Past webinars

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.

Date: Tuesday, 31st May 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: Technology can help your organization be more successful and help your teams do their best work yet. With flexible and remote work solutions, NFPs can drive success within their organisations through fundraising, communications to donors and volunteers, performance management and strategic planning, and more. Streamline your operations with reliable, secure, and easy to use tools. From calls and video meetings to webinars and training, make IT easy with GoTo. Course outcomes:

Join us for our Digital Marketing Webcon 2022 where we're bringing you 4 of the best names in Content & CRM, Image editing and Marketing strategies to help your not for profit succeed.

Date: Wednesday 25th May 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 Course Information: We will review the capabilities of Xero in regard to both budgeting and reporting. For some organisations this may suit their needs perfectly. But what are the signs that you need to add a more flexible budgeting and reporting system to Xero? Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: An understanding of the power and limits of Xero’s reporting and budgeting A checklist to determine when Xero on its own is enough and when you need more Audience

Date: Tuesday 17th May 2022 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm (AEDT) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate A well planned and executed AGM has the power to engage your audience and increase your visibility, all at once.  Join Deb and Bel as they walk you beyond the fundamentals of your annual reporting obligations to sharing stories that are memorable and fun. We’ll cover: Annual Reports: What should go into an annual report The power of visuals to tell your story  Annual General Meetings: Speaking well at your AGM Making your AGM memorable Strategically distributing information beyond the AGM. This course is suitable for: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outcomes:

Stephen Mally has project managed dozens of technology projects under the banner of FundraisingForce. During these projects, Stephen has improved on his methodology and learned lessons he wants to pass along to all of us. Stephen has also developed and refined tools to utilise in all future technology implementations. Those who attended Finding the Perfect CRM, Stephen’s last Connecting Up Webinar, know that Stephen will share information everyone can deploy in their next project. Date: Tuesday, 19th April 2022 Time: 13:00pm - 14:00pm (NZST) Price: Free This course is suitable for: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have an understanding of the following topics:

Date: Tuesday, 5th April 2022 Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM (AEST) Price: Free This session will teach you how to launch action pages in minutes with readymade templates to give visitors seamless ways to engage with clear calls to action and social prompts throughout your site. Learn how to power your events by collecting RSVPs, selling tickets, and tracking who attended your events. Lastly, discover actionable tactics and strategies on how to use your website to build custom supporter journeys. NationBuilder is a fully integrated platform that enables you to engage with your community through our client relationship management tool, build action oriented website pages through our content management system, communicate with your supporters via 1-to-1 and 1-to-many email blasts, and fundraise for your cause. Our core product principles are:

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;

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: Tues, 22th February 2022 Time: 11:00AM – 12:30PM AEDT Price: $50 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 course is suitable for: Intermediate Course Outcomes: In this 90 minute webinar you will discover, understand and implement the most important aspects of Facebook groups to help build a thriving fundraising or support community for your organisation. You will learn: - what makes Facebook groups the best avenue for building thriving online communities - overview of key features and how you can use them - admin tips to grow and activate your group - the key stages to growing a community - how to lead people to action through content

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.

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

Date: Thursday, 17th February 2021 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZDT) Price: Free This webinar will introduce you to the fundamentals of a healthy email program. Key concepts we’ll be covering include spam traps, email reputation, warming lists, list cleaning and we will have time to take questions. NationBuilder is a fully integrated platform that enables you to engage with your community through our client relationship management tool, build action oriented website pages through our content management system, communicate with your supporters via 1-to-1 and 1-to-many email blasts, and fundraise for your cause. Our core product principles are: Own your own data Distribute leadership Put people at the center Move people to action

Date: Wednesday, 16th February 2022 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZDT) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate At least one WWC card is revoked every day in almost all states in Australia. Failure to continuously monitor and validate accreditations beyond the hiring process exposes organisations caring for the vulnerable to predators and malpractice. Organisations must ensure the right accreditations are verified. They must actively monitor accreditations, design and implement a risk strategy and maintain accurate records for reporting.

  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: Wednesday 9th February 2022 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 Course Information: We will review the capabilities of Xero in regard to both budgeting and reporting. For some organisations this may suit their needs perfectly. But what are the signs that you need to add a more flexible budgeting and reporting system to Xero? Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: An understanding of the power and limits of Xero’s reporting and budgeting A checklist to determine when Xero on its own is enough and when you need more

Date: 3 February 2022 Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM (AEDT) Course level: Beginners - Intermediate  Includes: Interactive discussion – (A podcast format) Your business is only as secure as its weakest link. Increase your security by increasing your organisations’ knowledge of latest cyber threats and crimes. This course is suitable for: Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced (please highlight) Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have an understanding of the following topics: Latest threats Your guide to remote work and hybrid workforce protection Internet safety How to mitigate personalized threats, malware, ransomware attacks 2FA, Password protection

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: 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

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.

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:

Download Slides Date: Friday 3rd Sept 2021 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Course Outline Digital technologies are critical to enabling modern not-for-profits to operate effectively in a COVID environment, reach clients and deliver critical services. In this webinar we will explore how clever use of data and cost-effective business intelligence tools can help organisations to:

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

Date: Tuesday 1st February 2022 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (NZDT) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outline: How should you market your organisation?  In a COVID ‘normal’ environment on the horizon how do you reinvigorate your communications?  Does your audience expect more from you, digitally speaking?  Wise people say challenging times hold the best opportunities. You’ve seen the world adapt at lightspeed, and many people have realised what truly matters most… human connection.  Let’s get down to planning how you’ll reach out, show up, and connect with your community.

The Google for Nonprofits program is now available in New Zealand. In this webinar you will learn how your not-for-profit organisation can benefit from this program, and how to register for the program.

Download slides Date: Wednesday, 1st December 2021 Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM (AEDT) 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: 

Date: 7th December 2021 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM (NZDT) Price: Free This webinar will introduce you to the fundamentals of digital organising. Key concepts we’ll be covering include how and where to store your data, organising your data, and using a ladder of engagement to move people within your community from one action to another. NationBuilder is a fully integrated platform that enables you to engage with your community through our client relationship management tool, build action oriented website pages through our content management system, communicate with your supporters via 1-to-1 and 1-to-many email blasts, and fundraise for your cause. Our core product principles are:

Download Slides Date: 16th November 2021 Time: 1:00PM -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:

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

Download Slides Date: 25th November 2021 Time: 1:00PM -2:00PM (NZDT) Course level: Beginners - Intermediate  Includes: Interactive discussion – (A podcast format) Course Outline During this session we will cover: learn quickly – ‘How TO’s, guides. Strategies and content to help them self-educate and how to set up a correct security posture..

    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:

Download Slides Date: 21st September 2021 Time: 11:30AM - 12:15PM (AEST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outline and Outcomes: Privileged access is the gateway to an organisation’s most valuable assets and is at the core of nearly every major security breach today. The only way to stop the abuse of the privileged access and to combat the evolving cyber-attacks is by adopting a strict access management strategy using a simple solution to :

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:

  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: 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:

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Download Slides     Date: Wednesday 25th August 2021 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Course Outline Microsoft’s 365 platform offers not-for-profits a platform which can enable their staff to work effectively and reduce their ongoing IT costs. Topics we’ll cover: 

Download Slides     Date: 12th August 2021 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (NZST) Price: Free Course level: Beginners to intermediate Course Outline: A well planned and executed AGM has the power to engage your audience and increase your visibility, all at once.  Join Deb and Bel as they walk you beyond the fundamentals of your annual reporting obligations to sharing stories that are memorable and fun. We’ll cover: Annual Reports: What should go into an annual report The power of visuals to tell your story  Annual General Meetings: Speaking well at your AGM Making your AGM memorable Strategically distributing information beyond the AGM. Course Outcomes: