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Download slides Date: Thursday May 7 2020 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: In this webinar, we highlight key areas of operation where Power Automate, and other automation tools, can assist with the change to a paperless environment required by our current remote working operations. Additional benefits such as improved efficiency, accuracy, and time savings will also be covered.

Download slides here Date: Wednesday 20th May 2020 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:

Click here to view slides Date: Thursday 2nd July 2020 This is a high level overview of how you can use Canva to achieve whatever goals you have as an individual or an organisation to communicate your ask, your impact and achieve your goals in the social impact world. Learn how you can use the suite of tools available to you in Canva to manage your organisation's branding, marketing, pitching and storytelling and see examples of how other not-for-profit's are doing the same.

Download slides here Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2020   Course Information Email continues to be one of the best ways to stay in touch with your supporters but one size doesn't fit all. In this webinar you'll learn how to reach your supporters where they are and get them opening, reading and taking action from your email. Learn about the importance of audience segmentation and targeting, formatting and design when it comes to not just getting your emails opened, but encouraging your audience to take action.

  Download slides here Date: Tuesday 4 August 2020   Course Outline Most of us have spent the last 3 months trying to work our way around Zoom, Slack and Microsoft Teams from home, but what happens when some staff begin to return to the office? How do you ensure those still working from home don't get left behind?

Download slides here Date: Tuesday 25 August 2020   Course Outline During this session we will explore what is critical when you are ready to return to work and how you can prepare both your home and office environment for the best experience, including best practice and solutions to issues you may face during the transition.   Course Outcomes By the end of this webinar your organisation will have an understanding of the following topics:

Download slides here Date: Tuesday 18 August 2020 Course level: Intermediate We recommend you attend, or view our 'Reimagining Your Office: How to work virtually using O365' free webinar prior to attending this session.   Course Outline

Download slides here Date: Wednesday 26th August 2020 Course Outline: Have you already started with running Google Ads for your NFP but want to gain some tips and tricks to improve your results?  Join us for this webinar and learn about how to assess your existing campaigns, ad sets and ads as well as keywords with the help of tools such as Google Analytics and Keyword Planner inside the Google Ads interface itself. We’ll also run through some NFP case studies as live examples to gain further learnings.

Date: Wednesday 24th June 2020 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZST) Price: $30 (exc GST) This webinar is suitable for: Leaders of social organisations large or small Board members CEOs, CFOs and CTOs Senior Executives Data and research professionals tasked with delivering the data systems for social organisations 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:

Download Slides   Date: 23rd February 2021 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZDT) Price: Free Includes: Specific product demonstrations relating to your process requirements, 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:

Download Slides   Date: 18th March 2021 Time: 1:00PM- 2:00PM (NZDT) Price: Free Includes: Live access to webinar, participation in live Q&A session, access to post webinar recording and slides as well as any additional templates provided by the speaker This webinar is suitable for: It is perfect for not-for-profits who are looking to drive outcomes beyond ‘last year and a little better’. Non for profits organisations CEOs CFOs Operations Managers Team Leaders Course Information:

Download Slides     Date: 28th April 2021 Time: 1pm-2pm NZDT Price: Free Includes:  Live access to the FREE, 1.5 hour webinar. Participation in live Q&A session at the end of the webinar. Access to post-webinar recording and slides, as well as any additional templates provided by Bel Temby, presenter and director of Digital Services Lab. This webinar is suitable for: Beginners/Intermediate Course Information:

Download Slides     Date: 7 April 2021 Time: 1pm -2pm (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners Course Outline Budgeting doesn’t need to be a laborious process as many Not-for-Profits using Calxa will attest. In this session, we’ll show you how to create a quick draft of your budgets for next year and also how to build budgets from the ground up. Calxa’s budget formulas will make light work of complex calculations but also give you a solid structure that you won’t get in a spreadsheet.

Download Slides   Date: 9 June 2021 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners Course Outline What reports does your Not-for-Profit need at the end of the year? There are some basic requirements to meet your statutory obligations but what do the board and senior management need? How do you know what has worked well in the year just finished? How do you communicate your plans for the year ahead? Mick Devine from Calxa will take you through some of his general principles and examples.

Download SLIDES   Date: Thursday 27th May 2021 Time: 1-2pm NZST Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outline and Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have;  

Download Slides     Date: Thursday 17th June Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outline and Outcomes: This webinar we will cover; What is SharePoint? Key functions inside SharePoint. How SharePoint interacts with other key Microsoft services like Teams and OneDrive Best practice tips, tricks and “watch out’s” for implementation. This webinar is suitable for:  

Download Slides   Date: 15th July 2021 Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners Course Outline This session will teach you how to build an action based website that enables you to inspire, capture, and seamlessly track actions across your site while prompting deeper community engagement. You will learn to build relationships at scale with targeted communications. Course Outcomes By the end of this webinar your organisation will have:

Download Slides Date: 10h November 2021 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners Course Outline and Outcomes: During this session we will cover: practical tactics on what charities should be doing, including ideal audiences they should be targeting online From paid search to social media, attendees will walk away with a solid digital marketing plan for their next appeal. You will also learn how to create campaign KPIs and report using dashboards. This course is suitable for:  

  Download Slides Date: 29th September 2021 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 The team at Volaby has had more than 700+ conversations with volunteering organisations across Australia & NZ, and in doing so has learnt many valuable lessons that we want to help share with the Industry.  

Download slides Date: 11th November 2021 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM (NZDT) Course level: Beginners - Intermediate  Includes: Interactive discussion – (A podcast format) Discuss the importance of Endpoint Security and what to consider when looking at the licenses available in the market. Will look at a few real examples of companies that were compromises, what the implications were, the disruption and cost. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organization will have an understanding of the following topics: The importance of Endpoint Security What licenses to consider that suit your requirements Awareness of the consequences if you’re not secure

Microsoft has announced changes to the Microsoft not-for-profit program as of 4 April 2022. These changes will impact the current Microsoft Software Donation Program through TechSoup New Zealand and are worth your close review.   What is changing? On-premises products will no longer be available as a donation beginning April 4, 2022. On-premises software are stand-alone, perpetual licences that users install on specific computers and can be used even without an internet connection (i.e. Office Standard). These products will still be available through TechSoup New Zealand, but only at charitable discount prices. These typically range from a 60-75% discount from commercial pricing. This results in a price increase of about 3-5 times more than current donation program pricing.   Why are these changes occurring?

Download slides Date: 2nd December 2021 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZDT) Price: Free In this webinar we will cover current business challenges and SMB market trends with respect to Business IT services, and then move into understanding Microsoft’s cloud services solutions designed to help Small and Medium business address these areas. You will also learn about 3 key ways that Microsoft 365 is helping small and mid-size businesses stay agile including: Improving cross group and remote collaboration Securing your business’s information, staff identities and devices from cyber threats Moving your business to a modern cloud service We’ll cover how Microsoft 365 helps Small and Medium business, across:

Date: 2nd February 2022 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZDT) Course level: Beginners - Intermediate  Includes: Interactive discussion – (A podcast format) Discuss the importance of Endpoint Security and what to consider when looking at the licenses available in the market. Will look at a few real examples of companies that were compromises, what the implications were, the disruption and cost. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organization will have an understanding of the following topics: The importance of Endpoint Security What licenses to consider that suit your requirements Awareness of the consequences if you’re not secure What is not included in the program? Technical capabilities of Kaspersky’s solutions.

Date: Wednesday, 30th March 2022 Time: 11:00AM – 12:30PM AEDT 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: Beginner / Intermediate Course Information: In this webinar we will cover;

If you are new to grantmaking, preparing for a grant presentation can be a confusing and overwhelming task. Whether in person, over the phone, or on a video call, a presentation is an opportunity to convince a funder that you should be invited to apply for a grant. It doesn't take the place of a proposal, but rather gives the funder a taste of the work you are doing in order to decide whether they should invite your proposal. Read on for a guide on landing a grant presentation, what to include, and how to make the most of the opportunity.

Small not-for-profits are often the lifeblood of their communities, providing essential services on very limited budgets with only a few paid team members. Investing in technology can be difficult when time and money are short, but it's important to equip your team with robust tools in order to work towards your mission securely and efficiently.

During the week of 21 to 25 May, an anonymous organisation participated in a simulated phishing campaign to test staff behaviour and determine the level of vulnerability to an actual phishing attack. 

Date: 29th June 2022, Wednesday Time: 11:00AM -12:00PM (AEST) Price: Free This webinar will include the following: Brief introduction about the cyber security threat landscape: What has stayed the same since 2021 What has changed in 2022 Common types of scams targeting businesses and individuals during the End of Financial Year period. Case studies and industry examples: Business email compromise Software vulnerabilities such as Log4j End of financial year scams Tips and tricks to protect you, your family and your organisation. This course is suitable for: Everyone Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have an understanding of the following topics:

Date: Tuesday, 27th September 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 With eInvoicing taking over the business world, the Australian Government is spending millions of dollars to support the roll-out of eInvoicing across the country and to help educate business owners to the benefits of eInvoicing. The recent campaign on 'National eInvoicing Week' comprised of multiple events providing knowledge for businesses from different industry backgrounds, persuading them to switch to eInvoicing.

Date: 12th October 2022 Time: 11:00AM -12:00PM (AEDT) Price: Free In the post COVID-19 era, cybersecurity risk remains at an all-time high for organisations small and large. Effective cybersecurity protections are therefore critical to secure your information and technology assets, and build cyber resilience against potential threats. In today’s panel discussion webinar, we will discuss the challenges facing not-for-profits, how to make strategic resourcing decisions and key practices required to identify risks and protect assets. The panel will discuss:

Microsoft 365 is a powerful suite of productivity tools that includes familiar Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as cloud-based services like Exchange, OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint. In this webinar, we will introduce you to the key features and benefits of Microsoft 365 and show you how to get the most out of them. Whether you haven’t touched 365 yet, are only using 365 for Office, or are already dabbling with several of the services, this webinar will have something for you. We'll start by exploring the different apps and services included in Microsoft 365, how they work together and what existing functions 365 will take on and improve.

Be prepared and feel confident with this concise presentation covering the key areas to address for a smooth financial and payroll year end. The session includes an update on the MYOB SME product range with the presenters’ Top 5 time saving features in AccountRight online and Browser

Tips and examples of reports to review the year just finished and to look ahead at the coming 12 months.

Samsung Galaxy A23 SM-A235F – Certified Refurbished Mid-Range Android Smartphone, 128GB Storage, Sold by Reboot IT with 1 Year Warranty Overview The Samsung Galaxy A23 SM-A235F is a certified refurbished mid-range Android smartphone featuring an Octa-core processor (2.4GHz + 1.9GHz), 4GB to 8GB RAM options, and 128GB internal storage expandable up to 1TB via microSD. It boasts a 6.6-inch Full HD+ TFT display protected by Gorilla Glass 5, a versatile quad-camera system with a 50MP main sensor, and strong multimedia capabilities—all delivered in a sleek, lightweight design weighing just 195 grams. This device combines solid performance and extensive features at an accessible price point, ideal for everyday use.

Samsung Galaxy A52 4G - Certified Refurbished Experience premium performance with the certified refurbished Samsung Galaxy A52 4G, featuring a powerful Snapdragon 720G octa-core processor, available in 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM configurations, up to 256GB internal storage, and a stunning 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with smooth 90Hz refresh rate. This verified refurbished smartphone delivers exceptional value with its quad-camera system headlined by a 64MP main sensor with optical image stabilisation, IP67 water and dust resistance, and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support—all meticulously tested and backed by Reboot IT's 1-year warranty.

Certified Refurbished Dahua DHI-LM24-B200 23.8-Inch Full HD LED Monitor The certified refurbished Dahua DHI-LM24-B200 is a 23.8-inch Full HD LED monitor featuring 1920×1080 resolution, 250 cd/m² brightness, 3000:1 contrast ratio, 178° viewing angles, 5ms response time, and weighs just 3kg—designed specifically for commercial and security monitoring applications with anti-blue light technology and an ultra-narrow bezel design. This professionally refurbished display delivers crisp, vibrant visuals with 16.7 million colours while protecting your eyes during extended viewing sessions.

WatchGuard Firebox XTM 330 Certified Refurbished Firewall Appliance – 1 GHz Dual Core CPU, 1 GB RAM, 512 MB Flash, 7x Gigabit Ethernet Ports, 1.4 Gbps Throughput The WatchGuard Firebox XTM 330 is a certified refurbished next-generation firewall appliance designed for small to medium-sized businesses, featuring a 1 GHz Dual Core processor, 1 GB RAM, 512 MB flash memory, and seven configurable 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports. Delivering up to 1.4 Gbps firewall throughput and 240 Mbps VPN throughput, this versatile device provides robust security with advanced networking capabilities and flexible VPN options to safeguard your network efficiently.

SonicWALL APL11-029 (TZ 170 10 Node) Certified Refurbished Firewall – 1 Year Warranty by Reboot IT The SonicWALL APL11-029 firewall features a SonicWALL MIPS CPU, 64MB SDRAM, 8MB NOR Flash storage, and seven 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports (5 LAN, 2 WAN), all housed in a compact chassis approximately 8.0×6.5×1.4 inches and weighing about 1 pound. This certified refurbished unit runs legacy SonicOS firmware, supporting advanced firewall protection and VPN capabilities tailored for small to medium business networks requiring secure, reliable connectivity.

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.

The NetVanta® 832 is an NTU and terminates up to two e.SHDSL pairs. A single 10/100 Ethernet port is provided for customer use. The NetVanta 832 is designed for cost-effective deployment of voice and data services to small and medium size businesses supporting bandwidth of up to 11 Mbps. The NetVanta 832 is an Ethernet NTU designed for LAN, WAN, and MetroEthernet extension as well as supporting VoIP applications with both voice and data traffic. Enterprise customers, as well as integrated communications providers, such as CLECs, ILECs and ISPs, will benefit from this intuitive, easy to install, plug-and-play unit. An additional key feature of this unit is auto-line detection, which enables synchronization with data rates from 192 kbps to 5.7 Mpbs without operator intervention..

A digital front door strategy is a way for non-profits to provide easy access to their services and information through digital channels, serving as the first point of contact for potential donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries. 

This power session consists of two presentations.  Presentation 1 Digital strategy and online marketing toolsAs we are aware, the digital space is rapidly growing every day and with so many new mediums or communication, how does one manage their time and their brand online? How can we effectively and efficiently communicate with our community online? Let’s try to help make life easier with some great online tools that help make managing multiple channels that little bit easier!

We all love great stories. Stories have the power to move minds and hearts, to create worlds and destroy them, and ultimately, to motivate our audiences and supporters to our actions and causes. In a fragmented media landscape, one where people-powered media has become a new standard of communication, the contest to get stories in front of audiences has never been more severe. But for those who can capitalise on these opportunities, there has never been more direct way to reach motivated groups of passionate supporters, ones who will see your cause succeed. In this enlightening and highly practical session, author, filmmaker and web designer Mikey Leung will help you elevate your art of digital storytelling, using free and open source software platforms, to reach audiences just around the corner or indeed, worldwide.

Oh not-for-profit social media warriors, it’s time to hone your skills, learn new moves and take one step closer to the mastery of your art. In this training session you will learn about techniques to make your content cut through the noise, the fine art of scheduling posts and the social media toolkit every not-for-profit should know about. Be prepared. Speaker biography: Ben Teoh grew up on a steady diet of subtitled martial arts films, Saturday morning cartoons and Power Rangers. As Content and Community Coordinator at Connecting Up, he spends his time writing newsletters and articles, building the Connecting Up online community and teaching other not-for-profits how to use online technology to make a difference.

This package includes the following session videos: 1. The modern not-for-profit: Thriving in the age of Cloud computing and technologyThis 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.

Mobile can be used as a way to make connections with your audience, so that one-time donors become lifetime supporters. As the mobile trends continue to grow, your donors will soon come to expect mobile capabilities from your organisation. Learn how to prepare for the mobile wave, so you’re ready to tap into the power of mobile.

Information management is a fundamental function of all not-for-profits. Organisational documents and records are valuable assets that not only provide evidence of organisational activities, but also support your strategic objectives and your day-to-day operations. Advances in information and communication technology over the last few decades have led to the creation and collection of vast quantities of documents and data in electronic systems. This has dramatically changed the way organisations need to approach their information management practices. Poor information management can seriously hamper the conduct of the organisation, lead to inefficient practices, lowered productivity and put an organisation at risk of regulatory non-compliance. Quality management of information, on the other hand, results in efficient work practices, improved decision making, clearer communication and reporting and can help with accountability and compliance.

Preventing Violence in the Home has recently started a new pilot project called "Safe At Home" which is aimed at keeping high risk families safe, by making their homes more secure, with locks being changed or fitted, sensor lighting installed, glass doors changed to solid wood, broken windows fixed, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors provided etc.  Each victim will also be given a personal silent alarm, monitored 24 hours a day. This project will be running on the Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform. “We anticipate having amazing information which will help New Zealand learn better ways to protect vulnerable families, as a result of this project and the only way we could manage this, is through our wonderful new database. Thank you for making this possible for us, we could never have afforded to buy your products. We are so grateful.” Jane Drumm. Read more...

One of the most exciting outcomes for NZFVWO having partnered with ConnectingUp Australia to bring TechSoup to New Zealand charities has been the amazing effect it has had in just a few short months of operation. The Mangere East Family Service Centre is one such outcome. “For the first time in fifteen years all our computers can talk to each other with a common operating system Windows XP and a common work platform, Office 2007. This means that staff can now share documents, collaborate and interact more on the work they are doing.” Director, Peter Sykes.

The New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services Inc (the Federation) is a collective of community organisations sharing a common code of ethics, philosophy, and commitment to delivering top quality, free budgeting advice to family/whanau and individuals. “We were finding that we were starting to receive documents we could not open as our software was so out of date, so it is great we now have Office Professional” Sally Bray, Office Manager Family Budgeting Services Inc

You can now sign-up for a day’s learning experience, where using the web as an everyday business tool will be unmasked. Participants at the September 4 e-Engage Your Community mini-conference at Massey University’s Wellington Campus will learn from hands-on workshops, presentations and case studies as an introduction to online tools, web 2.0 and social networking—what an organisation now needs to survive in the information age.

Auckland, New Zealand – Wednesday, August 27, 2008 – Strengthening its support of charities, voluntary and community groups, Microsoft today announced its goal to triple its annual software donations to $4.5 million in a new partnership with TechSoup, a global organisation that is set up to provide a one stop shop for technology donations. To read more on official Microsoft Press Release please click here

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."

Calling all social entrepreneurs to enter the HotHouse... We want to hear from you about your enterprising idea - whether rough and ready or well polished - if you have an idea that combines making a profit with community benefit, this is the opportunity to win some extra cash and support to take you to the next level. By entering the HotHouse, you could be given the chance to be one of ten entrants to pitch to our expert panel of leading business and community practitioners. Up for grabs are six cash prizes of up to $5000 and professional support towards getting you a social loan. The HotHouse is derived from the reality television series Dragon's Den and will be run as part of the CED Conference programme on April 19 at the Trusts Stadium Waitakere.

We're pleased to announce that the Christchurch Community Arts Council is the winner of our recent Laptop giveway.  They're delighted of course, and they write here about how having this new equipment is really helping them in the recovery process after the February eathquake. "Amid the gloom and sadness of the Christchurch earthquake and receiving the news that our heritage building was to be demolished there emerged a small ray of sunshine -  a phone call from TechSoup to tell me that I had won a laptop for the Christchurch Community Arts Council in the” Laptop giveaway.”        Read more

In this webinar on WordPress, Chris Drabsch will take you on a grand tour of the web's most popular content management system (CMS).

Learn how a constituent management (CRM) system can be used to help you connect and manage your community better.

If you're looking to adopt a new constituent relationship management (CRM) system for your not-for-profit, learn how important it is to avoid these common mistakes.

If you're looking for a way to manage your relationship with your clients or donors, this one hour webinar from TechSoup will show you how Microsoft Dynamics CRM can help.

Interested in Microsoft SharePoint? Debbie Ireland shares how it can be used to help your team work better together.