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Those who have succeeded in crowdfunding know that it’s not as easy as “build it and they will come”. Like any form of fundraising, it takes hard work and perseverance. This practical webinar will teach you everything you need to know to succeed at crowdfunding as Tom shares a series of lessons and walk participants through the decisions they will need to make before launching a fundraising campaign.

In today's rapid-fire-aim world of social media, too many organisations apply a scattergun approach to their external relations. But this approach rarely achieves much; all too often it just confuses the audience and puts them 'offside' because of the irrelevant material being hurled at them. In this webinar you will learn why having a communication strategy is so important and how to create one for your own organisation that meets real-world organisational goals.

Video is everywhere. Collectively, we upload 48 hours of video to YouTube every minute. Not-for-profits upload hours of video to their websites, Twitter and Facebook. It seems like every not-for-profit in the world is either using video – or panicking that they don’t know how. Simply putting a video up doesn’t mean anyone will watch it. We’re exposed to so much video today, viewers no longer have the time or patience for the bad stuff. If you’re video’s not good, it’s gone – and so is all the time and money you spent shooting and promoting it.

Moving to the Cloud is a big step for most organisations, especially if you are a small not-for-profit with limited budget, resource and time. How can you be sure that you are moving in the right direction, using the right solutions and taking all the necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition? This webinar will give you a 10-step checklist of things to consider and evaluate before moving to a Public Cloud solution to avoid undesirable situations and issues that can be quite costly.   In addition to that, you will also learn about: The advantages and disadvantages of Public Cloud solutions The differences between Google Apps and Office 365 About the presenter - Tony Nissen

The use of an effective Client Relationship Management (CRM) system is widely accepted as an effective tool for growing your organisation. For not-for-profits these systems are used for fundraising, stakeholder management and sometimes case management of the client base. In practice, however, the myriad of choices in today’s market can be confusing and will not all offer the best solution for you. Do you purchase a system on premise or opt for Software as a Service (Saas)? Do the needs of your organisation change regularly and will your system accommodate the change? After making your selection, there is the added challenge of implementing the system and managing the change within your organisation to ensure the technology is adopted swiftly and delivers fast ROI.

Our latest case study focuses on Whakatu Marae in Nelson and how they are using technology to deliver services and training to families. “This software has enabled many whanau to succeed in their ambition to be able to use technology and communicate with Whanau overseas, enrol in higher level courses at a local tertiary institute and be more positive in life.” Says Trevor Wilson Pouwhakahaere (CEO)

Microsoft is donating Windows 7 upgrades to eligible nonprofits through Techsoup New Zealand TechSoup NZ and Microsoft are pleased to announce that Windows 7 Upgrade will be available on TechSoup NZ beginning on October 22, 2009, for a low administrative fee of $16.00 per workstation for Windows 7 Professional Upgrade and $16.00 per workstation for Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade.

The team at TechSoup New Zealand have some great new instructions available to make your Volume Licensing Service Centre experience easier! View the new VLSC instructions here!

Microsoft offers a number of services free of charge to help people live and work a little smarter.  Over the next few weeks we're going to introduce you to a number of these services that can make life a little simpler and more fun. More than a million Kiwis use at least one of these services. There are probably at least a million more who might like to. We hope you'll find something that will surprise and delight you.

As more and more of our personal and professional lives are being shared online it’s important to understand how to protect our information, and take measures to keep safe in this digital world.

Net Squared recently held 2 meet-ups in Auckland and Wellington, bringing together groups of people to share their passion for social causes. Eddy Helm and Jade Tang of Curative, an Auckland design and communications agency that work to enable community communication, spoke to the Net2Akl group on Communication for Social Change.

Auckland University students will be joining students from around the globe for the 2013 Imagine Cup world finals in Russia in July, as announced on Wednesday 24 March. Imagine Cup is a global competition that challenges students to dream up new and innovative apps. With the support of Microsoft, their ideas are transformed into realities and taken from their region, to their country and finally to the world stage.

Plunket is paving the way for other organisations in the mobile app arena with its new PlunketPlus App for Windows 8 tablets.

We are bringing a range of webinars for you in May. From leadership to sustainability, so hurry pick your favourite topic and register today.

Many advertising agencies offer their services to the not-for-profit sector pro bono. Seems attractive, but can it be of real value or can it wind up being a marriage of inconvenience.

Here are a few things you should know about Microsoft’s donations for charitable organisations and how to maximise the impact in your organisation:

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.

Social Media for Nonprofits will present a webinar offering clear strategies, tactics and resources for using social media to ensure the success of not-for-profit fundraising events. If your not-for-profit is planning an upcoming gala or fundraiser, this webinar is not to be missed! Join industry experts for helpful tools for posting and promoting your upcoming event; learn how to use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to maximise the success of your fundraisers. Morever, find out how free scheduling, analysis and optimisation tools can help you save tons of time and work smarter, not harder. Join us for this webinar and learn:

In October we are bringing you a range of webinars from crowdfunding to storytelling. Spaces are limited so book today.

  Did you know over 17% of Australians and 19% of New Zealanders move each year? What percentage of your database moves on an annual basis? Do even you know what condition the data in your database is in? Cleansing your data can have an immediate impact on your business and will immediately help you to increase retention and response rates, decrease the volume of mail returned from post, and ensure that your mail is reaching your supporters. Join us as we look at a best practice approach to database cleaning and continued maintenance. This webinar has the potential to save you time, resourcing and valuable funds. Key learning outcomes:

In November we are bringing you a range of events from GoDigi project by Infoxchange to free event by Microsoft. Spaces are limited so book today.

We have a wonderful opportunity for one individual/organisation to be awarded Dale Jennings Associates Scholarship to the Communities in the Future Conference 2015.

For many not-for-profit organisations the annual report represents a significant investment which too easily fails to “sell the cause” to potential supporters. This webinar will provide you with specific, practical steps to help you streamline the production of your next annual report and at the same time create an effective sales and marketing tool.  The webinar will include some great case studies and production templates. Importantly, it will provide a framework for you to build a professional document which sells your story and demonstrates the difference your organisation makes to the communities you serve. Key learning outcomes: 

Microsoft Office 365 in the Cloud offers many not-for-profits significant benefits. This presentation gives an overview of the features of Office 365, explores the benefits other organisations have gained from making the move to the Cloud and identify factors that organisations should consider when planning the move to Office 365.

This highly interactive webinar will focus on demonstrating features of Office 365

Are you a new board member, or maybe you are considering becoming a board member, or maybe you are in a role required to implement and/or report to a Board in a not-for-profit environment? However, you want to get it right, and not cross any boundaries.  But what are these boundaries? ... You need to know.  Then consider participating in this webinar.  Key learning objectives

Every day it gets harder and harder to get the attention of partners and build deep meaningful relationships that serve the community, the partner and the organisation.   As funding contracts and the number of not-for-profits increases there is a greater demand to be more creative and resourceful when working with partners. Increasingly, partners are becoming more specific about how and when they provide support. Key learning objectives

About: #GivingTuesday is a movement with the mission to create a national day of giving prior to the holiday season where we often are spoilt for choice with offerings of delicious foods and gifts from those we love.

This highly interactive webinar will focus on demonstrating features of Office 365

So you want to develop a strategic plan for the first time, but don’t know where to start - or – you are about to refresh your current plan which is coming to it conclusion, and want a different approach that will energise staff and engage the board?  Well this is the webinar for you.  There have been many approaches offered to strategic planning, each being promoted as the best and most decisive.  Key learning objectives

Citrix XenApp (commonly called “Citrix”) is a product that for years has been recognised as the market leader in terminal server technology for medium sized organisations. But advancements in cloud computing and changes in Microsoft’s strategic roadmap now pose the question – will it be needed in 2016 on beyond? In this webinar, Tony Nissen Virtual CIO from R & G Technologies explores this in more detail and provides practical insights on: Why do we use Citrix/Terminal Services Common problems and ways to improve Citrix/Terminal Server performance Why Citrix will ultimately become irrelevant Microsoft’s new strategic roadmap and how this affects not for profit organisations that use Citrix A step by step plan on how to make an effective transition away from Citrix/Terminal Services Agenda

The new era of reporting for New Zealand charities begins very soon. Get some tips on being well prepared and learn about how you can simplify and automate much of the effort using MYOB and Calxa.

New year, new website! In this webinar we will give you the run-down of what you need to take into consideration when redeveloping your website in 2016. This webinar will cover all the basics of a website development, including:

Start email marketing for your organisation with the popular MailChimp service and learn about all the key basics to make sure you are doing it right. This webinar will cover:

As part of the Office 365 subscription, not-for-profits are able to use Microsoft’s SharePoint Online collaboration platform for free. Often synonymous with Intranets, SharePoint is a powerful and diverse tool that can provide many collaboration, communication and process improvements to your organisation. This webinar is ideal for organisations who would like to learn more about what SharePoint is and does, and provides valuable insights and best-practice tips, crucial to a successful SharePoint implementation.

Become a social media ninja with this webinar that covers all the super secret social media tips and tricks to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of your social media presence.

Microsoft Office 365 in the Cloud offers many not-for-profits significant benefits. This presentation gives an overview of the features of Office 365, explores the benefits other organisations have gained from making the move to the Cloud and identify factors that organisations should consider when planning the move to Office 365.

Does the perfect non-profit CRM or SRM really exist? The answer is not a yes. But, it is also not a no. Selecting a CRM/SRM may well be the biggest decision and the largest investment your organisation makes. Investing in the process and ensuring your organisation makes the right decision is critical.

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.