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  Download slides here   Course Information With Microsoft donating Office 365 licenses for non-profits it’s a highly attractive proposition to consider as a cloud based software solution for your organisation. But what exactly is Office 365, what are its key features, and how can you make the most of its functionality? We will provide some updates on the software and you can ask questions live to The IT Team about the product. We’ll also share how Connecting Up can help you acquire and administer the Microsoft Cloud licences you need.   Course Outcomes

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Download Slides   Date: Tuesday 20th October 2020 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM NZST Price: Free Course level: Beginners Includes: You’ll hear how nonprofts are using Asana, a work and project management platform, to better plan, manage, and execute the critical work they do. You'll also see a demo of how Asana can improve your organization's collaboration at HQ, in the field, and everywhere in between.  Course Information

Download Slides   Date: 29th October 2020 Time: 11:00AM - 12:00PM (AEST) Price: Free Course level: Everyone Course Outline During this session we will cover:

Learn how you can create a cashflow forecast to deliver regularly to your board and senior management so they are informed and can take strategic action with plenty of time.

Want to learn more about how Office 365 works and how it might benefit your organisation? With Microsoft donating Office 365 licenses for non-profits it’s a highly attractive proposition.

Download Slides Date: January 28th 2021 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZDT) Price: FREE Includes: Live access to webinar, participation in live Q&A session at the end of the webinar, access to post webinar recording and slides as well as any additional templates provided by the speaker This course is suitable for: Intermediate Course Information:

Download Slides   Date: Wednesday 11th November 2020 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZDT) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Information

Download Slides This course is suitable for: Intermediate Course Information: ESET Team will be discussing how its Technology aligned with human expertise has been able to stop attacks on Zero Day attacks. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: Information & knowledge on how to best keep your network and data safe from evolving threats and data leakages. You will learn about the many layers of defence now required in addition to your standard endpoint protection for a full security solution.

Download Slides   Date: Tuesday 30th March 2021 Time: 1:00pm-2:00PM NZDT Price: Free Includes:  Live access to webinar, participation in live Q&A session at the end of the webinar, access to post webinar recording and slides as well as any additional templates provided by the speaker This webinar is suitable for: Course Information:

Download Slides     Date: 4 August 2021 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm (NZST) Price: Free Includes: Live access to webinar, participation in live Q&A session, access to post webinar recording and slides as well as any additional templates provided by the speaker This webinar is suitable for: Anyone using (or considering) one of the larger accounting systems Course Information:

Download Slides   Date: Tuesday 20th April 2021 Time: 1:30am- 2:15pm (NZST) Price: Free Includes:  Live access to webinar, participation in live Q&A session at the end of the webinar, access to post webinar recording and slides as well as any additional templates provided by the speaker This webinar is suitable for: Beginners/Intermediate Course Information: From monitoring IT components to optimising end user experience, your IT team can keep IT operations at fingertips. 

Download Slides Date: Thursday 20th May 2021 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outline: During this session we will cover: ·       Overview of products available in market ·       Six common misconceptions/pitfalls/roadblocks faced ·       Stakeholders to involve in the process ·       The ten-step CRM search process ·       How to get your leadership and board to buy-in and approve the investment

Date: Thursday 22nd July 2021   Download Slides Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outline and Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have;  

Download Slides Date: 16th June 2021 Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners to intermediate Course Outline: Overview on Adobe Creative Cloud: Creating CC libraries and Publish Online and Share for Review. Topics will include: Creating Master Pages, Placing Images, Working Object Styles and Paragraph and Character style. Course Outcomes: Understating Workflow with adobe Creative Cloud Project management and asset organization. Understanding Adobe InDesign Working with Adobe InDesign to create an Annual Report using Styles and images. Audience: Nonprofit organisation designers, Creatives. Art directors, Marketing professionals.

Download Slides Date: 25th November 2021 Time: 1:00PM -2:00PM (NZDT) Course level: Beginners - Intermediate  Includes: Interactive discussion – (A podcast format) Course Outline During this session we will cover: learn quickly – ‘How TO’s, guides. Strategies and content to help them self-educate and how to set up a correct security posture..

Keela for Nonprofits Keela is donor management software that allows you to manage donors, mobilise volunteers, market your organisation, and raise more funds. Organisations of any size can use Keela to engage and build meaningful relationships with constituents, save time with automated workflows, and increase capacity. Keela's AI tools provide actionable insights based on your organisation's data. As a special offer in partnership with TechSoup, Keela is offering a first-year discount of up to 20 percent on annual plans with 1,000 or more contacts and a 30 percent discount on add-ons to enhance your base CRM. Additional discounts are available if you purchase multiple years of service in advance.

Loomio for Nonprofits Loomio is collaborative decision-making software used by organisations worldwide to make better decisions while increasing transparency and inclusion and decreasing meetings and emails. To support the nonprofit community, Loomio is providing eligible organisations with a 50 percent discount on monthly or annual subscriptions to its Loomio Pro plan. Organisations can use Loomio to host group discussions that stay on topic while allowing people to participate on their own time via the web, email, or mobile. Loomio's facilitation tools and polling options can be used to schedule meetings, approve documents, make budget decisions, and more.

Date: Tuesday, 5th April 2022 Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM (AEST) Price: Free This session will teach you how to launch action pages in minutes with readymade templates to give visitors seamless ways to engage with clear calls to action and social prompts throughout your site. Learn how to power your events by collecting RSVPs, selling tickets, and tracking who attended your events. Lastly, discover actionable tactics and strategies on how to use your website to build custom supporter journeys. NationBuilder is a fully integrated platform that enables you to engage with your community through our client relationship management tool, build action oriented website pages through our content management system, communicate with your supporters via 1-to-1 and 1-to-many email blasts, and fundraise for your cause. Our core product principles are:

Date: Tues, 22th February 2022 Time: 11:00AM – 12:30PM AEDT Price: $50 Includes: Live access to webinar, participation in live Q&A session, access to post webinar recording and slides as well as any additional templates provided by the speaker This course is suitable for: Intermediate Course Outcomes: In this 90 minute webinar you will discover, understand and implement the most important aspects of Facebook groups to help build a thriving fundraising or support community for your organisation. You will learn: - what makes Facebook groups the best avenue for building thriving online communities - overview of key features and how you can use them - admin tips to grow and activate your group - the key stages to growing a community - how to lead people to action through content

Date: Wednesday 25th May 2022 Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Includes: Live access to webinar, participation in live Q&A session, access to post webinar recording and slides as well as any additional templates provided by the speaker Course Information: We will review the capabilities of Xero in regard to both budgeting and reporting. For some organisations this may suit their needs perfectly. But what are the signs that you need to add a more flexible budgeting and reporting system to Xero? Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: An understanding of the power and limits of Xero’s reporting and budgeting A checklist to determine when Xero on its own is enough and when you need more Audience

Date: Tuesday, 29th November 2022 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZDT) Price: Free Includes: Live access to webinar, participation in live Q&A session at the end of the webinar, access to post-webinar recording and slides as well as any additional templates provided by the speaker. Marketing automation has been around for a while, but for many of us we don’t know what it actually is, how much investment is required to get started, and how it actually works. Most of all we don’t know if it’s worth it! In this webinar, Ryan from Refuel Creative will walk you through real life examples. You’ll learn how you can leverage marketing automation to improve the effectiveness of your marketing, your fundraising, and your social enterprise sales. We’ll look at the systems and software you’ll need in place and how much it’ll all cost.

Date: Tuesday, 28 June 2022 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Includes: Live access to webinar, participation in live Q&A session at the end of the webinar, access to post webinar recording and slides as well as any additional templates provided by the speaker As we tackle the third year of living with COVID-19, the way we participate in and run events have changed. In this conversation between purpose-driven experts in the event industry, we will delve into what we’ve learnt from the pandemic, patterns we saw emerging, what event hosts and marketers are focusing on in the NFP space, strategies and tips to market purpose-aligned events, and the different ways in which people are wanting to experience events in 2022.

HPE MSM720 Premium Wireless LAN Controller (J9694A) – Certified Refurbished The HPE MSM720 Premium Wireless LAN Controller (J9694A) is a high-performance enterprise network management device featuring a Freescale Dual Core 800 MHz processor, 1GB DDR3 RAM, six Gigabit Ethernet ports, and two SFP mini-GBIC fibre optic slots. This certified refurbished product, sold by Reboot IT, delivers robust wireless connectivity with advanced security features and flexible deployment options, perfect for medium to large business environments.

D-Link DSL-2750U Certified Refurbished ADSL2+ Modem Router – High-Speed Internet with Robust Wireless Networking Experience reliable, high-speed internet connectivity with the D-Link DSL-2750U certified refurbished modem router, featuring integrated ADSL2/2+ technology supporting download speeds up to 24 Mbps, 4-port Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), and dual external 5 dBi antennas for enhanced wireless coverage at speeds up to 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. Designed for home and small office use, this versatile device combines wired and wireless networking with advanced routing and security features to deliver a seamless online experience.

HP ProBook 450 G7 Motherboard - Certified Refurbished This certified refurbished HP ProBook 450 G7 motherboard (L78085-601) features a powerful 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10210U processor with 4 cores and 8 threads running at 1.6 GHz base frequency up to 4.2 GHz Turbo, integrated Intel UHD Graphics, support for up to 32GB DDR4-2666 RAM, and comprehensive connectivity including USB-C 3.1, multiple USB-A ports, HDMI 1.4b, and Gigabit Ethernet. This genuine HP spare part delivers enterprise-grade reliability and performance for laptop repair, upgrade projects, or system rebuilds. Practical Applications This motherboard is ideal for:

Unlock the Power of Refurbished with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G6 i5 8250U 8GB Motherboard - your gateway to high-performance computing at an unbeatable price. Dive into the world of upgraded technology without stretching your budget. This motherboard is the heart of a computing powerhouse, designed for those who demand efficiency, reliability, and sustainability from their tech.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) SM-T385 — Parts Only (No Warranty or Returns) Product OverviewThe Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) SM-T385 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 quad-core 1.4 GHz processor, 2GB RAM, and 16GB internal storage with microSD expansion. It offers an 8.0-inch IPS LCD display at 1280 x 800 resolution (~189 PPI), paired with an Adreno 308 GPU for light media and daily tasks. This device is stuck in a boot loop, non-functional as a tablet, and sold strictly as parts only with no warranty or returns. Practical Use Cases

Certified Refurbished Polycom VVX Expansion Module - Professional Call Management Solution The Polycom VVX Expansion Module (2201-46300-001) features 40 programmable physical line keys with dual-color LED status indicators, paper directory cards for labeling, and seamless plug-and-play connectivity that powers directly from your compatible VVX host phone without requiring separate power supplies or network connections. This certified refurbished, business-grade accessory transforms your standard VVX phone into a powerful call management workstation, perfect for receptionists, administrative staff, and busy professionals who handle multiple lines and need instant access to frequently dialed contacts.

HP EliteDisplay S231d 23-inch IPS LED Widescreen Monitor – Certified Refurbished Experience seamless workflow integration with the HP EliteDisplay S231d, a 23-inch IPS LED widescreen monitor featuring Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, 7 ms response time, 250 cd/m² brightness, and wide 178° viewing angles. Designed primarily as a notebook docking display, it enables effortless connectivity through a single USB cable while offering VGA and DisplayPort inputs, built-in USB hub, Ethernet port, and an integrated 720p HD webcam with dual microphones for enhanced video conferencing. Please note: This item does not include a stand or base and is intended for use with compatible docking stations or third-party mounting solutions.

Acer 1920 x 1080 Full HD LED Monitor – Certified Refurbished Certified refurbished Acer B246HL monitor featuring a 21.5-inch LED display with Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, white LED backlighting, DVI-D and VGA (D-Sub) connectivity, and Acer ComfyView technology for reduced glare. Sold by Reboot and backed by a 1-year warranty for reliable performance.

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We invite you to join us for Connecting Up's Masterclass This event is hosted by Australia’s premier not-for-profit technology company Infoxchange, whose focus is to empower, transform and inspire Australia’s technology leaders. About this event This one-day  masterclass includes keynote presentations from industry leaders in cyber security, digital marketing and website development. ​Learn from fellow technology leaders and gain new digital insights, strategies, and tools to increase your organisation’s impact and drive positive social change. Connect and share ideas with some of the brightest minds in technology, strategy, leadership, digital marketing, capability, and training. Speakers for this event: Alecia Hancock - Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategist Ryan Jones from Refuel Creative -  A growth-focused web design agency Nicola O'Brien Cybersecurity & Digital Trust | Senior Manager @ Price Waterhouse Cooper - a global network with services including digital transformation, management consulting, workforce transformation, deals advisory, energy transition, ESG and financial assurance, cybersecurity and digital trust. Sam Bi Cybersecurity & Digital Trust | Manager @ Price Waterhouse Cooper - a global network with services including digital transformation, management consulting, workforce transformation, deals advisory, energy transition, ESG and financial assurance, cybersecurity and digital trust.

This power session consists of two presentations and a Q&A session. Presentation 1 Strategic communications planning for not-for-profits In a crowded marketplace it’s especially valuable to have a clear message. As a not-for-profit your message is your promise. It sums up what you do and why it matters. Understanding your strategic communications goals is complex. Good communications don’t just happen. It’s a disciplined process that starts with an honest appraisal of your market position, successes and concerns. This presentation will take delegates through how to create a new strategic communications plan for their organisation and how to review profile, target audiences, perceptions, key messages and how to measure success.

Many not-for-profits are now using Facebook to build a community of supporters for their cause and engage their audience. Join this webinar to learn how to create a Facebook content strategy, how to increase likes to your page and how to engage your fans with your content.

“Our hardware and software platform has had significant investment to meet this goal and features a thin client network with a range of software that enables us to manage most of our network through our central server. In implementing this upgrade across our platform we needed software to operate our network so we have upgraded our desktop environment to the latest Microsoft family of software so that we can. We now have a network that is the equal of large budget scale organisations thanks to support from TechSoup and Microsoft.”

Te Puna Whaiora provides an early and transforming intervention in the lives of vulnerable children, so that together with their families they may begin to build a brighter future. "We believe that the advances available in Windows 7, Exchange 2010, Office 2010, SQL 2008 and Windows Server 2008 will enable us to offer much more functionality, reliability and performance utilising the same hardware and we are looking forward to being able to draft plans for an infrastructure upgrade program not possible before."

Newtown Union Health in Wellington have recently upgraded their software thanks to TechSoup NZ and Microsoft.  Odette Wood, Newtown Union Health’s Operations Manager, explains the impact on their organization. “It has enabled us to achieve a number of things including improved email capability, the ability for everyone to “hot-desk”, a standard suite of MS Office software so everyone is using the same version and future upgrades can be done across the whole network at once and an improved central storage of our organisation’s documents.  At a higher level, the upgrade means a much more robust system, less maintenance costs/risks, better internal communication systems and processes and the increased ability to support a growing organization spread across geographically separated sites as we move into the future.

Last year when our computer system was limping along, trying to avoid an imminent fatality, Techsoup came to our rescue with software allowing us to upgrade to a server-based system. A large IT expense was just not on the cards for a small charitable organisation such as ours where government funding was minimal and funds from donors are aimed at the direct support programmes. What a change! The timely upgrade has allowed our staff more efficient access whilst in the office, and also for our staff on the road and in remote offices to be able to access the information directly rather than via a call to the office and have it relayed over the phone. I am actually sitting at home writing this case-study (due to the Christchurch earthquake) but still managing to offer our usual support to our clients throughout New Zealand, thanks to Techsoup software and our new system.  

By, For and About the community... that’s the core principle that surrounds what you hear on any Access Radio station in New Zealand, and Access Manawatu is no exception. Anyone in our transmission area is encouraged and entitled to make radio programmes that reflect their views and values. "As a result of the TechSoup discounts, we could – almost effortlessly – upgrade our staff machines, offering all staff a 'level playing field' for document creation and – increasingly important – contact sharing."