TechSoup Articles: Software

Comparing Online vs. Traditional Office Software

TechSoup — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Will desktop or online office software fit your nonprofit needs best?

Your Guide to Microsoft Donations Through TechSoup

TechSoup — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700

A comprehensive tour of how your nonprofit can maximize the benefits of Microsoft’s donation program through TechSoup.

Go Green with Virtual Meetings and Web Conferencing

TechSoup — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0700

How online conferencing tools and virtual worlds can help nonprofits save money, work effectively, and reduce environmental impact.

Identifying and Stopping Spam

TechSoup — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Tips to separate real emails from spam and stop them from entering your nonprofit inbox.

Eight Tools to Keep Your Team Connected

TechSoup — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0700

This kit of eight free software products will help manage members of a distributed work team.

Making Sense of Software Licensing

TechSoup — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Take the complexity of technology and stir in the complexity of the legal system and what do you get? Software licenses! If you've ever attempted to read one you know how true this is, but you have to know a little about software licensing even if you can't parse all of the fine print.

Choosing a Disk-Cloning Solution for Your Nonprofit

TechSoup — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Automate the tedious work of installing operating systems and software on multiple machines.

Selecting Software on a Shoestring

TechSoup — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0800

How to find the right software for your nonprofit without breaking the bank.

Accounting Software & Performance Measurement for Nonprofits

TechSoup — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0800

An integrated fund accounting and outcome measures system enables a nonprofit to identify program challenges and make mid-course corrections to produce meaningful results.

GIS for Holistic Information Management

TechSoup — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800

How geographic information systems (GIS) can help your organization display and analyze information geographically and holistically.

The Truth About Hosted Software Packages

TechSoup — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800

How do you decide if hosted software is right for your nonprofit or if a more traditional installed package is likely to be a better fit?

A Few Good Online Survey Tools for Your Nonprofit

TechSoup — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0700

From free, low-cost, and advanced online survey tools, there’s one that will fit right for your nonprofit.

A Quick Guide to Discounted Software Programs

TechSoup — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Avoid software sticker shock by seeking out programs that offer nonprofit discounts.

A Few Good Page Layout Tools for Nonprofits

TechSoup — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0700

What makes a good page layout? Learn some tips and tools for improving your NGO’s graphic design.

A Few Good Photo Manipulation Tools

TechSoup — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Photo editing solutions to fit your needs and your organization's budget.

Managing Constituent Relationships: Four Case Studies

TechSoup — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0700

How four organizations have implemented CRM and what their experiences can mean for your organization.

Better Organization through Document Management Systems

TechSoup — Tue, 27 May 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Learn how DMSs can help you create and locate content more efficiently.

A Few Good Mapping and GIS Tools

TechSoup — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0700

We'll show you tools you can use to display and interpret geographic data for your nonprofit.

A Few Good Tools for Sharing Files with Distributed Groups

TechSoup — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0700

We'll show you a variety of tools you can use to view and collaborate on documents when working long distance.

A Few Good Accounting Packages

TechSoup — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Learn about accounting software packages that will help you track your finances.

The True Costs of Free and Low-Cost Software

TechSoup — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Is that bargain really a bargain? We'll help you weigh the true costs of that affordable software package.

Comparing Lower-Cost Online Integrated Applications

TechSoup — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0800

A comparison of the features of eight integrated applications.

An Introduction to Ubuntu

TechSoup — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0800

Could this free, open-source operating system be in your nonprofit's future?

Six Views of Project-Management Software

TechSoup — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0800

Discover dozens of tools you can use to plan, track, and manage projects at your nonprofit.

Virtualization 101

TechSoup — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0700

The burgeoning field of virtualization software is allowing organizations to turn one computer into many, saving time, money, and space.

A Few Good Event-Registration Tools

TechSoup — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Learn about Web-based tools that can help you accept payments for any type of event.

Downloading Software: An FAQ for Beginners

TechSoup — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Acquaint yourself with some of the basic concepts surrounding downloading software.

How to Read a Software or Hardware Review

TechSoup — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Can you trust the reviews you read? Get tips on how to be a discerning reader of advice.

Mailshell 101

TechSoup — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Tips for troubleshooting the anti-spam program.

Norton Personal Firewall

TechSoup — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Support, product information, and reviews for Symantec’s Personal Firewall.