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Introduce Yourself

Say hello! Let us know who you are and your connection to the nonprofit community. We were all new at one time, so go ahead and tell us about your work. Check out our Community Rules & Standards for posting guidelines.
Hosted by Sasha Daucus, Chris Nielsen of Nielsen Tech, and Megan Keane of TechSoup Global.

TechSoup/TechSoup Stock Help

Ask questions and give feedback about the TechSoup Stock site, the TechSoup online product donation program. You may find the answers to your questions in our TechSoup Stock FAQ, but if not, please post any questions you may still have here. You do not need to be a registered member to use this forum.
Hosted by Autumn Teeter of TechSoup Stock Customer Service and Megan Keane of TechSoup Global.

Software

Discuss and receive advice on all aspects of computer software. Topics include non-profit and other programs, including those available through TechSoup Stock, troubleshooting, databases, and operating systems.
Hosted by Dave Welp of Scott County Family YMCA and Yann Toledano of YTConsulting.com.

Hardware

Make recommendations (computers, modems, recycling, pricing, etc.) and ask your technical questions.
Hosted by Chris Nielsen of Nielsen Tech.

Web Building

Strategies and expert advice on all aspects of developing and maintaining an effective Web presence. Topics covered include site-building tools, web design, SEO, analytics and traffic-boosting methods, usability, hosting, and functionality.
Hosted by Yann Toledano of YTConsulting.com.

Technology for Fundraising

Talk about technologies that support fundraising, like donor and member databases, Constituent Relationship Management, email marketing, and online donations.
Hosted by Robert Weiner of Robert L. Weiner Consulting and Sasha Daucus of Fundraiser Software.

Accessible Technology and Public Computing

Share standards and strategies for accessible technology. Discuss resources and ideas for maintaining and operating public computer labs.
Hosted by TechSoup Global.

Emerging Technologies

Find out about the latest technology developments and discuss social networking tools and other Web 2.0 applications and how they can help your organization.
Hosted by J. Matthew Saunders of Dogstar.org and Elliot Harmon of TechSoup Global.

Networks

What's the best way to get online (DSL or ISDN or a modem)? Which ISP do you go with?
Hosted by Gary Lamontagne of coosfamilyhealth.org and Dave Welp of Scott County Family YMCA.

Nonprofit Tech Careers

This forum is more of a bulletin board than a discussion forum. Share resources, strategies for job-hunting and job announcements in the nonprofit sector and any other ideas you have about technology careers in nonprofits.
Hosted by Gary Lamontagne of coosfamilyhealth.org and Megan Keane of TechSoup Global.

Site Improvements

Problem with the forums? Notice something buggy? Post any bugs you're finding here and we will work to squash them.
Hosted by Colleen Nagle and Chris Shipley of Nutmeg IT.

Open-Source and Free Software

Discover free and open source solutions and discuss tips and techniques for using open source software in nonprofit organizations.
Hosted by Roger Rustad.

Tech Planning

Discuss the essentials of tech planning. How to pay for it? Do you need to renew one?
Hosted by Kevin Lo of TechSoup Global.

TechSoup Town Hall

The virtual water cooler! Discuss ideas and trends in the sector, post nonprofit technology news and events, find out the latest TechSoup news and upcoming features, and add your product suggestions to our Product Solutions Wish List .
Hosted by Becky Wiegand and Megan Keane, both of TechSoup Global.

Virtual Community

Learn more about how communicating through email, online forums, groupware, and other community tools can support your organization's goals and mission.
Hosted by Megan Keane of TechSoup Global.

Virus Vaccination and Computer Security

Discuss ways to keep your computer secure and virus-free. Also, what do you do when your computer becomes infected?
Hosted by Gary Lamontagne of coosfamilyhealth.org.

Wireless Connectivity

Networking Unplugged! Learn and share about staying connected using wireless technologies, from mobile phones to wifi, and the security issues these present.
Hosted by Tim Claremont of Independent Living for Seniors Rochester, NY.

Volunteers and Technology

Learn about working with technology volunteers and how the Internet connects volunteers with the organizations that need them.
Hosted by Jayne Cravens of Coyote Communications and Erin Barnhart of Idealist.

Digital Storytelling Online Event

The event is over, but discussions continue! You can check out the Digital Storytelling Challenge winners and all the submissions on the event page. You can subscribe to the event forum and get email updates when there are new posts.