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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 -
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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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 -
Not-for-Profits and private sector organisations making a positive impact through technology will be hailed at this year's Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards in Melbourne. The annual awards, being held on 5 November at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, will celebrate the winners of eight categories during a gala dinner as part of the 2020 Connecting Up Conference. Building on a record number of entries and attendance at last year’s awards, the 2020 Awards are expected to attract exciting and inspiring entries from across Australia, demonstrating the power of technology to help those in need.Posted on 28/01/2020 by
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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
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Infoxchange and Connecting Up are thrilled to announce the winners of the Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards, which were presented at a gala dinner in Melbourne on Thursday evening.Posted on 16/05/2022 by
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Recording of Streamlining Financial Operations: eInvoicing Case Studies for Non-Profit OrganisationseInvoicing is going to be one of the most important tools to impact the accounting process in 2023. Join this session to learn all about eInvoicing and the benefits it specifically provides to Charities and Not-for-Profits.Past webinar.Recorded on 19 Apr, 2023 11:00am - 11:45am.Watch now -
Leadership is less about special skills associated only with senior roles, jobs or titles and more about actions all of us can undertake when seeking to make a positive difference. Watch this webinar to learn how you can be a better leader in your organisationRecorded some time ago.Watch now
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This session will look objectively at the technology developments that have occurred over the last 2 years which are transforming the not-for-profit landscape. Covering topics such as Cloud computing, workforce mobility, business intelligence and CRM, Tony will present a glimpse into the future with his view of the “modern not-for-profit”, combined with real world examples of how CEOs have already transformed their organisations through the use of technology. Speaker biography: Tony Nissen is the National Solutions Manager for R & G Technologies and has consulted to some of Australia’s largest and most successful not-for-profits. R & G Technologies is one of Australia’s leading IT consultancy and Cloud service firms specialising in the not-for-profit sector.Watch now
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How should you market your organisation? In a COVID ‘normal’ environment on the horizon how do you reinvigorate your communications? Does your audience expect more from you, digitally speaking? Wise people say challenging times hold the best opportunities. You’ve seen the world adapt at lightspeed, and many people have realised what truly matters most… human connection. Let’s get down to planning how you’ll reach out, show up, and connect with your community. This workshop-style webinar will cover the fundamental key points of a Marketing Action Plan for Neighbourhood Houses. Bel and Laura will leave all their actionable tips on the table for you to take and apply to your organisation. Join the webinar and walk away with a template and a draft action plan -including target audiences and the top tools you need to achieve your goals. You’ll gain insights on: Reconnecting with audience Picking the right Social Media channels -minimise your effort, maximise your reach! Your content direction on your website Connecting through video Marketing Covid-19 messages in the community contextPast webinar.Recorded on 28 Apr, 2021 11:00am - 12:30pm.Watch now -
Sponsored by Sage Software Australia Running a not-for-profit organisation is certainly no picnic. You’ve got the challenges for-profit businesses to deal with, such as increasing revenue, consolidating across multiple entities, budgeting, implementing internal controls, and facilitating audits.Posted on 01/12/2020 by -
In today’s world technology is rapidly changing and shaping the not for profit sector. Hear from R & G Technologies about the “Data Driven Enterprise” - a framework they have developed through working with hundreds of Australia’s leading not for profit organisations over the last 5 years.Watch now
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Understanding the minimum breakeven that a business needs to survive is critical and it should be no different for a not for profit organization. Set the financial goal for 12 months and then you know what you’re aiming for and you can break it down monthly and start tracking. What is not included in the program? Budgeting, Cashflow, forecasting, tax Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: Understand the minimum income your organization needs to achieve to survive Understanding how to simply track your numbers monthly, Understand how to make simple observations to make changes regularly to positively impact your organisation Audience This webinar is suitable for: finance team CEO Board members About the Presenter: Vanessa Bamford is the Director and Founder of Vision Beyond Business an accounting practice with purpose. She is a strategic consultant, facilitator, coach and mentor who founded Vision Beyond Business in 2010. The business offers Xero cloud accounting, bookkeeping and consulting services to help businesses and organisations work smarter not harder, helping them to thrive and grow. With over a decade of experience as an accountant in tax and consulting, working with small businesses, social enterprises and not for profits, Vanessa has a passion for business and a greater interest in helping the people behind them to succeed. 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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Uncover the 7 common mistakes not for profits around Australia are making on their social media channels and how to be prepared for them or even avoid them altogether. This webinar is ideal for people wanting to get a good all round picture of social media for causes, but who may have a few gaps in knowledge or experience that are holding them back. This webinar will cover lessons like how to profile your audience, choose the right social media platform, be time efficient online, share tools and technology and simple ways to measure your results. Ideal for anyone working in the cause space who wants to better understand social media or grow their audience, impact or results from their digital storytelling. What is not included in the program? In an hour we can cover a lot of social media basics, but won’t be able to go too deep into your organisation’s specific social media strategy or every social media platform. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: A clearer understanding of who you can reach on social media and where to find them Feel more comfortable about taking more risks online Tangible takeaways that can be applied immediately to increase your engagement and reach on social media Audience How to Overcome the 7 Biggest Mistakes Not for Profits Make on Social Media is suitable for: Marketing and communications professionals who want to learn about new platforms or new ways to improve their social media communications Managers who want to better understand their organisation’s social media strategy Volunteer and Fundraising managers who want to use social media to hit targets About the Presenter: Alecia Hancock Alecia Hancock is a businesswoman and entrepreneur, with a passion for helping cause-based organisation tell their story. Alecia’s vision is to further worthy causes around the world by providing accessible education about storytelling in a digital world. She has worked with brands like Bankwest Foundation, Australian Red Cross, Starlight Children’s Foundation and has clients all around Australia. Alecia’s business Hancock Creative, was awarded Telstra Micro Business of the Year WA in 2017, and was voted one of the 100 Coolest Companies in Australia. Her training program for causes, Gain & Retain was also listed by Anthill as one of the 50 Smartest Products in Australia. She worked as journalist and magazine editor for more than 15 years, with most of her time spent at the helm of local and national magazines. Her work has appeared in The West Australian, marie claire, Cosmopolitan and The Daily Telegraph. Alecia is also currently a lecturer at Notre Dame University, teaching Interactive Media. 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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The Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards have taken place this morning, with low-cost ticketing sales platform Humanitix among the winners for raising over half a million dollars to provide education programs for indigenous students and disadvantaged girls.Posted on 06/11/2020 by
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7 mistakes Not for Profits make on social media (and how to avoid them) – this session will walk attendees through the biggest mistakes not for profits make and advice on how to avoid themPast webinar.Recorded on 15 Feb, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm.Provided by Connecting Up RecordingsSKU: WR-579070Watch now -
Want to increase your organisation’s impact through technology by learning from world-class presenters? Then the Connecting Up Conference in Melbourne from 4-6 November is your chance! The three-day interactive event, including master classes, panels, plenaries, mentoring and awards, shows not-for-profits how to get the most out of technology, training and strategy. Building on the record success of last year’s event, 2020 delegates will learn how to get the most out of technology from an all-star line-up of speakers including:Posted on 14/02/2020 by
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Not-for-profit organisations rely on data for almost every decision they make, from engaging stakeholders to designing strategies and conducting program evaluations. Data is a valuable asset, and protecting it from internal or external corruption and illegal access can shield nonprofits from financial and operational loss.Posted on 25/05/2022 by