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  • How to build trust with your potential sponsors - Abby Clemence
    This post, written by Abby Clemence from Infinity Sponsorship, is reproduced here by kind permission of the author. The original post can be found here.   It's a well-known sales adage that 'if people don't trust you, they won't buy from you'.  Have you ever been keen to purchase something from someone you didn't have confidence in? Never has a truer word been spoken when it comes to charity partnerships and association sponsorships.
    Posted on 30/10/2017 by Anonymous
  • What is the IT Connect Program?
    Since introducing the IT Connect Program, we've had a lot of questions about it - what it is, who it's for, how it works, and why we're doing it. So we thought we'd take some time to answer these questions for you!   What is the IT Connect Program? Put simply, the program is a referral service for organisations that need help with their IT. We have provided donated and discounted software for many many years, but in listening to our members we realised there was a gap. Many organisations don't have their own IT staff and have not entered a relationship with an IT provider or integrator. Obtaining software such as Office365 or Azure is only the first step in the solution - it needs to be integrated and implemented in your organisation before it can start helping you.
    Posted on 20/09/2017 by Sam Lloyd
  • Get the NFP IT support you need - at a rate you can afford
    Getting access to the latest technology is one thing - but having the IT support to learn how to implement and use it is another. That doesn't have to be a problem anymore though, thanks to a new TechSoup New Zealand partnership with trusted IT companies who can provide you with the services your NFP organisation needs - at discounted rates. Because it's part of TechSoup New Zealand's mission is to provide access to donated and discounted technology to the not-for-profit sector, we want to help organisations that might not have their own IT department with the support they need to keep making a difference.  So, get in touch to find out how our trusted partners can be your IT team and take care of every aspect of your technology needs. As a trusted partner in the IT Connect Program, each service provider has been vetted for high standards of customer service, understanding of sector needs, and commitment to providing the best price possible.
    Posted on 04/09/2017 by om@connectingup.org
  • Empowerment & Success Conference · Community Networks Aotearoa
      TechSoup New Zealand is proud to be a sponsor of this year's Empowerment & Success Conference held by Community Networks Aotearoa  
    Posted on 01/09/2017 by Sam Lloyd
  • Interview with a Storyteller - Kate Sunners, Strategic Grants
    Kate Sunners is the Communications and Grants Strategist at Strategic Grants. A natural-born storyteller, Kate’s career highlights include manuscript and book reviewer, freelance copywriter, and marketing coordinator. At Strategic Grants, she lives her passion every day in writing, editing, and fine-tuning compelling grant applications for charities and NFPs. All too often, we can focus too much on getting the facts out of our brains and onto paper when explaining what we need, what we would do with the money, and why the funder should give it to us, without thinking about how it looks to the reader! Kate’s skillset and perspective give her insight into the storytelling nature of successful grant applications, and why it’s important to create a narrative that potential funders can understand and which inspires them to give.
    Posted on 15/08/2017 by Sam Lloyd
  • Not-For-Profit IT Survey
    The annual Not-For-Profit IT Survey delivered by TechSoup New Zealand, Connecting Up, and Infoxchange, will help us to gain a better understanding of technology use in the community sector in Australia and New Zealand. With the Not-For-Profit IT Survey now launched, TechSoup New Zealand's Executive Manager of Programs and Sector Development, Kate Preiss, discusses how the survey’s insights will support organisations to make better IT decisions.
    Posted on 10/07/2017 by Sean Courtney
  • Are you ready to become a better fundraiser?
    Fundraising is such a core component of what we do as NFPs. There are many ways to do it, but we can all agree that becoming better fundraisers will have an impact on every aspect of our organisation. We have recently brought on another new Discount Partner focused on exactly that:              Infinity Sponsorship Infinity Sponsorship is an always-on web-based tool with which you can learn a myriad of skills, tools, best practices, and inside tips to become the best fundraiser you can be.  From Live and On-Demand Webinars, to eBooks, Podcasts, and One-On-One Coaching, you can access the material any time of the day, from any device.  
    Posted on 28/06/2017 by Sam Lloyd
  • TechSoup New Zealand Conference 2017 — Sync: Tuning Communities with the Digital Age March 16-17, Auckland
    Charitable organisations and prominent leaders from the community, voluntary and technology sectors across New Zealand came together for the the 2017 TechSoup New Zealand Conference, 'Sync: Tuning Communities with the Digital Age', to share new insights into the evolving digital landscape and to examine the critical role of technology in supporting communities.
    Posted on 24/03/2017 by Sean Courtney
  • New Zealand Charities Technology Awards 2017
    Charitable organisations and leaders from the community and technology sectors gathered to celebrate the very best in technology innovation and service excellence in the New Zealand charity sector at the inaugural New Zealand Charities Technology Awards Dinner on May 16 at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, Auckland.
    Posted on 22/03/2017 by Sean Courtney
  • Customer Service Week - October 3-7
    This week at TechSoup New Zealand we celebrated our amazing Customer Support team, who help the not-for-profit community across Australia and New Zealand via phone, email, social media and in-person at events. Click below for a few photos and profiles of our amazing team and celebrations, and feel free to leave any appreciative comments below the post.
    Posted on 07/10/2016 by mathan
  • Safeguarding information while travelling
    Information is the lifeblood of any organisation, and our not-for-profit organisations often deal with very sensitive personal information. Irrespective of whether you are intending to work around the corner at your preferred coffee shop, in an airport lounge while waiting to catch a domestic flight, about to embark on overseas travel or to attend a conference, there are common requirements when information is being used outside of the regular office environment.
    Posted on 23/09/2016 by Sean Courtney
  • Free IT advice for Auckland not-for-profits
    Posted on 19/09/2016 by mathan
  • New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres Conference: A Retrospective
    TechSoup New Zealand attended and presented at the 2016 New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres (NZFDIC) Conference in Queenstown, to understand the significant changes to the New Zealand disability sector and the implications for disability focused organisations; and to inform delegates on the importance of adopting new technologies amidst these changes, and how TechSoup New Zealand can assist these organisations moving forward.
    Posted on 18/08/2016 by Sean Courtney
  • TechSoup New Zealand attends Relate Live by Zendesk
    TechSoup New Zealand recently attended the Relate Live by Zendesk conference in Sydney, a two-day event designed to help businesses and entrepreneurs explore the complicated nature of relationships.
    Posted on 18/08/2016 by Sean Courtney
  • Recent storms show the importance of cloud technology
    The recent outages of major banking, streaming and food ordering services caused by storms in New South Wales demonstrate how vital it is for organisations to have good IT infrastructure and information backed up on the cloud in various locations.
    Posted on 08/06/2016 by Sean Courtney
  • Call for Speakers - TechSoup New Zealand Conference #tsnz16
    The annual TechSoup New Zealand Conference is heading into its' 3rd year, and we want you to be a part of the programme!
    Posted on 30/10/2015 by mathan
  • What's new in Office 2016 for Windows
    Microsoft Office 2016 features new, modern versions of all of the classic desktop applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and Skype for Business. Quickly produce professional documents with rich authoring features, design controls for pixel-perfect layouts and newly built in Excel tools will help you get more out of your data, faster and easier.
    Posted on 01/10/2015 by mathan
  • TechSoup New Zealand Events Programme 101
    If you've ever found yourself in a sticky situation around our Events Programme or maybe you're not sure how to go about registering, then have a read below and make sure you know back to front the ins and outs of the Events Programme!
    Posted on 08/09/2015 by Tori Jaffer
  • The sticky FAQ's answered!
    In recent months I have spent time working with the amazing customer support team here at TechSoup New Zealand. I learnt firsthand how to field the thousands of varied questions and requests that come in each week from our customers, and boy were there a lot!
    Posted on 10/08/2015 by Tori Jaffer
  • Get Windows 10 for Your Organisation
    Windows 10 is here! For many organisations, the upgrade is free. Learn how to upgrade your systems.
    Posted on 30/07/2015 by mathan
  • What's New in Windows 10
    Learn about top new features in Microsoft's latest operating system
    Posted on 30/07/2015 by mathan
  • Thoughts on a NetSquared trophy
    What does a trophy, a 3-D printed and global citizenship have in common? Guest blogger and NetSquared Ambassador, Stephen Blyth, shares his thoughts on the NetSquared communities in New Zealand and around the world.
    Posted on 24/06/2014 by Ben Teoh
  • 4 ways to make the most of Microsoft donations for charitable organisations
    Here are a few things you should know about Microsoft’s donations for charitable organisations and how to maximise the impact in your organisation:
    Posted on 17/06/2014 by Tori Jaffer
  • 8 Internet security suites put to the test
    When it comes to data security, every charitable organisation needs to consider what they’re doing to keep their sensitive information safe. So, how safe is your security software? Independent tests tell the story.
    Posted on 17/06/2014 by Tori Jaffer
  • Do you have IT and funding strategies? TechSoup is a resource that helps with both
    Organisations across the community sector are reporting major changes and uncertainty  in their funding, and this is the  number one priority in any survey of organisation's  needs.  It has always been a high priority topic, but changes in Government policies, greater demands on philanthropic trusts and donors has created increased pressure for many.
    Posted on 16/07/2013 by TechSoup New Zealand
  • Get the right NFP pricing on your IT this financial year
    If you haven't already started thinking about your not-for-profit's IT needs, make sure you take these three easy steps to make sure you're making the right decisions.
    Posted on 03/07/2013 by TechSoup New Zealand
  • TechSoup at Health & Disability NGO National Forum in Wellington on 18 April
    The NGO Working Group, in conjunction with the Ministry of Health, organises Health and Disability Sector NGO forums. These Forums are an opportunity for engagement between the Ministry and the health and disability groups in the not-for-profit sector (NGOs) which come together to work on issues of importance to the wider health and disability sector. The forums are also an opportunity for health and disability sector organisations to share experiences and build understanding among themselves.  The outcome of these forums guides the agenda for the NGO Working Group action on behalf of the sector.
    Posted on 25/06/2013 by TechSoup New Zealand

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