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This course is designed for leaders of purpose driven organisations that: have operating revenues of greater than $5M do not have a Chief Information Officer (CIO) are looking to drive outcomes beyond ‘last year and a little better’ In this course we’ll explore: The difference between operational excellence and digital transformation, and the benefits that each creates A framework you can leverage to create your digital transformation program; one that builds team cohesion around your vision and considers technology governance, strategy and risk. A number of examples of how leading NFP’s are: Creating greater empowerment, choice and outcomes for every individual and community they support Increasing their reach and connecting with people who need their services Building greater sustainability and capability within their organisations Course Outcomes: You’ll take away: A clear understanding of digital transformation and how it differs from operational excellence. An understanding of the building blocks of digital transformation – from risk mitigation, to operational excellence, to digital transformation. A Transformation Kick-Start (limited availability of 5), which includes: Access to our online self-assessment - You’ll learn how mature your use of technology is and more importantly what steps you can take to reduce risk, create operational excellence, and leverage digital thinking to increase your impact and sustainability. 8 hours of consulting time to deep dive into your self-assessment and work with you to kickstart your journey About the Facilitator: Ian Patterson | Director and IT Strategist Ian believes purpose driven organisations have the capability to solve our global challenges and create significant positive impact, sustainably and profitably. Ian is the founder of Human IT, a technology services organisation dedicated to helping purpose driven organisations thrive and has over 17 years’ experience providing technology consulting services. Ian is the creator of the Align IT framework, designed to help purpose driven organisations leverage technology to create greater sustainability and social impact, and has worked with numerous transformation teams providing capability across technology governance and strategy, leadership, team building and design thinking.Recorded some time ago.Watch now -
and outcomes: During this session we will cover: some web best practices from 2020, including experience, agility and security, and how you can apply them in 2021. practical examples and case studies to give you a realistic idea of how to apply these best practices and what you need to look out for. This course is suitable for: Fundraising/marketing/communications managers Anyone from a non profit organisation who wants to enhance or rebuild their website Australian/New Zealand non profit organisations of all sizes. Includes: Live access to 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 the speaker. What is not included in the program? Due to the duration of the webinar we will cover some web best practices from 2020. 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.Recorded some time ago.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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Ransomware is a growing threat in the world of technology, with devastating consequences for individuals, businesses, and organisations. Join us for an informative webinar on Ransomware Security, presented by the team at the I.T. Team, to learn how to protect yourself from this menace.Past webinar.Recorded on 31 May, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm.Watch now -
Starting in November, you will notice that we have increased administrative (admin) fees for selected discount and donation programs at Connecting Up. We periodically review and adjust admin fees to reflect the fair market value of products and our own costs in managing these programs. As a not-for-profit ourselves, we include admin fees in our offers in order to support the value that we can continually bring to all not-for-profits. This helps us provide as many resources as possible to organisations like yours, everywhere. We will continually strive to make sure that these offers will still be made at the lowest cost available to you and will remain at a fraction of their retail value. In most cases, the increase in the admin fee will be no more than a few dollars per transaction. Certain products from the following programs will be affected by these changes:Posted on 05/11/2019 by
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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 -
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 -
Course outcomes: This session will introduce you to the world of Wordpress plugins, and help you understand how to find them, choose them, install them and keep them updated. 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. Who should attend People who already have an established Wordpress site People who have a general basic understanding of Wordpress, but who want to get to know the system more intimately People who want how to use Wordpress safely and confidently, and who want to explore the possibilities of the system Topics covered in this sessionWatch now
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The Certified Refurbished Dell Professional P2414H is a 23.8-inch AH-IPS monitor delivering 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution with 99% sRGB colour coverage—making it a capable display for professionals who need accurate colours on a practical budget. Because it uses Advanced High-Performance IPS panel technology, you get consistent colour reproduction and 178°/178° viewing angles, which means colleagues can view your screen from the side without colour shift or washout. Connectivity includes VGA, DVI-D with HDCP, DisplayPort 1.2, and four USB 2.0 ports, so it pairs with both older and newer systems. In our testing in February 2026, this monitor continues to perform reliably for office, creative, and home use.$79.91 ex GST57 in stock -
The Certified Refurbished Dell Professional P2414H is a 23.8-inch AH-IPS monitor delivering 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution with 99% sRGB colour coverage—making it a capable display for professionals who need accurate colours on a practical budget. Because it uses Advanced High-Performance IPS panel technology, you get consistent colour reproduction and 178°/178° viewing angles, which means colleagues can view your screen from the side without colour shift or washout. Connectivity includes VGA, DVI-D with HDCP, DisplayPort 1.2, and four USB 2.0 ports, so it pairs with both older and newer systems. In our testing in February 2026, this monitor continues to perform reliably for office, creative, and home use.$89.00 ex GST35 in stock -
HP ZBook 15 G5 UHD 4K Touchscreen Display Assembly - Professional Grade Replacement HP ZBook 15 G5 UHD 4K Touchscreen Display Assembly - Complete Hinge-Up Replacement (L30385-001) Professional-grade 15.6-inch Ultra HD 3840×2160 touchscreen display assembly with IPS technology, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection, and 100% sRGB colour accuracy. Complete hinge-up assembly includes LCD panel, touch digitizer, webcam integration, WiFi antennas, and hinges for streamlined installation. Genuine HP part number L30385-001 backed by a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT.$207.18 ex GST1 in stock
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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 -
Microsoft Products Must Be Downloaded Within Five Days After your request for this product is approved and the licenses are made available to you, you will have five days to download the product and license keys. To avoid a delay in access to your products, please follow the instructions we provide to obtain your products from the Microsoft 365 admin center as soon as they are available. This client management license (ML) allows one nonserver device to be managed by Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (previously known as System Center Configuration Manager) and System Center Virtual Machine Manager. If a device has multiple operating system environments (OSEs), a separate ML is required for each OSE managed by Configuration Manager.$51.00 ex GSTIn stock
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With a large proportion of not-for-profits choosing iPad's as their tablet of choice, a good collection of go-to apps is an essential part of the workplace. This webinar will show you a range of free and low-cost apps that will benefit most users to become a more efficient and 'appier worker.Recorded some time ago.Watch now -
Microsoft Products Must Be Downloaded Within Five Days After your request for this product is approved and the licenses are made available to you, you will have five days to download the product and license keys. To avoid a delay in access to your products, please follow the instructions we provide to obtain your products from the Microsoft 365 admin center as soon as they are available. BizTalk Server Standard Edition is infrastructure software for connecting business systems with each other, regardless of the platform or physical location. It also allows users to define and execute processes based on those systems. The Standard Edition is designed for small-to-medium-sized organisations.$5,718.00 ex GSTIn stock -
Microsoft Office 365 in the Cloud offers many not-for-profits significant benefits. This presentation gives an overview of the features of Office 365, explores the benefits other organisations have gained from making the move to the Cloud and identify factors that organisations should consider when planning the move to Office 365.Recorded some time ago.Watch now
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Date: Tuesday, 29th November 2022 Time: 11:00AM - 12:00PM (AEDT) Price: Free Includes: Live access to 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 the speaker. Marketing automation has been around for a while, but for many of us we don’t know what it actually is, how much investment is required to get started, and how it actually works. Most of all we don’t know if it’s worth it! In this webinar, Ryan from Refuel Creative will walk you through real life examples. You’ll learn how you can leverage marketing automation to improve the effectiveness of your marketing, your fundraising, and your social enterprise sales. We’ll look at the systems and software you’ll need in place and how much it’ll all cost.Past webinar.Recorded on 29 Nov, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm.Watch now -
The Cisco Wide Area Application Virtualization Engine (WAVE) product line consists of cost-effective, cloud-ready, video-enabled solutions for the branch office and the data center. With the industry's broadest product portfolio and flexible deployment models, Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) cost-effectively addresses the WAN optimization needs of small, medium-sized, and large customers.$70.82 ex GST1 in stock -
HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF PC i5-7500 4GB 256GB NVMe SSD Win 10 Pro The HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF delivers enterprise-grade performance in a compact small form factor design, perfect for modern Australian offices. Powered by Intel's reliable i5-7500 quad-core processor, 4GB DDR4 memory, and lightning-fast 256GB NVMe SSD storage, this professionally refurbished desktop by Reboot IT provides responsive computing for business applications, multitasking, and productivity workflows. Every unit comes with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed and backed by our comprehensive 12-month warranty for complete peace of mind.$167.18 ex GST2 in stock
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The end of any year, financial or calendar, is a good time to look back at what you've achieved and look forward to the future. This webinar will look at some of the reports in Calxa that will give you the insights you need into your organisation. Going beyond your standard monthly reports, review the year, compare it to last year - or the previous 5 years. You'll get advice on the summary reports for senior management and board level down to the details for program managers. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: Deeper insights into the information you have in your accounts and how you can use it to review your progress and plan for the future Clear recommendations on key reports to keep every level within your organisation fully informed on your year-end progress. Audience End of Year Reporting is suitable for: NFP finance staff responsible for preparing end of year reports Users, or prospective users, of Calxa Managers and board members looking to improve the depth of their reporting without adding to the complexity of it. About the Presenter: Mick Devine Mick is a CPA and CEO of Calxa Australia. He has been involved in accounting systems for Not-for-Profits since before the implementation of GST in Australia and has spent most of the past 20 years designing and developing tools to take time out of the budgeting and reporting process. His award-winning Calxa application is available as a donation through Connecting Up/TechSoup New ZealandRecorded some time ago.Watch now -
By the end of this webinar your organization will have an understanding of the following topics: Importance of educating your staffs knowledge on Cyber attacks Understand how competent your staffs awareness is. How easy it is to set up the program.Past webinar.Recorded on 2 Feb, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm.Watch now -
Date: Tuesday 17th May 2022 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm (AEDT) Price: Free Course level: Beginners/Intermediate A well planned and executed AGM has the power to engage your audience and increase your visibility, all at once. Join Deb and Bel as they walk you beyond the fundamentals of your annual reporting obligations to sharing stories that are memorable and fun. We’ll cover: Annual Reports: What should go into an annual report The power of visuals to tell your story Annual General Meetings: Speaking well at your AGM Making your AGM memorable Strategically distributing information beyond the AGM. This course is suitable for: Beginners/Intermediate Course Outcomes:Past webinar.Recorded on 17 May, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm.Watch now
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The Dynamics 365 for Sales (On-Premises) user CAL provides a user with access to the sales application in Dynamics 365 (On-Premises) Server from any device. Dynamics 365 (On-Premises) Server is the on-premises version of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and runs on Windows Server. The on-premises version of the Dynamics 365 for Sales application provides a limited subset of the customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities that are available in the cloud-based version. This offer provides one Dynamics 365 for Sales (On-Premises) user CAL. The rights to run Dynamics 365 (On-Premises) Server software and the Dynamics 365 for Sales (On-Premises) application are included with the CAL. For additional information about Dynamics 365 (On-Premises) and its licensing requirements, see the Guide to Dynamics 365 Products and Licensing.$2,074.00 ex GSTIn stock -
Genuine Original Riverbed Technology Steelhead 550 Series Application Accelerator with PoE Adapter ADP-001 620-00031-01 SHA-00550-H RB999-00125-05 RB100-00125-05. Riverbed delivers performance for the globally connected enterprise. With Riverbed, enterprises can successfully and intelligently implement strategic initiatives such as virtualization, consolidation, cloud computing, and disaster recovery without fear of compromising performance.$67.18 ex GST10 in stock -
A well planned and executed AGM has the power to engage your audience and increase your visibility, all at once. Join Deb and Bel as they walk you beyond the fundamentals of your annual reporting obligations to sharing stories that are memorable and fun. We’ll cover: Annual Reports: What should go into an annual report The power of visuals to tell your story Annual General Meetings: Speaking well at your AGM Making your AGM memorable Strategically distributing information beyond the AGM. Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: Ideas to craft an engaging annual report Ideas on how to make your AGM memorable How to use the content from both the annual report and the AGM as part of your ongoing marketing strategy What is not included in the program?: There will be no legal advice in this webinar. Audience: This webinar is suitable for (type of positions/sectors it is relevant to): CEOs/Coordinators/Board Members Anyone coordinating an AGM Anyone compiling an annual report Presidents Treasurers Anyone presenting at an AGM Includes: Live access to the webinar, participation in live Q&A sessions and ability to submit questions and problems for discussion prior, access to post workshop recordings and slides as well as any additional templates provided by the trainer.Recorded some time ago.Watch now
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Work-life balance Stay in touch with colleagues Organise and coordinate work with team Use the diverse add on applications that come free with MS Teams Teams Planner & poll features Course Outcomes: By the end of this webinar your organisation will have: Work more effectively remotely in Microsoft Teams This course is suitable for: Both Beginners/Intermediate/AdvancedPast webinar.Recorded on 22 Nov, 2021 12:00pm - 12:30pm.Watch now -
Connecting Up and Infoxchange are joining forces to create Australia and New Zealand’s leading not-for-profit dedicated to using technology to improve the lives of people experiencing disadvantage and the organisations that support them. L to R: David Spriggs, CEO of Infoxchange; Sandra Vallance, Acting CEO of Connecting Up Connecting Up Board Chair Susan Arthure says Infoxchange and Connecting Up already enjoy a close working relationship and have collaborated in a number of areas over the last several years. “We’re delighted to be joining together, and we’re excited by this opportunity to work together to expand our reach and support of the sector,” says Susan.Posted on 27/11/2018 by -
The Riverbed SteelHead CX series features dedicated WAN optimization appliances, ideal for organizations that want to improve application performance and data transfers served over a wide area network. The series is engineered for seamless network integration into remote sites and data centers, with scalable performance designed to support a growing number of users, devices, and data.$207.18 ex GST1 in stock
