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Nature Consortium Preserves Arts and the Forest

TechSoup — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:24:09 -0500

Nature Consortium is dedicated to preserving Seattle's forests as well as its artistic heritage. Through free youth art classes, music festivals, and forest restoration projects, Nature Consortium is focused on building community. In order to run all of these programs, the organization relies on technology donations from TechSoup, especially Adobe and Esri products.

How CASA-Voices for Children Uses Huddle

TechSoup — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:31:20 -0500

At NTEN's 2011 Nonprofit Cloud Computing Summit, nonprofit technology guru Allen Gunn said that the single most useful cloud-based applications for nonprofits are, without question, project-management and collaboration tools. A non-profit that benefited from such a tool is CASA-Voices for Children in Oregon, which found a way for three people to do the charitable work of 45.

A Gleam of Hope for Children in Haiti

TechSoup — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:28:01 -0500

After the devastating earthquake hit Haiti in January 2010, among the ruins was the small orphanage Gleam of Hope. Through TechSoup, the orphanage was able to receive donated state-of-the-art technology products to help it address the critical needs of earthquake survivors in Haiti.

Key Considerations for Cloud Adoption by NGOs

TechSoup — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:04:10 -0500

Five questions to help you decide which cloud computing solutions to adopt

NGOs and the Cloud

TechSoup — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:45:10 -0500

Breakthroughs in information and communication technology have heralded the age of nearly borderless and boundless access to knowledge. Cloud computing, which allows people to run applications and store data over the Internet, leads the list of such developments.

Microsoft Outlook 2013: Designed for Efficiency

TechSoup — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:03:13 -0500

With its new look and subtle new features, Microsoft Outlook will help you get through your daily tasks faster

Excel 2013: Create Professional-Looking Spreadsheets, Faster

TechSoup — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:49:54 -0600

Excel 2013 can help your nonprofit or library analyze data faster and create impressive charts and spreadsheets.

What's New in PowerPoint and OneNote 2013?

TechSoup — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:15:21 -0600

Streamline projects at your charity or library with the updated design and new features in Microsoft's PowerPoint 2013 and OneNote 2013

When to Change Your Broadcast Email Tool

TechSoup — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:26:10 -0600

A broadcast email program offers many advantages when your nonprofit needs to email its constituents. If you're looking for a new broadcast email tool for your organization, there are a lot of different options to choose from. But how do you know when it’s time to change? Here are 10 good reasons why you might want to switch to a new tool.

What's New with Microsoft Word 2013

TechSoup — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:44:23 -0600

The newest version of Word, Microsoft's ubiquitous word processing application, has a host of helpful new features that go beyond its shiny new look. Eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries can now request donated Office software through TechSoup.

Microsoft Office: What Your Org Should Know

TechSoup — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:20:50 -0600

The newest version of Microsoft Office is an overall improvement from previous versions, with new features and a refreshed user interface. Eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries can now request donated Office software through TechSoup.

Welcome to the New TechSoup.org!

TechSoup — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:25:14 -0600

Notice anything different? We've updated TechSoup.org with a new look and feel, directly integrating our product donations with our webinars, articles, forums, and blog posts.

Creating a Social Media Policy

TechSoup — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:34:46 -0600

A good social media policy provides clear guidelines on what staff should do when posting and interacting with others

A Few Good Point of Sales Systems

TechSoup — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:43:18 -0600

Nonprofits with retail storefronts can use POS systems to process transactions, provide reporting, and manage inventory

How to Upgrade to Windows 8

TechSoup — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:22:31 -0500

Tips for acquiring and upgrading to Microsoft's latest operating system for your nonprofit or library

Should You Upgrade to Windows 8? Questions to Consider

TechSoup — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:21:06 -0500

Windows 8 has a brand-new look and feel, so make sure it is right for your nonprofit or library.

Need a New Content Management System?

TechSoup — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:54:08 -0500

A content management system (CMS) makes updating your nonprofit's website much easier - but what if yours is no good?

A Few Good Blogging Tools

TechSoup — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:05:39 -0500

Choosing a Good Tool Can Help Your Nonprofit to Highlight Expertise, Engage Constituents, and Share Resources

A Few Good Tools for Ticketed Events

TechSoup — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:03:16 -0500

Ticketing Tools Let Your Nonprofit Sell Tickets, Assign Seating, and Track Attendance

Providing Services with Mobile Devices

TechSoup — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:00:40 -0500

Nonprofits and charities find creative ways to tap into cell phones' popularity and engage constituents

Protect Your Nonprofit

TechSoup — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:24:45 -0500

Common features to look for in a security device

How Crowdsourcing Helps Your Nonprofit

TechSoup — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:09:15 -0500

Harness the Crowd to Increase Awareness, Cultivate New Volunteers, and Gather Information for Your Charity

Microsoft Publisher: Reach Out to Donors

TechSoup — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:23:50 -0500

Use the Microsoft Office 2010 page layout program to tell the story of your nonprofit or library

Is Microsoft OneNote the One for You?

TechSoup — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:14:43 -0500

How a lesser-known part of Microsoft Office 2010 can help you organize your nonprofit or library's notes and projects

An Introduction to Microsoft Project 2010

TechSoup — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:13:34 -0500

Managing small projects at your nonprofit or library

What to Do After Downloading ISO Files from Microsoft

TechSoup — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:28:17 -0500

Manage the downloaded Microsoft software donation files for your nonprofit or library

Clean Microsoft Windows Installations with ISO Files

TechSoup — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:26:56 -0500

How to perform a clean Microsoft Windows installation for your nonprofit or library with downloaded ISO files

Microsoft Office 2010: PowerPoint Broadcasts Presentations

TechSoup — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:25:58 -0500

Use Microsoft Office 2010's PowerPoint to broadcast and share your nonprofit or library presentations around the web.

Microsoft Office 2010: How to Use Sparklines in Excel 2010

TechSoup — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:54:23 -0500

Show data trends for your nonprofit or library in Microsoft’s Excel 2010 with built-in simple charts

Collecting and Reporting on Data

TechSoup — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:11:19 -0500

Learn how your nonprofit can be more data-driven in your operations