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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.

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.

Delivery & Length: This live 45-minute webinar will be held at 1:00PM NZST on Thursday 13 December 2018.  The webinar will include a presentation and questions-and-answers. The video recording will be available after the session. Course Information: This webinar will showcase the commonly features in the OneNote application as relevant to TechSoup New Zealand’s staff usage. What is not included? How to instructions or user manuals that are already available on Microsoft’s Help site. Course Outcomes: By the end of the webinars your organisation will have:

One of IBM Watson’s leading artificial intelligence experts and an internationally regarded social media strategist are among the speakers confirmed for this year’s TechSoup New Zealand #Transform2019nz Conference in Auckland. Gus Quiroga, from IBM Watson, and Alecia Hancock, from Hancock Creative, join IT Strategist David McLean, from Infoxchange, Kiwi social media guru Pauline Stockhausen, and Communications and Evaluation Strategist Kate Sunners, from Strategic Grants, for the two-day event on August 15-16. Taking place at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, the annual two-day TechSoup New Zealand Conference will this year focus on the strategies, technologies and tools available to help Kiwi non-profits and charities transform how they work to achieve maximum impact.

Download slides here Course Information: In order to stay relevant, Facebook has made many changes to the Facebook platform in the last 12-18 months. For many causes, this has presented as declining reach and engagement. However, the good news is there are still so many ways to use this platform to grow and create real life results for your cause. In this webinar I will touch on different ways to make the most of the changes, go through what you need to know and explore the biggest opportunities for not for profits and causes right now on Facebook. What is not included in the program?

With less than a week to go, time is running out to nominate organisations and individuals making a difference through technology in the NZ Charitable Sector. From outstanding innovators, to Government agencies, to private sector orgs making a different by supporting the sector, the NZ Charities Technology Awards are an exceptional opportunity to achieve recognition for people and organisations who rarely receive it. Nominations are invited from organisations who are service providers across New Zealand in categories including Technology Volunteer of the Year, Not-for-Profit Technology Lifetime Service, Technology Innovator of the Year, and Using Technology to Connecting to the Community – Best Government Agency Award.

Download slides here Course Information: At the Connecting Up Conference in May Gus Quiroga from IBM Watson asked the question “What is stopping you from achieving you mission at scale? This webinar will explore some the trends we are seeing by putting a spotlight on the role that Monitoring and Evaluation can play to providing insights and data to engage your funders whether they be traditional donors, corporates, trusts and foundations or government.

Please email events@connectingup.org for a copy of the slides Course Information: Previously, finding out the name of a CFO or other key staff in a big corporate and getting their contact details was a time consuming and difficult process.  Now, LinkedIn makes it easier than ever to connect, engage and grow with the people who can help further your cause. Just click "connect", send your message, and the conversation has started.

Download slides here Course Information: A great ad is a magnet for great talent. Each part of your ad needs to attract people, and with good reason—there’s tough competition for talent, and people weigh a lot of different factors before they decide to apply for a role. Whether it be a job ad or a volunteer ad, we’ll share some simple steps to enhance your chance at attracting the best possible talent. 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. What is not included in the program?

Download slides here Course Information: Spreadsheets are the most commonly used reporting tools in the world today. Yet almost 90% of them contain errors. Some may be minor but many are serious and can lead to financial losses. While improving spreadsheet procedures is one remedy, many Not-for-Profits are looking to reporting and dashboard tools that eliminate, or at least minimize, the risks of spreadsheets. This webinar will guide you in the process of evaluating your options. It won’t tell you what the solution is but it will help you gather the information and ask the right questions to get the solution that will work best for you.

Download slides here Course Information: This NFP Governance Principles webinar provides a snapshot of the 10 governance principles outlined by the Australian Institute of Company Directors and forms a foundation for NFP’s to apply to their own organisations. This webinar is suitable for anyone involved in governance and compliance within a Not-For-Profit organisation. Details: Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2020 Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM AEDT/1:00PM – 2:00PM NZDT Price: Free

The COVID-19 Pandemic has disrupted normal life around the world, which includes the way many businesses and NFPs operate.

Download slides here Details:  Hosted by Connecting Up Australia, available to non-profits throughout Asia Pacific through TechSoup and TechSoup partners Date: Thursday 9 April 2020 Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM 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 This course is suitable for: Beginners Course Information:

Download slides here Join us for this webinar to see how this one tool can help you plan and manage your social media strategy AND your social media content calendars AND also your organisation!  In this webinar we will dig deep into all the functionality available in this free tool. Kate will show you how it is used inside many different types of organisations and businesses. Everything from planning courses and services, through to content calendars as well as managing day to day tasks and workflow. Kate's social media company uses this tool to plan and manage social media from solopreneurs, through to large multinational companies. It's that versatile! 

Download slides here Download examples here Numbers help to keep us all focussed and distilling information to a few important KPIs can help to communicate vital information to boards, management and stakeholders. This session will use Calxa to present the examples, but the principles will be applicable to any tool. 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. 

Download slides here Date: April 21st 2020 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 This course is suitable for: Beginner/Intermediate Course Information:

Download slides Date: Thursday May 7 2020 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 Course Information: In this webinar, we highlight key areas of operation where Power Automate, and other automation tools, can assist with the change to a paperless environment required by our current remote working operations. Additional benefits such as improved efficiency, accuracy, and time savings will also be covered.

Download slides here Date: Wednesday 20th May 2020 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 Course Information:

Click here to view slides Date: Thursday 2nd July 2020 This is a high level overview of how you can use Canva to achieve whatever goals you have as an individual or an organisation to communicate your ask, your impact and achieve your goals in the social impact world. Learn how you can use the suite of tools available to you in Canva to manage your organisation's branding, marketing, pitching and storytelling and see examples of how other not-for-profit's are doing the same.

Download slides here Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2020   Course Information Email continues to be one of the best ways to stay in touch with your supporters but one size doesn't fit all. In this webinar you'll learn how to reach your supporters where they are and get them opening, reading and taking action from your email. Learn about the importance of audience segmentation and targeting, formatting and design when it comes to not just getting your emails opened, but encouraging your audience to take action.