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Download Slides   Date: Wednesday 1st Sept 2021 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Course Outline Digital technologies are critical to enabling modern not-for-profits to operate effectively in a COVID environment, reach clients, raise funds and connect with supporters. In this webinar we will discuss the fundamentals of digital marketing to help non-profits:

For many not-for-profit organisations, keeping updated with the latest technology can be challenging. Fortunately, Leading technology providers donate and discount their products through Connecting Up. This means your NFP can leverage world-class technology without the retail price tag. To make things a little easier, we’ve added below our top 10 technology solutions for NFPs with budgets on the smaller side. 1. Microsoft Office Standard Not-for-profit cost is a one-time payment of $76 per license Office Standard is an integrated collection of programs and services designed to work together to enable optimised information work. Applications include Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word.  

    Download slides Here Date: 14th October 2021 Time: 1pm -1:30pm (NZDT) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate We’ve heard from many organisations that they don’t have time to train their staff on cybersecurity, and we get it! We created this 30-minute “lightning round” webinar so we can do the training for you. Your staff can join this webinar and we will bring them up to speed with foundational cybersecurity concepts:

Date: Thursday, 3rd March 2022 Time: 13:00PM – 14:00PM 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 Course Information: The Australian Government is spending millions of dollars to support the rollout of eInvoicing across the country and to help educate business owners to the benefits of eInvoicing. But why? What is eInvoicing? What are the benefits? How do we become eInvoicing ready? Join this webinar to hear all these questions answered and have your chance to ask questions related to your business.

Microsoft on-premises products being removed from the donation program

Date: 24th February 2022 Time: 11:00AM -12:00PM (AEDT) Price: Free Topics we’ll cover: 

In April 2022, Microsoft took a major step in the direction of its cloud-first model for not-for-profits, an effort to align Microsoft philanthropy efforts with the security and operational capabilities of cloud computing. Most donated, on-premises licenses were moved into discounted offers. It's the latest reason not-for-profits are much better off moving to the cloud and leveraging its significant advantages.

Date: Thursday, 16th June 2022 Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM AEST 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: Join ELMO Software’s Chief Human Resources officer Monica Watt and Robert Watson, Partnerships Director at ELMO, to explore: the latest trends revealed by the 2022 HR Industry Benchmark Survey Report best-practices for NFP retention HR governance implications of hybrid workplaces Using technology to automate & operationalise new HR processes The importance of HR consultants in your strategy ecosystem Q&A This course is suitable for: Beginners/Intermediate Course outcomes:

Date: Tuesday, 19th July 2022 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm (AEDT) Price: Free Course Outline: During this session we will cover: Mistakes made by others Costs of those mistakes Steps to build into your processes to avoid the same mistakes Ways to mitigate most risks associated in searches and implementations This course is suitable for:   Leadership of universities, schools, non-profit and social purpose organisations Advancement Services, Supporter Services and Donor Services Managers IT staff Finance staff Data managers Board members Course Outcomes:

Join us for our Leading Edge of Cyber Security Webcon 2022 where we're bringing you 4 of the best names in Cyber Security to help your not-for-profit organisation stay safe.

Date: Tuesday, 26th July 2022 Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM AEST 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 Course Information:

Date: Thursday, 10 August 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 Thanks to their size and agility, smaller organisations have a distinct advantage when it comes to implementing new software systems and processes. However, a change-resistant workforce can still sabotage the rollout of new tech, resulting in delays, poor adoption rates and less-than ideal outcomes. In this webinar, Breathe HR will discuss strategies you can use to get your employees to enthusiastically embrace new software solutions. This course is suitable for: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outcomes:

Date: Thursday, 4th August 2022 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZST) Course level: Beginners - Intermediate  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 Outline We are living in a world where IT infrastructure, threat, attacker trends, and workspace norms continue to shift, so it has been an increasingly difficult exercise for organisations to build a resilient program to protect their company and its data. See how the next level of security and its technology can provide you with a solid and effective foundation for enhancing your cyber resilience. This course is suitable for: Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced (please highlight)

Date: Thursday, 11 August 2022 Time: 11:00AM - 12:00PM (AEST) 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. Digital marketing loves three letter acronyms more than the not-for-profit sector. So what do the big two, SEO and SEM, mean? In this webinar, Ryan from Refuel Creative is going to answer all the questions you’ve been afraid to ask about search engines, SEO, Google Ads, and SEM. You’ll learn what SEO is, what SEM is, and how you can use search engines to your advantage to get found by the right people. This course is suitable for: Beginners Course Outcomes:

Date: Tuesday 30th August 2022 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm (AEST) Price: Free Includes: Live access to the FREE, 1-hour 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 Bel Temby, presenter and director of Digital Services Lab and Megan Buntine, co-presenter and principal of Megam J Buntine Consulting Services. Course level: Beginners/Intermediate In this webinar Bel Temby and Megan Buntine will take you through key considerations required for Digital Governance and Leadership for you to take away and apply in your organisation.  Topics we’ll cover

Date: Wednesday 31st August 2022 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM (ADST) Price: Free Course Outline Effective cybersecurity protections are essential to keep client and organisational data safe, but many organisations don’t know where to start. In today’s webinar we’ll talk through the key elements required to protect your information and provide a range of additional resources, training tools and information to help you on your cybersecurity journey. Topics we’ll cover:  Current cybersecurity risks Assessing your cybersecurity risk Critical cybersecurity protections Staff education and training resources Course Outcomes Attendees will understand how to implement critical cybersecurity protections to protect their organisation and information 

We help organisations make a positive impact with IT strategies that consider the whole picture: efficiency, security and sustainable growth. From cyber security to cloud platforms and cost optimisation, we can help. Talk to us about taking the next steps towards modern innovative solutions for your organisation.  

Date: 3 November 2022 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZDT) Course level: Beginners - Intermediate  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 In the wake of the pandemic, organizations’ IT operations have changed completely. As organizations are opening and allowing their employees to work from home and office on alternating frequencies, managing the security of the remote workforce, network and IT resources is getting more complicated. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of this situation and cyberattacks are at an all-time high. New variants of malicious malware and techniques are being created to bypass conventional cybersecurity measures.

Date: Thursday 22nd November 2022 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (NZDT) Price: FREE Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Many professionals today are becoming more exhausted and frustrated than ever before. They know there is more to life than the treadmill they are finding themselves on, but they aren’t quite sure how to get it. Too many people don’t look after themselves and often don’t believe they have the time to prioritise themselves. They are in survival mode, struggling with unnecessary stress, overwhelm and burnout – and unfortunately, they often don’t realise this is happening until it’s too late. Add to this, the last two years of Covid, which has made people feel scared and anxious and, in many ways, disconnected. There is no better time than now for self-reflection and self-leadership.

Date: Tuesday 8th November 2022 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (NZDT) Price: Free Includes: Live access to the FREE, 1-hour webinar. Participation in live Q&A session at the end of the webinar. Access to post-webinar recording and slides. Course level: Beginners Join Bel Temby and learn how to PERFECT YOUR PLAN for your non-profit website.  A well-planned website leads to smarter income, bigger impact, and a stronger reputation.  Learn what you need to do to avoid the classic pitfalls including those when working with a web developer.  We’ll guide you through sitemaps, engaging your audience, content development, and increasing your chances of delivering a successful website project.  So, let’s dust off your website, avoid the most common traps, and let your website work for you!

KPIs are an important part of management and board reporting. Used well, they can highlight the important information, making it accessible to all. Join us for some suggestions that will enhance your reporting pack.

Does your website look like it was built in 1999?  Have you shifted so much as an org that your website no longer represents what you’re about? Perhaps you're thinking of a redesign or complete overhaul? Whatever you’re considering, don't move forward without a PLAN!!

Get the 2023 HR Industry Benchmark Report and a walkthrough of the data-driven insights you need to navigate today’s complex employment landscape, in this session hosted exclusively for Connecting Up members.

eInvoicing is going to be one of the most important tools to impact the accounting process in 2023. Join this session to learn all about eInvoicing and the benefits it specifically provides to Charities and Not-for-Profits

The webinar will focus on how Family Support Newcastle is solving the challenge of maintaining ‘client-centric’ support as multiple programs, funding and reporting requirements change over time, how to use data & narrative evidence to demonstrate what is being achieved, and embed learning and good practice through the work from ground-up

Ransomware is a growing threat in the world of technology, with devastating consequences for individuals, businesses, and organisations. Join us for an informative webinar on Ransomware Security, presented by the team at the I.T. Team, to learn how to protect yourself from this menace.

Whether you’re new to bookkeeping in your organisation or have been doing the books for some time, this webinar covers off on the important foundations to make your bookkeeping simple and easy to manage.

InCopy lets copywriters and editors style text, track changes and make simple layout modifications to a document while designers work on the same document simultaneously in Adobe InDesign CC — all without overwriting each other’s contributions. Need multiple applications from Adobe Creative Cloud? Consider Adobe Creative Cloud for Teams. Important note: A named license means that you can assign it to a “user”. That user can access the license on any device they wish to use it from i.e. a laptop or a desktop. A device license means you assign it to a device (a laptop or computer) and cannot be used on multiple machines.  For programming, Adobe Dreamweaver CC has syntax highlighting support for a range of web programming languages, including HTML, ASP, CSS, PHP, JavaScript and more.

Imperva SecureSphere appliances provide superior performance and resiliency for demanding datacenter environments. With fail open interfaces, SecureSphere platforms offer fast and cost-effective fail over. Out-of-band management enhances security, while front panel status messages and network interfaces improve manageability. SecureSphere appliances deliver a scalable, reliable and f lexible platform to power Imperva’s Web, database, and file security solutions.

HP EliteBook 840 G8 Certified Refurbished Motherboard - Professional Grade Replacement Component The HP EliteBook 840 G8 motherboard (Part N19927-601) features the powerful Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor running at 2.4GHz base frequency, supports up to 64GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM via dual SODIMM slots, integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics, and comprehensive connectivity including dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, making it the perfect certified refurbished replacement component for your business-class laptop repair or upgrade needs.

Certified Refurbished GIGABYTE H110M-S2H Small Form Factor Desktop Computer This certified refurbished GIGABYTE H110M-S2H Small Form Factor desktop features a powerful Intel Core i3-6100 3.70GHz (6th Gen) processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and a fast 240GB SSD, delivering reliable performance for business and everyday computing tasks. Pre-installed with Windows 10 Pro and equipped with Intel HD 530 graphics, this compact black desktop system provides excellent value for professional environments, home offices, and educational settings.

ViewSonic VG2228wm 22" Professional LED Monitor - Certified Refurbished (NO STAND INCLUDED) The ViewSonic VG2228wm features a 22" (21.5" viewable) LED LCD display with Full HD 1920x1080 resolution, rapid 5ms response time, 16:9 aspect ratio, DVI and VGA connectivity, integrated USB 2.0 hub, and built-in dual 2W speakers - delivering exceptional visual clarity and connectivity for professional workspaces. This certified refurbished monitor is sold WITHOUT a stand or base and requires VESA mounting or third-party stand for use, making it perfect for wall mounting or custom desk setups.

Certified Refurbished BenQ BL2405 24-Inch Professional Monitor The BenQ BL2405 delivers exceptional professional-grade performance with its 24-inch Full HD 1920x1080 display, ultra-fast 2ms response time, versatile HDMI/VGA/DVI connectivity, and 16:9 aspect ratio designed for productivity and entertainment applications. This certified refurbished monitor combines BenQ's renowned display technology with outstanding value, making it perfect for office environments, home workstations, and multi-monitor setups.

BenQ BL2211 22" LCD Monitor - Certified Refurbished (No Stand Included) Experience professional-grade performance with the BenQ BL2211, a 22-inch LCD monitor featuring 1680x1050 resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, TN panel with W-LED backlight, 5ms response time, 250 cd/m² brightness, DVI and VGA connectivity, delivering crisp visuals and reliable performance for everyday computing tasks. This certified refurbished unit from Reboot IT combines essential features with cost-effective value, making it an ideal choice for users seeking a dependable display solution without the base stand.

ViewSonic VG2428WM 24-Inch Business Monitor - Certified Refurbished (Without Stand) The ViewSonic VG2428WM delivers professional-grade performance with its 24-inch (23.6-inch viewable) Full HD 1920×1080 LED display, 5ms response time, dual VGA and DVI-D connectivity, integrated 2-port USB hub, and comprehensive connectivity options for professional workspaces. This certified refurbished business monitor combines reliable performance with exceptional value, supplied without the original stand/base.

Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 i7-8665U 1.9GHz Motherboard – Certified Refurbished Replacement Part Sold by Reboot IT with 1 Year Warranty Upgrade or repair your Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 laptop with this certified refurbished motherboard featuring an Intel Core i7-8665U quad-core processor running at 1.9 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 4.8 GHz). Designed exclusively for the Latitude 5300 2-in-1 convertible, this motherboard supports up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM and advanced storage options via M.2 PCIe NVMe and SATA SSD slots, delivering business-grade performance in a compact, reliable package.

Lenovo ThinkVision T24i-20 Monitor – 23.8" FHD, IPS Panel, 60Hz, Refurbished (No Stand Included) The Lenovo ThinkVision T24i-20 certified refurbished monitor delivers crisp visuals with a 23.8-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080) IPS display, 250 cd/m² brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio, and 72% NTSC colour gamut. This model does not include a stand or base, making it an ideal choice for those with existing monitor arms or custom mounting solutions. Weighing approximately 3.2 kg (without stand), it features versatile connectivity options—HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, VGA, and USB 3.2 Gen 1—and comes with a full 1-year warranty for your peace of mind.

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.

Alloy GS-24TV2 24-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Rackmount Switch – Certified Refurbished The Alloy GS-24TV2 is a certified refurbished unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch featuring 24 RJ-45 ports with auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps capability, housed in a robust rackmount chassis designed for seamless installation in standard server racks or network cabinets. This switch operates in plug-and-play mode requiring no configuration, making it an ideal low-cost solution for expanding network capacity with reliable, high-speed Gigabit connectivity.