Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2016

A compelling story makes a video stick with its audience, but if it looks poorly made, nobody's going to watch it. No matter your budget or movie-making skills, you can find the right combination of equipment for your nonprofit or public library. Most of the modern smartphones' cameras can shoot high-resolution video.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The universal menu includes: Apps : View and launch apps from your library. Sharing : Cast, take photos, and record video in VR. Finally, when you first visit your Oculus Home, you are presented with the opportunity to watch and experience tutorials. People : Send messages, find and add friends, and create a party.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2017

The "In Plain English" video series from Common Craft provides short (three-minute) video introductions to technology topics. How Stuff Works and How-To-Geek also offer articles, graphics, and video tutorials on technology topics. Lifewire has interesting how-to and fix-it articles written by subject experts.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2011

In addition, we will also soon be unveiling short video tutorials designed to help you learn more about the recent updates. These videos will help you to understand how the updates will affect your organization. Watch for an announcement of the unveiling of the videos on the TechSoup Blog.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Take a look at our Microsoft Donation Program: Short Tutorials page. This page includes five extremely short videos (around 3 to 5 minutes each) covering key information regarding the Microsoft Software Donation Program. The short videos include: Microsoft Donation Program: Understanding Eligibility.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Even if attendees are familiar with video conferencing tools, it does not mean that they won’t have questions or difficulty figuring out how to access a particular webinar or virtual meeting. . Hosting virtual events inevitably leads to a library of valuable and useful content. Possibility to Create a Content Library.

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See3

AUGUST 31, 2009

[This piece was originally posted as part of “Video Week&# on Care2’s Frogloop blog. We love watching organizations take video into their own hands. The beauty of online video is that people are more interested in compelling content and stories than fancy camerawork. Create a Media Library. Plan Ahead.

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3rd Sector Labs

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Support – Again, that big universe of users and supporters result in massive libraries of How To Guides, videos, and other support services aimed at helping you make the most of your Open Source solution. Don’t take our word for it, Google “WordPress Tutorial” to see for yourself).

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 20, 2016

There are devoted websites that provide free E-Learnings and there is even a virtual Galaxy full of compliance offerings and operational tutorials on video hosting sites such as YouTube. Videos found on YouTube provide an alternative perspective. In the modern world, we have access to a wide-variety of free content. Conclusion.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2014

It can do the same for how nonprofits, charities, foundations, and public libraries recruit and develop talent. 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. "Just-in-time learning" is now a reality.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2012

Lately TechSoup has been making a significant effort to create video tutorials and screen captures for a variety of topics relevant to our audience. These videos have included tutorials on the Microsoft Software Donation Program and TechSoup eligibility and registration processes.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2013

This newly updated image- and video-editing bundle runs on Windows machines or Macs, and is now available to eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries through TechSoup. Plus, it requires a fairly robust computer with at least 2 GB of RAM and a decent video card. Choosing the Right Software. When to Go Pro.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2013

" The classes are broken up into short, engaging videos and supplemented with fun, interactive exercises. offers a library of free courses, including a whole index of computer science courses. As Elliott pointed out in his post, it isn't the most user-friendly, but you can find tutorials, reference sheets, and more here.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Luckily, there are a lot of articles and videos available with tips, walk-throughs, and other information on getting up and running on Windows 8. Is Windows 8 right for your nonprofit or library? See Windows 8 in action at our Windows 8 for Nonprofits & Libraries webinar this Thursday, November 1 at 11 a.m. Pacific time.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2012

Donations from this program allow one user to access Adobe software training videos on lynda.com for three months. Many nonprofits or libraries need to bring in an outside graphic designer, or ask a tech-savvy volunteer or staff member to do the work on top of other duties. Online Training Products.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 11, 2013

This newly updated image- and video-editing bundle runs on Windows machines or Macs, and is now available to eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries through TechSoup. Plus, it requires a fairly robust computer with at least 1 GB of RAM and a decent video card. Choosing the Right Software. When to Go Pro.

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Tech Soup

JULY 28, 2014

For educational nonprofits, schools, and libraries, Raspberry Pi is very useful for teaching students about electronics, computing, and many other technical subjects for a price that's far less than a new computer. Libraries have also experimented with replacing terminals with smaller footprint Raspberry Pi computers. 256 MB SDRAM.

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Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2011

Throughout the month of May, TechSoup is sharing a variety of resources on web design and development for nonprofits and public libraries. For more information, check out this video tutorial on HTML by Google : (Please visit the site to view this media). HTML Dog (HTML and CSS tutorials). Sharpen Your Website!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Since FluidSurveys is a recent addition to TechSoup's catalog of donated products, so we asked them if they'd do a live walk-through of their tool as a special introduction for our nonprofit and library audience. Just what is FluidSurveys ? In this post , Allyson emphasizes the simplicity of the FluidSurveys tool.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

The iPad app provides free videos to K-12 students on various topics, including math, science, finance, and history. Windows 8 adopters can also try out the Viewer for Khan Academy desktop app, which lets you watch Khan Academy videos on your desktop. This app was developed as a Coding4Fun Community Project. Apps Made by Youth.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is esse ntial to keep knowledge and skills up to date. Organize software trainings for your library computer lab. Online courses from easyLearning by Serebra provide busy nonprofit and library staffers with access to more than 1,500 technical and professional courses.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 21, 2012

case you haven’t heard, 501(c)(3) private foundations are now eligible to receive donated video conferencing, online collaboration, and remote desktop solutions from the Citrix Online Donation Program. For a thorough overview of this process, visit our How to Use TechSoup page or watch our Getting Started with TechSoup video tutorials.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2012

Check out the following video tutorials: TechSoup Registration and Eligibility Tutorials. TechSoup’s Eligibility Quiz Tutorial. Microsoft Donation Program: Short Tutorials. Want more information on TechSoup? How to Get Started with the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Luckily, there are a lot of articles and videos available with tips, walk-throughs, and other information on getting up and running on Windows 8. Watch a video demo to learn about Windows 8's new features and how to navigate around the new interface. Is Windows 8 right for your nonprofit or library? See Windows 8 in action!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Watch this video demo from Microsoft to see the new accessibility features in action: (Please visit the site to view this video). Take one of Microsoft's Windows 8 Accessibility tutorials to give the new features a spin. More Accessibility Resources. Windows 8 Resources. Windows 8 is available from TechSoup!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Google Meet is part of Google Workplace and includes video meetings. Ring Central is a commonly used app that bundles video meetings and phone capabilities. Because so many people use Mailchimp, it is easy to get support via Mailchimp Facebook groups and YouTube tutorials. A paid account is about $150 a year.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

Luckily, there are a lot of articles and videos available with tips, walk-throughs, and other information on getting up and running on Windows 8. Watch a video demo to learn about Windows 8's new features and how to navigate around the new interface. Is Windows 8 right for your nonprofit or library? See Windows 8 in action!

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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. Organizing software trainings for your library or public computer lab. Users can view the videos from any web-connected computer. Train on Over 150 Products. Just-in-Time Training. About Atomic Training.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Check out this video to learn more: The Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis reached 101% of their fundraising goal on Giving Tuesday 2020 by using Qgiv’s platform. Ask local performers to appear on your livestream or send in a video performance recorded ahead of time. Use videos to keep your donors engaged. Host a concert.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 26, 2011

TechSoup has partnered with goQ Software to make their writing assistance and speech recognition software, WordQ + SpeakQ , available to eligible nonprofits and libraries. For more details on using SpeakQ + WordQ check the many video tutorials available on the goQ website. roundup on building a culture of accessibility.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This group of 400+ organizations – libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers – offer you a way to access it from their location. And if you need help navigating Foundation Directory Online, their handy Features Guide offers tips, best practices, and video tutorials. Grant Gopher is for U.S.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, education is essential to keep knowledge and skills up to date. Hear what other nonprofits and libraries are saying in our Community Forums. September's here. The kids are back in school starting their education, but what about you? Learning Resources from TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2016

We provide tutorials on video production processes and photo editing so you can tell your story like a pro. What is the cloud, and is a move to the cloud right for your nonprofit or library? Check out our resources on great nonprofit storytelling and learn more. Read more › 9. Read more › 6. Cloud Computing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2006

15th including a session on using Machinima to create political and social change videos. And here's another "vertical" video host -- Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network. CHBN provides a free service for broadcasting member-generated political video content. Meanwhile, library geeks are talking about tagging.

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NTEN

MARCH 30, 2011

This start-up company is accessible and generous if you work for a nonprofit, and has a growing community library of starter templates. 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.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2015

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. The organization uses TechSoup donations of QuickBooks to do all its accounting and Adobe Creative Suite to create things like its video tutorials.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

This offering lets your nonprofit or library access discounted rates, payment terminals, check processing equipment, and card readers for mobile devices. Beyond conference calls, nonprofits can use ReadyTalk (admin fee: $45) to record audio and video for tutorials and educational webinars hosting up to 25 free attendees at a time.

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