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Download slides here Date: Thursday 17th September 2020 Course Information This webinar will introduce you to the fundamentals of digital organising. Key concepts we’ll be covering include how and where to store your data, organising your data, and using a ladder of engagement to move people from one action to another.

BeCybersafe Provides IT Infrastrucutre, Systems Solutions and Support. Becybersafe also provide Cyber Awareness training either onsite or cloud based training. All IT Services, Support and Consultation are provide to Non Profit Prganisation at very reasonable cost. Please contact Technical Director for further Information  Jay - jay@becybersafe.pro 021 02854568

  Download slides here   Course Information With Microsoft donating Office 365 licenses for non-profits it’s a highly attractive proposition to consider as a cloud based software solution for your organisation. But what exactly is Office 365, what are its key features, and how can you make the most of its functionality? We will provide some updates on the software and you can ask questions live to The IT Team about the product. We’ll also share how Connecting Up can help you acquire and administer the Microsoft Cloud licences you need.   Course Outcomes

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Download Slides   Date: Tuesday 20th October 2020 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM NZST Price: Free Course level: Beginners Includes: You’ll hear how nonprofts are using Asana, a work and project management platform, to better plan, manage, and execute the critical work they do. You'll also see a demo of how Asana can improve your organization's collaboration at HQ, in the field, and everywhere in between.  Course Information

Download Slides   Date: 29th October 2020 Time: 11:00AM - 12:00PM (AEST) Price: Free Course level: Everyone Course Outline During this session we will cover:

Learn how you can create a cashflow forecast to deliver regularly to your board and senior management so they are informed and can take strategic action with plenty of time.

Want to learn more about how Office 365 works and how it might benefit your organisation? With Microsoft donating Office 365 licenses for non-profits it’s a highly attractive proposition.

Download Slides Date: January 28th 2021 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZDT) 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: Intermediate Course Information:

Download Slides   Date: Wednesday 11th November 2020 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZDT) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Information

Download Slides This course is suitable for: Intermediate Course Information: ESET Team will be discussing how its Technology aligned with human expertise has been able to stop attacks on Zero Day attacks. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: Information & knowledge on how to best keep your network and data safe from evolving threats and data leakages. You will learn about the many layers of defence now required in addition to your standard endpoint protection for a full security solution.

Download Slides   Date: Tuesday 30th March 2021 Time: 1:00pm-2:00PM NZDT 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 webinar is suitable for: Course Information:

Download Slides     Date: 4 August 2021 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm (NZST) 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: Anyone using (or considering) one of the larger accounting systems Course Information:

Download Slides   Date: Tuesday 20th April 2021 Time: 1:30am- 2:15pm (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 webinar is suitable for: Beginners/Intermediate Course Information: From monitoring IT components to optimising end user experience, your IT team can keep IT operations at fingertips. 

Download Slides Date: Thursday 20th May 2021 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outline: During this session we will cover: ·       Overview of products available in market ·       Six common misconceptions/pitfalls/roadblocks faced ·       Stakeholders to involve in the process ·       The ten-step CRM search process ·       How to get your leadership and board to buy-in and approve the investment

Date: Thursday 22nd July 2021   Download Slides Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outline and Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have;  

Download Slides Date: 16th June 2021 Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners to intermediate Course Outline: Overview on Adobe Creative Cloud: Creating CC libraries and Publish Online and Share for Review. Topics will include: Creating Master Pages, Placing Images, Working Object Styles and Paragraph and Character style. Course Outcomes: Understating Workflow with adobe Creative Cloud Project management and asset organization. Understanding Adobe InDesign Working with Adobe InDesign to create an Annual Report using Styles and images. Audience: Nonprofit organisation designers, Creatives. Art directors, Marketing professionals.

Download Slides Date: 25th November 2021 Time: 1:00PM -2:00PM (NZDT) Course level: Beginners - Intermediate  Includes: Interactive discussion – (A podcast format) Course Outline During this session we will cover: learn quickly – ‘How TO’s, guides. Strategies and content to help them self-educate and how to set up a correct security posture..

Keela for Nonprofits Keela is donor management software that allows you to manage donors, mobilise volunteers, market your organisation, and raise more funds. Organisations of any size can use Keela to engage and build meaningful relationships with constituents, save time with automated workflows, and increase capacity. Keela's AI tools provide actionable insights based on your organisation's data. As a special offer in partnership with TechSoup, Keela is offering a first-year discount of up to 20 percent on annual plans with 1,000 or more contacts and a 30 percent discount on add-ons to enhance your base CRM. Additional discounts are available if you purchase multiple years of service in advance.

Loomio for Nonprofits Loomio is collaborative decision-making software used by organisations worldwide to make better decisions while increasing transparency and inclusion and decreasing meetings and emails. To support the nonprofit community, Loomio is providing eligible organisations with a 50 percent discount on monthly or annual subscriptions to its Loomio Pro plan. Organisations can use Loomio to host group discussions that stay on topic while allowing people to participate on their own time via the web, email, or mobile. Loomio's facilitation tools and polling options can be used to schedule meetings, approve documents, make budget decisions, and more.

Date: Tuesday, 5th April 2022 Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM (AEST) Price: Free This session will teach you how to launch action pages in minutes with readymade templates to give visitors seamless ways to engage with clear calls to action and social prompts throughout your site. Learn how to power your events by collecting RSVPs, selling tickets, and tracking who attended your events. Lastly, discover actionable tactics and strategies on how to use your website to build custom supporter journeys. 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:

Date: Tues, 22th February 2022 Time: 11:00AM – 12:30PM AEDT Price: $50 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 course is suitable for: Intermediate Course Outcomes: In this 90 minute webinar you will discover, understand and implement the most important aspects of Facebook groups to help build a thriving fundraising or support community for your organisation. You will learn: - what makes Facebook groups the best avenue for building thriving online communities - overview of key features and how you can use them - admin tips to grow and activate your group - the key stages to growing a community - how to lead people to action through content

Date: Wednesday 25th May 2022 Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM (NZST) 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: We will review the capabilities of Xero in regard to both budgeting and reporting. For some organisations this may suit their needs perfectly. But what are the signs that you need to add a more flexible budgeting and reporting system to Xero? Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: An understanding of the power and limits of Xero’s reporting and budgeting A checklist to determine when Xero on its own is enough and when you need more Audience

Date: Tuesday, 29th November 2022 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZDT) 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. Marketing automation has been around for a while, but for many of us we don’t know what it actually is, how much investment is required to get started, and how it actually works. Most of all we don’t know if it’s worth it! In this webinar, Ryan from Refuel Creative will walk you through real life examples. You’ll learn how you can leverage marketing automation to improve the effectiveness of your marketing, your fundraising, and your social enterprise sales. We’ll look at the systems and software you’ll need in place and how much it’ll all cost.

Date: Tuesday, 28 June 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 As we tackle the third year of living with COVID-19, the way we participate in and run events have changed. In this conversation between purpose-driven experts in the event industry, we will delve into what we’ve learnt from the pandemic, patterns we saw emerging, what event hosts and marketers are focusing on in the NFP space, strategies and tips to market purpose-aligned events, and the different ways in which people are wanting to experience events in 2022.

Refurbished 3Com Compatible 3CXFP94 10GBASE-SR 850nm XFP Optical Transceiver offers reliable connectivity for your network infrastructure. With its hot-pluggable XFP transceiver module, this 10G Ethernet transceiver delivers high-speed data transmission at 10.5 Gbps. The module is 100% compatible with 3Com devices, ensuring seamless integration into your existing network setup. Designed for use with multimode fiber (MMF), this transceiver operates at an 850nm wavelength, providing a reach of up to 300 meters. The duplex LC connector ensures secure and efficient connections, while the digital diagnostics (DDM) feature allows for enhanced monitoring and troubleshooting.

Dell DMPU2016 – 16-Port Digital KVM Remote Console Switch (Certified Refurbished by Reboot IT, 1-Year Warranty) The Dell DMPU2016 is a 16-port digital KVM switch with dual redundant power supplies, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and support for up to 2 remote users and 1 local user—all in a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor. Certified refurbished and offered by Reboot IT with a 1-year warranty, this enterprise-grade solution delivers flexible server management, broad device compatibility, and robust remote access capabilities for demanding data centre environments.

TP-LINK T2600G-28TS JetStream 24-Port Gigabit L2 Managed Switch – Certified Refurbished The TP-LINK T2600G-28TS is a certified refurbished Layer 2 managed switch featuring 24 gigabit RJ45 ports and 4 gigabit SFP slots, delivering a switching capacity of 56Gbps and a forwarding rate of 41.7Mpps. This fanless switch comes housed in a durable 19-inch rackmount metal case measuring 440 × 220 × 44mm and weighing 3.9kg, making it ideal for efficient, silent operation in enterprise network environments. It supports advanced Layer 2+ features such as static routing and IPv6 dual stack, ensuring robust and secure network management.

Professional Grade Enterprise Network Switch The Cisco Meraki MS220-48FP is a certified refurbished, cloud-managed Layer 2 access switch featuring 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports with full PoE capabilities, 104 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity, 4 × SFP Gigabit uplinks, 720W total PoE budget, and 16,000 MAC address table entries, making it the ideal enterprise networking solution for branch deployments requiring extensive Power-over-Ethernet capabilities and robust network management.

Certified Refurbished HPE FlexNetwork 5510 24G 4SFP+ HI 1-Slot Switch (JH145A) - Enterprise-Grade Layer 3 Network Solution The HPE FlexNetwork 5510 24G 4SFP+ HI 1-slot Switch (JH145A) delivers enterprise-class networking performance with 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 4 SFP+ 10GbE uplinks, 288 Gb/s switching capacity, 214 Mpps throughput, and weighs 7.5 kg with dimensions of 44.00 x 36.00 x 4.37 cm. This certified refurbished Layer 3 switch provides outstanding resiliency, security, and multiservice support for medium to large enterprise networks, data centres, campus deployments, and SMB core networking environments.

Experience unparalleled performance with the refurbished HPE 3PAR 742934-001 1.2TB SAS 10K 2.5" Hard Drive, offering top-tier storage solutions at an unbeatable price.

​The Lexmark C736H1MG Magenta High-Yield Toner Cartridge is designed for use with the Lexmark X736de/X738de/X738dte/c736dtn/c736dn printers. The Lexmark C736H1MG Magenta Toner cartridge has a printing life of up to 10000 pages at 5% coverage.

Certified Refurbished LG K10 (2017) – Reliable Performance at an Affordable Price The LG K10 (2017) Model M250 features a powerful Mediatek MT6750 octa-core processor (4x1.5 GHz + 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53), 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage with expandable microSDXC support, and a vibrant 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with 720 x 1280 resolution, delivering dependable performance for everyday smartphone tasks. This certified refurbished device from Reboot IT combines quality specifications with exceptional value, making it perfect for budget-conscious users who refuse to compromise on functionality. Perfect for Everyday Use

Dell OptiPlex XE2 Small Form Factor Desktop - Certified Refurbished The Dell OptiPlex XE2 Small Form Factor desktop features an Intel Core i5-4570S processor running at 2.90GHz (boosting to 3.60GHz), 8GB DDR3 RAM, a fast 256GB solid-state drive, integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600, and comes without an operating system pre-installed, offering flexibility to install the operating system of your choice. This certified refurbished business desktop delivers dependable performance for office productivity, web browsing, data management, and everyday computing tasks, making it an ideal solution for professionals, students, home offices, and organisations seeking reliable computing power in a space-efficient design.

Upgrade Your Printing Experience with the Canon CLI-521 Grey Ink Cartridge Are you tired of dull prints that fail to capture the true essence of your photos? The Canon CLI-521 Grey Ink Cartridge is here to elevate your printing game, ensuring every image boasts stunning detail and vibrant grey tones. Say goodbye to lacklustre prints and hello to professional-quality results right from your home or office! Why Choose Genuine Ink Cartridges?When it comes to printing, using genuine ink cartridges like the Canon CLI-521 makes all the difference. Unlike generic alternatives, this cartridge is designed specifically for your Canon printer, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. With dye-based ink that offers smooth gradations, you’ll see the difference in quality, especially for black and white photos.

Acer 1920 x 1080 Full HD LED Monitor – Certified Refurbished Certified refurbished Acer B246HL monitor featuring a 21.5-inch LED display with Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, white LED backlighting, DVI-D and VGA (D-Sub) connectivity, and Acer ComfyView technology for reduced glare. Sold by Reboot and backed by a 1-year warranty for reliable performance.

Refurbished Lenovo ThinkVision T2254p Monitor – 22" WSXGA+ Display with VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort (Includes Stand/Base) Experience clear visuals and ergonomic comfort with the refurbished Lenovo ThinkVision T2254p. This 22-inch WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) TN panel monitor features a fast 5ms response time, 250 cd/m² brightness, and multiple connectivity options including VGA, HDMI 1.4, and DisplayPort 1.2. It comes complete with its original stand/base for easy setup and adjustable viewing angles.

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 Philips 243V5 23.6-Inch Full HD Monitor Experience exceptional visual clarity with the Philips 243V5, a 23.6-inch Full HD monitor featuring 1920 x 1080 resolution, MVA LCD panel technology, 8ms response time, 250 cd/m² brightness, and versatile connectivity through VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, all housed in a sleek, energy-efficient design perfect for professionals, students, and home office users. This certified refurbished monitor delivers reliable performance at an outstanding value whilst supporting environmental sustainability through responsible technology reuse. Ideal for Everyday Computing and Entertainment

Certified Refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 1st Gen Motherboard - Intel Core i7-6600U, 16GB LPDDR3 RAM, 14" Display Support This certified refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 1st Gen motherboard (FRU 00JT811) features the powerful Intel Core i7-6600U dual-core processor with 16GB LPDDR3-1866MHz RAM permanently soldered to the board, supporting 14" convertible displays with 360° Yoga hinge functionality and comprehensive connectivity options including USB 3.0, HDMI, and wireless capabilities. Ideal Applications and Use Cases This premium motherboard replacement is perfect for:

Xirrus XD-4130 (XD4-130) Certified Refurbished High-Density Wi-Fi Access Point — 4-Radio 802.11ac, Multi-Core Controller, 1-Year Warranty The Xirrus XD-4130 (also referenced as XD4-130) is a certified refurbished, high-performance Wi-Fi access point featuring four 802.11ac radios and an embedded multi-core controller. With support for ultra-high user density, this access point is equipped with 8 GB RAM and advanced traffic management capabilities, designed to deliver exceptional wireless performance in environments like classrooms, lecture halls, and large office spaces. Offered by Reboot IT with a 1-year warranty, it combines enterprise-grade reliability with cost-effective deployment.

Riverbed SteelCentral 1UAGA E5-2630 2.6GHz 32GB 2x2TB+2x4TB Certified Refurbished Appliance Sold by Reboot IT | Includes 1 Year Warranty Experience enterprise-grade network management with the Riverbed SteelCentral 1UAGA, powered by an Intel Xeon E5-2630 2.6GHz processor, equipped with 32GB RAM and generous storage capacity of 2x2TB + 2x4TB HDDs, all housed in a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor. This certified refurbished appliance, sold by Reboot IT, is designed to deliver centralized monitoring, analytics, and optimization for Riverbed SteelHead deployments, ensuring robust application performance and network efficiency.

Certified Refurbished Philips 244EL2SB 24" Full HD LED Monitor The certified refurbished Philips 244EL2SB is a 24-inch Full HD LED monitor featuring a TFT-LCD panel with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 250 cd/m² brightness, 5ms response time, and versatile connectivity including HDMI, DVI-D, and VGA inputs, measuring 570mm (W) × 437mm (H) × 225mm (D) with stand and weighing 4.9kg. This professional E-Line display delivers crisp, vibrant visuals with SmartContrast technology providing a dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000,000:1, making it an excellent choice for everyday computing, multimedia entertainment, and professional workstation environments.

Revitalise Your Dell Latitude 5285 with the MK2Y6 HPCDV LA-D891P Motherboard Are you struggling with a faulty motherboard in your Dell Latitude 5285 or looking to upgrade? The Dell Latitude 5285 i5 7200U 2.5GHz Motherboard MK2Y6 HPCDV LA-D891P, available from Reboot IT, is here to breathe new life into your device. This key component ensures you can enjoy seamless performance, multitasking capabilities, and robust connectivity options. Why Opt for a Refurbished Motherboard? Choosing refurbished technology is not only cost-effective but also environmentally friendly. Refurbished components undergo rigorous testing to ensure they deliver high-quality performance and are a smart way to extend your device's lifespan.

Upgrade Your Dell Latitude 7520 with a Genuine Motherboard: Power and Performance at Your Fingertips Are you tired of your laptop slowing down or struggling to keep up with your daily tasks? The Dell Latitude 7520 motherboard with an Intel i7-1185G7 processor and 16GB RAM is here to transform your computing experience. This genuine Dell part is designed to enhance performance, ensuring you can multitask seamlessly and tackle demanding applications without a hitch. Why Choose a Genuine Dell Motherboard?Investing in a genuine motherboard means you're choosing reliability and quality. Unlike refurbished or third-party options, genuine parts are specifically crafted for your device, reducing the risk of compatibility issues and ensuring optimal performance. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your laptop is powered by trusted technology.

Boost Your Workflow with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th/8th Gen Touchpad Are you tired of dealing with an unresponsive touchpad that hinders your productivity? The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th/8th Gen Touchpad is here to resolve those frustrations, ensuring a smooth and efficient computing experience. Designed specifically for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon series, this touchpad enhances your navigation and keeps you focused on what matters most. Why Choose a Genuine Touchpad?Opting for a genuine touchpad means investing in reliability and performance without breaking the bank. This touchpad not only revitalises your device but also extends its lifespan, making it a smart choice for anyone looking to maximise their technology investment.

Dell Latitude 5320 13.3" FHD Touchscreen Display Assembly - Premium Refurbished Display Solution The Dell Latitude 5320 13.3" 1920x1080 Touch Display & Assembly (Part Number: 391-BFQF) delivers professional-grade touchscreen technology with Full HD 1920x1080 resolution, 300-nit brightness, anti-glare coating, and Gorilla Glass 6 DXC protection, perfectly engineered for business applications and mobile productivity.

Dell PowerConnect 7024 Certified Refurbished Enterprise Switch The certified refurbished Dell PowerConnect 7024 is a Layer 3 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch featuring 24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, 4 combo SFP/Gigabit ports, 176 Gbps switch fabric capacity, 125 Mpps forwarding rate, and stackable architecture supporting up to 12 units with dedicated 64 Gbps stacking bandwidth. This enterprise-grade networking solution delivers wire-speed Layer 3 switching capabilities, advanced security features, and energy-efficient operation in a compact 1U rack-mountable design, making it ideal for growing businesses requiring reliable, high-performance network infrastructure.

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We invite you to join us for Connecting Up's Masterclass This event is hosted by Australia’s premier not-for-profit technology company Infoxchange, whose focus is to empower, transform and inspire Australia’s technology leaders. About this event This one-day  masterclass includes keynote presentations from industry leaders in cyber security, digital marketing and website development. ​Learn from fellow technology leaders and gain new digital insights, strategies, and tools to increase your organisation’s impact and drive positive social change. Connect and share ideas with some of the brightest minds in technology, strategy, leadership, digital marketing, capability, and training. Speakers for this event: Alecia Hancock - Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategist Ryan Jones from Refuel Creative -  A growth-focused web design agency Nicola O'Brien Cybersecurity & Digital Trust | Senior Manager @ Price Waterhouse Cooper - a global network with services including digital transformation, management consulting, workforce transformation, deals advisory, energy transition, ESG and financial assurance, cybersecurity and digital trust. Sam Bi Cybersecurity & Digital Trust | Manager @ Price Waterhouse Cooper - a global network with services including digital transformation, management consulting, workforce transformation, deals advisory, energy transition, ESG and financial assurance, cybersecurity and digital trust.

This power session consists of two presentations and a Q&A session. Presentation 1 Strategic communications planning for not-for-profits In a crowded marketplace it’s especially valuable to have a clear message. As a not-for-profit your message is your promise. It sums up what you do and why it matters. Understanding your strategic communications goals is complex. Good communications don’t just happen. It’s a disciplined process that starts with an honest appraisal of your market position, successes and concerns. This presentation will take delegates through how to create a new strategic communications plan for their organisation and how to review profile, target audiences, perceptions, key messages and how to measure success.

Many not-for-profits are now using Facebook to build a community of supporters for their cause and engage their audience. Join this webinar to learn how to create a Facebook content strategy, how to increase likes to your page and how to engage your fans with your content.

“Our hardware and software platform has had significant investment to meet this goal and features a thin client network with a range of software that enables us to manage most of our network through our central server. In implementing this upgrade across our platform we needed software to operate our network so we have upgraded our desktop environment to the latest Microsoft family of software so that we can. We now have a network that is the equal of large budget scale organisations thanks to support from TechSoup and Microsoft.”

Te Puna Whaiora provides an early and transforming intervention in the lives of vulnerable children, so that together with their families they may begin to build a brighter future. "We believe that the advances available in Windows 7, Exchange 2010, Office 2010, SQL 2008 and Windows Server 2008 will enable us to offer much more functionality, reliability and performance utilising the same hardware and we are looking forward to being able to draft plans for an infrastructure upgrade program not possible before."

Newtown Union Health in Wellington have recently upgraded their software thanks to TechSoup NZ and Microsoft.  Odette Wood, Newtown Union Health’s Operations Manager, explains the impact on their organization. “It has enabled us to achieve a number of things including improved email capability, the ability for everyone to “hot-desk”, a standard suite of MS Office software so everyone is using the same version and future upgrades can be done across the whole network at once and an improved central storage of our organisation’s documents.  At a higher level, the upgrade means a much more robust system, less maintenance costs/risks, better internal communication systems and processes and the increased ability to support a growing organization spread across geographically separated sites as we move into the future.

Last year when our computer system was limping along, trying to avoid an imminent fatality, Techsoup came to our rescue with software allowing us to upgrade to a server-based system. A large IT expense was just not on the cards for a small charitable organisation such as ours where government funding was minimal and funds from donors are aimed at the direct support programmes. What a change! The timely upgrade has allowed our staff more efficient access whilst in the office, and also for our staff on the road and in remote offices to be able to access the information directly rather than via a call to the office and have it relayed over the phone. I am actually sitting at home writing this case-study (due to the Christchurch earthquake) but still managing to offer our usual support to our clients throughout New Zealand, thanks to Techsoup software and our new system.  

By, For and About the community... that’s the core principle that surrounds what you hear on any Access Radio station in New Zealand, and Access Manawatu is no exception. Anyone in our transmission area is encouraged and entitled to make radio programmes that reflect their views and values. "As a result of the TechSoup discounts, we could – almost effortlessly – upgrade our staff machines, offering all staff a 'level playing field' for document creation and – increasingly important – contact sharing."

ew Zealand is now part of the international comparative study of the non-profit sector undertaken by the Johns Hopkins University, which compares 41 countries across the world, and builds a very interesting picture of global non profit activity. The New Zealand data is based on the satellite accounts of the not for profit sector which was published last year.

By: Yann Toledano August 25, 2008 Courtesy of Techsoup.org What do your constituents think about your programs and services? What kinds of activities are your donors likely to fund? Should your organization initiate a new program? Rather than resort to using telepathic powers or mind reading, an online survey is a powerful research tool that can deliver the feedback you need. Paper-based surveys are often too costly and time-consuming to administer, but online surveys make it easy for any organization to get feedback on the cheap.