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During this session we will cover: Using the narrative lens to storytelling and why it matters How to plan a story worth telling and sharing planning secrets How conflict and emotional layering make for a compelling read Your copywriting checklist for setting a pace Words that work and ones to avoid Content curation techniques Interview questions that help build copy Compelling character profiles Powerful storytelling inspiration Work at your own pace workbook Course Outcomes: Story content plan Story themes to suit your organisation Comprehensive story collection / extraction chart Interview templates Go to lists for great examples Copywriter tools anyone can use This webinar is suitable for: Marketing and Fundraising GMs, Communications Officers, CEO and Directors of small nfpos, Volunteer communications staff for not for profits in the community health / wellbeing / environment / animal welfare / community goodwill sector. Includes: Live access to webinar, participation in live Q&A during the webinar, access to post webinar recording and slides as well as any additional templates provided by the speaker. Does not include: Personalised copy assessmentsRecorded some time ago.Watch now -
Micro-globalism is a new force which is dramatically changing the way the world does business. In the next ten years it will cause a substantial shift in employment within Australia and directly cause the failure of many thousands of businesses who fail to adapt.Recorded some time ago.Watch now
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Looking for sponsorship for your next event but don't know where to begin? Join Julian Moore, Australasia’s foremost not-for-profit sponsorship practitioner in this free webinar to explore why corporates sponsor and what they look for in return.Recorded some time ago.Watch now
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With Microsoft now donating Office 365 for Nonprofits, find out more about what it can do, and get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.Recorded some time ago.Watch now
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Beginning 1 July 2025, Microsoft will no longer offer donated licences for its Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E1 plans. If you have either of those licence types, you will soon need to move to a different Microsoft Cloud plan or find an alternative productivity solution. Here's what you should know.Posted on 26/05/2025 by -
How not-for-profits can make the most of their technology Technology is both an advantage and a challenge to not-for-profits. It can automate backend processes, reduce manual labour and enhance overall efficiency. However, technology is also often inaccessible due to a lack of technical know-how, time and people. The solution is not to shun technology altogether but to choose technology that's proven to be not-for-profit-friendly. Here are three ways a versatile technology system can cater to not-for-profits' needs, featuring the stories of three Australian organisations.Posted on 05/06/2024 by
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Having the best people for your organisation is essential to providing the best service to your clients. Peter Watson, takes us through key questions and strategies in this recorded webinar.Recorded some time ago.Watch now
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Microsoft on-premises products being removed from the donation programPosted on 14/02/2022 by -
Not-for-Profit governance models help guide the policies, systems, and processes used by boards to make effective and informed decisions. Over the last few years, many not-for-profit organisations struggled through unexpected setbacks, pandemic-related disruptions, and other economic uncertainties that presented new and complex challenges. To tackle those challenges head-on, more not-for-profit organisations across the globe are seeking solutions to better corporate governance. To help foster good governance, OnBoard, by Passageways, for example, provides an all-inclusive not-for-profit board management software with powerful features and capabilities to enhance not-for-profit corporate governance.Posted on 26/09/2022 by
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Updated: 28/07/2021 The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic highlighted how easily our routines can be disrupted. In response to the crisis, organisations worldwide have begun to embrace remote work to halt the spread of the virus.Posted on 17/03/2020 by -
Cyberattacks against small and midsize organisations increased from 11 percent to 15 percent in 2020. Not-for-profits are no exception to this alarming trend, which results in lost productivity, damaged reputations, and serious financial implications.Posted on 23/09/2021 by -
Are you a new board member, or maybe you are considering becoming a board member, or maybe you are in a role required to implement and/or report to a Board in a not-for-profit environment? However, you want to get it right, and not cross any boundaries. But what are these boundaries? ... You need to know. Then consider participating in this webinar. Key learning objectivesWatch now
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Milnsbridge Managed IT Services is a friendly managed service provider based in Western Sydney. Milnsbridge has provided support for nonprofit organisations for nearly 20 years. Specialising in larger and more complex small business environments we provide experienced engineers in HP, Fortinet, and Microsoft products in addition to Onsite and Remote Managed IT Services
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Download slides here It is culture that enables people to perform at their best and, in the face of two Royal Commissions, it is culture that must become the key business driver for disability and aged care providers. This requires a new kind of visible leadership. For many CEOs this will be an entirely new kind of role.Recorded some time ago.Watch now
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In this webinar, Gordon Tan, Managing Director of R & G Technologies, will highlight key technology trends foreseen by working with many of Australia's leading small and medium sized not for profit organisations. This is a must see webinar for any C-level executive or IT Manager looking to understand the ICT landscape and what upcoming trends will be affecting the sector. Speaker biography:Watch now
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Connecting Up and Infoxchange are excited to announce the finalists for the upcoming 2022 Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards, held at the Pan Pacific Melbourne on Thursday 12 May as part of the Connecting Up Conference 2022.Posted on 04/05/2022 by -
Registrations are now open for the Connecting Up Conference 2022, which will be held from 11-13 May 2022 at the world-class Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.Posted on 05/01/2022 by -
From Sixdegrees in 1997 to TikTok in 2016, social media has become an everyday tool many of us use to instantly connect, often with friends and family, but also with complete strangers. It’s become a huge source of news, shopping, cat memes and general entertainment. For not-for-profits, social media has opened new ways of gaining support for our causes. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram have become part of our core toolkit - 90% of respondents from our 2020 Technology in the Not-for-Profit Sector Report said they use at least one social media platform. Here are just a few of the ways not-for-profit organisations are using social media in 2021. Gathering supportersPosted on 29/06/2021 by
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The session will primarily focus on AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers and AASB 1058 Income of Not-for-Profit Entities and, the new accounting standards which have become effective from 1 January 2019. These standards represent significant changes to income and revenue recognition by NFP organisations. What is not included in the program? The course will only interpret the standards in ‘layman’s term’. It would not teach how to prepare financial records and reporting. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: An awareness of the accounting standards which have been revamped, A general understanding of the reporting requirements expected under these revised standards, and An appreciation of why it is important to adopt the changes in the accounting standards. Audience What to expect from the new not-for-profit (NFP) accounting standards is suitable for: All reporting NFP organisations NFP organisations, irrespective of size, which publishes some form of financial information to their stakeholders NFPs with an interest in financial reporting and disclosures. About the Presenter: Dr. Ushi Ghoorah Ushi Ghoorah is an Associate Lecturer at Western Sydney University’s School of Business. Ushi researches disclosures in the NFP space and specializes in the financial disclosures, governance and accountability of NFP organisations. She has a PhD which examined ‘Factors influencing the extent of accounting disclosures made in the annual reports of publicly reporting Australian not-for-profit organisations’. Her current research projects include exploring people’s perceptions to the financial disclosures, the influence of various factors on financial disclosures and the relationship between governance boards and financial transparency of Australian NFP organisations. She is closely involved with the CPA (Australia)’s NFP Discussion group and is also an advisory panel member for the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB). Connecting Up is a part of the Infoxchange Group Infoxchange is a not-for-profit social enterprise that has delivered technology for social justice for over 25 years. With over 100 staff across Australia and New Zealand we tackle the biggest social challenges through the smart and creative use of technology. www.infoxchange.org/auRecorded some time ago.Watch now
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Click here for webinar slides Is the pressure on for you to raise money or awareness quickly and efficiently? Is it up to you to get people to care enough about your cause to put their hands in their pockets? Do you need help but also need to justify every cent you spend?Recorded some time ago.Watch now
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Is your organisation now faced with the challenge of working from home? Looking for some technology to support remote working? We’ve been listening to your requests for an overview on what you can access through Connecting Up and TechSoup New Zealand and that’s what this webinar is all about! Join us for an overview of the remote work solutions you can through our programs or from other technology vendors. This includes a brief overview of the Office 365 and Google for Nonprofits cloud suites, online meeting and conferencing program Zoom, team instant messaging application Slack, file sharing through Box and more! 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 informationRecorded some time ago.Watch now