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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.

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.

Certified Refurbished Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 - Professional Convertible Laptop Experience professional versatility with this certified refurbished Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1, featuring an Intel Core i5-8265U processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage, and a 13.3-inch Full HD touchscreen display. This premium business convertible transforms seamlessly between laptop and tablet modes, delivering exceptional performance for demanding professional workflows while maintaining ultra-portable design. Ideal Use Cases Perfect for business professionals, consultants, and mobile workers who require reliable computing power in a versatile form factor. Excellent for presentations, creative work, document editing, video conferencing, and multi-tasking scenarios where both traditional laptop functionality and tablet convenience are essential.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 – i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 14" FHD, Windows 11 Pro (Certified Refurbished) Powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 (2.8GHz, up to 4.7GHz Turbo) with 16GB LPDDR4x RAM, 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD, and a 14” Full HD IPS display, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 delivers exceptional performance and portability. Preloaded with Windows 11 Pro, this business-grade laptop ensures a smooth, reliable experience whether you’re working in the office, traveling, or managing demanding workloads.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G7 - Premium Certified Refurbished Business Laptop Experience professional-grade computing with the certified refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Generation, featuring an Intel Core i7-8565U processor running at 1.9GHz (up to 4.6GHz turbo), 16GB LPDDR3 RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD storage, and a stunning 14-inch QHD (2560x1440) display with Windows 11 Pro for uncompromising performance and portability. Practical Use Cases Professional Mobility: Perfect for executives and consultants who need reliable computing power while travelling between meetings and client sites.

Certified Refurbished Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL - Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 14.0" Full HD Display with Windows 11 Pro Experience professional computing excellence with this certified refurbished Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL featuring an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB NVMe SSD storage, and a crisp 14.0-inch Full HD display, all powered by Windows 11 Pro for enhanced productivity and security.

Dell Latitude 3420 - Certified Refurbished Business Laptop The Dell Latitude 3420 features an 11th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor with 32GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD storage, and a 14" Full HD anti-glare display, delivering exceptional performance for demanding business applications and multitasking environments. This certified refurbished business laptop combines enterprise-grade reliability with modern connectivity features, making it an ideal choice for professionals seeking powerful computing capabilities at exceptional value. Practical Use Cases Perfect for business professionals, students, and remote workers who require reliable performance for:

Certified Refurbished Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL - Intel Core i5-1135G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 14.0" Full HD Display with Windows 11 Pro Experience professional computing excellence with this certified refurbished Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL featuring an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB NVMe SSD storage, and a crisp 14.0-inch Full HD display, all powered by Windows 11 Pro for enhanced productivity and security.

Dell Latitude 7520 Certified Refurbished Business Laptop The Dell Latitude 7520 features an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor running at 2.80GHz, 16GB LPDDR4 RAM, 256GB NVMe SSD storage, and a 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen (1920x1080), delivering exceptional performance for professional computing needs. This certified refurbished unit comes with Windows 11 Pro and represents outstanding value for business users seeking enterprise-grade reliability. Please Note: This laptop has a defective keyboard that requires replacement. The unit is otherwise fully functional and can be used immediately with an external keyboard. The price has been specially discounted to reflect this condition.

Dell Latitude 5580 Refurbished Business Laptop This certified refurbished Dell Latitude 5580 features a powerful Intel Core i7-7820HQ quad-core processor, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB M.2 SSD storage, and a crisp 15.6-inch Full HD display, making it an exceptional choice for demanding business applications and multitasking workflows. Please note this unit has a broken hinge which has been reflected in the discounted price, though all other features and functions operate perfectly.

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Dell Latitude 5511 – Certified Refurbished (32GB RAM, 256GB SSD, i7-10850H, 15.6" FHD) Powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10850H (6 cores, 12MB cache, 2.7GHz base, up to 5.1GHz Turbo), 32GB DDR4 memory, and a high-speed 256GB NVMe SSD, the Dell Latitude 5511 features a sharp 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) WVA anti-glare display and integrated Intel UHD Graphics with Thunderbolt support. Essential business features include a US English backlit keyboard with numeric keypad, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, a privacy shutter webcam, smart card reader, and Windows 11 Pro. This certified refurbished model from Reboot IT comes with a 1 year warranty and is fully tested with advanced diagnostics for guaranteed reliability.

Dell Latitude 5310 2-in-1 Certified Refurbished Laptop Experience professional-grade performance with this certified refurbished Dell Latitude 5310 2-in-1, featuring a powerful Intel Core i7-10610U processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, and a versatile 13.3-inch Full HD touchscreen display. This premium business convertible delivers exceptional versatility for modern professionals who demand reliable performance in a compact, lightweight design. Ideal for Business Professionals and Mobile Workers The Dell Latitude 5310 2-in-1 excels in demanding business environments, making it perfect for:

Dell Inspiron 15 5510 - Certified Refurbished Laptop The Dell Inspiron 15 5510 features an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11390H processor with 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage, and a 15.6-inch Full HD anti-glare display, delivering exceptional performance for professional work, creative projects, and everyday computing tasks.

Dell Inspiron 15 5510 – Certified Refurbished Laptop Special notice: The built-in keyboard is defective and needs replacement. The laptop is otherwise fully functional and works perfectly with an external USB/Bluetooth keyboard. Price is discounted accordingly. Overview Powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11390H, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, the Dell Inspiron 15 5510 delivers fast, reliable performance for professional work, creative projects, and everyday tasks. The 15.6-inch Full HD anti-glare display provides clear, comfortable viewing.

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Jabra Evolve 40 Mono Wired Headset – Certified Refurbished Professional Communication Solution The Jabra Evolve 40 Mono Wired Headset features a noise-cancelling microphone, passive noise cancellation, USB and 3.5mm jack connectivity, 93.6 dB sensitivity, and an adjustable headband with leatherette earpads for superior comfort during extended use. Designed specifically for office and unified communication (UC) environments, this certified refurbished headset delivers clear calls and enhanced productivity with smart features like inline call controls and a busy light indicator.

This power session consists of two presentations and a Q&A session. Presentation 1 Using social media to (re)engage about sexual health and build online communities For its recent social marketing campaign, The Big Picture, ACON Health developed the first large scale social media initiative in the Australian HIV sector to target gay men who account for ¾ of new HIV infections in NSW. This presentation will show how the social media campaign was developed and will explore the benefits of Facebook and Twitter, the challenges faced and the lessons learned, such as:

This session will look objectively at the technology developments that have occurred over the last 2 years which are transforming the not-for-profit landscape. Covering topics such as Cloud computing, workforce mobility, business intelligence and CRM, Tony will present a glimpse into the future with his view of the “modern not-for-profit”, combined with real world examples of how CEOs have already transformed their organisations through the use of technology. Speaker biography: Tony Nissen is the National Solutions Manager for R & G Technologies and has consulted to some of Australia’s largest and most successful not-for-profits. R & G Technologies is one of Australia’s leading IT consultancy and Cloud service firms specialising in the not-for-profit sector.

Not-for-profits are taking advantage of social media’s ability to facilitate and expand their impact by combining an organisational strategy with their professional online networks to connect, build relationships and establish trust and thought leadership. This way of operating goes beyond simply using tools like Facebook or Twitter and requires a networked mindset where openness and being ‘data-informed’ are essential. This interactive presentation will explore how not-for-profit leaders can improve their organisation’s social media use and embrace best practices of a networked not-for-profit, including measurement and learning, and avoiding some of the pitfalls and challenges.

In this webinar, you will learn how to leverage the power of the most popular and successful forms of Facebook Ads, Facebook Offers and Location-Based Marketing on Facebook – and which suits your organisation the best for immediate results!

Those who have succeeded in crowdfunding know that it’s not as easy as “build it and they will come”. Like any form of fundraising, it takes hard work and perseverance. This practical webinar will teach you everything you need to know to succeed at crowdfunding as Tom shares a series of lessons and walk participants through the decisions they will need to make before launching a fundraising campaign.

In today's rapid-fire-aim world of social media, too many organisations apply a scattergun approach to their external relations. But this approach rarely achieves much; all too often it just confuses the audience and puts them 'offside' because of the irrelevant material being hurled at them. In this webinar you will learn why having a communication strategy is so important and how to create one for your own organisation that meets real-world organisational goals.

Video is everywhere. Collectively, we upload 48 hours of video to YouTube every minute. Not-for-profits upload hours of video to their websites, Twitter and Facebook. It seems like every not-for-profit in the world is either using video – or panicking that they don’t know how. Simply putting a video up doesn’t mean anyone will watch it. We’re exposed to so much video today, viewers no longer have the time or patience for the bad stuff. If you’re video’s not good, it’s gone – and so is all the time and money you spent shooting and promoting it.

Moving to the Cloud is a big step for most organisations, especially if you are a small not-for-profit with limited budget, resource and time. How can you be sure that you are moving in the right direction, using the right solutions and taking all the necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition? This webinar will give you a 10-step checklist of things to consider and evaluate before moving to a Public Cloud solution to avoid undesirable situations and issues that can be quite costly.   In addition to that, you will also learn about: The advantages and disadvantages of Public Cloud solutions The differences between Google Apps and Office 365 About the presenter - Tony Nissen

The use of an effective Client Relationship Management (CRM) system is widely accepted as an effective tool for growing your organisation. For not-for-profits these systems are used for fundraising, stakeholder management and sometimes case management of the client base. In practice, however, the myriad of choices in today’s market can be confusing and will not all offer the best solution for you. Do you purchase a system on premise or opt for Software as a Service (Saas)? Do the needs of your organisation change regularly and will your system accommodate the change? After making your selection, there is the added challenge of implementing the system and managing the change within your organisation to ensure the technology is adopted swiftly and delivers fast ROI.

Our latest case study focuses on Whakatu Marae in Nelson and how they are using technology to deliver services and training to families. “This software has enabled many whanau to succeed in their ambition to be able to use technology and communicate with Whanau overseas, enrol in higher level courses at a local tertiary institute and be more positive in life.” Says Trevor Wilson Pouwhakahaere (CEO)

Microsoft is donating Windows 7 upgrades to eligible nonprofits through Techsoup New Zealand TechSoup NZ and Microsoft are pleased to announce that Windows 7 Upgrade will be available on TechSoup NZ beginning on October 22, 2009, for a low administrative fee of $16.00 per workstation for Windows 7 Professional Upgrade and $16.00 per workstation for Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade.

The team at TechSoup New Zealand have some great new instructions available to make your Volume Licensing Service Centre experience easier! View the new VLSC instructions here!

Microsoft offers a number of services free of charge to help people live and work a little smarter.  Over the next few weeks we're going to introduce you to a number of these services that can make life a little simpler and more fun. More than a million Kiwis use at least one of these services. There are probably at least a million more who might like to. We hope you'll find something that will surprise and delight you.

As more and more of our personal and professional lives are being shared online it’s important to understand how to protect our information, and take measures to keep safe in this digital world.

Net Squared recently held 2 meet-ups in Auckland and Wellington, bringing together groups of people to share their passion for social causes. Eddy Helm and Jade Tang of Curative, an Auckland design and communications agency that work to enable community communication, spoke to the Net2Akl group on Communication for Social Change.

Auckland University students will be joining students from around the globe for the 2013 Imagine Cup world finals in Russia in July, as announced on Wednesday 24 March. Imagine Cup is a global competition that challenges students to dream up new and innovative apps. With the support of Microsoft, their ideas are transformed into realities and taken from their region, to their country and finally to the world stage.

Plunket is paving the way for other organisations in the mobile app arena with its new PlunketPlus App for Windows 8 tablets.

We are bringing a range of webinars for you in May. From leadership to sustainability, so hurry pick your favourite topic and register today.