TechSoup@PND
Through an arrangement with TechSoup, PND is pleased to offer a series of articles about the effective use of technology by nonprofits.
What You Need to Know About Microsoft Office 365 Nonprofit
June 22, 2017Is your staff spread across several locations? Do they want to do their work on personal devices like smartphones or tablets? Do you have a limited IT budget? Ginny Mies explains why Microsoft Office 365 Nonprofit may be the answer....
A Few Good Methods for Processing Credit Cards
May 18, 2017Whether you're receiving donations over the phone, processing on-site registration fees at your next conference, or ringing up purchases at a booth, gift shop, or craft fair, there are a number of ways to accept credit cards as payment....
Do-It-Yourself Troubleshooting for Windows Computers
April 20, 2017Accidental techies can save time and money with these basic Windows PC troubleshooting recommendations....
Microsoft Office vs. OpenOffice.Org
March 14, 2017How do open-source productivity suites compare to Office 2016 — and does it make sense for your organization to choose free, community-based software rather than the commercially licensed offering from Microsoft? Dan Rivas breaks it down....
How to Up Your Digital Marketing and Fundraising Game in 2017
February 15, 2017The start of a new year is the perfect time, says Michael Stein, to figure out how your organization can push the envelope on its digital efforts to engage constituents, grow its list, and raise more money....
Power Up Your Organization's Data With Microsoft's Power BI
January 18, 2017With a little help from her colleague Jordan McCarthy, Tech Soup's Susan Hope Bard shows you how to use Microsoft BI to gather data from different sources, prepare it, and show it in bar graphs, line charts, maps, and more....
Ten Tips for Donating a Computer
December 13, 2016Your old computer might have some life left in it. But dropping it off at your favorite nonprofit, charity, or library might not be the best way to pass it on. Learn about the environmentally smartest options in the latest installment of our TechSoup@PND series....
5 Steps to Improving Your Website on a Tiny Budget
November 11, 2016A major challenge for nonprofits is how to upgrade a website on a limited budget. Elefint Design's Nicole Sirivansanti shares a few actions you can take to improve your website without spending tens of thousands of dollars....
How to Measure the Value of an IT Investment
October 18, 2016Life is a gamble, but calculating the return on investment for your next major tech investment doesn't have to be. Peter Campbell, chief information officer at the Legal Services Corporation, tells you what to do and what to avoid....
10 Steps for Planning a Successful Webinar
September 19, 2016Hosting a webinar can be a great way for nonprofits to offer training or promote a program. TechSoup's Ariel Gilbert-Knight shares some advice to get you started....
What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Cloud Computing?
August 10, 2016What is "the cloud," and is a move to it right for your nonprofit or library? Jim Lynch, TechSoup's director of green technology, tells you everything you need to know....
Top Tech Training Tips for Nonprofits
July 13, 2016Nonprofits cannot afford to be behind the curve when it comes to new tools and technologies. TechSoup's Ariel Gilbert-Knight and Susan Hope Bard share a dozen tips designed to help your nonprofit get the most out of its technology trainings....
An Introduction to Using A/B Testing for Fundraising
June 14, 2016In the latest installment of our TechSoup@PND series, the folks at TechSoup explain why A/B testing is an essential tool in the fundraising toolbox....
Finding and Using Images for Your Nonprofit
May 16, 2016There are loads of images available online for your organization or charity to use, but how do you know if you need permission? Laura Kindsvater and Robin Good break it down....
A Nonprofit's Introduction to FileMaker
April 15, 2016In the latest installment in our PND@TechSoup series, Bob Nowacki explains what FileMaker is, does, and how your organization can get it....
4 Steps Nonprofits Can Take to Keep Data Private
March 16, 2016Is your nonprofit paying attention to its constituents' data-privacy needs and concerns? TechSoup's Ginny Mies tells you what you need to know....
Seize the Opportunity for Mobile Engagement in 2016
February 17, 2016Mobile use is at an all-time high, writes digital strategist Michael Stein, and nonprofits of all sizes must consider the opportunities it presents to better engage with their supporters, donors, and fans....
Twitter's Most Useful New Features for Nonprofits
January 20, 2016The social media platform's increasingly visual enhancements are especially useful for nonprofits and you should expect to see more of the same in the future, says TechSoup's Ginny Mies....
