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Join us for an engaging webinar where we will explore the barriers HR practitioners face with decision-makers when trying to introduce new technology in their organisation, and learn how to overcome them by building a compelling business case. Our esteemed panellists, Kate Hickman, Head of People and Culture at Infoxchange, and Mark Bateson, Director, Human Capital Consulting at Deloitte, will guide you through enlightening discussions. In this webinar you will gain invaluable insights into understanding C-level executives' perspectives and how to effectively communicate the value of HR technology. We will address financial challenges unique to not-for-profit organisations, and offer innovative techniques to demonstrate long-term ROI. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to revolutionise your HR practices. Register now to join industry experts and network with fellow HR professionals. Take a proactive step toward driving positive change and unlocking the potential of HRIS technology.

Manawatu Stewart Centre in Palmerston North has improved its IT functionality, along with the skill development of their clients, with Microsoft donated software. This case study is a good example of how to make the most of some of the software available on TechSoup.

The Disability Resource Centre (H.B) Trust provides overall Governance to Home Support, Network Personnel and Turning Point – who each have their own Mission Statement relative to their specialist area and the services they provide to the Hawkes Bay and/or Central Hawkes Bay Community. "Not only have we been able to obtain the latest Microsoft software as a donation but, obtaining donated software through TechSoup has enabled us to implement an IT upgrading planning process which we would not have been able to do otherwise. Because of TechSoup New Zealand and the generosity of Microsoft we are covering all bases."

Methodist City Action's Computer school has an intake of over 3000 students per year. Some of these students have some sort of physical or psychological disability, and some are Senior Citizens of 55 years of age and over. Methodist City Action has a strong focus on the use of technology for an inclusive society. "Microsoft Office has empowered students with a sense of inclusion in society and helped them to break out of seclusion and spark their interest in learning." Kaveh Farbeh-Tabrizi, IT Administrator/Tutor, Methodist City Action

RDA Equestrian Therapy Centre provides therapeutic horse related activities for children and adults with physical, mental, cognitive, social or behavioural needs. "The 'user friendly' Microsoft software has allowed staff members to not only create communications,  data bases and input data with ease - it has given them the confidence to delegate tasks to our volunteer force for updating or processing with confidence - because it isn't so complicated that it might result in elimination and or corruption of data."Katharine Birks, Fundraising Manager, RDA Tauranga

The Depot Artspace is a multi-disciplinary, creative community based in Devonport, Auckland. They say their thriving multi-disciplinary creative centre is testimony to a clear vision, a strong philosophy of inclusiveness and accessibility, unfaltering tenacity and a large helping of community can-do.

Things to know about the new productivity suite By: Brian Satterfield February 15, 2007 If your nonprofit relies on Microsoft Office for crucial day-to-day tasks, you may be wondering about the recently released Office 2007 suite's new features, potential impact on your budget, and whether upgrading now makes sense.

Communication is essential for all voluntary organisations, and computers are now an essential tool in all that we do. Recently the government released a new Digital strategy for New Zealand, which is available at www.digitalstrategy.govt.nz. It is a major revision of a previous strategy, and sets out a framework for all sectors to work together to get the most possible value out of the profound changes and opportunities offered by ICT technologies.

Another financial year done and dusted and here at TechSoup New Zealand, we'd like a moment to say thanks to everyone we work with.

Preparing financial reports to cater for the requirements of Board members, whose experience and financial knowledge is usually varied, can be quite daunting for many handed this task. This webinar is ideal for those with little or no bookkeeping or accounting knowledge who are keen to get a better handle on key financial reports including budgeting and cashflow options for their Board, delivered in an easy to understand presentation. We will go through the foundations of good reporting, through their key components, finishing with a short presentation on timesaving tools available through Connecting Up. If you want to ease what many consider a painful experience, register for this informative session on presenting financial reports for your Board. This webinar will help you understand the fundamentals of presenting financial reports: 

Since the emergence of social media as a marketing method, it has been suggested that email marketing is no longer relevant or effective – this is not so! Used correctly, email marketing is an incredibly valuable component of your digital marketing toolkit to communicate with and encourage action from your database. This webinar will cover the basics of how to set up your email marketing using MailChimp, and touch on some important considerations including Australian privacy laws and the management of contact data, and tips for managing and making the most of your ongoing email marketing. Key learning outcomes: Managing subscribers Creating email lists, groups and segments Importing subscribers Exporting subscribers Subscription forms Creating email campaigns Basic campaign set up Using templates (focus on default MailChimp template options, not custom HTML templates) Adding content Testing Scheduling and sending Results and reporting

Windows 10 is here! For many organisations, the upgrade is free. Learn how to upgrade your systems.

Volunteers are important partners of any not-for-profit organisation. They serve by contributing time, talent or treasure. A satisfied volunteer can become a significant donor. Volunteers can share their experiences and create positive word-of-mouth for your organisation. As they are such a valuable resource, you need to ensure that you recruit the right volunteers and have strategies to retain them.  Volunteer Recruitment and Management will provide an over-arching general guide to volunteer recruitment and management. It will equip you to identify actions in the development of a detailed volunteer management action plan for your not-for-profit organisation and to improve a start-up or existing program.

The annual TechSoup New Zealand Conference is heading into its' 3rd year, and we want you to be a part of the programme!

Mace IT was founded in 2008 with the sole aim of delivering top-notch technology services to Auckland’s small and medium businesses. It was not long before the Mace IT team built a solid reputation for itself and a loyal clientèle because of its peerless technology management, infrastructure strategies, and procurement and consulting services. What set Mace IT apart, as one industry observer noted, was the "reassured ability to take ownership of issues, no matter how complex or daunting". Mace IT strove to provide quick and lasting solutions while ensuring that technical jargon was kept to the minimum. 

TechSoup New Zealand will start charging GST on all products and services from 1st March 2016.

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OneStop IT was established in 2002 with the belief that our success can only be achieved through the delivery of excellent quality service to our clients. We thrive on repeat business, referrals and goodwill. Our aim is to make our clients feel like they are treated as people, not “support tickets”.   Based in Wellington, OneStop IT has a proven track record of successfully delivering IT solutions across a broad range of industries including finance, education, legal, charities and consulting services. For every customer we develop and deliver a customised support plan to satisfy their unique requirements, expectations and budget.    

We ae GoCloud Systems - "Straight-up, Independent, IT Consulting" Our Not for Profit Services include: Strategy and IT Management - Like you, we're passionate about making the world a better place, we can put together an ICT Roadmap to realise your business goals. Reduced Cost - We can analyse your spend on IT and make sure you're getting the most back for your dollar. - Typically we reduce cost by 40% - Allowing you to re-invest where it matters Charity Tech' - We have solid relationships with all major ICT suppliers, we're able to help acquire software and compute resources for free.. Support - We offer a 24/7 Managed IT support Service, there's per user pricing so you can scale up and down when running a campaign.

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.