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 Connecting Up 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 software to organise your spending and budgets. MYOB's online accounting software helps organisations manage their essential financial tasks. You can use it to track expenses and payments, create invoices, and produce reports in the correct format for reporting needs.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium
A Microsoft 365 Business Premium licence offers small and medium-sized organisations a solution that gives you access to cloud and desktop versions of Office applications, chat and video meeting capabilities through Microsoft Teams, Enterprise Mobility + Security, hosted email, online file storage, collaboration tools, and more. Eligible organisations can get the first 10 licenses free of charge through Connecting Up and obtain additional licenses at a discounted rate of only $5 per user per month.
Windows Pro Full Operating System
Windows Pro Full Operating System is the full version of Microsoft's desktop operating system. It can be installed on a computer that does not have a licensed installation of a previous Windows operating system. This donation provides a full Windows Pro operating system license. You should request one license for each computer on which you will install it.
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Avast CloudCare Antivirus
Avast CloudCare Antivirus protects against all forms of malware and other cyber threats. Small organisations, and not-for-profits specifically, can be seen as easy targets for cyberattacks, and therefore it's important to take cybersecurity seriously. This cloud-based service protects networked laptops, desktops, and servers against viruses, spyware, and other online threats. It also allows administrators to monitor and manage server status and resource usage.
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC allows your organisation to dynamically create, edit, and share PDF files. This is an essential function for small not-for-profits that work with consent forms, invoices, volunteer intake forms, or any other documents that need to be safe, shareable, and signable. With this one-year membership, you can transform documents, papers, and more into secure, handy PDFs using Adobe's industry-leading software.
Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements Bundle
It's essential for organisations looking to share information and attract donors to create eye-catching media. With the Adobe Photoshop Elements 2022 and Premiere Elements 2022 Bundle, you can design and edit digital images, clean and edit original and archival videos, and more, all using Adobe's award-winning software.
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NortonLifeLock
Protecting your organisation's data should be a top priority, which is why Connecting Up partners with NortonLifeLock to offer Norton Small Business and Norton 360 Deluxe, both available as donations through Connecting Up. These tools protect your devices against all the latest online threats, and a recent update to the donation program allows you to cover up to 100 devices. This helps you to prevent data loss and cyberattacks, with Norton 360 also featuring a VPN, dark web monitoring, and other great features.
Zoom
Virtual and remote meetings for teams are now essential for organisations of all sizes. Connecting Up's discounted Zoom subscription gives your team access to Zoom's industry-leading video conferencing and virtual meeting software, allowing your small organisation to operate remotely as a distributed team.
Infoxchange Managed IT Services
Does your not-for-profit need remote support for urgent tech issues? Or how about just ongoing support, virus protection, and general online maintenance? Well, Infoxchange's Managed IT Services may be perfect for your small organisation. With quick response times, extended hours, experienced technicians, and in-depth knowledge of the not-for-profit ecosystem, Infoxchange's Managed IT Services may be the support that your small organisation needs.
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Refurbished Hardware
In addition to subscriptions and services, Connecting Up offers a wide variety of refurbished hardware for your small not-for-profit's needs. Need refurbished computers for your team? How about networking solutions, such as wireless access points and switches? Does your office need headsets, peripherals, and other accessories? Connecting Up has all of that covered.
Equipping Your Small Organisation
Small not-for-profits are often stretched in terms of both time and money. Connecting Up's discounted and donated technology offers can help your team to improve your productivity, security, accounting, and more while making the most of your budget.