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Preparing financial reports to cater for the requirements of Board members, whose experience and financial knowledge is usually varied, can be quite daunting for many handed this task. This webinar is ideal for those with little or no bookkeeping or accounting knowledge who are keen to get a better handle on key financial reports including budgeting and cashflow options for their Board, delivered in an easy to understand presentation. We will go through the foundations of good reporting, through their key components, finishing with a short presentation on timesaving tools available through Connecting Up. If you want to ease what many consider a painful experience, register for this informative session on presenting financial reports for your Board. This webinar will help you understand the fundamentals of presenting financial reports: 

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Grants are a very important source of funds for most not-for-profits. Billions of dollars are provided every year by local, state and federal governments, as well as philanthropic, community and corporate trusts and foundations. The trick is knowing how to set yourself up for success. As grants are such a valuable resource, you need to ensure that you use your time wisely and that the fit is right between the project for which you want funds and the grants program funding parameters.

With YouTube for Nonprofits now available in Australia and New Zealand, register for this webinar to find out more about how it can help your organisation.

Crowdfunding is about building your network, breaking away from gatekeepers, overcoming territorial barriers and getting that cash to help launch your passion project or great idea into reality.  Key learning objectives:

Picture this: You are sitting around the table at the end of your management meeting and your CEO reminds you all that the annual performance reviews are due next month.  The range of reactions from the managers range from eye rolling, huffing and puffing, outward groans, through to disbelief that another year has passed by so quickly.  This is then followed by furtive glances into work diaries wondering how they are supposed to fit in one hour one-to-one conversations with all their direct reports, not to mention the preparation time required and dreading that one conversation with their ‘problem employee’.  The meeting has now ended on a sour note and everyone shuffles out of the room - and that’s just the managers! 

Get an introduction to WordPress, the popular content management system (CMS) and blogging platform used for millions of websites around the world. Learn what is needed to get setup with WordPress, how to navigate and use the CMS and then how to take your site further, accessing new designs and functionality. Content covered: What is a CMS?  Introducing WordPress - How you can obtain WordPress and set it up for first time use.  Live walkthrough - adding, maintaining and customising the presentation of your content. Advancing WordPress - Discovering plugins, themes and updates to keep your site secure Resources and tips for taking your WordPress website to the next level. Key learning objectives

For those with little experience of the enormous and varied grants environment, thinking about grants strategically can be a daunting process, causing many to wonder “Where do I start?!” This webinar delivers newbie-friendly 101 grants strategy, with an overview of the current Australian and New Zealand grants environments, types of grant-makers and funder expectations. You’ll learn how to determine which funder to apply to for which project, and the essentials of planning and writing a winning application. About the presenter – Jo Garner

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Give your organisation a PR makeover with this engaging webinar on public relations and media relations for not-for-profits. Learn to use media coverage and other public relations tools to promote your organisation and events, while managing your brand reputation.

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This tutorial for beginners will teach you the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign with easy to follow, practical examples. We will cover all the basics, from opening files to setting them up for printing.

TechSoup New Zealand attended and presented at the 2016 New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres (NZFDIC) Conference in Queenstown, to understand the significant changes to the New Zealand disability sector and the implications for disability focused organisations; and to inform delegates on the importance of adopting new technologies amidst these changes, and how TechSoup New Zealand can assist these organisations moving forward.

There are so many great organisations out there that are under-resourced and under-funded, and it seems like there’s no time to plan your grants program.

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Charitable organisations and prominent leaders from the community, voluntary and technology sectors across New Zealand came together for the the 2017 TechSoup New Zealand Conference, 'Sync: Tuning Communities with the Digital Age', to share new insights into the evolving digital landscape and to examine the critical role of technology in supporting communities.

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.

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Fundraising is such a core component of what we do as NFPs. There are many ways to do it, but we can all agree that becoming better fundraisers will have an impact on every aspect of our organisation. We have recently brought on another new Discount Partner focused on exactly that:              Infinity Sponsorship Infinity Sponsorship is an always-on web-based tool with which you can learn a myriad of skills, tools, best practices, and inside tips to become the best fundraiser you can be.  From Live and On-Demand Webinars, to eBooks, Podcasts, and One-On-One Coaching, you can access the material any time of the day, from any device.  

This post, written by Abby Clemence from Infinity Sponsorship, is reproduced here by kind permission of the author. The original post can be found here.   It's a well-known sales adage that 'if people don't trust you, they won't buy from you'.  Have you ever been keen to purchase something from someone you didn't have confidence in? Never has a truer word been spoken when it comes to charity partnerships and association sponsorships.

   Download Slides Here With so much change and so many challenges, how are the best fundraisers successfully navigating the transition in the digital age and staying ahead of the competition. This practical session will address key points to consider with these challenges and provide practical take-away advice to apply to your own fundraising strategies. The session will include Case Study based content and will be relevant for whatever level you are – just starting to raise awareness and fundraising or already well on the journey. 

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They’re innovative, efficient, empathic, enthusiastic, and 77% of them say they’d like to help charities and not-for-profits … yet only a small percentage actually do. So, what exactly is the problem with Millennial volunteers? And why aren’t New Zealand charitable orgs taking advantage of the massive opportunity they present to help us build stronger, better communities? According to the team at Achieve that produced the 2015 Millennial Impact Report, it’s all down to poor communication between orgs that really want volunteers and the millions of millennial volunteers who really want to volunteer at things they’re good at.

Every year on the Thai-Myanmar border eighty nervous young scholars gather for one of the world’s most inspiring graduation ceremonies. As they wait quietly to take the stage, watched by emotional, moist-eyed parents who comprehend the enormity of their achievement more than they will for some years to come, the group of young Karen refugees could be any class, anywhere. But their graduation ceremony, in the sprawling Mae La refugee camp in Thailand, is one of the greatest examples of the triumph of the human spirit you are every likely to hear about.  As they accept their certificates, this special group of graduands are a beacon of hope for more than 45,000 of their fellow refugees; a shining example of what can be achieved even by stateless young people who have never known life beyond a refugee camp.

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Download slides here There is a growing need for non-profit organisations to ensure that they are effectively managing their data to demonstrate the impact of their work. Having access to insights and business intelligence using internal and external data sources ensures you can make informed decisions on service provision as well as positioning yourself for funding opportunities. In addition,  as the government and philanthropic funding environment becomes more competitive, PowerBI will help you to provide more evidence on how funds are allocated, and to showcase empirically, how those funds have improved the lives of those who have been recipients. 

TechSoup New Zealand Conference delegates will have the opportunity to connect with each other, see the event program, post social media messages and receive conference updates direct to their mobiles devices thanks to the introduction of the #Transform2019nz app. The app, which will be available to all delegates via direct download links the week before the conference, adds to the 2018 experience by bringing an additional interactive element and enhanced engagement with the conference team.  It will feature all of the conference speakers, sponsors and session descriptions, and a venue map, meaning delegates have everything they need in the palm of their hand.  News of the app comes hot on the tail of the confirmation of the final panel of speakers for Transform 2019 and the announcement that all full price delegates will be entered into the draw for a $900 Lenovo laptop. 

Download slides here It is culture that enables people to perform at their best and, in the face of two Royal Commissions, it is culture that must become the key business driver for disability and aged care providers. This requires a new kind of visible leadership. For many CEOs this will be an entirely new kind of role.

Urgent update to all current Symantec users: We were recently notified that current Symantec enterprise customers have received the email below from Broadcom. To ensure continued service, it is our understanding that users will need to switch over to a Broadcom account before the 1st of May, 2020. 

Download slides here Date: Wednesday 27th May 2020 Course Information: Key trends for charities to understand relating to sector saturation, fluctuating levels of public giving, giving behaviour of younger donors and mobile giving Key challenges facing domestic charities including board recruitment, engaging millennials, increased transparency and being agile in an ever-changing sector Biggest risks facing charities including funding, brand equity, governance and data protection

Download slides here Course Outline: Live demos and Q&A on how to make Zoom work for you and your organisation. Take advantage of important features, understand the different Zoom plans and importantly ensure your use of Zoom is secure! If you are a newbie, beginner or regular user, but are not confident on all the features available to you then this Zoom webinar is for you. We will be covering the following areas: 

Download slides here Date: Tuesday 13th October 2020   Course Outline Ranking on Google has always been something most organisation put in the ‘too hard basket’.  Besides ranking for your organisations’ name, how do you really get more organic traffic?  There is so much competition and we know it costs a lot of money to get a professional SEO person. In this session we will go through many Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) techniques, to help you build more organic traffic to your website!.   Course Outcomes

Date: Wednesday 1st July 2020 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZST) Price: $30 (exc GST) This course is suitable for: Executives, Managers and Organisational Leaders in the NFP sector, Board Members 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

2020  will form long lasting implications for the future of work, the NFP sector, and its delivery of services to the community. However as Australia and New Zealand begins to ease COVID-19 restrictions and we return to a "new world post corona", now is the time to define your organisation's strategy and budget for 20/21 to ensure an agile, positive, financially secure organisation emerges from the crisis long term.  Our Leadership Webinar Series will equip you with a practical guide, templates and tools you need to: Redefine your strategy for continued growth and success amidst the chaos Create a roadmap and strategic direction for 20/21 Develop a multi-scenario budget and cash flow forecast for 20/21 that considers the current economic climate Gather and use data to measure your organisation impact, grow proven programs and deliver your mission  

Date: Thursday 18th June 2020 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZST) Price: $30 (exc GST) This webinar is suitable for: Not for profit organisation leaders and managers, bookkeepers and accountants. 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: Budgets and cashflow forecasts are more important than ever in the COVID-19 world. Learn how to create a budget and cash flow forecast whilst carefully considering the long term impacts of COVID-19 on your organisational strategy and budget forecasts.

Connecting Up and TechSoup are proud to be partnering with OnBoard, a virtual board, committee, and leadership meeting management tool by Passageways. OnBoard empowers boards, executives, and administrators with all the tools they need to govern confidently, from anywhere. A central hub for all board and committee activities OnBoard helps you bolster governance, improve engagement, and drive strategy focused meetings.

Download Slides   Date: 5 August 2021 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outline and outcomes: This talk will explore cryptocurrency fundraising. During this session we will cover: What cryptocurrency is Some of the current trends of cryptocurrency Ideas of how NFPs can take advantage of cryptocurrency This course is suitable for: 

Download Slides Date: 28th September 2021 Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM (AEST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners Course Outline Samara and Tim have worked on a combination of direct to donation and two-step acquisition and will provide industry examples of what has and hasn’t worked. Course Outcomes The session will cover the approach and examples for the following acquisition types: ● Direct to donation

Download Slides Date: 14th September 2021 Time: 1pm-1.30pm 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:

  This year’s report features survey responses from 1,250 nonprofit employees at the manager level and above from around the globe. In this webinar, industry leaders will delve into the key trends, challenges and opportunities that are shaping the Nonprofit sector in 2022; The biggest challenges nonprofits face today and in the future Trends in diversity, equity, and inclusion How nonprofits are traversing the extreme shifts in the workforce An unmissable webinar for all Nonprofit stakeholders wanting to maximise impact in 2022. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organization will have an understanding of the following topics: Nonprofit trends to assist with 2022 planning Mental Health priorities in the sector the future of virtual workplaces and digital communication Key trends around diversity, equality, and inclusion in the sector

Date: Thursday 20th January 2022 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (NZDT) 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 ·       Steps to implement the CRM

Print and email newsletters can be compelling communication tools to connect with your volunteers, partners, donors and emerging supporters. They can build reputation and drive change. However, they can also put readers to sleep or end up looking elsewhere for that connection. Copywriter and Communications Strategist Andrea Rowe opens her toolbox to share practical examples to evolve your newsletter or EDM so that it’s a positive experience your readers look forward to reading and acting on. Date: Wednesday, 2 March 2022  Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm (AEDT) Price: $50 Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have an understanding of the following topics: An insightful overview of where to start and how to continue with confidence in planning editorial and themes for your newsletters. Andrea will share the following:

Date: Tuesday, 7 June 2022 Time: 11:00AM - 12:30PM (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. So you’ve been posting on your organisation’s social media channels for a while, and you’re seeing reach and engagement plateau. What should you do next? Find out with social media specialist, Rubina Carlson from Refuel Creative, at this webinar. A social media strategy is never finalised. Like any other digital channel, it’s about testing what works (and what doesn’t) and tweaking the strategy accordingly. When performance peaks, plateaus or dips, it’s time to take a deep dive into the data.

As cloud technology grows in popularity across sectors, businesses of all shapes and sizes are discovering the benefits of flexible and affordable cloud technology. Working in the cloud helps organisations save money and improve efficiency. It expedites an organisation's pace of innovation because teams can spend their valuable resources on their unique missions, not on the technology supporting their work behind the scenes. Not-for-profits are increasingly turning to cloud technology to advance their diverse missions.

When conducting a CRM search, organisations often focus on their constituents, mass marketing, and donation processing. The requirements of relationship fundraising are often an afterthought or are sometimes imply overlooked. In this webinar, we will study the functional requirements of relationship fundraising and how to make them equal to those of other departments.

Searching for the perfect CRM or another technology platform? Where do you begin? What steps are required to conduct a thorough CRM search? What is the right way to approach suppliers? What are the pitfalls and roadblocks many non-profit organisations face? Stephen Mally and FundraisingForce have conducted hundreds of technology platform searches for universities, schools, non-profit, charitable, and social purpose organisations. Stephen will answer these questions and more in this one-hour action packed webinar and will leave you with the toolset you need to conduct a search to find that perfect CRM for your organisation.

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