Attend a Free Online Seminar
New from TechSoup!
We are very excited to offer free online seminars to the nonprofit community and we would like to thank ReadyTalk for their generous support. The following is a list of upcoming and past presentations, click on the link for more information and to view.
UPCOMING ONLINE SEMINARS
- GreenTech: Reducing Your Paper Usage
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Tuesday, November 18, 10am Pacific
TechSoup's GreenTech program is offering a free webinar that highlights the ways your nonprofit can reduce the amount of paper it consumes. This webinar will discuss five major things you can do and why it is important to make those changes. Our speakers will answer your questions and help you overcome the hurdles to reducing paper usage.
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED PRESENTATIONS
Alpha Five: Rapid Application Development System
Learn about Alpha Five, a piece of software that helps you create your own software and can be described as a database development tool similar to Microsoft Access and Filemaker Pro. Alpha Five's toolset lets you create desktop-based and web-based applications and is currently available to qualifying nonprofits through TechSoup for $34. This webinar is for database developers or decision makers interested in creating their own database.
- GiftWorks Donor Management Software
- To get the biggest bang for your fundraising buck, you need to be organized. This online seminar discusses and how nonprofits can benefit from the many tools it offers. Besides helping you with the basics - tracking donations, building lists of donors, and sending mailings - GiftWorks 2008 Standard includes many new features to take the fundraising of your small or medium-sized organization to the next level.
- Maximize your Google Grant of In-Kind Advertising
- Did you know that Google gives grants? Have you heard of Google Grants but don't know how to use it to benefit your organization? Watch this free online seminar to learn about Google Grants and how your nonprofit can receive up to $10,000 to use towards Google AdWords, Google's in-kind advertising program.
- Creating Effective Online Surveys
- This webinar discusses what survey tools are available and how organizations can gain the most from these tools by applying proven strategies to create high-impact online surveys. Gain a deeper understanding of how you can implement your own Web surveys to generate valuable feedback that can be used to make more informed decisions and improve the quality of your initiatives.
- Secure and Maintain Your Computer Lab
- Is your computer lab the cornerstone of your organization? Do you rely on it each day to educate and engage your community? Do you struggle with keeping the computers running properly? If so, this free online seminar is for you!
- Path to Successful Tech Planning
- A technology plan can sound like another piece of bureaucracy, but don't be fooled. There is no substitute for thinking through what you need and how you will meet those needs. Technology planning is the process that will help you save money on technology, buy what you need, and use technology as a tool to accomplish your organization's mission. Laura Richardson from Uptime Resources explains tech planning and outlines what you should think about before purchasing technology.
- Expand your reach with Flickr and Twitter
- On the surface, applications such as Flickr and Twitter may not appear to be online communities; but they can be used by non-profits to mobilize constituencies, enhance outreach and fundraising activities, and expand reach. This multi-media session includes an expert-led exploration of the above Web 2.0 tools and gives advice on how to best utilize them for your organization.
- How to Make Your Web Site More Dynamic with Content Management Tools
- Content Management System (CMS) is a software solution that allows non-technical users to update text, images, and documents on a Web site without having to learn HTML or use a software program like Dreamweaver. This online seminar discusses some of the different CMS tools and outlines what you need to get started.
- Getting to know Online Conferencing Tools
- There are many online conferencing tools available that allow you to collaborate, create engaging conference calls, record phone interviews, or conduct online trainings and demonstrations. Kami Griffiths interviewed Laura Quinn, from Idealware, to help you understand what these tools do, how you can use them to help your organization, and the variety of software options that exist.
- NOZA: Tips & Tricks
- This online seminar discussed NOZA, a searchable database of charitable giving, that can help you quickly search, download and save philanthropic history by donor name, nonprofit cause, geographic region, or gift amount. Kami Griffiths, from TechSoup, interviewed three nonprofit professionals who demonstrated how they use NOZA in their organizations and a NOZA representative answered questions on how to best utilize NOZA.
