Past webinars

Download slides here Details: Date: March 4th 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: Beginners Course Information:

Download slides here Course Information: This NFP Governance Principles webinar provides a snapshot of the 10 governance principles outlined by the Australian Institute of Company Directors and forms a foundation for NFP’s to apply to their own organisations. This webinar is suitable for anyone involved in governance and compliance within a Not-For-Profit organisation. Details: Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2020 Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM AEDT/1:00PM – 2:00PM NZDT Price: Free

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.

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 Course Information: Spreadsheets are the most commonly used reporting tools in the world today. Yet almost 90% of them contain errors. Some may be minor but many are serious and can lead to financial losses. While improving spreadsheet procedures is one remedy, many Not-for-Profits are looking to reporting and dashboard tools that eliminate, or at least minimize, the risks of spreadsheets. This webinar will guide you in the process of evaluating your options. It won’t tell you what the solution is but it will help you gather the information and ask the right questions to get the solution that will work best for you.

Download slides here Course Information Putting the social into social media will delve into: Defining engagement Looking at what certain platforms want in terms of engaging content. 10+ strategies on how to effectively engage with people across social media. What’s working in 2019, and what’s planned for 2020. Tools to help you measure your engagement. Social media usage statistics and understanding platform insights. Some examples of businesses that have good strong engagement. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have:

Download slides here Course Information: A great ad is a magnet for great talent. Each part of your ad needs to attract people, and with good reason—there’s tough competition for talent, and people weigh a lot of different factors before they decide to apply for a role. Whether it be a job ad or a volunteer ad, we’ll share some simple steps to enhance your chance at attracting the best possible talent. Not available on this date and time? Register anyway! All webinar registrants will receive a full recording and the slides after the webinar has been presented. What is not included in the program?

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Download slides here This webinar outlines a simple framework and practical tips for becoming an inspiring speaker, regardless of your audience size. Whether you’re a new manager who needs to engage their team or a CEO who needs to engage their staff team, their board or their local community, this webinar will help you improve your speaking skills and connect with your audience. Most people feel nervous getting up on a stage and yet, more and more, speaking skills are becoming an essential tool for securing the support you need in today’s competitive non-profit sector. This webinar will cover:

Download slides here Course Information: Every successful Website Project begins with a Discovery Phase. This webinar will take you through the key methodologies in the Discovery Phase, so you are armed with valuable insights about your organisation’s goals, challenges and help you write a clearer website brief to avoid misguided development, unnecessary loss in time & costs! At the end of the webinar, you can access a checklist to guide you through the key methodologies in the Discovery Phase to ensure a successful website project delivery. Course Outcomes:

Download slides here With the recent growth of cloud based and online systems, many community organisations are weighing up their options for moving to the cloud or continuing to rely on local infrastructure. Microsoft Azure is now offering cloud based infrastructure solutions to many community organisations and providing a US$3500 credit to eligible organisations. This webinar will help small and medium community organisations to assess the suitability of Microsoft Azure cloud based systems and consider how to choose and implement potential cloud technology solutions. In one hour, Marcus will cover the following:

Download slides here Download examples here Course Information: This webinar will give you an introduction to a range of KPIs commonly used in Not-for-Profit organisations and tips on how to prepare them using a spreadsheet and a tool like Calxa. We will cover a range of KPIs covering operations, finance and cashflow. You'll learn some of the simple formulas you can use and how to maximise the investment you have in your accounting software to produce the necessary results with minimum effort.

Download slides here Course Information: The wave of hype surrounding big data and the information age has come and gone. Your organisation has started collecting data, perhaps lots of it. The problem you now face is how to make sense of that data and turn it into knowledge that can help you achieve your mission. What are the opportunities, the risks and the unseen patterns that could fundamentally change the way you work, and how effective that work is?

Please email events@connectingup.org for a copy of the slides Course Information: Previously, finding out the name of a CFO or other key staff in a big corporate and getting their contact details was a time consuming and difficult process.  Now, LinkedIn makes it easier than ever to connect, engage and grow with the people who can help further your cause. Just click "connect", send your message, and the conversation has started.

Download slides here Course Information: Jess Pearson and Ben Hough are veteran Peer2Peer specialists from Blackbaud Everydayhero, having supported hundreds of small and large charities on their peer2peer programs. They will share key peer2peer fundamentals as well as ways to maximise your results in the 3 pillars of fundraising: DIY Fundraising, Signature Events and Major Public Events. Case studies will be shared from smaller organisation’s to ensure there’s something to learn regardless of your organisation’s size and budget. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have a blueprint to:

Download slides here Download workbook here Course Information: Understanding the minimum breakeven that a business needs to survive is critical and it should be no different for a not for profit organization. Set the financial goal for 12 months and then you know what you’re aiming for and you can break it down monthly and start tracking. What is not included in the program? Budgeting, Cashflow, forecasting, tax Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have:

Download slides here Course Information: Reporting for Grants can be time-consuming, and this webinar will give you tips on how to get financial acquittal reports completed with less effort. It will help those of you using spreadsheets, including tips on exporting numbers from MYOB, Xero or QuickBooks and some advice on how to avoid common spreadsheet errors. For users of Calxa it will show you how to use Account Trees to create the header accounts you need for reporting and how to use Metrics and KPIs to bring in the non-financial numbers that are often required. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have:

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. 

Download slides here Course Information: In this webinar Nerida Nettelbeck, Director from Platform One Digital Services will guide you through the maze of eLearning including: What in an LMS (Learning Management System) Why do you need an LMS and how would I choose one that is right for me? How do you create engaging, interactive eLearning content? What software should you use to create eLearning modules? Can we create courses ourselves or do we always need to get someone else to do them? Time will also be dedicated to answering any questions that you have.

Download slides here Course Information: At the Connecting Up Conference in May Gus Quiroga from IBM Watson asked the question “What is stopping you from achieving you mission at scale? This webinar will explore some the trends we are seeing by putting a spotlight on the role that Monitoring and Evaluation can play to providing insights and data to engage your funders whether they be traditional donors, corporates, trusts and foundations or government.

Download slides here Course Information: Understand how technology can naturally fit into every stage of your event lifecycle. Understand the attendee journey and follow us on enhancing their event experience. Discover how you can improve KPIs, minimise event costs, and deliver greater value for your attendees — ultimately increasing your bottom line. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have:

Download slides here Microsoft Office 365 in the Cloud offers many not-for-profits significant benefits. This presentation gives an overview of the features of Office 365, explores the benefits other organisations have gained from making the move to the Cloud and identify factors that organisations should consider when planning the move to Office 365. In this webinar, you will learn:

Download slides here Facebook isn’t going away anytime soon and with over 2 Billion users, we can’t afford to ignore it anymore. As businesses and organisations, we need to have a presence where people’s attention is. In Australia, the average person over 18 is spending over 15 hours per month on Facebook. If you want to reach people online, then Facebook needs to be one of your channels.  Learn the fundamentals of setting up your Facebook Page, how to post consistently and how to reap the benefits with this Facebook Pages Webinar. What is not included in the program? This Webinar won’t cover Facebook Advertising through the Business Manager or Facebook Groups.

Download slides here Facebook isn’t going away anytime soon and with over 2 Billion users, we can’t afford to ignore it anymore. As businesses and organisations, we need to have a presence where people’s attention is. In Australia, the average person over 18 is spending over 15 hours per month on Facebook. If you want to reach people online, then Facebook needs to be one of your channels.  Learn the fundamentals of setting up your Facebook Page, how to post consistently and how to reap the benefits with this Facebook Pages Webinar. What is not included in the program? This Webinar won’t cover Facebook Advertising through the Business Manager or Facebook Groups.

Download slides here Course Information: This on-line session is specially designed to cover the key privacy issues for not for profit organisations operating in Australia and New Zealand.  It includes:

Download slides here Course Information: In order to stay relevant, Facebook has made many changes to the Facebook platform in the last 12-18 months. For many causes, this has presented as declining reach and engagement. However, the good news is there are still so many ways to use this platform to grow and create real life results for your cause. In this webinar I will touch on different ways to make the most of the changes, go through what you need to know and explore the biggest opportunities for not for profits and causes right now on Facebook. What is not included in the program?

Download slides here Download report sample here Delivery & Length: This live webinar consists of 1 session running for 1 hour. Each webinar will include a comprehensive presentation and group discussion/Q&A. The slides, video recordings and any templates applicable will be available after each session. Not available on this date and time? Register anyway! All webinar registrants will receive a full recording and the slides after the webinar has been presented. Course Information:

Download slides here Course Information: One of the biggest challenges is understanding AI technology, where it can be used and how to use it. For nonprofits, it’s all well and good that the latest AI solutions can recognise objects from video, create artwork and predict traffic patterns, but understanding where to use it in their organisation is a far cry from a lot of what is happening in the market.

    Download slides here Course Information: In this webinar we will explore how two different organisations used digital technology to deliver additional services to their beneficiaries, supporters and stakeholders. We will go through the organisational need, the journey to achieving success and how to measure impact.  The session will provide a high level understanding of the digital discovery and delivery process as well as tips and recommendations for organisations currently working on or considering a digital service delivery platform in future. What is not included in the program?

Download slides here This live webinar consists of 1 session running for 1 hour. Each webinar will include a comprehensive presentation and group discussion/Q&A. The slides, video recordings and any templates applicable will be available after each session. Not available on this date and time? Register anyway! All webinar registrants will receive a full recording and the slides after the webinar has been presented. Course Information: Every Brand Has a Story. The Difference Is, Consumers Only Care about the Good Ones.

Download slides here Course Information: There is a reason that video marketing is enjoying such a strong rise throughout all industry sectors: it’s powerful. In this webinar, we’ll explore some of the practical ways you can use video to tell your organisation's story. From storyboarding to execution, we’ll cover topics like camera techniques (including how to get the best out of your smartphone), lighting & audio on a budget, and editing software. We’ll give you the tools you need to create compelling video - either in-house, or successfully engage an agency to do so on your behalf.  Course Outcomes:

Download slides here Office 365 is a flexible tool that includes a suite of application that can be configured and used very differently for each organisation. This webinar will explore the various applications of Office 365 and considerations for what components are suitable for each purpose and their benefits based on the experience of other not for profit organisations. This webinar is designed for organisations that are currently using or in the process of implementing Office 365.

Delivery & Length: This live webinar consists of 1 session running for 1 hour. Each webinar will include a comprehensive presentation and group discussion/Q&A. The slides, video recordings and any templates applicable will be available after each session. Not available on this date and time? Register anyway! All webinar registrants will receive a full recording and the slides after the webinar has been presented. Course Information:

Download slides here Course Information: Learn how a simple Business Intelligence tool can help you with making more informed decisions regarding transparency, planning, grant application and sustainability for managing your workforce. What topics are covered in the webinar? What is Business Intelligence?

Download slides here Microsoft Office 365 in the Cloud offers many not-for-profits significant benefits. This presentation gives an overview of the features of Office 365, explores the benefits other organisations have gained from making the move to the Cloud and identify factors that organisations should consider when planning the move to Office 365. In this webinar, you will learn:

Download slides here Delivery & Length: This live webinar consists of 1 session running for 1 hour. Each webinar will include a comprehensive presentation and group discussion/Q&A. The slides, video recordings and any templates applicable will be available after each session. Not available on this date and time? Register anyway! All webinar registrants will receive a full recording and the slides after the webinar has been presented. Course Information:

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. 

Download slides here Course Information: What topics are covered in the Procurement Overview? 5 Key stages to effectively optimise procurement outcomes. How can small organisations access strategic procurement with low value spend? Case Study - Aged Care organisation procurement What is not included in the program? Due to the nature of the webinar is for the sharing of information and insights the following are not included:ac Templates and Forms What will you have at the end of the Procurement Overview

You can watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvb7PkF-K34 Download slides here Course Information: Uncover the 7 common mistakes not for profits around Australia are making on their social media channels and how to be prepared for them or even avoid them altogether. This webinar is ideal for people wanting to get a good all round picture of social media for causes, but who may have a few gaps in knowledge or experience that are holding them back.

With the recent growth of cloud based and online systems, many community organisations are weighing up their options for moving to the cloud or continuing to rely on local infrastructure. Microsoft Azure is Microsoft’s locally hosted, rapidly growing cloud based infrastructure offering relevant to many community organisations. This webinar will help small and medium community organisations to assess the suitability of Microsoft Azure cloud based systems and consider how to choose and implement potential cloud technology solutions.