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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 -
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 -
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
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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 -
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 -
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
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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 -
NETGEAR ProSafe GS724TP 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Switch – Certified Refurbished Experience high-performance business networking with the NETGEAR ProSafe GS724TP certified refurbished 24-port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ smart switch, featuring 24 RJ-45 copper ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps, 2 dedicated Gigabit SFP fiber ports, full IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ support on all ports, and advanced Layer 2 switching with cloud-managed smart functionality. This switch is designed for businesses requiring robust network power delivery, enhanced security, and simplified management.$117.04 ex GST1 in stock -
Netgear JGS516 ProSafe 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch – Certified Refurbished The Netgear JGS516 ProSafe is a certified refurbished, unmanaged 16-port Gigabit Ethernet switch featuring 16 RJ-45 ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds, a switching capacity of 48 Gbps, 256 KB RAM buffer, an 8K MAC address table, and jumbo frame support up to 9 KB. With plug-and-play ease, low latency under 15 microseconds, and compliance with IEEE 802.3 standards, it is engineered for small to medium-sized networks requiring reliable, high-speed wired connectivity.$85.36 ex GST1 in stock
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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 -
NETGEAR ProSAFE GS105Ev2 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch This certified refurbished NETGEAR ProSAFE GS105Ev2 features 5 x 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports, 10 Gbps non-blocking switching capacity, 768KB buffer memory, 94 x 100 x 27mm compact metal housing, and fanless design delivering silent operation at 0 dBA, making it the ideal smart managed network solution for small business environments requiring VLAN segmentation, QoS traffic prioritisation, and advanced network management capabilities. All certified refurbished units sold by Reboot IT are Verified Reboot Refurb, thoroughly tested using cutting-edge diagnostic software to verify complete functionality across all ports, network management features, and system performance.$25.36 ex GST1 in stock
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Does your website look like it was built in 1999? Have you shifted so much as an org that your website no longer represents what you’re about? Perhaps you're thinking of a redesign or complete overhaul? Whatever you’re considering, don't move forward without a PLAN!!Past webinar.Recorded on 7 Feb, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm.Watch now -
When the times get tough, the tough get creative. Establishing a more stable and consistent revenue stream is an important priority for NFPs and NGOs of all shapes and sizes, and sometimes donations just aren’t cutting it when it comes to getting your big ideas across the line. With more and more charities starting up side-hustles like online merchandise stores, coffee carts, book shops and even gyms, the conversations around NFPs-turned-social enterprises are taking centre stage, as more and more charities further shape their brand personality with new ventures and ideas - resulting in their causes gaining more attention and traction. This webinar will explore our top ways you can create new revenue streams for your organisation. Course Outcomes: Examples of great social enterprises launched in the NFP sector Brainstorming ideas to create a social enterprise within your NFP Practical next steps to getting started About the Facilitator: Matt is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vollie an online marketplace that is unlocking a new style of skills-based remote volunteering. Vollie connects non-profit needs with the skills and experience of modern day professionals. Vollie projects are exclusively online, meaning that people can support the causes they care about from any location, and around their busy schedule. Matthew has 10+ years marketing and business development experience which spans across start-ups, ad agencies and corporate land. Matt decided to quit his job at the end of 2015 and get to work on Vollie. Vollie was inspired by Matthew’s extensive volunteering experience and love of working with NFP’s. Since arriving in Melbourne in 2008, Matt’s volunteering activity has included supporting children’s charities, mental health NFP’s, animal welfare groups and environmental causes. He has also been responsible for running projects that have contributed close to $2 million for NFP organisations.Recorded some time ago.Watch now -
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.Posted on 09/06/2022 by
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Date: Tuesday 8th November 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. Course level: Beginners Join Bel Temby and learn how to PERFECT YOUR PLAN for your non-profit website. A well-planned website leads to smarter income, bigger impact, and a stronger reputation. Learn what you need to do to avoid the classic pitfalls including those when working with a web developer. We’ll guide you through sitemaps, engaging your audience, content development, and increasing your chances of delivering a successful website project. So, let’s dust off your website, avoid the most common traps, and let your website work for you!Past webinar.Recorded on 8 Nov, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm.Watch now -
RMT currently support over 1000 desktops & servers in the New England, North West and North Coast of NSW. Within this client base there are networks ranging in size from 5 users to networks with over 100 users. We support organisations in numerous industries, including Accounting, Legal, Local Government, Real Estate and non-profit. We have implemented major changes to IT infrastructures of organisations including migrations from Novell to Microsoft, changes in Document Management systems and migrations to and from Thin Client Solutions (both Microsoft Terminal Server and Citrix). RMT also provide assistance in preparing IT budgets and assistance with obtaining finance for IT. -
Want to learn more about how Office 365 works and how it might benefit your organisation? With Microsoft donating Office 365 licenses for non-profits it’s a highly attractive proposition. Come and learn more about what Office 365 is, it’s key features and get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. We’ll also share how Connecting Up can help you acquire and administer the Microsoft Cloud licences you need. Course Outcomes: A better understanding of what Office 365 is. A better understanding of how Office 365 will make it easier for your team to collaborate while keeping your Intellectual property safe. An overview of how to move your organisation to Office 365. Seen key Office 365 functions in action. What is not included in the program? This is an introductory level course. While it will briefly touch on the range of tools in the Office 365 suite of products (Microsoft Teams, Power BI etc) it will not do a deep dive on any of these specifically. Audience This webinar is suitable for: Business and NFP founders / managers Anyone who holds the IT role in your Nonprofit Anyone wanting to improve collaboration and digital security across their organisation.Recorded some time ago.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 -
We’re a small company doing big things! We work with organisations of diverse size, from smaller start-ups to large multi-nationals. While the lion’s share of our work is with small to medium organisations of 10-200 employees, it is also commonplace for us to offer solutions to large organisations. Our clients though are less likely to be defined by their size. Rather, they are characterised by their approach to technology: innovative, open-minded and proactive. We foster partnerships with ethical clients capable of recognising the value we bring to the table. Réseau understand business. Not just ours, but yours. Our foundation is not only technical but strategic, entrepreneurial and business-savvy. This informs how we view problems, potential and possibility. It allows us to communicate in the language of outcomes, of win-win, and of benefits rather than the unintelligible.
