Welcome to TechSoup: New Member Orientation and Q&A
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TechSoup is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping other nonprofits leverage technology for a more equitable planet by offering affordable tech products, training, and support services. Their offerings include access to major technology brands, educational courses tailored for nonprofit staff, and consultation services to enhance digital presence and operations. TechSoup also provides significant savings on software and hardware, alongside resources for IT support and digital marketing.
Welcome to TechSoup: New Member Orientation and Q&A
- 1. How Can TechSoup Support My Nonprofit? New Member Orientation Aretha Simons Webinar Producer 7/27/22
- 2. 2 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. How to Engage During this Webinar Questions? Use the Q&A feature. Check your inbox! We’ll email you the replay, slides, and resource links within a couple days. Closed captioning is available. Turn on with the CC button located in your Zoom menu.
- 3. 3 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. TechSoup Panelists Aretha Simons Producer, TechSoup Webinars Nick Fynn Senior Director TechSoup Kevin Mulhall TechSoup Customer Success Manager Kelly Garrett Associate Manager, TechSoup Client Services
- 4. 4 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. Buzzword Alert Digital Transformation: becoming a more tech-savvy nonprofit Civil Society: non-governmental people and organizations Cloud Adoption: Using more modern, web-based tools
- 5. 5 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. What is TechSoup? ● We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization in the US, and part of a global network. ● Our mission is to support nonprofits as they work with technology to help build a more equitable planet. ● We host a catalog of affordable technology products from major tech brands like Microsoft, Dell, Intuit, Adobe and many, more. ● We offer services to help nonprofits choose, install, and manage software and hardware. ● We create courses and trainings to help nonprofit staff to build their tech skills and expertise. ● Our grant-based programming strengthens global civil society.
- 6. 6 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. A 501c(3) and a Global Network ● Like you, TechSoup is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. ● We believe technology can help nonprofits (sometimes called civil society) to build a more equitable planet. ● Cost is a major blocker. We negotiate special prices for nonprofits and they save as much as $18,000 over their lifetime membership. ● Another major blocker is expertise and training. We provide services and education for nonprofit staff and volunteers.
- 8. 8 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. ● Microsoft 365 Cloud-based productivity suite; $0 licensing available in some cases ● Microsoft Office On-Premises $222 with Software Assurance (three years), $118 without software assurance ● Windows 11 A Catalog Where Nonprofits Can Save Money on Major Technology Brands
- 9. 9 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. A Catalog Where Nonprofits Can Save Money on Major Technology Brands ● Creative Cloud $5 admin fee + $19.99 monthly ● Acrobat Pro DC $5 admin fee + $12.99/month instead of $14.99
- 10. 10 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. ● QuickBooks Online Advanced $160 for the year ● QuickBooks Desktop programs are being phased out in favor of QuickBooks Online A Catalog Where Nonprofits Can Save Money on Major Technology Brands
- 11. 11 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. A Catalog Where Nonprofits Can Save Money on Major Technology Brands
- 12. 12 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. ● Hardware catalog https://www.techsoup.org/hardware ● Laptops, desktops, servers & networking, internet hotspots, headsets ● Dell, Lenovo, HP ● Refurbished Computers A Catalog Where Nonprofits Can Save Money on Major Technology Brands
- 14. SERVICES
- 16. 16 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. Services to Support Nonprofit IT Professionals ● Help Desk service: $35 monthly or $350 annually for unlimited support on one device ● Office 365 email and data migration service ● Managed IT for enterprise level systems management ● Our Digital Assessment Tool helps your nonprofit’s leadership to understand areas that need improvement
- 17. 17 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. Website and Digital Marketing Services ● Website consultation and development for nonprofits: evaluation, security, development ● Nonprofit digital marketing services to support your messaging, communications and fundraising ● Google Ad Grants service
- 18. 18 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. Teaching and Training: TechSoup Courses ● Over 70,000 learners have accessed more than 200 TechSoup Courses in both English and Spanish ● All courses designed specifically for nonprofits ● Anyone can sign up ● Numerous courses on nonprofit tech topics like Excel, managing data, CRM, Cybersecurity, and more ● Microsoft Digital Skills Center
- 19. 19 Copyright © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. Special free track of courses for you to try and share with your staff and volunteers. • Nonprofit Foundational Skills track provides you with basic skills that every nonprofit staff needs. • Simply click on this link to get access to these courses. • You will need a free TechSoup Courses account to access these courses.
- 20. Kevin Mulhall Customer Success Manager Microsoft Cloud
- 21. Microsoft Cloud Licenses Available to Nonprofits
- 22. 22 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. https://www.techsoup.org/microsoft-cloud-solutions-self-service Live help! - Get a hold from one of our Cloud Experts Monday - Friday (7:00 am - 2:30 pm PST). ● Get support for FREE ● We understand nonprofits ● Sincere advice - NO sales pitches
- 23. 23 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. Free consultation for Microsoft Cloud products ● Help with registration in the Microsoft Nonprofit Portal ● Choosing the right licenses ● Recommendations for services/courses ● Implementation of your licenses ● Unlimited support for free https://www.techsoup.org/microsoft-cloud-solutions-consultation-form
- 24. Kelly Garrett Associate Manager, Client Services How the Client Services teams help support you.
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- 28. Support Client Services can assist you with: ● Account management ● Eligibility questions ● Navigating resources and requesting products on TechSoup.org Client Services cannot assist you with: ● IT support ● Product support (download, installation, etc.) ● In-depth product functionality questions
- 29. Thank You For Attending. Please complete the post-event survey.