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Making Mobile Devices and Computers Easier to Use for Seniors: Part 1 – Magnification

Posted 3 days ago

by Adam Lui
This is the first of a three-part series on ways to make digital devices easier to use for seniors. It was originally published by Community Technology Network (CTN) and is reprinted here by permission of CTN Executive Director Kami Griffiths. All images...
TechSoup Boost for Nonprofits: An Easy Way to Boost Your TechSoup Love

Posted 7 days ago

by TechSoup Announcements
If you're reading this, there's a good chance that you already know many of the ways TechSoup helps nonprofits and libraries to achieve more using technology. But we'd like to take a moment to (re)introduce you to an easy way to get even more...
Learn Design Basics and Build Brand Guidelines for Your Nonprofit

Posted 12 days ago

by Susan Hope Bard, TechSoup
Do the words "design" and "brand guidelines" make your toes curl and teeth grind? Does design lingo make you think you need to hire a professional designer or go to design school? With a solid foundation, you can begin to implement...
2017 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report

Posted 13 days ago

by Kivi Leroux Miller
What separates effective nonprofit communications teams from ineffective ones? That's one of the questions we set out to answer as part of the 2017 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report . We asked participants to assess the state of their communications...
PCs for People Brings More Great Refurbished Computers to Nonprofits through TechSoup

Posted 14 days ago

by Jim Lynch, TechSoup
Meet our newest Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) partner, PCs for People! TechSoup's RCI program provides warrantied factory refurbished commercial grade computer systems to charities across the country, so we need the best suppliers we can find...
Is There a Community of #Tech4Good Activists Waiting for You?

Posted 18 days ago

by Elijah van der Giessen, TechSoup
- 4
TechSoup's NetSquared community of Tech4Good meetups is growing! As of January 25, there are 40,000 nonprofit members attending free tech networking events and workshops in 75 cities. So if you're looking to build your skills and find your fellow...
Learn How to Design a Great Nonprofit Website

Posted 27 days ago

by Susan Hope Bard, TechSoup
- 4
Do you want to design, or redesign, your organization's website, but have no idea how to begin? Great news, it's not as hard as it seems! And better yet, you don't need any special spidey or superhuman web powers to get started. Our new...
How to Up Your Digital Marketing and Fundraising Game in 2017

Posted 1 month ago

by Michael Stein
The new year is a perfect planning opportunity as your organization sets its sights on new goals and outcomes for the next 12 months. Whether you call it an annual fundraising plan or a communications road map, now is your chance to push the envelope...
Grantseeking in 2017: Know the Scene — Be Bold!

Posted 1 month ago

by cindyadams
My final blog post concerning themes grantseekers should understand in 2017 is about being bold. It is time to experiment with new ways of solving social or environmental problems. To use a much overused word, it is time to think innovatively. Of course...
Grantseeking in 2017: Know the Scene — Demonstrate Inclusion

Posted 1 month ago

by cindyadams
In my last blog I talked a bit about transparency and how it will apply to organizations seeking grant awards in 2017. In this post I would like to share my thinking around the importance of demonstrating to the grantmaker that your organization reaches...
Grantseeking in 2017: Know the Scene — Transparency Rules

Posted 1 month ago

by cindyadams
For the past nine years, my husband and I have spent the winter months in Baja, Mexico. After 40 years in Alaska, we figure we can handle a few warm winters. One of the best things about my time here each year is taking long walks along the cliffs overlooking...
Top Software and Hardware for Museums and History Organizations

Posted 1 month ago

by Jim Lynch, TechSoup
Get the tech you need to realize your mission! TechSoup offers many donated and discounted products for nonprofit museums and history organizations, such as historical sites and societies, of every type. Here's our guide to what's most popular...
Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 vs. Adobe Photoshop CC

Posted 1 month ago

by TechSoup Announcements
Trying to decide if you need the streamlined simplicity of Photoshop Elements or the comprehensive collection of Photoshop CC? This guide can help you decide, What's in Common Both Photoshop Elements and Photoshop CC allow you to manipulate...
Adobe Premiere Elements 15 vs. Adobe Premiere Pro CC

Posted 1 month ago

by TechSoup Announcements
You're ready to tell your organization's story in video, but which software is best for you to put it all together? Do you need the simplicity of Premiere Elements or the full range of features in Premiere Pro? What's in Common Both...
New Year, New Free Webinars for Nonprofits

Posted 1 month ago

by TechSoup Announcements
Kick off 2017 with new tech and fundraising skills! Our free webinars will help you improve your grantseeking, connect you with local tech experts, and show you what Windows Server and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC can do for your nonprofit or library. Introduction...
Adobe Absolute Beginners Courses: Go from Design Doldrums to Design Delights!

Posted 1 month ago

by Susan Hope Bard, TechSoup
Do you wake up in a cold tech sweat when you know you'll have to adjust an image of your executive director for an annual report, post photos on your website from an event, or create an invitation to your organization's gala affair? If you answered...
Start 2017 by Building Your Tech Skills and Community

Posted 1 month ago

by Elijah van der Giessen, TechSoup
TechSoup's NetSquared community is hosting free monthly technology meetups in 74 cities globally, but with more than 39,000 members, it can be hard to get a sense of the community's needs. That's why we do an annual survey of our members —...
Happy Holidays from TechSoup! See You Soon

Posted 1 month ago

by TechSoup Announcements
Wishing you a happy and peaceful holiday. We'll be taking some holiday downtime ourselves. TechSoup Customer Service will be closed from Friday, December 23, at 12 p.m. Pacific time through Monday, January 2, 2017. We will resume regular service...
2016's Nonprofit Trends: Communications, Fundraising, and Top Tech

Posted 2 months ago

by Jim Lynch, TechSoup
Each year around the winter holidays, we take stock of the world of nonprofit technology over the last 12 months. We usually also like to compare how we did according to our annual nonprofit tech forecast . As usual, there were lots of fun nonprofit technology...
Mobile, Voice-Operated Everything, and Security, Oh My! Top Nonprofit Tech for 2016

Posted 2 months ago

by Jim Lynch, TechSoup
Here's our look at the most interesting and fun things that happened in nonprofit technology this year. For more #nptech news, check out part 1 of this blog series. Mobile This was the year that Slack became a thing in our offices —...
4 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Move to the Cloud

Posted 2 months ago

by Jim Lynch, TechSoup
Over 90 percent of businesses report using cloud solutions now, and many software companies are in the process of moving to it or already have. The good news is that there are also real benefits for nonprofits. What Is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing...
Supercharge Your Year-End Online Fundraising: It's Not Too Late!

Posted 2 months ago

by Michael Stein
There's always a lot riding on your year-end online fundraising efforts. This year, both the growth in popularity of #GivingTuesday and the elections mean that you need think more carefully about your fundraising for year-end. Here are a few last...
5 Best Year-End Giving Practices Proven To Raise More Money

Posted 2 months ago

by Candace Cody, CauseVox
There's a certain crispness in the air. You know what that means — it means end-of-year giving is in full swing. While everyone else is planning holiday gifts, fundraising professionals are in the middle of our busiest time. The last three...
7 Things Foundations Might Not Know About TechSoup

Posted 2 months ago

by Jim Lynch, TechSoup
TechSoup has a lot to offer foundations, but the majority of foundations don't know it! Here are seven ways TechSoup is benefiting philanthropy. See what we can do for your foundation! 1. Most TechSoup Products Are Now Open to Nonprofit Foundations...
Supporting Nonprofit Tech Educators Across the Globe

Posted 2 months ago

by Elijah van der Giessen, TechSoup
- 1
Here's your monthly roundup of free in-person #Tech4Good events. But first I'm going to show off on behalf of our NetSquared organizers. I have the very best job at TechSoup — I get to support our network of nonprofit technology event...

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