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So Now What? Finding Funding for Your Nonprofit

Posted 12 hours ago

by Ellen Mowrer, GrantStation
You've found the time to download the latest State of Grantseeking reports . In fact, you have them all — total, by annual budget, by mission focus, by service area, and by U.S. region. So Now What? Next Steps for Grantseekers Well, that's...
What's New in Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017

Posted 18 hours ago

by TechSoup Announcements
In July, Adobe released Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017, the latest version of its desktop software for viewing, creating, editing, printing, and managing PDF documents. Immediately after its release, TechSoup added it to its catalog for both Windows and Mac ...
Cases of Successful Nonprofits That Use Chatbots

Posted 2 days ago

by Jim Lynch, Twitter: @originaljynch
- 2
Whether they're to serve up content, answer questions, or bolster fundraising efforts, chatbots hold great promise for nonprofits and charities. And although chatbots are relatively new to the nonprofit community, some organizations are already using...
What Chatbots Can Do for Nonprofits: Top 5 Things

Posted 3 days ago

by Rachna Unadkat
- 12
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the new tech craze, and everyone wants in. From self-driving vehicles to Alexa, our lives are slowly transforming as a result of constantly changing and improving AI. As foreign as the technology might seem to the nonprofit...
8 Nonprofit and Library Design Projects That Are on Point

Posted 7 days ago

by Molly Bacon, Twitter: @mollymbacon
- 1
Great design speaks for itself. These nonprofit designs are getting a lot of love on Behance — an Adobe site that allows designers to show off their work — and it ' s no wonder why. Get Adobe Creative Cloud and start creating your...
4 Free Photo Resources You Can Tap for Social Good

Posted 8 days ago

by Alex Sorto
Creating content nowadays has become easier than ever, making it harder to cling to excuses not to create. But ease of use might come with a price tag even the most die-hard creators might not be willing to pay. The good news is that you don't have...
6 Device Security Tips to Keep Your Data Safe

Posted 9 days ago

by Nick Mediati
- 3
When we talk about security, we talk a lot about antivirus software, data privacy, VPNs, and so on. But actual on-device security often gets overlooked, even though it's very important. After all, it doesn't matter how good your antivirus is if...
Top 5 Benefits of Having a Technology Plan

Posted 14 days ago

by John Kenyon, Twitter: @jakenyon
- 1
Whenever I began a new technology consulting project with a nonprofit, one of the first questions I ask is, "Do you have a tech plan?" That's because a good plan is the foundation of being strategic and successful with technology. Here...
From Startup to Social Enterprise … with Rebecca Masisak at the Helm

Posted 16 days ago

by James Nickerson, Twitter: @NickInSFO
- 3
It's hard living two lives. Maybe you can relate? Specifically, leading a 9 to 5 life at a job where you "increase shareholder value" and "exceed client expectations," while at night, you spend your precious spare hours working...
Telling Your Story: NetSquared #Storymakers2017 Workshops for Nonprofits

Posted 16 days ago

by Elijah van der Giessen, @NetSquared
- 2
Here at TechSoup, we're big on stories. Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops...
What Is TechSoup? Stick To Our Knitting?

Posted 17 days ago

by Daniel Ben-Horin
- 1
In a recent blog post , in which our nonprofit, TechSoup, advocated for Net Neutrality, there were several responses that have an interestingly identical structure: (a) Government should stay out of the Internet; (b) There are technical issues involved...
SOS: Save Our Site! How Libraries Can Preserve Local Online History

Posted 22 days ago

by Maria Praetzellis
- 1
Websites, blog posts, social media, online news — all of these are part of your community's history, but all are ephemeral in nature. Now, the Internet Archive, an expert in preserving online content, is beginning a program to train librarians...
9 Tips to Maximize Your Fundraising with Social Media

Posted 23 days ago

by Molly Bacon, Twitter: @mollymbacon
Online fundraising is growing fast, even in the nonprofit world. In 2016, Blackbaud found that 7.2 percent of total nonprofit fundraising came from online giving . Small and large organizations alike are investing in ways to allow their donors to give...
An Offline Social Media Exercise That Improves Online Content

Posted 29 days ago

by John Kenyon, Twitter: @jakenyon
- 2
For the Professional Social Media class I teach at Sonoma State University , I created an exercise designed to help folks practice both content creation and looking at metrics. Nonprofits can use this at a staff meeting or other gathering to help people...
Treat Your Website Project Like an Investment Rather than an Expense

Posted 30 days ago

by Jill Farley
Every day, cultural and nonprofit institutions face unique challenges while working towards a mission with a small technical staff and digital budget. Limited money, revolving staff, and regulatory pressures require that visionaries think ahead of their...
Nonprofit Websites: 5 Ways to Keep Them Fresh

Posted 1 month ago

by John Kenyon, Twitter: @jakenyon
- 5
A website is the most important part of your nonprofit's presence online, followed by email and social media. It is the online hub where people can learn about your work in a deep way, make donations, sign up for your email list, review volunteer...
Net Neutrality — We Need Your Help!

Posted 1 month ago

by Sheila Warren, Twitter: @sheila_warren
- 17
It's critical that nonprofits make their voices heard in favor of Net Neutrality. Read on, or take immediate action . Traditionally, nonprofits familiar with Net Neutrality have tended to regard it as a "techie" issue that is beyond what...
Record Highs for Gifts to Nonprofits

Posted 1 month ago

by Michael Stein, Twitter: @mstein63
- 1
I don't usually wait with bated breath for annual giving trends and studies. But this year was different. Many fundraisers (including me) were eager to understand how the emergence of the Trump Presidency last year may be affecting the giving landscape...
Using Insights on Charitable Giving to Help Further Your Mission

Posted 1 month ago

by Melinda Rolfs
Have you ever wondered if people are donating more or less to causes similar to yours or how and when they are most likely to donate? Have you thought about how data can help glean insights that support your mission? The Mastercard Center for Inclusive...
The Best Productivity Tools (Part 2): Favorites Revealed

Posted 1 month ago

by Technology Trust
- 1
Last week, we reported on a recent NetSquared London Meetup that investigated the IT tools that can be used to operate nonprofits inexpensively and effectively. We also showed how organizations can tackle the process of finding the tech that helps the...
Learning Resources for Nonprofits and Libraries

Posted 1 month ago

by Jim Lynch, Twitter: @originaljynch
- 2
Earlier this year, we told you about all the resources available at TechSoup for learning to use technology. But what if you need more? Finding Quick Technology Answers Beyond TechSoup Because we know that TechSoup may not be able to answer all...
Non-Boring #Tech4Good Meetings for Nonprofits

Posted 1 month ago

by Elijah van der Giessen, @NetSquared
- 2
NetSquared organizers bring together the nonprofit technology community for face-to-face meetings ... but we all know that meetings are boring! Admit it, you sometimes dread going to those all-staff assemblies. Luckily for you, our NetSquared leaders...
The Best Productivity Tools: Time-Saving Methods to Find Digital Tools

Posted 1 month ago

by Technology Trust
A recent NetSquared London Meetup investigated the IT tools that can be used to get nonprofit operations done cheaply and effectively. It also delved into how nonprofits can tackle the process of finding the tech that helps the most when you don't...
TechSoup Honors Unsung Heroes

Posted 1 month ago

by Jim Lynch, Twitter: @originaljynch
- 1
From time to time, we love to feature the great work of people and organizations that we admire. We particularly like to call attention to extraordinary people doing humanitarian work who don't get a lot of attention. TechSoup is honored to serve...
TechSoup Member Organizations Doing Great Work During Hard Times

Posted 1 month ago

by Ting Ting Eeo
We're halfway through 2017, and civil society has been handed some serious challenges. Federal services that underserved populations depend upon are becoming less reliable. Given these difficult times, we'd like to feature some local organizations...

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