TechSoup Articles: Using the Internet

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

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

A Few Good Tools for Video Editing

TechSoup — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:48:20 -0600

Learn how today's video editing software makes editing digital footage faster, easier, and much more affordable, and puts it within reach of anyone with a personal computer.

A Few Good Tools: Petitions and Pledges

TechSoup — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:34:00 -0500

Nonprofit professionals recommend affordable tools for all budgets.

A Few Good RSVP Tools

TechSoup — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:07:01 -0500

Planning a free event? It can be difficult to justify paying a lot of money for online registration software. But trying to get by with email or online invitation tools like Evite can leave you frustrated. We asked nine nonprofit technology specialists what free or affordable RSVP software they recommend and compiled their suggestions.

A Few Good Web Analytics Tools

TechSoup — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:33:17 -0500

Use these tools to measure the success of your nonprofit or library website

Working Safely Online (Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere)

TechSoup — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:39:53 -0500

Being able to work from anywhere presents great opportunities, however it is important to keep security in mind when working away from the office. Here we look at the potential security risks and how to reduce them.

Working Safely Online (Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere)

TechSoup — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:00:00 -0500

Being able to work from anywhere presents great opportunities, however it’s important to keep security in mind when working away from the office. Here we look at the potential security risks and how to reduce them.

Use Online Surveys to Get the Feedback You Need to Succeed

TechSoup — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:07:29 -0500

An online survey is a powerful research tool that can deliver the feedback you need to determine the needs of your constituents and the activities that attract donors.

Cloud Basics for Nonprofits and Libraries

TechSoup — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:09:00 -0600

A primer on cloud computing - advantages and drawbacks for your organization

Use Online Surveys to Get the Feedback You Need to Succeed

TechSoup — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:00:00 -0600

An online survey is a powerful research tool for gaining valuable input.

CRM in the Cloud

TechSoup — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:55:36 -0600

Internet-based constituent relationship tools can save money and the environment for your nonprofit or library.

Measuring Online Communication Effectiveness

TechSoup — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:14:42 -0600

Are your online communications working? How can you tell? In this article, we talk through four types of measures - views, followers, engagement, and conversion - that help you track your efforts to see if they're worthwhile.

Cloud Basics for Nonprofits and Libraries

TechSoup — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:00:00 -0500

Considering the cloud? What organizations should know before making the plunge.

CRM in the Cloud: Right for Your Organization?

TechSoup — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:00:00 -0500

Internet-based constituent relationship tools can save money and the environment for your nonprofit or library.

Security in the Cloud

TechSoup — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:00:00 -0500

What nonprofits and libraries need to know to secure their online data.

Measuring the Effectiveness of Your Online Communication

TechSoup — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:00:00 -0500

Are your online communications working? How can you tell? In this article, we talk through four types of measures — views, followers, engagement, and conversion — that help you track your efforts to see if they're worthwhile.

Networked Nonprofits Have Social Cultures

TechSoup — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0500

Advice on revamping the social culture and social media policy at your organization.

Remote Backup for Your Organization

TechSoup — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0600

Keep your backups safe whether on-site or off with these helpful questions.

Web Conferencing Tools: Right for You?

TechSoup — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0600

We compare the features found in 10 popular Web-conferencing services.

Google Online Mapping Tools: Planning Advanced Mapping

TechSoup — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Using Google Maps APIs and KML tools to create online maps.

A Nonprofit's Introduction to Google's Online Mapping Tools

TechSoup — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:00:00 -0500

How to use Google Maps and Google Earth for outreach and advocacy.

Using RSS Tools to Feed Your Information Needs

TechSoup — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:00:00 -0600

We'll show you a few RSS tools you can use to manage online information efficiently at your nonprofit.

Understanding Cookies and Their Effect on Your Privacy

TechSoup — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0600

Setting up the right cookie-management for your nonprofit security needs.

A Few Good E-Mail Discussion List Tools

TechSoup — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0600

Finding an effective listserv or discussion list tool can be even simpler with this breakdown of what’s what.

A Few Good Broadcast Email Tools

TechSoup — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0600

Reliable, affordable, and easy-to-use tools for sending mass emails.

Email Disclaimers to Protect Your Organization

TechSoup — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0500

Practical recommendations for minimizing legal risk in your organization’s emails.

Sample Email Disclaimers

TechSoup — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0500

Examples of text to reduce your organization’s email liability.

Reprint Our Articles Without Asking. Seriously.

TechSoup — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0500

Creative Commons takes the pain out of getting free content.

10 Steps to Being Found on Search Engines

TechSoup — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:00:00 -0600

We suggest 10 steps that can help search engines find and prioritize your site content.