Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2014

When you work for an active and dynamic nonprofit or charity, it might feel like you're constantly learning new skills or building knowledge in different areas. Technology, especially, can be difficult to stay on top of with constantly updating operating systems and new versions of software. QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Then I’ll share the latest stories on the impact of our tech volunteerism and human rights tech efforts as well our new tech leadership. We build our tech-for-good products and reach dollar-by-dollar, and therefore every gift makes a difference for the people we serve. billion poor and unbanked. billion poor and unbanked.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I want to unveil several of these new initiatives, as well as sneaking in some of the incredible things happening in our core programs in literacy and human rights. So, we’re creating a new place where techies can find social tech applications that resonate with their personal passion for change! and James L.

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NTEN

JULY 24, 2012

Center for Nonprofits In my role at the N.C. Center for Nonprofits, I have the opportunity to talk with many nonprofit board members and staff across North Carolina about their use of technology. Let’s assume you plan to start an educational program to help children with literacy. Buy discounted technology.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

In fact, we’re doing so well in that respect that I get to engage more and more in new opportunities to advance our nonprofit mission—but less in writing my updates. Our flagship Martus software project marks its tenth anniversary of bringing strong crypto to human rights activists.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2016

Spring forward into technology for your nonprofit or library during March! If you have an interest in understanding how technology can positively impact early childhood-focused nonprofits or library staff, register today for this first installment of the four-part series. Sprout Your Digital Literacy Training Program.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. NetSquared's direct on-the-ground support of nonprofits gives us a unique insight into the technology needs of small grassroots nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. Learn how to implement and conduct effective tech training for your nonprofit or library staff!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice. Our team presented at multiple sessions at the recent RightsCon Silicon Valley conference , which brought together human rights defenders, security experts, and tech executives. But what about everybody else?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 14, 2014

You don't need to be a tech genius to figure this stuff out. You just need to master a few tech literacy skills, and come to grips with what most of the big challenges have in common." security saferonline microsoft TechSoup Event tech planning Running Your Organization privacy community symantec'

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In this edition of nonprofit tech news, TechSoup shows new ways your nonprofit could harness mobile and killer apps in 2016! Social media's still pretty great, though, for raising awareness about your nonprofit, communicating with existing supporters, and listening to your community.). Communications and Marketing.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

Powering Communities with Tech. At TechSoup, we support the efforts of nonprofits and public libraries working to build digitally inclusive and literate communities through donated technology from our corporate partners. project is focused on teaching digital literacy to young people so they can be prepared for 21 st.

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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 get a huge amount of pro bono assistance from the legal profession, both because of our social impact as a nonprofit, and because of the challenging and interesting issues we tackle.

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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. Since 2003, the nonprofit has saved more than 6,000 animals, and the project is growing fast. As we grow, QuickBooks for Nonprofits meets our needs." HART for Animals.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 1, 2011

Benetech is a Silicon Valley nonprofit organization developing innovative technology solutions with a primary goal of positive social change rather than profit. Externally, Benetech is committed to open standards in software to ensure others are able to learn from and contribute to our work. We're striving now to fully live up to them!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2016

" So what does that mean for your nonprofit? " Almost every nonprofit does some kind of data collection, whether it's through accepting donations, gathering survey data, or simply registering people for a newsletter. And is the software or cloud services you use to store or collect that data secure?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Literacy and access to knowledge underpins just about every social good, from education, to economic development, to health, to women’s empowerment, democracy and respect for human rights. 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 1, 2016

" So what does that mean for your nonprofit? " Almost every nonprofit does some kind of data collection, whether it's through accepting donations, gathering survey data, or simply registering people for a newsletter. And is the software or cloud services you use to store or collect that data secure?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Our Nonprofits Live interactive series is designed to address such questions and find solutions for the toughest organizational issues. Ken is currently working as the Worldview Literacy Project Manager at The Institute of Noetic Sciences. Pierre Khawand has more than twenty years of experience in the software industry.

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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. According to Proliteracy , low literacy's effects cost the U.S. WordQ + SpeakQ Is a Solution for Those Who Struggle with Writing.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Round three of #CelebrateAdobeCC — our three-month contest highlighting how nonprofits use Adobe products to spotlight their work and mission — is a wrap. Enjoy the video, and thanks for all the creativity shared by the nonprofits that participated in our contest. Our last round closed with more amazing submissions.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Facebook is hardly a new platform for nonprofit organizations to interact with supporters. According to GoodUnited , these fundraisers have since raised billions for nonprofit organizations. For your nonprofit, that means it’s a good idea to rely more heavily on Facebook Groups in your social media strategy in the new year.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

software solution in which one host computer is shared by multiple users simultaneously. TechSoup and Interconnection , one of our Refurbished Computer Initiative partners, teamed up to supply a group of nonprofits and libraries with everything they would need to set up a MultiPoint Server lab in their environment.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Delivering my opening remarks at the Martus'' 10th Anniversary A decade later, in 2003, Benetech —the nonprofit tech company I founded and lead—launched our Human Rights Program to address this very question.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

software solution in which one host computer is shared by multiple users simultaneously. TechSoup and InterConnection , one of our Refurbished Computer Initiative partners, teamed up to supply a group of nonprofits and libraries with everything they would need to set up a MultiPoint Server lab in their environment.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

software solution in which one host computer is shared by multiple users simultaneously. TechSoup and InterConnection , one of our Refurbished Computer Initiative partners, teamed up to supply a group of nonprofits and libraries with everything they would need to set up a MultiPoint Server lab in their environment.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2011

It's one of the great untold stories of nonprofit enterprise. That's where nonprofit computer refurbishers come in. There is a surprising number of nonprofit computer refurbishers in North America that now supply accessible technology equipped computers, and lately iPads and iPods to disabled people at no or low cost.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We like to think that most nonprofits are concerned about their reach toward individuals who might struggle to connect with their offerings, at least in the best of times. To be sure, the pandemic has thrown a wrench into ways that nonprofits have engaged their stakeholders over the past couple years. But now we are limping along.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Coming up with fresh fundraising ideas for nonprofits isn’t always easy. To make it easy, here’s a list of 75 fundraising ideas for nonprofits. Traditional Fundraising Ideas We’ve labeled the following 17 fundraising ideas for nonprofits as traditional because they’re staples when it comes to fundraising.

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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. Online courses from easyLearning by Serebra provide busy nonprofiters with access to more than 1,500 technical and professional courses. Writing and Speech Assistance Tools from goQ Software. September's here.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Symantec gives a lot back to the nonprofit and library community through their donation program here at TechSoup — See what organizations like yours are saying about their donated Symantec products. Matching Gifts, Dollars for Doers, and Nonprofit Board Service. Corporate Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2009

The typical corporate desktop computer is restricted by group policies and filtering software. Management, along with the techs, justify these restrictions in all sorts of ways: Standardized systems are easier, more cost-effective to manage. Restricted systems are more secure. Web filtering maximizes available bandwidth.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

He loves organizations that promote literacy and that introduce kids to stories and storytelling. Justin says of his work at TechSoup, "I like that our mission is to help other nonprofits pursue their mission by making it easy to receive the technology they need to do so. Thompson ). " Happy Customer Service Week!

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Nonprofit organizations often face the challenge of raising funds on a tight budget. Affordable Ideas for Your Nonprofit’s Next Fundraiser In this blog post, we’ve curated a list of 27 affordable fundraising ideas specifically tailored for nonprofits. Why would we lie about that?) They won’t believe you.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. It is a place for funders, and NGOs alike to find inspiring stories about tech use. We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Interested? Interesting proposition. Eligibility.

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NTEN

APRIL 16, 2009

Will you track results of adult literacy tests or teens transitioned into work programs? Some elements of pricing to consider: Is the system a "one time" software package price or initial license fee or will there be yearly licensing fees? Consider who will host the infrastructure -- you or the software vendor?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. It is a place for funders, and NGOs alike to find inspiring stories about tech use. We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. That sounds great. How do you plan on doing that? Eligibility.

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