used it once or twice (or 10,000 times). Read step-by-step instructions for customizing the Ribbon in Office 2010. save your organization money and time. Understand the Microsoft Donation Program better with these short tutorials. We know you may use it every day, but you can use it even better.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2010

And then immediately create instructional materials and trainings for the community. When Maddie Grant at Social Fish invited me to do a FREE webinar over at the 365 Engage Community, I was thrilled to have an opportunity to reflect the practice of incorporating social media into instruction. Audience Research.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2014

Now that it's time to upgrade from Windows XP (it’s retires in early April 2014), you may well be wondering how much of your current software and hardware will work on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Find out why it’s really and truly time to upgrade in my recent Get Ready for the End of Windows XP Support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2010

I've been experimenting with integrating social media into instruction for the past five years, so the webinar was a great opportunity to reflect on practice. I covered these three topics: Why: Social media integrated into instruction - Pass or Fail? What: The art of social instructional design. Social Instructional Design.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It can be tricky, though, AND time consuming if you aren’t sure where to look…and your time is valuable. That clarity will save you a ton of time and effort. Sure, grants can be an awesome source of income for your nonprofit…but when it’s for the right reasons and at the right times. Rough out a timeline.

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

As charities, we tell stories all the time—it’s how we show our donors their money is making a difference! Once you’re crystal clear on your message, it’s time to get creative! The more time invested upfront, the less time wasted when shooting. Of course you do! How can you convey your message on film?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

UPDATED 1/8/12: Thanks to the launch of Google+ Pages for brands, Google+ traffic hit an all time high in December 2011 and it’s likely that the trend will continue in 2012. If your nonprofit has yet to get on Google+, now would be a very good time to start. It’s worth noting that it was updated in January.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

These were one-day events that were complemented by a comprehensive online toolkit that included video tutorials, local expert sessions, work flow templates, sample materials, and other materials.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2010

Here are some reflections on the instructional design: 1. These leaders are then given the meeting agenda (game instructions), keep the group on track, and volunteer to report out. It is important to vary your instructional delivery because the human brain -on average - can only concentrate for 12 minutes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Now that you are personally set up on Google+, you are ready to start building a brand for nonprofit inside of the Google+ community by creating a Google+ Page for your nonprofit , such as the Nonprofit Organizations Page : In November I wrote a step-by-step tutorial entitled: HOW TO: Create a Google Page for Your Nonprofit.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 13, 2015

This series includes screenshots and instructions for Adobe Photoshop CC 2014.2.2, the latest version of Photoshop at the time of writing. If you want to compare your poster to the final product, or just want to skip the tutorial and replace everything with your own stuff, here's the PSD file. Before You Begin. Logo File (.eps,

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2015

According to the International Business Times , organic reach for many posts was at about 16 percent, but over the last few months it's down to 2 percent or less. Gentle Carousel's clear instructions obviously worked with all of the comments and shares the organization garnered. Post Timely, Thematic Content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2005

Recently, a couple of NPTECHers who have been doing this RSS/blogging/tagging thing for a long time, Marnie Webb and Sonny Cloward , have not only shared their preference for tools, but their reading and workflow habits. The post is a great tutorial on Bloglines. Or do we need to wait until the tools improve their interfaces?

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

While it is a feature of many social sharing sites, often times those very sites do not provide beginner-friendly instructions on how to use tags effectively. Tagging Tutorials - Part 1 Flickr. Tagging, a feature found across many social media channels, is used to help surface content during searches. You're It!

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2005

In her detailed tutorial, Britt walks you through basics that are hard to find in one place, including setting up your blog account posting pictures dealing with comments making sure your feed is published tracking access to your site and making use of tagging to help readers find relevant posts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2007

And, there were times when situations happened that I had not anticipated. Like the time I was doing a session in an artists loft and the phone jack was 150 feet away and my phone cord was only 125 feet. And, after spending some time rearranging the room, the long cord wrecked havoc on the Internet connection. Interactive.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 11, 2007

The online platform has two parts: a website , where all projects originate, and a Second Life presence ("The Tech" in Second Life), where participants can communicate in real-time, share ideas, and build virtual prototypes. I've spent the last month building some sample exhibits, as well as a tutorial on interactive exhibit design.

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Neon CRM

JULY 12, 2023

How do you know when it’s time for your nonprofit to find a new CRM solution? When a person made a donation, their website was able to send out a one-time thank-you message. It was a huge hassle for them, took up a ton of time, and created way too much room for error. Luckily, we have a million answers!

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

It’s no secret that fundraising in the time of COVID looks very different. Having to rely on virtual fundraising to get through some difficult times opened many people’s eyes to the convenience, ease, and accessibility of online events and fundraisers. There are many pros to holding a virtual peer-to-peer event. Matching gift drive.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

With e-learning, you don’t need to organize an in-person event and have a staff member on-hand to lead it—you can simply email course access each time a new supporter wants to join your ranks. You’ll save time and resources. You’ll save staff time, as you won’t need to appoint someone to lead training sessions.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2008

I first saw Scratch a few years ago, when I had friends working at the Media Lab, and at the time it seemed like a neat way for kids who were unfamiliar with programming to jump in and start designing their own interactive stories and games. Everyone is instructed not to create usernames identical to their real names. I'm one of them.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 21, 2016

Not Enough Time or Personnel. Initially, the process of figuring out the best way to use data for your nonprofit will take some time, but it’ll pay off. It’ll restructure your business plan, leaving more time to focus on other things. With good instructions, it will be easy to teach those that follow in your data footsteps.

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