Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2014

Now that it's time to upgrade from Windows XP (it’s retires in early April 2014), you may well be wondering how much of your current software and hardware will work on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Discovering What Software You Already Have. How To Find Out If Your Other Software Will Work in Windows 7 or Windows 8.

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Tech Soup

MAY 24, 2013

Make sure your organization gets all of the hardware or software it needs from TechSoup before our fiscal year ends on June 30, 2013. Most of TechSoup’s donation programs limit the number of requests an organization can place per fiscal year — our fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. fiscal year end donations'

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CauseVox

JULY 10, 2024

Administrative Load : In addition to their normal responsibilities, the Well Aware team frequently had to take on the role of software experts to manage and customize campaign pages. This shift allowed the team to devote more time to their core mission instead of wrestling with software.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

TechSoup Global donation partner, Cisco , is starting to talk about an alternative to cloud computing, the paradigm that relies on huge data centers to do all our processing. Team Confufish Royale from Australia developed an app called Foodbank Local that allows businesses to easily donate excess food. They’re calling it The Fog.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Your school relies on donations to power extracurricular opportunities, educational resources, scholarships, and more. However, fundraising for your school year-round comes with challenges, from effectively getting the word out about your events and campaigns to facilitating a smooth donation process online.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

If one person shares a post about your campaign on social media or requests their peers make donations, think about the number of people they can reach and potential new eyes on your cause. And that’s just on one channel; think about Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, and more. Then watch your campaigns take off!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2024

To make a solid first impression online, you need a captivating web design that draws supporters in and encourages them to take action, such as by registering for your upcoming event, applying to volunteer, or donating to your cause. Operable: Operable content means users can interact with all elements on your page.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

With as many as 29% of PCs still on Windows XP , I’m avidly following what will happen when Microsoft stops supporting it in early April 2014. The recent news is that several third-party anti-virus software makers will continue supporting Windows XP, but how well will they work? Keep all of your other software up-to-date.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

" NDHC requested a donation of Esri ArcGIS for Desktop Basic software from TechSoup in 2012 and found it so beneficial that the nonprofit requested another donation in 2014. The Esri offer also includes free online courses on how to operate and apply the software.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

" NDHC requested a donation of Esri ArcGIS for Desktop Basic software from TechSoup in 2012 and found it so beneficial that the nonprofit requested another donation in 2014. The Esri offer also includes free online courses on how to operate and apply the software.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

Constituent relationship management firm Keela has been acquired by Aplos Software and will become part of a three-application cloud solution for nonprofits. Aplos’ flagship product is accounting software. Aplos already owns Raisely, a fundraising software. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

Now is the ideal time to take advantage of our programs so you can start fresh and get even more donations and discounts when July arrives. Keep your accounts current with donated copies of QuickBooks 2014 from Intuit or AccountEdge 2014 from Acclivity. Donations of Microsoft’s Windows 8.1

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

On April 8, 2014 Microsoft will stop issuing patches and security updates for Windows XP and Office 2003. Anti-virus software will also not be able to fully protect you once Windows XP itself is unsupported." While April 2014 may seem far away, there's good reason to upgrade now. Good Reasons to Upgrade Now.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 10, 2013

For a very long time faith-based 501(c)(3) charitable organizations have been in a special category and were often barred from foundation grants and corporate donations even though there has never been a strictly legal reason for this. He says “We are always looking at ways to upgrade software and hardware, and save on cost.”

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

Those ten years are up; Windows XP (as well as Office 2003) will go out of support in early 2014. Donations of Windows 8 Are Available at TechSoup. To help you manage your Microsoft donations, we've created the Microsoft Donation Center. Not sure if your organization is eligible for donations from Microsoft?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

April 8, 2014 there was never a better time to consider getting the. also know the risks from hackers and malicious software can increase. about Windows XP's end of support, the upgrade donations available to. With Microsoft's official end of support date for Windows XP coming up on. Join Bruno Nowak, Microsoft's Sr.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2014

April 8, 2014 there was never a better time to consider getting the. also know the risks from hackers and malicious software can increase. about Windows XP's end of support, the upgrade donations available to. With Microsoft's official end of support date for Windows XP coming up on. Join Bruno Nowak, Microsoft's Sr.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

They take donations of gently used IT equipment and distribute them to seniors who want to keep connected with family and friends. They also use TechSoup’s donation program to obtain the software they need to create outreach and curriculum materials. Why Tablets Are Particularly Useful for Seniors.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2013

The latest version of Office , available through TechSoup's Microsoft Software Donation Program , is the installed desktop version of the software. If your organization isn't eligible for TechSoup's Office donation, Office 365 could be a potential alternative.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Below are the two main characteristics we are looking for in a winning story: A clear demonstration of how a donated TechSoup product benefited your organization. Challenge submission opens February 3, 2014 at 8:00:01 a.m.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

We want to hear how TechSoup’s educational resources and donated technology products help keep organizations like yours doing the good work they are doing safely. Just tell us a little bit about yourself by October 20, 2014. October 2, 2014. Challenge submission opens October 8, 2014 at 8:00:01 a.m. Ready to Enter?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2014

I hate to be all doom and gloom, but April 8 th , 2014 is the exact date of the "Xpocalypse," the day when Microsoft is ending support for Windows XP. TechSoup Software and Hardware Donations. Windows XP Upgrade Tips : Will Your Existing Software and Hardware Work? What This Means for XP Users.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Below are the two main characteristics we are looking for in a winning story: A clear demonstration of how a donated TechSoup product benefited your organization. Challenge submission opens February 3, 2014 at 8:00:01 a.m.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using products donated through TechSoup to help the youth in your community develop valuable life skills that will prepare them to take full advantage of their bright futures. The July 2014 TechSoup ‘Youth Impact’ Story Challenge (the “Challenge”). Ready to enter?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

Tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to empower change and seek justice within the communities you serve. Terms & Conditions: April 2014 TechSoup ‘Tech 4 Faith’ Story Challenge (the “Challenge”). Challenge submission opens April 17, 2014 at 8:00:01 a.m. Challenge Schedule.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

They take donations of gently used IT equipment and distribute them to seniors who want to keep connected with family and friends. They also use TechSoup’s donation program to obtain the software they need to create outreach and curriculum materials. Why Tablets Are Particularly Useful for Seniors.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 27, 2015

All of the pieces of HART are synced together through veterinary care management software called Cornerstone. A local college had donated some computers to HART, but HART had no operating systems. They started using Office 365 Nonprofit in February 2014. Each animal adopted from HART is microchipped as well.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Here’s some resources for doing quick tech planning so you’ll have some money to work with in 2014. Conducting a technology assessment and inventory of current software and hardware assets. Proper Tech Planning. Doing a draft technology plan or roadmap that integrates with your organization’s larger strategic plans.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

To understand if moving some of the organization's core systems to the cloud would be a feasible alternative, he attended a free consultation with Tech Impact's Linda Widdop at the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC). Samuels' first step in migrating to Office 365 was to put together a five-year budget projection.

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Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2016

He did share that the one exception was getting staff to use SharePoint (which for those who are not familiar is document storage and collaboration software). There are two free donated options for nonprofits, as well as three discounted options. Editor's note: a version of this post was originally published in October, 2014.

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2014

Discussions ran the gamut from sourcing and transporting donated food to the problems that shelters face when they get full. With this simple app, anyone anywhere could donate to cover the cost of a night's stay. The Caravan Studios team were asking to hear about problems because they wanted to try to solve them using technology.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

To understand if moving some of the organization's core systems to the cloud would be a feasible alternative, he attended a free consultation with Tech Impact's Linda Widdop at the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC). Samuels' first step in migrating to Office 365 was to put together a five-year budget projection.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

To understand if moving some of the organization's core systems to the cloud would be a feasible alternative, he attended a free consultation with Tech Impact's Linda Widdop at the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC). Samuels' first step in migrating to Office 365 was to put together a five-year budget projection.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2022

Feature a well-designed donation page. To start, make sure your CMS lets you add an on-site donation page with recommended giving amounts and custom fields. This will keep users happy while browsing your website and will increase the likelihood of them donating in the future. Feature a well-designed donation page.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Eligible organizations can now request donations of credit vouchers or subscriptions for Microsoft's Skype. The free Skype software runs on computers, smartphones, and other devices. Skype has made two donations available to eligible organizations. How Can My Organization Benefit? See a full list of Skype features.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 29, 2021

Supporters tend to lose interest in nonprofits that do little other than ask for more donations. Some information fields such as search bars or entry fields on donation forms have text instructing visitors what information to put into the text box. Offering multiple donation/membership tiers.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2014

There is also your new classification compliments of the BRIDGE Project, and the first universal software for micro finance, another free cloud service. Salesforce implementation partners like Appirio and Cloud4Good are also offering discounts to help nonprofits tailor the complex software to their needs. The Demise of Facebook Causes.

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