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Tech Planet is an IT Services and IT Support company servicing small - midium sized organsiation across New Zealand. Access the IT skillsets you need and speed up what’s possible. Execute your business’s digital transformation through managed services. We have skilled professionals that are customer focused.  Contact us anytime for a no obligation consultation. Ask us about our Not For Profit (NFP) benefits now.

Download slides here 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.

Early bird discount is still available for the TechSoup New Zealand 'Transform' Conference at Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, Auckland. This 2019 conference, on August 15 and 16, is being designed to inspire and empower non-profits and charities to transform their organisations through technology and 21st century best-practice to fulfil their missions.

Download slides here Download report sample here Delivery & Length: This live webinar consists of 1 session running for 1 hour. Each webinar will include a comprehensive presentation and group discussion/Q&A. The slides, video recordings and any templates applicable will be available after each session. Not available on this date and time? Register anyway! All webinar registrants will receive a full recording and the slides after the webinar has been presented. Course Information:

Loaded Digital is experienced in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Web Design. We make search engines understand what your website is all about. Our team of experts develop websites that are visually stimulating that convert visitors into customers. We aim to ensure your website delivers Brand identity and engagement to current and future customers. When new customers meet your brand for the first time we want them to associate their identity with your brand and ultimately trust you. Loaded Digital have the knowledge, skill set and in-depth understanding of how to make your website stand out and deliver results. Let us put you business in the best position to get qualified traffic through SEO. Although we are based in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand we are happy to help overseas companies We are proud of our work. Take a moment and check us out today.

Download Slides     Date: Wednesday 25th August 2021 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Course Outline Microsoft’s 365 platform offers not-for-profits a platform which can enable their staff to work effectively and reduce their ongoing IT costs. Topics we’ll cover: 

Over the last few months, you may have heard about various changes within TechSoup New Zealand's Microsoft program. These changes can be confusing since many of them require you to have detailed knowledge about administrative systems, licensing, and deployment. We feel it's our job to help you make the decisions that are best for your organisation. In what follows, we'll walk you through the key elements of these changes so that you can best prepare your organisation for what's ahead.

Date: Thursday, 17th February 2021 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZDT) Price: Free This webinar will introduce you to the fundamentals of a healthy email program. Key concepts we’ll be covering include spam traps, email reputation, warming lists, list cleaning and we will have time to take questions. 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: Own your own data Distribute leadership Put people at the center Move people to action

Join us for our Digital Marketing Webcon 2022 where we're bringing you 4 of the best names in Content & CRM, Image editing and Marketing strategies to help your not for profit succeed.

IT Works understands the pressures on charities to deliver a high level of service to stakeholders in an increasingly digitised world. From staff to volunteers and donors, not to mention the disadvantaged people to help — charities need to have IT support to offer efficient service and communicate effectively. We provide high-quality support to get your IT working for you. Whether you require increased security to ensure online donations and transactions are secure or a bespoke infrastructure to help your charity grow, we are here to help. As a registered charity, you need to be able to show that your budget is spent wisely and all technological investment is a sound, financially justifiable decision. IT Works provides you with the most reliable, professional IT advice to ensure your organisation receives the most exceptional, cost-effective IT solutions.

Beginning 14 October 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide support, security and feature updates for Windows 10. Here's what you should know.

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 (1796) i5 7300U 2.6GHz 8GB 256GB 12" Touch – Power Meets Portability for Everyday Professionals Effortless Productivity, Wherever You GoTired of bulky laptops that slow you down or tablets that can’t keep up with your workday? The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 (5th Gen, Model 1796) bridges the gap, giving you the freedom, power, and flexibility you need—whether you’re in the office, at home, or on the move. Why Choose a Surface Pro? Versatility for Modern Work and LifeTablet convenience meets laptop performance with the Surface Pro’s innovative design. Enjoy seamless transitions from typing and drawing to video calls and presentations. Perfect for business professionals, creatives, students, and anyone craving a device that adapts to their dynamic lifestyle.

Certified Refurbished Ollee M16071A 7-Inch Tablet – Quad-Core MediaTek A33, 1GB RAM, 16GB Storage, 1024x600 Display Experience reliable tablet performance with the certified refurbished Ollee M16071A, featuring a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 1.3 GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, and a 7.0-inch LCD display with 1024 x 600 resolution. This budget-friendly tablet provides essential functionality for browsing, reading, and light entertainment, thoroughly tested and verified by Reboot IT's comprehensive refurbishment process. Backed by a 3-month warranty, this certified refurbished tablet offers excellent value for everyday use.

HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 M52739-001 Motherboard with AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U – Certified Refurbished Upgrade or repair your HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 with this genuine, certified refurbished M52739-001 motherboard featuring the powerful AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U processor. Designed specifically for the HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 series, this original motherboard supports up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM, PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe SSD storage, integrated Radeon graphics, Wi-Fi 6, and a comprehensive suite of connectivity options — all built to deliver reliable, high-performance computing for business and mobile productivity.

Professional Grade Network Infrastructure Solution The HP ProCurve Switch 2610-48-PWR (J9089A) features a powerful MIPS 300 MHz processor, 128 MB SDRAM, 16 MB flash memory, and delivers enterprise-grade Layer 2 switching with 48 Power over Ethernet ports, 17.6 Gbps switching capacity, and comprehensive network management capabilities designed for demanding business environments. This certified refurbished network switch excels in enterprise edge deployments, office networks requiring PoE-powered devices, and organisations seeking reliable connectivity for IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras. The integrated 406W PoE budget eliminates the need for separate power adapters, significantly reducing installation complexity and operational costs.

Unleash Your Potential with the Dell Latitude 7220 Rugged Extreme Tablet Are you tired of devices that can't keep up with your demanding lifestyle? The Dell Latitude 7220 Rugged Extreme Tablet is designed to meet the needs of professionals on the go, providing power, durability, and versatility in one sleek package. Why Choose a Rugged Tablet?Rugged tablets are built for resilience. Whether you're working in a bustling office, outdoors in challenging conditions, or on a construction site, this tablet can withstand it all. With its durable design, you won’t have to worry about accidental drops or spills affecting your productivity.

Dell XPS 13 9370 - Certified Refurbished Ultraportable Laptop This certified refurbished Dell XPS 13 9370 features an 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U processor, 8GB LPDDR3 RAM, 256GB PCIe M.2 SSD, and a stunning 13.3" Full HD InfinityEdge display, delivering exceptional performance for professionals and students alike. Upgraded with Windows 11 Pro, this premium ultrabook combines sleek design with reliable functionality, making it ideal for business applications, productivity tasks, and mobile computing. Please Note: This unit has multiple non-functional keys on the built-in keyboard that require replacement. The price has been reduced accordingly to reflect this condition. The laptop functions perfectly with an external keyboard, making it an excellent value proposition for users who prefer external peripherals or docking station setups.

This package includes the following session videos: 1. The modern not-for-profit: Thriving in the age of Cloud computing and technologyThis session will look objectively at the technology developments that have occurred over the last 2 years which are transforming the not-for-profit landscape. Covering topics such as Cloud computing, workforce mobility, business intelligence and CRM, Tony will present a glimpse into the future with his view of the “modern not-for-profit”, combined with real world examples of how CEOs have already transformed their organisations through the use of technology.

For well over 10 years we’ve been making 1,000 calls a day using a paper-based system. Whilst it was obvious that an IT system would improve our efficiency, we did not feel that using our donors’ money to fund such a system was as important as getting our programmes into more schools to support kids in need.

Concerned about keeping your not-for-profit's data and computers safe? In this webinar, Tony Stratton gives an overview of cybersecurity for not-for-profits and what Kaspersky products are available to help. He looks at: Importance of Internet Security How to choose Anti-Virus Software Award Winning Kaspersky Business Security Installing Anti-Virus Network Audit Kaspersky discount pricing for not-for-profits Kaspersky is one of the leading security software providers and offers discounts to not-for-profit organisations through Connecting Up. Find out if your organisation is eligible to access these discounts.

What is Web Experience Management? It's all about building secure, killer websites that are tailored and personalised to user experience.

This is a webinar that will have you saying ‘Wow! I didn’t know that’ every few moments. If you want to learn easy, unforgettable clever tips and tricks to improve the way you set up, use and extract information out of your databases; then you must attend this webinar.  A bonus is that it doesn’t matter if you don’t keep your database in Excel. You can always extract it from elsewhere, pop it into Excel and do amazing things with it in moments. You’ll learn how to cleverly use standard Excel functions that could save you hours through to days of manual work. Think of how you could better use that time. And finally, with your new database Excel expertise, you can share the tips effortlessly around your company gaining genius status. Key learning outcomes:

A lot of time and resources can go into managing your social media strategy, but how do you know if it is effective? Often smaller organisations lack the resources and technology to adequately measure the impact of social media. In this webinar we will explore what should be measured, how to do that cost effectively and how to report internally and externally on results. Key learning outcomes: Understanding what should be measured in social media  How to measure in a cost effective way Activity versus behaviour metrics. Whats the difference and what to measure? A social media dashboard of tools to measure with How to report return on investment About the presenter - Kate vanderVoort

Everywhere you turn today it seems that everyone is talking about social media, online presence and digital fundraising. Sometimes it sounds like we can do the whole marketing and fundraising thing online. But without a strong brand, a clear strategy and consistent messaging to the right target markets you may be simply be filling screens and creating noise. Your clients, customers, donors, volunteers and partners need both an off-line and online experience of your brand and your mission in order to build a long-term relationship with your cause.

IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning often gets put on the back burner for many organisations. In this webinar we discuss why Disaster Recovery Planning should be a top priority in 2016. Covering topics like: protecting your data; how the cloud can help; bringing back data in the event of a disaster; as well as the importance of testing and regularly reviewing your Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan.

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. By the end of this presentation you will be able to:

This tutorial for beginners will teach you the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat Pro with easy to follow, practical examples. We will cover all the basics, from opening files to creating fillable forms.

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Want to learn the who, what, where when and why of sponsorship? Perhaps you'd like to learn how to attract volunteers in droves? Maybe you'd like to master social media, or even have your organisation's IT strategy presented to you on a plate. If any of that sounds appealing, you might like to check out TechSoup New Zealand's revamped events and training program, which offers all of this and more over the next few weeks. TechSoup New Zealand's events and training program has been providing critical support and access to technology advice for thousands of New Zealand charitable organisations for many years. The current program is specifically targeted to the needs of charitable orgs in the 21st century and is designed to increase the digital capability of the sector.

Download slides here Course Information: The TechSoup New Zealand Donations and Discounts program is available to eligible not for profit organisations in New Zealand.  This webinar will provide organisations with an overview of the program including registration, eligibility, how to use your account, and donation and discount partners and products. Course Outcomes:

Host Here is a one-stop-shop for domain name registration, NZ-based hosting and website design all under the same roof. This means there is only ever one phone call to make if something goes wrong or you need help. Furthermore there are no call centres, ticket systems or voicemail, you just call Peter on 092221045 and he sorts it out on the spot, without any fuss. Peter has made hundreds of websites in all business classes; websites for trades people, websites for accommodation providers like guesthouses, BnBs and motels, website for white collar businesses like consultants, accountants and lawyers and websites for artists and photographers, and so on.

Download slides here This webinar outlines a simple framework and practical tips for becoming an inspiring speaker, regardless of your audience size. Whether you’re a new manager who needs to engage their team or a CEO who needs to engage their staff team, their board or their local community, this webinar will help you improve your speaking skills and connect with your audience. Most people feel nervous getting up on a stage and yet, more and more, speaking skills are becoming an essential tool for securing the support you need in today’s competitive non-profit sector. This webinar will cover:

Download slides here This course is suitable for: Small/Medium organisations Course Information: The webinar will cover: What long term remote working means for your organisation and your technology mix Tools that will assist you to improve your ability to work remotely How to get started quickly – quick wins Other elements that you may not have taken into consideration that will assist you with your readiness. What is not included in the program?

Stratus Blue simplifies IT sales and technology services so you can concentrate on your organisation and purpose.​ Whether you are looking for a partner to help you develop and deliver your IT Strategy; an experienced and trusted Managed IT Services Provider; or just need IT Hardware, Software and Accessories at great prices then look no further than Stratus Blue.  Not only do we provide quality technology solutions, we also understand our social responsibility and take a fully active role in the community. You will often see us running or supporting community events and education initiatives. We also offer special packages and pricing for Not For Profit organisations. We work with a number of Not For Profit organisations across the Bay of Plenty from our offices in Tauranga and Whakatane. Our qualified staff are passionate about working with our clients to achieve great outcomes.   ​

  Download slides here Date: Tuesday 7th July 2020 This webinar is suitable for: Not for profit organisation leaders and managers, university student experience professionals, CSR leaders   Course Outline: Online volunteering is the future. To find skilled volunteers can be challenging. To facilitate online volunteering can be harder.

  Download slides here Download handout here Date: Wednesday 22nd July 2020   Course Information We all set out with the best of intentions when we want to build, or even rebuild, a website for our non-profit. The truth is, many of us don’t know exactly what we’re doing so we miss opportunities and that means we miss connecting with our community in the best way we can. If this sounds like you, it might be time for a website wellness checkup; and we’ve got just what the doctor ordered!

  Download Slides Date: Weds 13th October 2021 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm (NZDT) 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:

Download Slides     Date: 12th August 2021 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners to intermediate Course Outline: A well planned and executed AGM has the power to engage your audience and increase your visibility, all at once.  Join Deb and Bel as they walk you beyond the fundamentals of your annual reporting obligations to sharing stories that are memorable and fun. We’ll cover: Annual Reports: What should go into an annual report The power of visuals to tell your story  Annual General Meetings: Speaking well at your AGM Making your AGM memorable Strategically distributing information beyond the AGM. Course Outcomes:

Microsoft plans changes to the Microsoft not-for-profit program on April 4, 2022. Some of these changes will impact the current Microsoft Software Donation Program through TechSoup New Zealand and are worth your close review as you set plans for your not-for-profit or library.