Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2010

It takes huge amounts of energy and materials to manufacture a PC. It's much better for libraries and nonprofits to get used IT equipment from a reputable refurbisher or manufacturer than raw donated or used IT equipment. Refurbishers test the equipment, repair whatever needs to be fixed, load legal software, and warranty it.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2015

It of course provides TechSoup product donations to French nonprofits. " This is an emerging economic paradigm that promotes systems that help eradicate waste not just from manufacturing processes, but also throughout the life cycle of products and their components. ADB's work is in three main areas: Local.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2016

Be sure to also check out our selection of manufacturer-recertified computers. Thousands of Hardware and Software Discounts from JourneyEd.com. TechSoup has partnered with JourneyEd.com to give you unique access to their discounted rates on laptops, tablets, accessories, and software. Browse RCI catalog. See Hardware Favorites.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2013

One of our missions at TechSoup Global is to supply low-cost refurbished IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. Paul Hawkin, in his book, Natural Capitalism , finds that the volume of material that goes into manufacturing a laptop is 4,000 to 1. More energy and resources are expended in their manufacturing phase.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

Nonprofit Tech Essentials to Take Advantage of This Month. OneNFP Financials is cloud-based financial software designed to integrate with Office 365 , allowing you to run one solution across your entire organization. Bitdefender now has on-premises and cloud-based versions of its award-winning software available in our catalog.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

One of our missions at TechSoup Global is to supply low-cost refurbished IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. Paul Hawkin, in his book, Natural Capitalism , finds that the volume of material that goes into manufacturing a laptop is 4,000 to 1. More energy and resources are expended in their manufacturing phase.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2015

It's the largest manufacturer in the world of network routers , switches , wireless security devices , and other equipment that connects all of us to each other and the Internet. It's famous for its antivirus and security software like Norton Security and Norton Small Business. Cisco is a longtime TechSoup donor partner.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

As such, it was previously only available through Academic Licensing or from original equipment manufacturers as part of all-in-one solutions that came bundled with specific hardware. Nonprofits and libraries that have public computing labs, for example, may find that this is a great donated product for their purposes.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Windows MultiPoint Server lets you turn that old laptop into a fully functioning Windows user station – even if the old machine isn't actually up-to-date enough to run current versions of Windows or other software. If you have Microsoft Software Assurance coverage, Thin PC is a good option. How does this magic happen?

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Fundly

JANUARY 25, 2024

As a nonprofit professional, you’re aware of the wide array of fundraising websites on the market, including the most widely known, GoFundMe. Many alternative fundraising sites come with all the must-have features of GoFundMe and additional tools specifically for nonprofits. Classy: Best for Larger Nonprofits 12.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

IT consultant Bryan Beaty volunteers at a small nonprofit. Like most nonprofits, his organization is always struggling to make ends meet, and lacks the resources to support its technology as well as it would like to. That's an exciting prospect for any nonprofit, but is it really feasible? Nothing is lost or compromised.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Just for fun, we at GreenTech like to read corporate promotional white papers that may have a nugget of green IT value to nonprofits and really anyone running a small or medium sized office. The greenhouse gasses emitted in manufacturing the paper have to be added to calculate the full impact. trees per year.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Fundraising can contribute to purchasing computers, software, and other tech tools that enhance the learning environment. There are no products to manufacture or distribute, reducing administrative overhead. Modern education needs funding to provide computers, software, and internet connectivity.

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Tech Soup

MAY 10, 2016

TechSoup's Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) has supplied more than 65,000 pieces of IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries in the last 10 years. The hardware components in our RCI computers are generally commercial grade, meaning they are of a higher quality than those manufactured for home use.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2010

Most of the products either haven't hit the market yet or are at pricepoints out of reach for most average folks — and especially out of reach for many nonprofits, libraries, and public service organizations. Tags: Accessible Technology Acquiring Technology E-Learning Hardware Software.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2014

We're excited to see what's unveiled and will keep you posted on what the news means for nonprofits, charities, and public libraries! Google says it plans to work with several major manufacturers including HTC, LG, Motorola, and Samsung. Formidable Wearables. Expect to see Android Wear smartwatches debut later this year.

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Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2011

At Redemtech , we're proud to partner with our friends at TechSoup Global to support their crucial work of providing nonprofits and libraries with the technology they need to fulfill their important missions. of nearly 2,000 nonprofit executives bears this out. of nearly 2,000 nonprofit executives bears this out.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Have you ever wanted to connect with an IT expert who understands nonprofit needs and issues? Linda is one of the great ones in nonprofit technology. Linda Widdop : My tech background began in 1993 when I got a job at a PC manufacturing company in Philadelphia working on an assembly line. Linda’s Background. was growing.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2015

Following the newsfeeds surrounding MWC is a bit overwhelming, however, so I picked out a few interesting announcements for nonprofits to watch over the next year. Internet.org has teamed up with mobile hardware and software companies to cut the cost of Internet services on mobile phones in the developing world.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Charles Brennick is the Founder and Director of Interconnection , a nonprofit that provides high-quality refurbished computers to non-profit and non-governmental organizations around the world. InterConnection has teamed up with TechSoup to help nonprofits, libraries, and refurbishers learn about and implement Windows MultiPoint Server.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2014

The nonprofit technology news this month reports on the reinvention of the wheel in India and Africa, how nonprofits are leading the wearable computing field, the privacy threat you may not have heard about yet, and plenty more. Last week I wrote a piece called Wearable Computing: Sussing Out the Frontiers of Nonprofit Technology.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Fusion 360 is Autodesk's all-in-one, cloud-based platform that combines 3D CAD , CAM (computer-aided manufacturing), and CAE (computer-aided engineering) tools into a single product development process. Find out more about TechSoup's Fusion 360 offer and more Autodesk software for nonprofits. Get Autodesk Fusion 360.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2012

A MultiPoint lab has fewer initial hardware costs, less ongoing maintenance, and lower software costs. It is an ideal solution for schools, libraries, small nonprofit offices, and computer labs that are on limited budgets. Windows MultiPoint Server software is ordinarily available through academic or commercial volume licensing.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Super cheap tablets are a security risk for offices , however, because manufacturers cut corners on these devices. Prices on all this gear will continue to drop in 2015, and the effect on nonprofit offices will be an acceleration of the "bring your own device" (BYOD) trend. The Nonprofit Sharing Economy.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2014

This is our earth month edition of nonprofit technology news. A new software bug called Heartbleed has affected a significant number of online servers on the Internet. OpenSSL is nonprofit open source software that provides security on e-commerce and other websites by creating an encrypted channel between your device and the website.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2013

You can read about some of these apps in on our Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries page. Windows Phone 8 is designed to work with Windows 8 and Windows software. You don't need any programming experience to build an app for your nonprofit or library, either. Firefox OS: Built by a Nonprofit. More Resources.

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Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

Matching Gifts Matching gifts, a form of corporate philanthropy which involves companies matching their employees’ donations to nonprofits, can help your organization reach its fundraising goals in no time. If you are a large nonprofit, consider adopting 360MatchPro to automate your matching gift search.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2015

About this time of year, we like to take stock of what went on in the world of nonprofit technology over the last 12 months. It's fun to compare against TechSoup's 2015 Tech Predictions from the start of the year and Capterra's Biggest Nonprofit Technology Trends of 2015 from March. Fundraising.

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