5 Productivity Tools for Not-for-Profits In the fast-paced world of not-for-profits, efficiency and productivity are paramount to achieving your organisation's mission. Fortunately, there is a range of powerful work and project management software and productivity tools available that can help streamline your operations, improve communication and boost overall productivity. Here are five must-have work and project management tools for not-for-profits: 1. Adobe Express Premium Plan - Simplify Document Editing (1-Year Individual Membership) Adobe Express Premium Plan is your go-to solution for s ..read more

Starting on 28 March 2023, all Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 cloud licenses obtained through TechSoup New Zealand will include Cloud Support Services delivered by TechSoup New Zealand. This service will allow us to help not-for-profits and libraries determine which Microsoft cloud licenses are right for them, how to activate those licenses properly, and how to realise the value of this powerful but complex platform fully. As a result, pricing for some of our cloud subscriptions will be affected. It's our mission to support not-for-profits in their use of technology. From time to time ..read more

Ordering Adobe Charity Licences on the TechSoup New Zealand website just got a lot easier. Our team has been working to develop a completely revamped system that makes buying new licences, adding additional seats and renewing Adobe licenses more streamlined and efficient. Now, purchasing Adobe Charity Licences is the same as buying any other product on the TechSoup New Zealand website. The Adobe ordering process is more complex in the back end than other products. Adobe’s licencing and allocation requirements have necessitated things like obtaining quotes, manually recording anniversary d ..read more

Not-for-profit and charity organisations rely heavily on fundraising to support their missions and serve their beneficiaries. In today's world, with increasing competition for donor dollars, it is more important than ever to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy that ensures sustainable funding for your organisation's work.  Here are some key elements to consider when developing a not-for-profit and charity fundraising strategy:  Define your organisation's mission and impact  To have a successful fundraising campaign for your not-for-profit, you need to have a clear under ..read more

We are excited to share Microsoft's announcement that Libraries are now eligible for NFP Microsoft Cloud licensing.   Libraries have always been eligible for donations for their public-access computer needs through the Microsoft nonprofit program at TechSoup New Zealand. For staff needs, however, libraries needed to get Microsoft academic offers for cloud solutions. There was also a brief period in January 2022 when all offers moved to educational requests.  We know this has become a bit confusing. We heard your feedback — that the academic licensing was not always the best fit ..read more

Not-for-Profit governance models help guide the policies, systems, and processes used by boards to make effective and informed decisions. Over the last few years, many not-for-profit organisations struggled through unexpected setbacks, pandemic-related disruptions, and other economic uncertainties that presented new and complex challenges. To tackle those challenges head-on, more not-for-profit organisations across the globe are seeking solutions to better corporate governance. To help foster good governance, OnBoard, by Passageways, for example, provides an all-inclusive not-for-profit board ..read more

As cloud technology grows in popularity across sectors, businesses of all shapes and sizes are discovering the benefits of flexible and affordable cloud technology. Working in the cloud helps organisations save money and improve efficiency. It expedites an organisation's pace of innovation because teams can spend their valuable resources on their unique missions, not on the technology supporting their work behind the scenes. Not-for-profits are increasingly turning to cloud technology to advance their diverse missions. Cloud-based systems enable organisations to manage their data more effect ..read more

During the week of 21 to 25 May, an anonymous organisation participated in a simulated phishing campaign to test staff behaviour and determine the level of vulnerability to an actual phishing attack.  The testing provider sent an email containing elements of a phishing scam to all staff in the organisation. The email claimed that the recipient’s password would expire in 72 hours and prompted them to click a link to change it. Results showed that 14% of users clicked on the link and a further 6% entered their details on the linked page, exposing themselves and their organisation to risk ..read more

Small not-for-profits are often the lifeblood of their communities, providing essential services on very limited budgets with only a few paid team members. Investing in technology can be difficult when time and money are short, but it's important to equip your team with robust tools in order to work towards your mission securely and efficiently. Here are 10 fantastic tools and services offered by TechSoup New Zealand that may be perfect for your small not-for-profit.   MYOB How is your not-for-profit handling its finances? Do you rely on spreadsheets? It may be time to try accounting s ..read more

Not-for-profit organisations rely on data for almost every decision they make, from engaging stakeholders to designing strategies and conducting program evaluations. Data is a valuable asset, and protecting it from internal or external corruption and illegal access can shield nonprofits from financial and operational loss. Cybercriminals look to exploit vulnerabilities in order to gain illegal access and extract, encrypt, or corrupt data. As organisations' data footprints expand, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated. Ransomware, destructive malware, phishing attacks, insider t ..read more