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You've got the support of management, you've started social media accounts for your organisation and you're posting content. Now what? This presentation will help you take your organisation's social media to the next level, whether that means giving your stalled social media communities a kick-start or simply building on your recent social media successes. This presentation will include real examples and case studies, fresh social media content ideas and practical strategy templates. Tap into Kirsty,s extensive social media strategy and content experience to improve your social media performance.

Learn how to best manage your responsibilities as the IT contact for your organisation. Discover IT's function within your organisation and learn how to set appropriate standards, process and policies. Understand the industry benchmarks around service delivery and IT costs. See what free tools are available to help you better manage your organisation's IT.

Information security is typically a daunting and challenging topic for not-for-profit organisations. We all know security is becoming more and more important but in order to manage this well, it requires specialised knowledge and expensive resources which NFP organisations don’t normally have.

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.

Do you have a basic working knowledge of MailChimp and are looking to enhance your skills? This webinar will teach you how to get the most from MailChimp and its features, and how your email marketing can become significantly more effective.

With the recent growth of cloud based and online systems, many community organisations are weighing up their options for moving to the cloud or continuing to rely on local server infrastructure. This webinar will help small and medium community organisations to assess the suitability of cloud based systems and determine what local infrastructure may still be required.

Office 365 is a flexible tool that includes a suite of application that can be configured and used very differently for each organisation. This webinar will explore the various applications of Office 365 and considerations for what components are suitable for each purpose and their benefits based on the experience of other not for profit organisations. This webinar is designed for organisations that are currently using or in the process of implementing Office 365.

Learn all about social media and it's benefits for your not-for-profit. In this webinar you'll learn all the basics of social media to help implement it for your organisation, or improve your current basic presence. This webinar will include real case studies and examples of effective social media content and tools to get the most out of your social media. In this webinar you will:

The Google for Nonprofits program is now available in New Zealand. In this webinar you will learn how your not-for-profit organisation can benefit from this program, and how to register for the program.

The Social Media Bootcamp is an opportunity for you to delve into the world of social media and to set up the platforms, structures and processes to make it successful in your organisation.

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.

It’s Annual Report time of year, and whether you know it or not, many not-for-profits have their annual reports prepared in Adobe InDesign. Adobe InDesign CC is a great program for designing any print document, including annual reports, flyers, business cards, and more.

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Download slides here There is a growing need for non-profit organisations to ensure that they are effectively managing their data to demonstrate the impact of their work. Having access to insights and business intelligence using internal and external data sources ensures you can make informed decisions on service provision as well as positioning yourself for funding opportunities. In addition,  as the government and philanthropic funding environment becomes more competitive, PowerBI will help you to provide more evidence on how funds are allocated, and to showcase empirically, how those funds have improved the lives of those who have been recipients. 

The world has changed how it communicates, with social media usage becoming increasingly essential. In this webinar Mel will share real-life examples and practical ideas to show you how to use social media to help you increase awareness, generate ROI and create a thriving online community.

A marketing communication strategy is essential regardless of the size and nature of your organization. It doesn’t need to be long or complicated, and simple is usually more likely to acted on. In this webinar, Mel will talk you through what you should include in a simple marketing so it is meaningful, relevant and practical. You will learn: How to set measurable marketing goals and the metrics you should include How to identify who your target market is and why this can save you time and money How to integrate social media into your other off and online activities Tools and tips to help you implement your strategy what to include in an action plan so you implement your marketing strategy. Attendees of this webinar will also receive a copy of Mel’s simple marketing plan template. About the presenter: Mel Kettle

Download slides here Governance may not be the most be the most appealing task to focus on when we see the need that our organisations are filling in society. However, when we look at what governance really is, the processes of interaction and decision-making, we can see its vital importance to ensuring we continue to achieve the impact we desire of our organisations. In this webinar, Matthew will take you through:

“I would highly recommend any charity doing an IT strategy to get in touch with TechSoup New Zealand. We had been looking at band aids and were struggling to find a long-term solution to our IT problems, but In a year’s time we will be in a totally different position.” Multiple Sclerosis Auckland Business Manager Mark Blackie doesn’t mince his words when asked how useful he found TechSoup New Zealand’s IT Strategy on a Plate program. “The facilitator, Sandra, was amazing and went above and beyond what we could ever have expected from a private consultant,” he adds.  “The big difference now is that we actually have a plan and are moving forward with it. Long term this will mean greater efficiencies and services and overall better support for people with Multiple Sclerosis.”

Download slides here Course Information: When the times get tough, the tough get creative. Establishing a more stable and consistent revenue stream is an important priority for NFPs and NGOs of all shapes and sizes, and sometimes donations just aren’t cutting it when it comes to getting your big ideas across the line.

Download slides here Course Information: A convincing pitch is a powerful tool to unlock opportunities, form key relationships with investors or volunteers, attract funding, and inspire new audiences. In fact, for charities and social enterprises in particular, a single pitch could really be ‘make or break’. Over the past four years, TFN has run Pitch Coaching Workshops for hundreds of social entrepreneurs who have gone on to generate millions of dollars as a result. So, for this webinar we’ve distilled our half-day workshop into the fundamentals of a perfect pitch because no matter what type of programs you run, your future could depend on the quality of your spiel.