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SOS: Save Our Site! How Libraries Can Preserve Local Online History

Posted 23 hours ago

by Maria Praetzellis
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 2 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 8 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 9 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 12 days ago

by John Kenyon, Twitter: @jakenyon
- 4
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 15 days 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 16 days 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 17 days 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 21 days 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 22 days 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 27 days 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 28 days 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...
Your Fiscal Year-End Race and Stress-Saving Checklist

Posted 1 month ago

by Molly Bacon, Twitter: @mollymbacon
Does fiscal year-end paperwork have you bogged down like this? Do you feel like you're in a rat race trying to get everything done? June 30 is the end of the fiscal year for many U.S. nonprofits, including TechSoup. A fiscal year is basically...
Refugee Response: TechSoup's New Online Technology Resource for NGOs Helping Refugees

Posted 1 month ago

by Jim Lynch, Twitter: @originaljynch
- 2
TechSoup is proud to celebrate World Refugee Day by announcing a new humanitarian project that that we're doing in Europe and the Middle East. It's called Refugee Response , and it's a project in cooperation with Microsoft to respond to the...
3 Steps to Building Your Communications Strategy in the Digital Era

Posted 1 month ago

by Janice Burney, Twitter: @JaniceBurney
- 3
Building a viable communication strategy can be a daunting undertaking. Whether your nonprofit is well-established or just getting started, communication frameworks are rapidly shifting. They're fueled by the ever-expanding world of Internet-connected...
Pack Your Bags for a Summer Tech Adventure

Posted 1 month ago

by Susan Hope Bard, TechSoup
Are you in the process of planning your summer holiday? Considering the beach, the mountains, visiting family, or camping? In your planning, you're likely considering a budget and assessing what things you have in the house to take with you, including...
8 Security Tips When Moving to the Cloud

Posted 1 month ago

by Nick Mediati
- 1
Cloud-based applications and services are super convenient. After all, they let you work from practically anywhere using almost any device, and they make it easy to collaborate with coworkers. But before you take the leap, you need to think long and hard...
How Nonprofits Can Improve Their Email Deliverability

Posted 1 month ago

by Michael Stein, Twitter: @mstein63
- 4
A recent study published in May 2017 by digital tool provider EveryAction reported that over 18 percent of nonprofit fundraising emails ended up in junk folders in 2016. That number jumped to 36 percent during #GivingTuesday , seriously hindering fundraising...
TechSoup Members Really Love Cloud Services (and Other Things You Told Us)

Posted 1 month ago

by Nick Mediati
- 1
A couple months back, we surveyed TechSoup members on their views of the cloud. We wanted to know whether you use cloud services, how you used them, and what concerns you have about the cloud. Just under 2,000 people took the survey. One thing that surprised...
How to Set Up an E-commerce Store and Raise Money for Your Nonprofit

Posted 1 month ago

by TechSoup Canada
The days where selling online meant owning a huge warehouse, holding lots of stock, and dealing with endless product manufacturers are over. Of course, it works in some instances, but there is no longer a need to go about e-commerce in this way if it...
Tips and Tools to Strengthen Your Fundraising and Accounting

Posted 1 month ago

by Ting Ting Eeo
- 2
While focusing on your organization's fiscal year-end planning, it might be a good time to revisit your fundraising strategy. We've put together a list of fundraising and also financial accounting resources and product donations. These will help...
Need Hands-on Help? NetSquared's Free Workshops Are in Your Community

Posted 1 month ago

by Elijah van der Giessen, @NetSquared
Technology helps nonprofits deliver on our missions more effectively, but it can also be fiendishly complicated. Sometimes the best way to get started with a new tool is to have a guide sitting next to you giving directions. That's why TechSoup supports...
How TechSoup Uses Box Donations

Posted 1 month ago

by glennhirsch
Like any nonprofit, we like to take advantage of the product donations that are on offer for charities, churches, foundations, and libraries. This is our story on how we use Box, the online file-sharing, content management, and collaboration service....

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