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With more and more not-for-profit organisations competing to gain support from the community especially in regards to funding, it is important that your message is communicated clearly and effectively using the right marketing channels. People need to know and understand the work that you do and ultimately share the same passion for your cause to compel them to be involved. Come along to these half-day workshops in Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and Auckland, and learn how to build a plan for your organisation's marketing and fundraising campaign to achieve maximum results.   

Net2Akl held their most recent meet-up on Tuesday 30 October at the Amnesty NZ offices. The group of 15 or so people who gathered were treated to an inside look at how Amnesty International worked with advertising agency Colenso, to dream up and create a clever, engaging, and technology centric idea to bring awareness to human rights and teach New Zealanders the realities of their actions.

In more recent times, technology has brought storytelling to the forefront through social media, the many budding bloggers, and even they way that we involve computers and projectors in our presentations. With the changes in technology come so many exciting new ways to tell your story and enhance your presentations. Here are a few page-turners for you: 

On Tuesday 27 November, Microsoft hosted a free Connecting Communities event, with support from TechSoup New Zealand and Infoxchange, which showcased how information and communication technology (ICT) can transform the efficiency and effectiveness of an organisation to help deliver better social outcomes. 

On 28 November, the NetSquared groups from Auckland, Wellington, Adelaide and Melbourne came together to host a NetSquared Down Under meet-up (#Net2DU).  

Learning online is an easy way to get the information you need without having to leave the office. Connecting Up, the organisation that runs the TechSoup New Zealand programme runs monthly webinars to help not-for-profits - many of which are free.

During the first week of December ConnectingUp Australia hosted a series of workshops in Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton. Fundraising, as any organisation knows, can be a real challenge. Find out the key learnings from facilitator, Graeme Rusell. 

120 delegates came together for the sixth Not-For-Profit conference in Wellington on February 19 and 20. We know that IT capacity is an important issue for community organisations in New Zealand, and were delighted to see that several other IT services and products were on display. 

Many people don't realise that YouTube is now the second biggest search engine in the world, so search engine optimisation on your videos becomes critical.

Need a way to make sense of the content on your not-for-profit's website? Using an open source content management system such as Druapl may be just the thing you need to not only make it easier to organise but also easier to create and edit your content.

Need help getting your message out? Leila Henderson shares her PR tips for not-for-profits for #GivingTuesday.

TechSoup New Zealand has partnered with Microsoft and Infoxchange to bring you a series of free workshops to help your organisation make the most of cloud technology.

A key part of what it takes to be a leader is the capacity to solve problems and there are usually lots of those in a not-for-profit environment. Many of these are complex problems. There's an important distinction between a complex and a complicated problem. Typically a complicated problem can be solved with hard work and the application of a technical expertise. Like solving a maths problem, or writing a great press release. Often what makes a problem complex is the people factor – personalities, politics and power. Key learning outcomes: This session will give you tools and a framework to support you to ramp up your talent for solving complex problems. We’ll use case studies to ensure you get a webinar that is engaging, accessible and practical.  Who should attend:

Looking for sponsorship for your next event but don't know where to begin? Join Julian Moore, Australasia’s foremost not-for-profit sponsorship practitioner in this free webinar to explore why corporates sponsor and what they look for in return.

In September we are bringing for you a range of webinars and online course on social media. Also, one of many free webinars on Microsoft Office 365 and TechSoup New Zealand programme. Spaces are limited so book yours today.

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. Key learning objectives:

Register today for this free webinar and understand the online tools that are available to affect change and how they work, skills to utilise personal stories to inspire public support, how fundraising and advocacy efforts can be effectively combined online and more.

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Wondering why there's no longer a reference to year or version information in Microsoft product names in the TechSoup NZ catalogue? We've simplified these names, and you can now choose the specific year or version on Microsoft's VLSC website when you're downloading the software.

We know non-profits and we understand the unique struggles your organisation is facing when it comes to IT. We can help you with the following: DOMAINS | HOSTING | EMAIL | WEBSITE BUILDER | ONLINE MARKETING | SECURITY | IT CONSULTANCY We can deliver you an end-to-end IT solution which includes everything from traditional IT support, to strategic ICT consulting, cloud services, CRM and software development. Our objective is to reduce your operational IT headaches and lower the cost of IT to your charity. This means, we always endeavour to put the interests of our clients before profit and we always maintain honesty and transparency in our relationships.  Feel free to visit our Online Client portal: https://www.jamespratthosting.com for more information on the services we provide.

On 1 December 2015 (#GivingTuesday), TechSoup NZ partner and budgeting and cashflow forecasting software company, Calxa, pledges to donate $1million of software to not-for-profit organisations, having just hit the milestone of fulfilling its’ first $1million pledge in donations this week.

New generation web-based client information systems can offer a solution to improve both efficiency and effectiveness of services for clients and communities. No matter what size your organisation is, and no matter what types of services you are delivering, this webinar will give you food for thought about how to transform internal processes, and external stakeholder relationships.

     The main objective of the company is to serve customers both in public and private sector in such areas as production, trade, banks, government institutions and NGOs. The idea of its creators is to offer its customers complete solutions from the study, design, hardware and software supply, tips on what and where to be purchased, service and training. 

Whether you are writing for your website, newsletters, brochures, blogs and everything in between - this webinar will provide you with an overview on writing searchable, bold and hardworking content that makes your audience stop and take notice!

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.

IT Support company providing windows server, PC, laptop, networking systems, backups, wireless, database, Microsoft Office and Office 365 support.

The social media advertising landscape can feel like a minefield. Learn the best way to get advertising bang for your buck on Facebook and Instagram, quickly efficiently and on a shoestring budget.

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.

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Kate Sunners is the Communications and Grants Strategist at Strategic Grants. A natural-born storyteller, Kate’s career highlights include manuscript and book reviewer, freelance copywriter, and marketing coordinator. At Strategic Grants, she lives her passion every day in writing, editing, and fine-tuning compelling grant applications for charities and NFPs. All too often, we can focus too much on getting the facts out of our brains and onto paper when explaining what we need, what we would do with the money, and why the funder should give it to us, without thinking about how it looks to the reader! Kate’s skillset and perspective give her insight into the storytelling nature of successful grant applications, and why it’s important to create a narrative that potential funders can understand and which inspires them to give.

We create Digital Experiences that will tickle the fancy of your donors, volunteers, and members. All at exclusive, affordable, and reliable NonProfit Rates. Our Motto: "We Make Marketing That Doesn't Suck."

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. The webinar will also explore how to select and manage your internet connection, PCs and mobile devices to ensure it is suitable for your organisation's needs.

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.  

Our School Ltd is a small, well-established company that speclaiises in providing schools, charities and small businesses with expert IT advice.  We particularly enjoy helping with the really difficult challenges and ensuring that our client ends up the best solution possible. Please contact us so we can put you in contact with a number of organisations that currently  use and appreciate our services

Download slides here 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. The webinar will also explore how to select and manage your internet connection, PCs and mobile devices to ensure it is suitable for your organisation's needs. In this webinar, you will learn:

Creative Content - A result oriented marketing agency that provides complete web-solutions for small businesses. We have top notch marketing consultants in Auckland. We offer digital marketing services including marketing strategy, digital advertising, and creative design.  

TechSoup New Zealand (a program of Connecting Up) and Infoxchange are joining forces to create Australia and New Zealand’s leading not-for-profit dedicated to using technology to improve the lives of people experiencing disadvantage and the organisations that support them. L to R: David Spriggs, CEO of Infoxchange; Sandra Vallance, Acting CEO of TechSoup New Zealand (Connecting Up Inc) TechSoup New Zealand’s Board Chair Susan Arthure says Infoxchange and TechSoup New Zealand already enjoy a close working relationship and have collaborated in a number of areas over the last several years. “We’re delighted to be joining together, and we’re excited by this opportunity to work together to expand our reach and support of the sector,” says Susan.

Download slides here Course Information: Learn how a simple Business Intelligence tool can help you with making more informed decisions regarding transparency, planning, grant application and sustainability for managing your workforce. What topics are covered in the webinar? What is Business Intelligence?

Download slides here 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. In this webinar you will learn:

Download slides here Course Information: Learn how a simple Business Intelligence tool can help you with making more informed decisions regarding transparency, planning, grant application and sustainability for managing your workforce. What topics are covered in the webinar? What is Business Intelligence?

Download slides here Facebook isn’t going away anytime soon and with over 2 Billion users, we can’t afford to ignore it anymore. As businesses and organisations, we need to have a presence where people’s attention is. In Australia, the average person over 18 is spending over 15 hours per month on Facebook. If you want to reach people online, then Facebook needs to be one of your channels.  Learn the fundamentals of setting up your Facebook Page, how to post consistently and how to reap the benefits with this Facebook Pages Webinar. What is not included in the program? This Webinar won’t cover Facebook Advertising through the Business Manager or Facebook Groups.

Download slides here 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. In this webinar, you will learn:

Download slides here Course Information: In this webinar Nerida Nettelbeck, Director from Platform One Digital Services will guide you through the maze of eLearning including: What in an LMS (Learning Management System) Why do you need an LMS and how would I choose one that is right for me? How do you create engaging, interactive eLearning content? What software should you use to create eLearning modules? Can we create courses ourselves or do we always need to get someone else to do them? Time will also be dedicated to answering any questions that you have.

The annual TechSoup New Zealand Awards in Auckland saw some of the best non-profit proponents of technology recognised last week during a gala dinner at the Waipuna Hotel. The awards, on the first day of the TechSoup New Zealand ‘Transform’ Conference, celebrated technology innovation and service excellence from organisations across the country. Six categories highlighted the achievements of everyone from volunteers, to social media campaigners, to accidental IT people, to those who have given decades of service. NZ Charities Technology Awards emcee Alecia Hancock at the Waipuna Hotel last week

Download slides here Download workbook here Course Information: Understanding the minimum breakeven that a business needs to survive is critical and it should be no different for a not for profit organization. Set the financial goal for 12 months and then you know what you’re aiming for and you can break it down monthly and start tracking. What is not included in the program? Budgeting, Cashflow, forecasting, tax Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have:

Download slides here Course Information: Every successful Website Project begins with a Discovery Phase. This webinar will take you through the key methodologies in the Discovery Phase, so you are armed with valuable insights about your organisation’s goals, challenges and help you write a clearer website brief to avoid misguided development, unnecessary loss in time & costs! At the end of the webinar, you can access a checklist to guide you through the key methodologies in the Discovery Phase to ensure a successful website project delivery. Course Outcomes:

Download slides here Course Information Putting the social into social media will delve into: Defining engagement Looking at what certain platforms want in terms of engaging content. 10+ strategies on how to effectively engage with people across social media. What’s working in 2019, and what’s planned for 2020. Tools to help you measure your engagement. Social media usage statistics and understanding platform insights. Some examples of businesses that have good strong engagement. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have:

Download slides here Details: Date: March 4th 2020 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: Beginners Course Information:

Download slides here Date: Tuesday 2nd June, 2020 One way to get started with budgets is to take last year’s numbers, apply some uplift factor to them and that’s the first draft. The alternative approach is to start at the bottom and work upwards. Mick Devine will discuss the pros and cons of each approach and why it’s often best to use a combination of the two.

Download slides here Date: Wednesday 3rd September 2020   Course Information Nobody wants to be 'ghosted' by Google! But not many people know how to be found online and gain traction to their non-profit website. It's not just about getting any traffic, but getting the RIGHT traffic. Attract keen volunteers, donors, and people within your area who will benefit from your non-profit's purpose. Help your community find you! In this webinar you'll learn 4 simple strategies to ensure you can be found online.   Course Outcomes

Download slides here Date: Tuesday 29th September 2020   Course Information A facilitator can get a group to discuss, debate, and, above all, decide a lot of stuff in not-a-lot of time. Some people are better business-process facilitators, like facilitating a strategic planning process, or team decision making session, whereas others are better at facilitating more experiential processes such as community circles. Active listening is a core component to good facilitation and this webinar will introduce you to the different aspects of listening required when facilitating a virtual event.

Download Slides   Date: Wednesday 30th September 2020 Time: 1 hour 1:00PM - 2:00PM NZDT Price: Free Course level: Beginners to intermediate   Course Information:  Your website is the body of your online presence, and the words in it are the beating heart and soul of your non-profit. Words are powerful. They drive action, inspire generations, and create change. That is, of course, when used with clarity and purpose. This webinar will walk you through the

Download Slides   Date: 25th November 2020 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (NZDT) Price: Free Course Outline: Microsoft Teams is a tool within Office 365 that enables collaboration in your organisation.  Recent research by Forrester found that the successful implementation of Microsoft Teams delivers 3.2 hours per user per week in time saved through improved collaboration, information sharing and more efficient meetings. 

Download Slides   Date: 17 November, 2020 Time: 11:00am – 12:00am (AEDT) Price: Free Course Outline:   Accounting software like MYOB makes it quick and easy to pull your key financial statements together - but do you know how to read and use them properly to make sound decisions?

Download Slides   Date: Wednesday 2nd December 2020 Time: 1:00PM- 2:00PM (NZDT) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Information In challenging times, a strategic plan can be like a treasure map of hope – helping you focus on the future and your goals when often you just want to hibernate. Take stock of where your organisation is now, what to keep for the future and new things you have learned to keep you moving.

Date: Monday 30th August 2021 Time: 11:00AM-12:00AM (AEST) Price: Free Course Outline Digital technologies are critical to enabling modern not-for-profits to operate effectively in a COVID environment, reach clients and deliver critical services. In this webinar we will explore how community sector organisations have innovated and used digital technologies to: Delivering services irrespective of location Improve operational efficiencies Enhance service outcomes Course Outcomes Attendees will understand how other non-profits have innovated and used digital technologies support their mission and vision What is not included in the program? n/a Audience:

This is a guest case study from our partner Bonjoro. It first appeared on the Bonjoro website. We live in a world of information overload, where our attention is constantly being seized by promotions, sales pitches, and newsletters. Inboxes have been embedded with smart technology, filtering mass emails into folders called "promotions", and telephone recognition software is making it harder for conventional fundraising phone banks to get through.

Download Slides Date: Friday 3rd 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 and deliver critical services. In this webinar we will explore how clever use of data and cost-effective business intelligence tools can help organisations to:

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