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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.

Dell P2214H 22" Full HD Monitor – Certified Refurbished Experience outstanding screen clarity and flexible viewing with the Dell P2214H 21.5-inch Full HD monitor, featuring a crisp 1920 x 1080 resolution, LED backlit IPS panel, and comprehensive connectivity including VGA, DisplayPort, DVI-D, and USB ports. This certified refurbished monitor is designed to boost productivity in both office and home environments with its versatile ergonomic features and reliable performance.

Dell P2314H 23-Inch Certified Refurbished Professional Monitor The Dell P2314H is a 23-inch certified refurbished professional monitor featuring a Full HD 1920x1080 IPS panel, 100% sRGB colour coverage, and multiple connectivity options including HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB 3.0 ports. Designed without a stand/base, it supports full ergonomic adjustability via VESA mount compatibility, making it ideal for custom dual-monitor setups with mounts like the Humanscale M8. This monitor delivers vibrant, accurate visuals and ergonomic comfort tailored for professional and creative environments.

Dell Latitude 5430 - Certified Refurbished Business Laptop The Dell Latitude 5430 features a powerful 12th Generation Intel Core i5-1245U vPro processor with 16GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB NVMe SSD storage, and a 14-inch Full HD (1920x1080) touchscreen display, delivering enterprise-grade performance in a compact 1.36kg design perfect for mobile professionals. Ideal Use Cases This certified refurbished laptop excels in demanding business environments, supporting intensive multitasking, video conferencing, financial modelling, and creative workflows. Whether you're managing complex spreadsheets, conducting virtual presentations, or running resource-intensive applications, the Latitude 5430 delivers consistent performance for professionals, students, and remote workers who require reliable computing power on the go.

Dell 24" Monitor P2414H (Certified Refurbished) – No Stand/Base Included Enjoy outstanding Full HD clarity on the Dell 24" P2414H monitor, featuring a 23.8" LED-backlit AH-IPS panel, 1920 x 1080 resolution at 60Hz, and wide connectivity (VGA, DVI-D, DisplayPort, USB 2.0). This certified refurbished unit is VESA-mount ready—please note, a stand/base is not included. The P2414H delivers crisp visuals, energy efficiency, and robust compatibility, making it ideal for business, education, and home-office environments with flexible installation needs.

Upgrade Your Viewing Experience with the Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G4 LCD Display! Transform your laptop with the refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G4 LCD display, designed to deliver exceptional clarity and vibrant colours. This 14" Full HD (1920x1080) IPS panel is perfect for enhancing productivity and entertainment alike. Buying refurbished technology means you can enjoy high-quality components at a fraction of the original price, ensuring you receive outstanding value without compromising on performance.

The HP LaserJet 641A Yellow Toner Cartridge - C9722A has a printing life of up to 8,000 pages at 5% coverage and is compatible with the HP 4600, 4600dn, 4600dtn, 4600hdn, 4600n, 4610n, 4650, 4650dn, 4650dtn, 4650hdn and 4650n. Black imaging drum High yield - up to 9,000 pages at 5% coverage Compatible with the HP 4600, 4600dn, 4600dtn, 4600hdn, 4600n, 4610n, 4650, 4650dn, 4650dtn, 4650hdn and 4650n

Intel Core i5-6500T Quad-Core Processor - Certified Refurbished The Intel Core i5-6500T delivers exceptional quad-core performance with 2.5GHz base frequency, 3.1GHz turbo boost, 6MB Smart Cache, LGA1151 socket compatibility, and an energy-efficient 35W TDP design—making it the ideal choice for compact desktop builds and business workstations requiring dependable processing power. This certified refurbished processor excels in everyday computing tasks, office productivity, light content creation, multi-tasking environments, and small form factor PC builds. Perfect for business applications, home offices, and energy-conscious builds where reliable performance meets exceptional power efficiency. Key Features & Benefits

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.