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Beyond the Pie Chart: Maps

Posted 24 minutes ago

by Steve Schwartz, Tableau
Charts and graphs are useful, but when you have any kind of location data — whether it's postal codes, state abbreviations, country names, or your own custom geocoding — you've got to see your data on a map. You wouldn't leave...
TechSoup's Refurbished Computers Now Include Windows 10

Posted 5 hours ago

by TechSoup Announcements
Starting in October 2016, TechSoup's Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) will feature refurbished laptops and desktops with Windows 10 preinstalled. We plan to retire our inventory of Windows 7 hardware, and all of our Windows computers will feature...
Beyond the Pie Chart: What Scatter Plots Can Do for You

Posted 4 days ago

by Steve Schwartz, Tableau
Looking to dig deeper into some data, but not quite sure if different pieces of information relate to each other? Part 3 in our Beyond the Pie Chart series digs into the wonderful world of scatter plots. These tips from Tableau's Visual Analysis...
7 Steps to a More Successful Church Bulletin

Posted 5 days ago

by ChurchTechToday
The church bulletin is far from dead; in fact, it's alive and well at most churches. It holds treasured information including weekly announcements, budget details, and attendance records. It's also got upcoming events, contact details for church...
Resources to Sharpen Your Technology Training Skills

Posted 5 days ago

by Ginny Mies, TechSoup
Technology trainers: you're superheroes, but not super human! 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. But it's nearly impossible...
Using Data Effectively in Your Grants Strategy Development

Posted 11 days ago

by Ellen Mowrer, GrantStation
My editor called me out on this one: in the original copy, " development" was written as "devilment." For many of us, when it comes to incorporating data into our grantseeking strategies, "devilment" might have been right...
How Do Other Organizations Control Administrative Costs?

Posted 13 days ago

by Ellen Mowrer, GrantStation
For many organizations, the terms "transparency" and "accountability," when uttered in the same sentence as "indirect/administrative costs," mean only one thing: it's time for another round of belt-tightening. The...
Beyond the Pie Chart: When to Use a Bar Chart or Line Chart

Posted 14 days ago

by Steve Schwartz, Tableau
Are you struggling to turn your data into meaningful insights that can improve your work or tell your organization's story? At Tableau, we want to empower nonprofits to make a difference with their data. With the right knowledge and tools, we believe...
Nonprofits and Libraries: It's Time to Move Beyond the Pie Chart

Posted 20 days ago

by Ariel Gilbert-Knight, TechSoup
We know nonprofits and libraries gather piles of data, from program outcomes to constituent data to fundraising or advocacy campaign results. And you probably struggle to turn that data into meaningful insights that can improve your work or tell your...
Start Your September with New Tech Skills

Posted 21 days ago

by Elijah van der Giessen, TechSoup
I'm not in school anymore, but September still feels like the real beginning of the new year. That's why this is the perfect time to make a fresh start on your nonprofit tech resolutions. TechSoup is here to help you no matter how you prefer to...
What to Do When You Outgrow Your Homegrown Tech Support

Posted 25 days ago

by Jim Lynch, TechSoup
Many charities start up on a shoestring, get the most computer-savvy person in the office to do all the computer stuff, and pretty quickly outgrow that accidental techie model. What's the next step? It's called managed IT services . Some Signs...
3 Ways to Get Great at Grantseeking

Posted 25 days ago

by Ellen Mowrer, GrantStation
We know that the greatest challenges to successful grantseeking (according to over 3,300 respondents to the 2016 State of Grantseeking Survey ) are: A lack of time and/or staff Competition for limited awards Researching and finding mission...
6 Content Marketing Tips from Scoop.it

Posted 27 days ago

by Ariel Gilbert-Knight, TechSoup
You may have heard that "content marketing" can increase traffic to your nonprofit or library's website. More traffic to your website means more potential volunteers, constituents, or donors. But with limited time and resources, you don't...
Tech Training Tips from the Experts: Free Live Event

Posted 27 days ago

by Susan Hope Bard, TechSoup
Are you interested in learning how to create and deliver effective tech training? Are you ready to take your staff or volunteer training to the next level? You're in the right place! TechSoup will host a live event featuring three training experts...
Mission Possible: Tell Us Your Symantec Story and Win Prizes!

Posted 28 days ago

by Lewis Haidt, TechSoup
Symantec helps nonprofits make their mission possible. What is your nonprofit's mission? What drives you and motivates you to create change in your community? With the knowledge that your information is safe and your organization is secure, how can...
QuickBooks Made Easy Training Coming to a City Near You

Posted 1 month ago

by TechSoup Announcements
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TechSoup donor partner QuickBooks Made Easy is taking its popular QuickBooks trainings on the road, and offering a special discount to TechSoup members! If you're in Chicago, Dayton, or Philadelphia in September, don't miss this opportunity...
Grow Your Email List Without Spending Money

Posted 1 month ago

by Michael Stein
Growing the size of your email list is an important strategic goal for your nonprofit's marketing, communications, and fundraising programs. Even with average email open rates under 20 percent, email is consistently the best performing communications...
4 Performance Measurement Mistakes You Don't Want to Make

Posted 1 month ago

by Philanthropy News Digest
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Performance management can be a tricky beast — hugely important, but difficult to get right. Here are four common mistakes my team and I see made by social, government, and nonprofit organizations trying to measure their impact, and tips on how...
Improve Your Church's Facebook Reach — Infographic

Posted 1 month ago

by ChurchTechToday
If your church's Facebook reach is declining, you're not alone. While there are several reasons for it, the bottom line is … Connecting with your followers is becoming more difficult. We covered creative ways to share your story...
How to Get Started with TechSoup Online Training

Posted 1 month ago

by Ariel Gilbert-Knight, TechSoup
Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff 101 gives you access to short how-tos, microlearning videos, online resources, live events featuring training experts, training plan samples, and more to help you design and deliver effective technology training...
You Asked for It! TechSoup Launches Online Training for Nonprofits and Libraries

Posted 1 month ago

by Susan Hope Bard, TechSoup
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You told us that you wanted more how-tos and online training options from TechSoup. Your wish is our command. We're thrilled to announce that TechSoup is launching its very first online course. Learn the basics of implementing and conducting effective...
5 Ways to Stay Focused and Beat Distraction

Posted 1 month ago

by Pierre Khawand, Founder and CEO, People-OnTheGo
When you landed your current job, you were so excited to get started. You had so many plans, so many ideas, and so much passion. Eventually, that passion fades. Not even your second cup of coffee can give you enough motivation to start the long-term project...
5 Webinars That Are More Fun than a Beach Vacation

Posted 1 month ago

by Ariel Gilbert-Knight, TechSoup
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OK, I may have exaggerated a tiny bit. But if you're not relaxing on a sandy beach, why not learn some new tech skills? Office Productivity in the Cloud On August 18, learn about the ins and outs of using cloud office productivity tools , the...
Get to Know Symantec CSR: Twitter Chat on August 25

Posted 1 month ago

by Lewis Haidt, TechSoup
Are you a nonprofit with security needs? Are you curious how large technology corporations set, evaluate, and grow their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs? Do you have ideas on how Symantec and TechSoup together can better support nonprofits...
ALL FIXED: Videos Temporarily Not Working on TechSoup

Posted 1 month ago

by Ariel Gilbert-Knight, TechSoup
Editor's note: Our team has now fixed the problem, and all embedded videos should be working now. We're sorry to report that we're having some technical difficulties with embedded YouTube videos on TechSoup.org. This means that most...

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