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The use of an effective Client Relationship Management (CRM) system is widely accepted as an effective tool for growing your organisation. For not-for-profits these systems are used for fundraising, stakeholder management and sometimes case management of the client base. In practice, however, the myriad of choices in today’s market can be confusing and will not all offer the best solution for you. Do you purchase a system on premise or opt for Software as a Service (Saas)? Do the needs of your organisation change regularly and will your system accommodate the change? After making your selection, there is the added challenge of implementing the system and managing the change within your organisation to ensure the technology is adopted swiftly and delivers fast ROI.Watch now -
Date: Tuesday, 27th September 2022 Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM NZST Price: Free Includes: Live access to webinar, participation in live Q&A session, access to post webinar recording and slides as well as any additional templates provided by the speaker With eInvoicing taking over the business world, the Australian Government is spending millions of dollars to support the roll-out of eInvoicing across the country and to help educate business owners to the benefits of eInvoicing. The recent campaign on 'National eInvoicing Week' comprised of multiple events providing knowledge for businesses from different industry backgrounds, persuading them to switch to eInvoicing.Past webinar.Recorded on 27 Sep, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm.Watch now -
Increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in not-for-profit organisations is a top priority for boards. Here’s how to increase not-for-profit board diversity. Increasing diversity and inclusion in not-for-profit organisations is a top priority for boards everywhere, as they seek to make their leaders more representative of the communities they serve.Posted on 07/10/2022 by
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Innovations in COVID-19 responses, domestic violence awareness campaigns and an online marketplace for donated goods are amongst the winners who were last night awarded for their contributions to making a positive impact through technology.Posted on 06/05/2021 by -
Australia’s Not-For-Profit (NFP) sector is constantly evolving. With new reporting requirements, constant technological change, increasing board diversity and the ever-present need to raise funds, now is a great time to review your governance and board support systems.Posted on 10/01/2025 by -
For many not-for-profit organisations the annual report represents a significant investment which too easily fails to “sell the cause” to potential supporters. This webinar will provide you with specific, practical steps to help you streamline the production of your next annual report and at the same time create an effective sales and marketing tool. The webinar will include some great case studies and production templates. Importantly, it will provide a framework for you to build a professional document which sells your story and demonstrates the difference your organisation makes to the communities you serve. Key learning outcomes:Watch now
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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 understanding of your organisation's mission and the impact you are making in the community. This will help you articulate your message and make a compelling case for support.Posted on 06/03/2023 by -
Because of COVID-19, this year's Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards will be an all-virtual event taking place on Friday 6 November at 11am AEST. To allow as many entries as possible, we have extended the nominations deadline until next Friday 16 October. The awards are your chance to recognise organisations and individuals using technology to make a difference for the not-for-profit sector in eight categories: Technology Volunteer of the Year Technology Innovator of the Year Not-for-Profit Technology Lifetime Service Award Best Social Media Campaign of the Year Technology For Community Impact – Best Private Sector Organisation Technology for Community Impact – Best Government Agency Best Technology Innovation by an Indigenous Australian Best Accidental IT Person If you have any questions, please contact the event organiser Grant Smyth. Make your nomination now.Posted on 13/10/2020 by -
For many not-for-profit organisations the annual report represents a significant investment which too easily fails to “sell the cause” to potential supporters. This webinar will provide you with specific, practical steps to help you streamline the production of your next annual report and at the same time create an effective sales and marketing tool. The webinar will include some great case studies and production templates. Importantly, it will provide a framework for you to build a professional document which sells your story and demonstrates the difference your organisation makes to the communities you serve. Key learning outcomes:Watch now
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Understand how to get the most out of LinkedIn, the world’s biggest online professional network. In this 1 hour webinar you will understand the basics of LinkedIn, both personally and how to make the most it for your organisation. The webinar will be made up of two sections: Individuals Learn tips for completing your personal profile and standing out from the crowd. Get an overview of the settings and privacy for your account to make sure you share as much, or as little as you intend to. Discover extra sections you may not have used, such as groups and publishing and why you might want to use these. Learn about the Premium options available on LinkedIn, and whether they may be of use to you. OrganisationsWatch now -
With YouTube for Nonprofits now available in Australia and New Zealand, register for this webinar to find out more about how it can help your organisation.Recorded some time ago.Watch now
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Digital technologies are critical to enabling modern not-for-profits to operate effectively in a COVID environment, reach clients and deliver critical services. In this webinar we will explore how community sector organisations have innovated and used digital technologies to: Delivering services irrespective of location Improve operational efficiencies Enhance service outcomes Course Outcomes Attendees will understand how other non-profits have innovated and used digital technologies support their mission and vision What is not included in the program? n/a Audience: This webinar is suitable for (type of positions/sectors it is relevant to): Not-for-profit IT decision makers, including CEOs, IT managers and operational managers responsible for service delivery. This webinar was made available at no cost to not-for profits through the generous sponsorship of the Victorian Government and delivered as part of the Digital Innovation Festival.Past webinar.Recorded on 30 Aug, 2021 11:00am - 12:00pm.Watch now
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In 2021, the pandemic continued to upheave not-for-profits worldwide. Executive directors had to rapidly accelerate their digital infrastructure and communications to survive. Email marketing leads the way as a tool to engage key stakeholders, funders, and communities. It was an arduous learning period for not-for-profit marketers across the globe. For the not-for-profits that adapted, they saw an increase in membership and fundraising directly due to the power of email marketing. 2022 will be the year of not-for-profit digital transformation led by the integration of new email marketing strategies, tools, and technology into the marketing mix. In this post, we outline six 2022 email marketing trends that will transform not-for-profits forever.Posted on 18/01/2022 by -
Some of the very best in technology innovation and excellence across the not-for-profit and private sectors will be recognised at this year’s Connecting Up Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards. The Awards will be held at the Melbourne Convention Centre on Thursday 6 May 2020. In a year that delivered some of the biggest challenges for not-for-profits including COVID-19 and the 2019-20 bushfire season, many organisations and individuals have adopted new technologies to allow staff to work from home, access information, stay connected, collaborate as a team, and fulfil their missions. These annual awards offer the not-for-profit sector an opportunity to recognise their fellow colleagues for these achievements. Award categories include: Technology Volunteer of the Year (individual) Not-For-Profit Technology Lifetime Service Award (individual)Posted on 01/04/2021 by -
Marketing, free digital tools, fundraising, technology and innovation are all on the agenda at the Connecting Up Evolve Webinar Series next month. Join this five-day, six-event program to hear from experts at IBM, Google, Strategic Grants, Infoxchange, Justice Connect and Orange Sky Australia about how to overcome the challenges facing not-for-profits during COVID-19 and how to rebuild and refocus for the post-COVID era. For just one low registration fee of $50 (or free for Connecting Up Conference delegates and sponsors), you will get access to: The New Marketing Mix: Recipes for success in a COVID world. Wednesday 4 November 2pm AEST Jodie Sangster, Chief Marketing Officer, IBM Using Google for Nonprofits to drive sustainable recovery and growth during COVID. Thursday 5 November 2pm AEST Jes Kane and Alessia Scarpellini, Google Organisational best practice to ensure effective grant-seeking through COVID. Friday 6 November 2pm AEST Jo Garner, Director, Strategic Grants Building COVID-resilient IT infrastructure to increase productivity and reduce cost. Monday 9 November 2pm AEST Marcus Harvey, Consulting and ICT Services Manager, Infoxchange COVID Innovation Panel - how not-for-profits are using tech to meet the needs of some of Australia's most vulnerable people Tuesday 10 November 2pm AEST Jess Perrin - Ask Izzy; Katie Ho - Justice Connect; Nic Marchesi - Orange Sky The Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards 2020 Friday 6 November 11am AEST The Connecting Up Evolve Webinar series was created following the postponement of the Connecting Up Conference until May 5-7 2021. It's our way of maintaining our support for the not-for-profit sector while we aren't able to meet physically. The series is free for Connecting Up Conference delegates and sponsors (including new registrants), and open to anyone else for just $50 for a fully-inclusive, all-sessions pass. By registering, you can attend as many sessions as you like - including our all-virtual 2020 Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards on Friday 6 November. If you have any questions, please email the series organiser at gs@connectingup.org Read the full program and register now.Posted on 13/10/2020 by
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Ten years ago, Adam McKay had an idea to use basketball to give something back to his local community. Now, Helping Hoops offers programs for hundreds of underprivileged children around Melbourne. It may not be considered a quintessentially Australian sport, yet basketball is often listed among the most highly participated by school-aged kids across the country.Posted on 06/06/2022 by -
Optimise working remotely, whether you’re new to remote work or not, and whether you’re leading a team or part of a team involving distributed team members. Discover how to be productive and stay connected when working from home or other remote environments. This course will introduce you to Microsoft Teams – a a unified communication and collaboration platform that combines workplace chat, video meetings, file storage, and can help employees and volunteers stay connected. We’ll share how to get started, demo simple tips and tricks, and share best practices from nonprofits throughout the region. Not available on this date and time? Register anyway! All webinar registrants will receive a full recording and the slides after the webinar has been presented. IMPORTANT: If you do not receive the link to join the webinar 24 hours before the commencement date/time, please contact events@connectingup.org to request this information.Recorded some time ago.Watch now
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This tutorial for beginners will teach you the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat Pro with easy to follow, practical examples. We will cover all the basics, from opening files to creating fillable forms.Watch now
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Those who have succeeded in crowdfunding know that it’s not as easy as “build it and they will come”. Like any form of fundraising, it takes hard work and perseverance. This practical webinar will teach you everything you need to know to succeed at crowdfunding as Tom shares a series of lessons and walk participants through the decisions they will need to make before launching a fundraising campaign.Watch now -
For those with little experience of the enormous and varied grants environment, thinking about grants strategically can be a daunting process, causing many to wonder “Where do I start?!” This webinar delivers newbie-friendly 101 grants strategy, with an overview of the current Australian and New Zealand grants environments, types of grant-makers and funder expectations. You’ll learn how to determine which funder to apply to for which project, and the essentials of planning and writing a winning application. About the presenter – Jo GarnerWatch now -
Date: Tuesday 30th August 2022 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm (AEST) Price: Free Includes: Live access to the FREE, 1-hour webinar. Participation in live Q&A session at the end of the webinar. Access to post-webinar recording and slides, as well as any additional templates provided by Bel Temby, presenter and director of Digital Services Lab and Megan Buntine, co-presenter and principal of Megam J Buntine Consulting Services. Course level: Beginners/Intermediate In this webinar Bel Temby and Megan Buntine will take you through key considerations required for Digital Governance and Leadership for you to take away and apply in your organisation. Topics we’ll coverPast webinar.Recorded on 30 Aug, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm.Watch now