Network for Good

MAY 17, 2021

You may have heard of Salesforce.com before – it’s one of the most robust and customizable database softwares in the industry. That’s why we’re designing our software with organizations that do good at a grassroots level in mind. Or are you an organization looking so sign up with a software that’s scalable for your needs?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 4, 2015

JourneyEd.com has partnered with TechSoup to make academic discounts on more than 5,000 software and hardware products available to all nonprofits. JourneyEd.com products come from more than 200 vendors and include products like Camtasia, virtualization software from VMware, and more. Final Draft 9 (Electronic Software Delivery).

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

software solution in which one host computer is shared by multiple users simultaneously. Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. La Conner Regional Library was one of our test sites. She became the library tech person by default.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

software solution in which one host computer is shared by multiple users simultaneously. Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. La Conner Regional Library was one of our test sites. She became the library tech person by default.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

We have an array of copyright exceptions that cover the activities of archives and libraries, especially fair use and the copyright exception that benefits people with disabilities. By this, I am not just talking about the publishing business, but also the nonprofit libraries committed to universal accessibility.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2013

On March 14, we held a webinar targeted at nonprofits and libraries interested in learning more about the Microsoft Software Donation Program. Titled Make the Most of Your Microsoft Software Donation , this webinar can be viewed at any time as a recording. Have a question about the Microsoft Software Donation Program ?

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Tech Soup

JULY 7, 2011

One of them will be how we will use software and another is how we will pay for it. With cloud services we will pay for our software by making monthly payments, more like renting it, rather than buying it as most of us do now. Here are some pros and cons on "renting" cloud services as opposed to buying your software.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We’re deep believers in the benefits of openness, which means we publish open source software and create open content under Creative Commons licenses. We rely on free licenses to proprietary content and software, and typically get a “Yes!” We serve human rights activists in more than 100 countries. What’s next?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 22, 2013

It wasn’t too many years ago when our pharmaceutical industry more or less argued that people with AIDS in Africa should die rather than to license their medicines for low cost manufacture. The thrill of solving problems, of figuring something out, and bringing that understanding into the service of humanity.

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Tech Soup

JULY 27, 2011

It is hard to believe how far we’ve come since we first started donating Microsoft software. TechSoup used to distribute software donations to worthy nonprofit organizations from the basement of a San Francisco Victorian. That’s a lot of basement-fulls of software! And it’s a good thing!

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Some of these opportunities might be tied to their professional skills—-like offering software engineers the chance to lead a coding workshop for at-risk youth—or they could simply be opportunities in their area, like a river clean-up. With in-person seminars, you can also include networking opportunities—two benefits for the cost of one!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2013

Interested in receiving donated Microsoft software. actually requesting, confirming, and downloading your software donations! This webinar is intended for nonprofit or library professionals who want to learn more about the Microsoft Software Donation Program and visit the Volume Licensing Service Center.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 24, 2018

Gerry was one of the earliest computer software attorneys, and even wrote one of the first books on the subject. I needed help with business negotiations and software licensing and Gerry jumped in teaching me everything I know about doing business. And stuck was the operative word: I stayed in that role for seven years.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 11, 2015

“Your secure software is open source: doesn’t that make it less secure?” It’s an important question for us and for all of our peers developing secure software in today’s post-Snowden environment of fear and worry about surveillance. The analogy of the strong safe with an open design is directly applicable to secure software design.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

One of the advantages of Windows 8 is the inclusion of free security software. In addition to offering protection against spyware, malware, and viruses, Windows Defender software is built into Windows 8 and doesn't require a separate installation. This is great news for both libraries and organizations with more than 10 computers.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2009

Software buying and licensing can be a daunting subject for the uninitiated, but Zac Mutrux , a San Francisco-based technology consultant with years of experience advising nonprofits, did a great job simplifying this subject during our latest TechSoup Talks! webinar , 5 Mistakes to Avoid when Acquiring Software.

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Tech Soup

JULY 13, 2016

If you have active Software Assurance, use a Windows version that isn't eligible for Microsoft's free upgrade, or you need Windows 10 Enterprise, read on! If You Have Active Software Assurance, Use It to Get Your Free Upgrade. See our instructions for downloading software from the VLSC. If You Have Windows 7 or 8.1

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2017

TechSoup is justifiably famous for our product donations, but we also have great digital and in-person training resources for your charity, foundation, or library. Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff. TechSoup hosts free hour-long webinars each week for nonprofits and libraries. Guide to Microsoft Server Licensing.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Content created by TechSoup is available to reuse by any nonprofit or library (for free!), thanks to our Creative Commons license. Creative Commons is a charity that champions reduced restrictions on copyrighted work by creating licenses that make it clear how material can be used, changed, and shared.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2015

If You Have Active Software Assurance, Use It to Get Your Free Upgrade. Windows 10 will be available for download through the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) on August 3, 2015. See our instructions for downloading software from the VLSC. If You Need Windows 10 Enterprise, Request a License Through TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2013

When you download your Microsoft software you'll get your software more quickly and be a little greener in the process. Please visit our Software Download Resource Page or Microsoft's Download FAQ for more information about downloading your Microsoft request. Our Microsoft donation program has gone green! to 5 p.m.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

If so, you'll be happy to hear that Mac users at eligible nonprofits and public libraries are able to request a Windows operating system donation through TechSoup's Microsoft Windows Upgrade program. Upgrade program licenses can legally be used even if you don't already have Windows on your Mac.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is essential to keep technology knowledge and skills up to date. You can use Atomic Training to help your organization maximize its tech tools and software products. Organizing software trainings for your library or public computer lab. Just-in-Time Training.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2011

Microsoft donates a broad range of software to nonprofits and libraries through TechSoup, and we want to help you take advantage of these donations. Pacific time to sort through what types of software are available, as well as additional nonprofit resources offered through Microsoft's donation program through TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 14, 2012

Back in 2010, NPower Northwest' s Shawn Michael wrote a blog post outlining what you can use Microsoft Dynamics CRM for in a nonprofit (or library) environment. Shawn will talk about using Microsoft Dynamics CRM, integration options, and where to get help, all with nonprofits and libraries in mind.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

If an image is open licensed, for instance under a Creative Commons license (like all of TechSoup's content), you can use it, but in most cases need to provide attribution on who created it. Creative Commons has six different licenses that allow for the perfect amount of sharing. Why We Love Creative Commons.

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Tech Soup

JULY 26, 2010

For many organizations, it's the standard-bearer software that lives on nearly every computer and is used daily by millions, so we think it's pretty important to have a good handle on how to answer the seminal question asked by resource-strapped libraries and nonprofits — "Should we bother upgrading?". What are the differences?

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Tech Soup

JULY 10, 2013

Software from Horizon DataSys may also be a good replacement for Windows SteadyState ( which Microsoft discontinued, and can't be used on Windows 7 or 8 ). The software takes snapshots of an entire hard disk, not just system files, making a rollback quick and easy. You can get rid of viruses, malware, or other problems.

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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. Keeping History Protected.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Creative Commons Search is another search engine that searches multiple sites simultaneously, including Flickr, Open Clip Art Library , Pixabay , and several more. Flickr is one of our go-to places for Creative Commons- licensed images. You can search by topic, location, type, author, license, and source. Image Editors.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Cloud computing basically means services you use over the Internet like Google Apps, Microsoft Office Web Apps , Live Documents , or One Hub rather than installing software and housing the document or information in-house. some useful software tools like Microsoft Lync Server. plus $2 per user license. Additional Resources.

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Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2010

Our community of nonprofit and library professionals sure does want to know more about Office 2010! You can also learn more about the new Microsoft Office from our resource page , wich features articles, blog posts, info about how to acquire donated licenses, and more! webinar on creating a business plan for your organization.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

For the majority of nonprofits and libraries, this change will not impact their Microsoft media deliveries. Of course nearly all of Microsoft donated products are available for download through the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC), the website where you access your product licenses.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

We've got a new Microsoft product available here at TechSoup that might be useful for libraries, organizations with computer labs, or other multi-user computing environments: Windows MultiPoint Server 2010. Nonprofits and libraries that have public computing labs, for example, may find that this is a great donated product for their purposes.

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APRIL 20, 2010

If you're interested in requesting Office when it's available, you might want to make sure your organization or public library is registered with TechSoup and review Microsoft's donation policies. See our information on upgrades through Software Assurance. Photo: KirrilyRobert , CC license. Watch for more to come!

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2011

Week three of TechSoup's Social Media Mondays in May focused on use of video for nonprofits and libraries. engage audiences can be overwhelming to nonprofit and library. Nonprofits and libraries need not worry excessively about technical quality, as chat participants were in agreement that content mattered most.

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MAY 25, 2012

Since we launched our donation program in 2002, TechSoup has saved nonprofits and libraries in the United States and around the world over $3 billion dollars in IT expenses. This fiscal year ten new donor partners have joined with TechSoup to make their product donations available to nonprofits and libraries.

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