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Starting in November, you will notice that we have increased administrative (admin) fees for selected discount and donation programs at TechSoup New Zealand. We periodically review and adjust admin fees to reflect the fair market value of products and our own costs in managing these programs. As a not-for-profit ourselves, we include admin fees in our offers in order to support the value that we can continually bring to all not-for-profits. This helps us provide as many resources as possible to organisations like yours, everywhere. We will continually strive to make sure that these offers will still be made at the lowest cost available to you and will remain at a fraction of their retail value. In most cases, the increase in the admin fee will be no more than a few dollars per transaction. Certain products from the following programs will be affected by these changes:

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Download slides here 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.  This webinar, by the I.T. Team Limited will introduce you to Microsoft’s Teams, its core functions and benefits. 

Download slides here Details: Date: March 18th 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: Intermediate Course Information:

  Download slides here Date: Thursday 23 July 2020   Course Outline Whether an IT user, or systems manager, this webinar will provide detail on how you and your team can take full advantage of the tools within Microsoft/Office 365 for collaborating across work sites.

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.

Date: Wednesday 15th July 2020 'Pivot'. 'Innovate'. 'Digital transformation.' All of the above are becoming much more prevalent in the fundraising community venacular these days. As we are being encouraged to explore new ways to fundraise online to cater to a socially distanced society, the question begs, 'to digital or not to digital?' If you have dabbled in online fundraising activities, or are keen to start, then this webcon will help you get the right head start. The Online Fundraising Webcon 2020 is a full day online series of webinars that will take you through a journey and process to identify whether online fundraising is right for your organisation, and if so, how and where to get started, find the right CRM system and plan to capture and retain your online donors as regular givers.

Download slides here Workshop 1: Beginners Guide to Social Media (29 July) The key to any successful not for profit social media channel or campaign is having a clear strategy. This comes from understanding your goals, knowing your audience, and then identifying the right platforms to reach that audience and achieve those goals. In this workshop we’re going to use current NFP sector trends and market research to identify what social media opportunities are available, and where your client and supporter base market are likely to be investing their time. We will then demonstrate how you can use this information to put together the beginning of a strategy plan.  

  Download slides here Date: Thursday 27 August 2020   Course Outcomes By the end of this workshop you will have:

Download Slides   Date: Thursday 19th August 2021 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outline and Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have;  

Download Slides   Date: 13th May 2021 Time: 1-2pm NZST Price: Free Includes:  Live access to the FREE 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. This webinar is suitable for: Beginners/Intermediate Course Information and Outcomes: During this session we will cover: - The different ways you can show up on video using Social Media. - Apps and websites to help you with creating scroll stopping videos - My go to confidence formula for being more visible on social media. - A list of ideas as to how you can show up on socials for your organisation. What is not included in the program? n/a Audience:

DOWNLOAD SLIDES   Date: 3 June 2021 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outline: During this session we will cover: Tools and Strategies to address questions surrounding performance management, employee engagement and employee retention. Dan Taylor and Mike Fuller of 15Five will lead the webinar. Course Outcomes:

Download Slides     Date: 23rd June 2021 Time: 1pm-2pm (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outline and outcomes: During this session we will cover: some web best practices from 2020, including experience, agility and security, and how you can apply them in 2021. practical examples and case studies to give you a realistic idea of how to apply these best practices and what you need to look out for. This course is suitable for: 

Download Slides   Date: 10th June 2021 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners to intermediate Course Outline: During this session we will cover: Evolution of Workplace Giving Overview of the Best Workplaces that Give Back What drives Workplace Giving Course Outcomes: Understand what drives workplace giving and how to maximize workplace giving donations of Time (volunteering), Talent (skilled volunteering) , Treasure (donations) and Thanks (charity gift cards),

Download Slides     Date: 22nd June 2021 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Includes: Live access to webinar, participation in live Q&A session at the end of the webinar, as well as access to post webinar recording and slides. There is also complementary information available at InfoXChange.org. This webinar is suitable for: Those who administer technology to teams working between co-located and remote, and those who want to know how best to support those teams in terms of people and technology. Course Information:

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Download Slides Date: 6th October 2021 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners Course Outline and Outcomes During this session we will cover how charities can build their online communities (with practical examples ) and create a content strategy to prime their community to give at their next appeal. This course is suitable for:  

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:

Download Slides Date: 7th September 2021 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners Course Outline Do you ever wish accessing corporate cards was a speedy process and that you had more flexibility and control in setting spending limits for staff and volunteers? OR, that you never had to chase your team for an expense report ever again?

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Download Slides   Date: Wednesday 1st 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, raise funds and connect with supporters. In this webinar we will discuss the fundamentals of digital marketing to help non-profits:

For many not-for-profit organisations, keeping updated with the latest technology can be challenging. Fortunately, Leading technology providers donate and discount their products through Connecting Up. This means your NFP can leverage world-class technology without the retail price tag. To make things a little easier, we’ve added below our top 10 technology solutions for NFPs with budgets on the smaller side. 1. Microsoft Office Standard Not-for-profit cost is a one-time payment of $76 per license Office Standard is an integrated collection of programs and services designed to work together to enable optimised information work. Applications include Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word.  

    Download slides Here Date: 14th October 2021 Time: 1pm -1:30pm (NZDT) 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:

Date: Thursday, 3rd March 2022 Time: 13:00PM – 14:00PM 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 Course Information: The Australian Government is spending millions of dollars to support the rollout of eInvoicing across the country and to help educate business owners to the benefits of eInvoicing. But why? What is eInvoicing? What are the benefits? How do we become eInvoicing ready? Join this webinar to hear all these questions answered and have your chance to ask questions related to your business.

Microsoft on-premises products being removed from the donation program

Date: 24th February 2022 Time: 11:00AM -12:00PM (AEDT) Price: Free Topics we’ll cover: 

In April 2022, Microsoft took a major step in the direction of its cloud-first model for not-for-profits, an effort to align Microsoft philanthropy efforts with the security and operational capabilities of cloud computing. Most donated, on-premises licenses were moved into discounted offers. It's the latest reason not-for-profits are much better off moving to the cloud and leveraging its significant advantages.

Date: Thursday, 16th June 2022 Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM AEST Price: Free Includes: Live access to webinar, participation in live Q&A session, access to post webinar recording and slides as well as any additional templates provided by the speaker Course information: Join ELMO Software’s Chief Human Resources officer Monica Watt and Robert Watson, Partnerships Director at ELMO, to explore: the latest trends revealed by the 2022 HR Industry Benchmark Survey Report best-practices for NFP retention HR governance implications of hybrid workplaces Using technology to automate & operationalise new HR processes The importance of HR consultants in your strategy ecosystem Q&A This course is suitable for: Beginners/Intermediate Course outcomes:

Date: Tuesday, 19th July 2022 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm (AEDT) Price: Free Course Outline: During this session we will cover: Mistakes made by others Costs of those mistakes Steps to build into your processes to avoid the same mistakes Ways to mitigate most risks associated in searches and implementations This course is suitable for:   Leadership of universities, schools, non-profit and social purpose organisations Advancement Services, Supporter Services and Donor Services Managers IT staff Finance staff Data managers Board members Course Outcomes:

Join us for our Leading Edge of Cyber Security Webcon 2022 where we're bringing you 4 of the best names in Cyber Security to help your not-for-profit organisation stay safe.

Date: Tuesday, 26th July 2022 Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM 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 Course Information:

Date: Thursday, 10 August 2022 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Includes: Live access to webinar, participation in live Q&A session at the end of the webinar, access to post webinar recording and slides as well as any additional templates provided by the speaker Thanks to their size and agility, smaller organisations have a distinct advantage when it comes to implementing new software systems and processes. However, a change-resistant workforce can still sabotage the rollout of new tech, resulting in delays, poor adoption rates and less-than ideal outcomes. In this webinar, Breathe HR will discuss strategies you can use to get your employees to enthusiastically embrace new software solutions. This course is suitable for: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outcomes:

Date: Thursday, 4th August 2022 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZST) Course level: Beginners - Intermediate  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 We are living in a world where IT infrastructure, threat, attacker trends, and workspace norms continue to shift, so it has been an increasingly difficult exercise for organisations to build a resilient program to protect their company and its data. See how the next level of security and its technology can provide you with a solid and effective foundation for enhancing your cyber resilience. This course is suitable for: Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced (please highlight)

Date: Thursday, 11 August 2022 Time: 11:00AM - 12:00PM (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. Digital marketing loves three letter acronyms more than the not-for-profit sector. So what do the big two, SEO and SEM, mean? In this webinar, Ryan from Refuel Creative is going to answer all the questions you’ve been afraid to ask about search engines, SEO, Google Ads, and SEM. You’ll learn what SEO is, what SEM is, and how you can use search engines to your advantage to get found by the right people. This course is suitable for: Beginners Course Outcomes:

Date: Tuesday 30th August 2022 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm (AEST) Price: Free Includes: Live access to the FREE, 1-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 and Megan Buntine, co-presenter and principal of Megam J Buntine Consulting Services. Course level: Beginners/Intermediate In this webinar Bel Temby and Megan Buntine will take you through key considerations required for Digital Governance and Leadership for you to take away and apply in your organisation.  Topics we’ll cover

Date: Wednesday 31st August 2022 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM (ADST) Price: Free Course Outline Effective cybersecurity protections are essential to keep client and organisational data safe, but many organisations don’t know where to start. In today’s webinar we’ll talk through the key elements required to protect your information and provide a range of additional resources, training tools and information to help you on your cybersecurity journey. Topics we’ll cover:  Current cybersecurity risks Assessing your cybersecurity risk Critical cybersecurity protections Staff education and training resources Course Outcomes Attendees will understand how to implement critical cybersecurity protections to protect their organisation and information 

We help organisations make a positive impact with IT strategies that consider the whole picture: efficiency, security and sustainable growth. From cyber security to cloud platforms and cost optimisation, we can help. Talk to us about taking the next steps towards modern innovative solutions for your organisation.  

Date: 3 November 2022 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZDT) Course level: Beginners - Intermediate  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 In the wake of the pandemic, organizations’ IT operations have changed completely. As organizations are opening and allowing their employees to work from home and office on alternating frequencies, managing the security of the remote workforce, network and IT resources is getting more complicated. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of this situation and cyberattacks are at an all-time high. New variants of malicious malware and techniques are being created to bypass conventional cybersecurity measures.

Date: Thursday 22nd November 2022 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (NZDT) Price: FREE Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Many professionals today are becoming more exhausted and frustrated than ever before. They know there is more to life than the treadmill they are finding themselves on, but they aren’t quite sure how to get it. Too many people don’t look after themselves and often don’t believe they have the time to prioritise themselves. They are in survival mode, struggling with unnecessary stress, overwhelm and burnout – and unfortunately, they often don’t realise this is happening until it’s too late. Add to this, the last two years of Covid, which has made people feel scared and anxious and, in many ways, disconnected. There is no better time than now for self-reflection and self-leadership.

Date: Tuesday 8th November 2022 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (NZDT) Price: Free Includes: Live access to the FREE, 1-hour webinar. Participation in live Q&A session at the end of the webinar. Access to post-webinar recording and slides. Course level: Beginners Join Bel Temby and learn how to PERFECT YOUR PLAN for your non-profit website.  A well-planned website leads to smarter income, bigger impact, and a stronger reputation.  Learn what you need to do to avoid the classic pitfalls including those when working with a web developer.  We’ll guide you through sitemaps, engaging your audience, content development, and increasing your chances of delivering a successful website project.  So, let’s dust off your website, avoid the most common traps, and let your website work for you!

KPIs are an important part of management and board reporting. Used well, they can highlight the important information, making it accessible to all. Join us for some suggestions that will enhance your reporting pack.

Does your website look like it was built in 1999?  Have you shifted so much as an org that your website no longer represents what you’re about? Perhaps you're thinking of a redesign or complete overhaul? Whatever you’re considering, don't move forward without a PLAN!!

Get the 2023 HR Industry Benchmark Report and a walkthrough of the data-driven insights you need to navigate today’s complex employment landscape, in this session hosted exclusively for Connecting Up members.

eInvoicing is going to be one of the most important tools to impact the accounting process in 2023. Join this session to learn all about eInvoicing and the benefits it specifically provides to Charities and Not-for-Profits

The webinar will focus on how Family Support Newcastle is solving the challenge of maintaining ‘client-centric’ support as multiple programs, funding and reporting requirements change over time, how to use data & narrative evidence to demonstrate what is being achieved, and embed learning and good practice through the work from ground-up

Ransomware is a growing threat in the world of technology, with devastating consequences for individuals, businesses, and organisations. Join us for an informative webinar on Ransomware Security, presented by the team at the I.T. Team, to learn how to protect yourself from this menace.

Whether you’re new to bookkeeping in your organisation or have been doing the books for some time, this webinar covers off on the important foundations to make your bookkeeping simple and easy to manage.

InCopy lets copywriters and editors style text, track changes and make simple layout modifications to a document while designers work on the same document simultaneously in Adobe InDesign CC — all without overwriting each other’s contributions. Need multiple applications from Adobe Creative Cloud? Consider Adobe Creative Cloud for Teams. Important note: A named license means that you can assign it to a “user”. That user can access the license on any device they wish to use it from i.e. a laptop or a desktop. A device license means you assign it to a device (a laptop or computer) and cannot be used on multiple machines.  For programming, Adobe Dreamweaver CC has syntax highlighting support for a range of web programming languages, including HTML, ASP, CSS, PHP, JavaScript and more.

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

Experience seamless control and connectivity with our refurbished Polycom RealPresence Touch Controller. Get top-tier technology at an unbeatable price, making high-quality video conferencing accessible for everyone. In today’s fast-paced world, effective communication tools are essential. The Polycom RealPresence Touch Controller bridges the gap, offering intuitive operation and connectivity within your reach. This refurbished unit not only aligns with your budget-conscious approach but also champions sustainability by giving top-notch technology a second life. With its sleek design and user-friendly interface, this controller is designed to enhance your video conferencing experience without the hefty price tag. The benefits of choosing refurbished include cost savings, rigorous testing for reliability, and contributing to a greener planet by reducing e-waste.

Samsung S24C650 Certified Refurbished Monitor – 23.6-inch AD-PLS Panel, Full HD, Stand/Base Not Included Experience outstanding image quality and collaboration-ready performance with the certified refurbished Samsung S24C650—a 23.6-inch business monitor featuring Samsung’s advanced AD-PLS panel with a brilliant Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080), 250 cd/m² brightness, wide 178° viewing angles, and a robust 1000:1 static contrast ratio for clear, consistent visuals every day[1][2][5]. This unit does not include a stand or base, offering full compatibility with VESA mounting solutions (100 x 100 mm) for seamless integration into multi-display or space-saving workstations.

ASUS VS247 23.6-inch Certified Refurbished Full HD LED Monitor (1920x1080, TN Panel, 250 nits, 5ms Response, 60Hz Refresh) The ASUS VS247 is a 23.6-inch LED-backlit monitor delivering Full HD 1920x1080 resolution, fast 5ms grey-to-grey response time, 60Hz refresh rate, and a TN panel for crisp visuals and smooth performance—ideal for everyday computing, multimedia, and casual gaming. Please note: no stand/base included.

HP P232 23-Inch Full HD Monitor – Certified Refurbished (No Stand Included) The HP P232 is a 23-inch Full HD monitor designed for productivity and general use, featuring a crisp 1920 x 1080 resolution and essential connectivity options like DisplayPort 1.2 and VGA. This certified refurbishedmodel offers reliable performance for business professionals and casual users alike. Please note: This product does not include a stand or base, so a compatible VESA mount or third-party stand is required to set up the monitor[3][4].

Dell 24" Monitor P2414H (Certified Refurbished) – No Stand/Base Included Enjoy outstanding Full HD clarity on the Dell 24" P2414H monitor, featuring a 23.8" LED-backlit AH-IPS panel, 1920 x 1080 resolution at 60Hz, and wide connectivity (VGA, DVI-D, DisplayPort, USB 2.0). This certified refurbished unit is VESA-mount ready—please note, a stand/base is not included. The P2414H delivers crisp visuals, energy efficiency, and robust compatibility, making it ideal for business, education, and home-office environments with flexible installation needs.

Unlock High-Speed Connectivity with the Sierra Wireless AirPrime EM7345 4G LTE Module Are you tired of slow, unreliable internet connections while on the move? The Sierra Wireless AirPrime EM7345 is here to solve your connectivity challenges, offering fast and dependable 4G LTE performance that keeps you connected wherever you are. Why Choose Mobile Broadband?In today’s fast-paced world, having a reliable mobile internet connection is essential for work, leisure, and staying in touch with loved ones. Mobile broadband technology allows you to access the internet seamlessly without being tied to a traditional wired connection, empowering you to work remotely, stream content, and browse the web from virtually anywhere.

Transform Your Productivity with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6th Gen Touchpad Are you frustrated with an unresponsive touchpad that disrupts your workflow? The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6th Gen Touchpad is designed to tackle these issues head-on, providing you with a seamless and efficient computing experience. Specially crafted for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6th Gen series, this touchpad enhances your navigation and keeps you focused on your tasks. Why Opt for a Genuine Touchpad?Investing in a genuine touchpad means you're choosing reliability and performance without straining your budget. This touchpad not only breathes new life into your device but also prolongs its usability, making it an intelligent choice for anyone keen on getting the most out of their technology.