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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 -
Maximise Your Network Performance with the NETGEAR ProSAFE GS748T Switch Are you tired of slow network speeds and unreliable connections? The NETGEAR ProSAFE GS748T Network Switch is here to change that. Designed for demanding office environments, this reliable switch ensures seamless connectivity for all your devices, helping you stay productive without interruptions. Why Choose a Managed Network Switch? Managed switches like the NETGEAR ProSAFE GS748T offer enhanced control over your network, allowing you to prioritise traffic, manage multiple VLANs, and monitor performance. With 48 Ethernet ports and advanced features like IGMP snooping and port mirroring, this switch is perfect for businesses looking to optimise their network infrastructure. Picture This:$70.82 ex GST1 in stock -
At IT Solver, we transform the way you work by simplifying your business technology and securely migrating you to the cloud. Serving customers worldwide—and offering on-site visits throughout Queensland—we specialise in seamless migrations to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. By eliminating the need for costly on-premise servers, we empower you to leverage integrated tools such as Microsoft Teams and Google Meet. Our tailored services encompass everything from effortless cloud migrations and expert computer setups to flexible monthly support plans and on-demand IT assistance. Whether you’re an accountant, veterinary clinic, non-profit, builder, designer, or professional service provider, we ensure your technology works efficiently and securely. Experience business technology made simple, with solutions designed to grow with your business.
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With less than a month to go, Connecting Up is thrilled to announce the finalists of this year’s Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday 9 May.Posted on 16/04/2019 by
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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
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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
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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
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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 -
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
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We are an ICT Consultancy specialising in owrking with notforproft organisations in Western Australia. We offer a full suite of services from ICT planning to ICT implemnetation and Support, including website and database development, IT hardwrae and software sourcing and sales.
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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 -
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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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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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 -
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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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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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 -
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 -
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
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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 -
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