Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured IT to further their missions. It’s a place that provides educational and recreational services for autistic kids and also some adults.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

I’m in Austin, TX, today engaging with librarians, digital curators, and technologists working at the nexus of communities and knowledge at the Electronic Resources and Libraries annual conference. Libraries: The Oldest New Frontier for Innovation. You can follow along with the sessions today through Wednesday using #ERL11.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2015

Q: What happens when you bring app developers together with nonprofits and libraries along with some coffee thrown in? The reality is that not everybody has a device, such as a phone or laptop, that can connect to Wi-Fi. Collaborating with Public Libraries. Joseph wants LocalFreeWeb to be a resource for library staff.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2017

We might clean out our closets, and put tools like snow shovels away, in place of our gardening gear. Protecting Patron Privacy in Public Libraries. As technology changes rapidly, libraries and librarians are working hard to keep up with digital security issues to better protect the privacy of their users.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what lots of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured-IT to further their missions. It’s a place that provides educational and recreational services for autistic kids and also some adults.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

It's not our first time advocating for charities and libraries in the hallowed halls of the U.S. TechSoup Global's mission is to do whatever we can to provide the IT resources and knowledge that charities, NGOs, and libraries need to operate at their full potential. nonprofits and libraries.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Reducing the amount of electricity that computers in nonprofits and libraries use. Our Refurbished Computer Initiative has provided charities and libraries with top quality refurbished desktop and laptop computers at competitive prices and with free end of life recycling for many years.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

During the intervening two years, we have entered the “post-PC” era in which laptop and desktop computers are being superseded by tablets, phones and other mobile devices. And indeed sales of new PCs and laptops are declining. Refurbishers in emerging markets will start to see a higher supply of laptops for refurbishment.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 9, 2016

We had the opportunity to create a special private site where qualified nonprofits and libraries could get access to unique, ever-changing Dell discounts. However, that validation also gives them the ability to place orders. Dell's lowest cost laptop — Inspiron 15 3000 Series. Model/type. Regular Dell price.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2012

TechSoup’s Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) has provided warrantied refurbished computers and other IT devices to nonprofits and libraries for seven years now. It made us think about ways we could bring good dependable low-cost computers to nonprofits and libraries. They’re a busy place.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

By "post-PC," Jobs meant essentially that computing and Internet use for both work and pleasure will no longer be dominated by PCs, but that there will be an array of smart devices including smartphones, tablet computers, smart TVs, laptops, and even sensing devices in our clothes and cars and other every day items.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 12, 2012

Mobile Beacon — a nonprofit just like TechSoup — helps nonprofit organizations, schools, and public libraries that lack traditional Internet access, or have slow access or bandwidth constraints get connected both in the office and remotely. Choose from One of Four Devices. CLEAR Stick Atlas. CLEAR Spot 4G Apollo.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

InterConnection now supplies RCI with warrantied laptops and desktop computers that go to nonprofits and libraries in the United States. InterConnection also runs a free RCI end-of-life Take Back Program , in which nonprofits and libraries that receive RCI computers can have them responsibly recycled at no cost.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Among the wild places Braided River has featured, millions of acres have been moved to a stronger level of protection. Braided River combines the arts of photography and literature to create books, media campaigns, and museum exhibits about preserving North America's wild places. Environmental Impact. Large-Format Photography.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

They persuaded her to run the place long enough to get it back on its feet. Places like TechSoup and the National Cristina Foundation put out the word that donated computers were badly needed in Louisiana, and they came by the truckload. Actually the biggest need was for laptop bags to serve as suitcases for refugees.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Among the wild places Braided River has featured, millions of acres have been moved to a stronger level of protection. Braided River combines the arts of photography and literature to create books, media campaigns, and museum exhibits about preserving North America's wild places. Our first-place winner was Boulder Food Rescue.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 24, 2012

Just like Dell and HP, we want make sure that our RCI computers are as environmentally responsible as possible at no extra cost to nonprofits and libraries. What is not so well-known is our free recycling program for our RCI PCs when folks are done with them. InterConnection is certified under the R2 (Responsible Recycling Practices) Program.

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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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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

I often recommend you look to your local community for grant writing courses offered by community foundations and libraries and those available in the continuing education offices of universities and community colleges. CA: Today, there are many grant writing courses and educational resources available.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

On Tuesday, I'll be talking about technology planning for nonprofits and public libraries at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service as a part of the Interactive Strategy Forum. Maybe some of those constituents are on the laptop of an employee who works remotely and can't connect to the CRM. Additional Resources.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

On Tuesday, I'll be talking about technology planning for nonprofits and public libraries at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service as a part of the Interactive Strategy Forum. Maybe some of those constituents are on the laptop of an employee who works remotely and can't connect to the CRM. Additional Resources.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2013

Eligible nonprofits, charities, foundations, and libraries can now request Office Standard 2013 and Office Professional 2013 editions through the Microsoft Software Donation Program at TechSoup: Office Standard 2013 (admin fee: $24). The latest version of Microsoft Office is here! Office Professional Plus 2013 (admin fee: $32). Free Webinar!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Paired with a CRM or a donor management platform, you can organize all of your donors’ and supporters’ data in one place. With an auction platform, you can run an in-person, virtual, or hybrid auction easily, and all your guests can bid on the items they want from their smartphones, laptops, and tablets from anywhere in the world.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2017

Any time you place data on a server online, there's some risk involved. A former employee could still have shared login information stored on a laptop that gets stolen. Cloud basics for nonprofits and libraries. Research a Cloud Service's Security Credentials and Record. Learn More About Security and Cloud Computing.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

TechSoup’s Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) has provided warrantied refurbished computers and other IT devices to nonprofits and libraries for eight years now. We have served more than 12,300 nonprofits and libraries across all 50 states, and we estimate that we have have saved organizations somewhere in the neighborhood of $4.5

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2015

Boulder Food Rescue — First-Place Winner. Braided River — Second-Place Winner. The nonprofit creates books, media campaigns, and museum exhibits about preserving North America's wild places. Cary Creative Center — Third-Place Winner. We had many excellent submissions to the contest. Shoreline Solar.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

The mission statement of One Laptop per Child is artfully constructed: "To create educational opportunities for the world's poorest children by providing each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop with content and software designed for collaborative, joyful, self-empowered learning. But do you know this?

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

The latest version of QuickBooks can help you manage your organization's finances all in one place. Browse our selection of refurbished laptops, desktops, and monitors. A Shopify store is a great fundraising tool for nonprofits that sell branded merchandise, arts, or crafts; for libraries that run book sales; and much more.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Check back throughout the month for blog posts, webinars, and dispatches from around the world on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. He is also currently the country manager for the One Laptop per Child Project. We discussed cloud adoption in Brazil's NGO sector with Valter Cegal of TechSoup Brasil.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2011

If your organization is in need of a computer with a full Windows OS, check out the laptops and desktops available through TechSoup’s Refurbished Computer Initiative. If your existing PCs already have a qualifying base operating system in place, you can still request the Windows OS Upgrades donations that TechSoup has always offered.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

But with so many charities and libraries working with children, the weird new security threat in 2016 will be smart toys. The NPR story on mobile recruiting is a good place to find out about this new trend. have all developed solutions for nonprofits, then there is clearly a shift taking place. Privacy and Security.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2007

If you look at the photo closely, you'll notice that Alex replicated her Mac sticker cover for her laptop. Next week, while in the UK and on a laptop that won't support the Second Life client (there are access problems), the Berkman Center will present a highlight of this course - a virtual trial ! The event took place today.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Microsoft has placed an Office 365. They will be powered by the same operating systems used on desktops and laptop PCs – mostly Windows and Mac OS. We sincerely invite your nonprofit or library tech news nominations. Strange News. Yes that's right. I'm just wondering how they're different from today's PCs?

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 27, 2008

If you have a laptop, it may be less distracting to have your job search time at a café, or the library so that when you come home you don’t feel guilty relaxing. The best way to get your resume to the top of the pile is to know someone at the place you want to work. Network, network, network.

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NTEN

MARCH 30, 2011

I also need to be able to work on the move: I need my "virtual desk" in front of me quickly, whether from my laptop or some other desk or smart device. This start-up company is accessible and generous if you work for a nonprofit, and has a growing community library of starter templates.

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Tech Soup

MAY 25, 2011

Today I chatted with Jacque Gage, the Library Director at the Joplin Public Library. I invited her to share how her library and community are. original post appears on TechSoup for Libraries. Here's what she had to share: First off, the library received NO DAMAGE. The library is open normal hours today.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2006

This morning I attended the MacArthur Foundation Digital Learning briefing that was taking place at the Natural History Museum in NYC. These social networking spaces are becoming the place where a lot of (informal) learning by young people is taking place. That's Danah Boyd in RL who was also live blogging the event.

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