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Instagram is more popular then ever, but is it the right fit for you non-profit? Maybe you're thinking of starting an Instagram account for your organisation? Or maybe you have one and want to attract more followers and engagement? In this webinar, Kirsty will help you:  - Make a strategic decision on whether Instagram is right for your organisation  - Teach you to harness the power of Instagram without having to rely on paying for advertising  - The basics of creating great video content and photography basics About the Presenter - Kirsty Wallett Kirsty Wallett is a social media and digital marketing specialist with more than 12 years experience in the media, marketing and communications industries.

A marketing communication strategy is essential regardless of the size and nature of your organization. It doesn’t need to be long or complicated, and simple is usually more likely to acted on. In this webinar, Mel will talk you through what you should include in a simple marketing so it is meaningful, relevant and practical. You will learn: How to set measurable marketing goals and the metrics you should include How to identify who your target market is and why this can save you time and money How to integrate social media into your other off and online activities Tools and tips to help you implement your strategy what to include in an action plan so you implement your marketing strategy. Attendees of this webinar will also receive a copy of Mel’s simple marketing plan template. About the presenter: Mel Kettle

A marketing communication strategy is essential regardless of the size and nature of your organization. It doesn’t need to be long or complicated, and simple is usually more likely to acted on. In this webinar, Mel will talk you through what you should include in a simple marketing so it is meaningful, relevant and practical. You will learn: How to set measurable marketing goals and the metrics you should include How to identify who your target market is and why this can save you time and money How to integrate social media into your other off and online activities Tools and tips to help you implement your strategy what to include in an action plan so you implement your marketing strategy. Attendees of this webinar will also receive a copy of Mel’s simple marketing plan template. About the presenter: Mel Kettle

Download slides here With the recent growth of cloud based and online systems, many community organisations are weighing up their options for moving to the cloud or continuing to rely on local infrastructure. Microsoft Azure is now offering cloud based infrastructure solutions to many community organisations and providing a US$5000 credit to eligible organisations. This webinar will help small and medium community organisations to assess the suitability of Microsoft Azure cloud based systems and consider how to choose and implement potential cloud technology solutions.

The world has changed how it communicates, with social media usage becoming increasingly essential. In this webinar Mel will share real-life examples and practical ideas to show you how to use social media to help you increase awareness, generate ROI and create a thriving online community.

Download slides here With the recent growth of cloud based and online systems, many community organisations are weighing up their options for moving to the cloud or continuing to rely on local server infrastructure. This webinar will help small and medium community organisations to assess the suitability of cloud based systems and determine what local infrastructure may still be required. The webinar will also explore how to select and manage your internet connection, PCs and mobile devices to ensure it is suitable for your organisation's needs. In this webinar, you will learn:

Download slides here Would you invest in a company that had no proof of its effectiveness? That is the critical question being asked of not-for-profits by their funders. Social impact measurement has arisen to solve this difficult question - how best to report on social improvements? A number of technologies and providers now offer methods to demonstrate social returns. With the advancements made in blockchain technology there is now the potential to create smart contracts for funding based on verified social impact. This webinar will cover:

Download slides here There is a growing need for non-profit organisations to ensure that they are effectively managing their data to demonstrate the impact of their work. Having access to insights and business intelligence using internal and external data sources ensures you can make informed decisions on service provision as well as positioning yourself for funding opportunities. In addition,  as the government and philanthropic funding environment becomes more competitive, PowerBI will help you to provide more evidence on how funds are allocated, and to showcase empirically, how those funds have improved the lives of those who have been recipients. 

Download slides here Office 365 now the most common platform for communication in the NFP sector in Australia and New Zealand. However, most organisations aren’t leveraging the broad suite of applications that are available (mostly for free) for NFPS. This webinar will explore the various applications of Office 365 and considerations for what components are suitable for each purpose and their benefits based on the experience of other not for profit organisations. This webinar is designed for organisations that are currently using or in the process of implementing Office 365 and interested in improving collaboration and communication.

     Download slides here With so much change and so many challenges, how are the best fundraisers successfully navigating the transition in the digital age and staying ahead of the competition. This practical session will address key points to consider with these challenges and provide practical take-away advice to apply to your own fundraising strategies. The session will include Case Study based content and will be relevant for whatever level you are – just starting to raise awareness and fundraising or already well on the journey. 

Download the slides here With the recent growth of cloud based and online systems, many community organisations are weighing up their options for moving to the cloud or continuing to rely on local infrastructure. Microsoft Azure is Microsoft’s locally hosted, rapidly growing cloud based infrastructure offering relevant to many community organisations. Microsoft have also helped the NFP sector by providing AU$5000 credit to eligible organisations.

It’s Annual Report time of year, and whether you know it or not, many not-for-profits have their annual reports prepared in Adobe InDesign. Adobe InDesign CC is a great program for designing any print document, including annual reports, flyers, business cards, and more.

Photoshop has become a common term in the English language, but it’s a powerful tool that is the not-for-profit marketers graphics toolkit. You can resize photos for websites and email campaigns, convert images from one format to another, build social media graphics, and so much more.

As part of the Office 365 subscription, not-for-profits are able to use Microsoft’s SharePoint Online collaboration platform for free. Often synonymous with Intranets, SharePoint is a powerful and diverse tool that can provide many collaboration, communication and process improvements to your organisation. This webinar is ideal for organisations who would like to learn more about what SharePoint is and does, and provides valuable insights and best-practice tips, crucial to a successful SharePoint implementation.  

Office 365 is a flexible tool that includes a suite of application that can be configured and used very differently for each organisation. This webinar will explore the various applications of Office 365 and considerations for what components are suitable for each purpose and their benefits based on the experience of other not for profit organisations. This webinar is designed for organisations that are currently using or in the process of implementing Office 365.   In one hour, Matt will cover the following:

With the recent growth of cloud based and online systems, many community organisations are weighing up their options for moving to the cloud or continuing to rely on local server infrastructure. This webinar will help small and medium community organisations to assess the suitability of cloud based systems and determine what local infrastructure may still be required. The webinar will also explore how to select and manage your internet connection, PCs and mobile devices to ensure it is suitable for your organisation's needs.

With the recent growth of cloud based and online systems, many community organisations are weighing up their options for moving to the cloud or continuing to rely on local infrastructure. Microsoft Azure is now offering cloud based infrastructure solutions to many community organisations and providing a US$5000 credit to eligible organisations. This webinar will help small and medium community organisations to assess the suitability of Microsoft Azure cloud based systems and consider how to choose and implement potential cloud technology solutions.

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.

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? 

As part of the Office 365 subscription, not-for-profits are able to use Microsoft’s SharePoint Online collaboration platform for free. Often synonymous with Intranets, SharePoint is a powerful and diverse tool that can provide many collaboration, communication and process improvements to your organisation. This webinar is ideal for organisations who would like to learn more about what SharePoint is and does, and provides valuable insights and best-practice tips, crucial to a successful SharePoint implementation.  

Office 365 is a flexible tool that includes a suite of application that can be configured and used very differently for each organisation. This webinar will explore the various applications of Office 365 and considerations for what components are suitable for each purpose and their benefits based on the experience of other not for profit organisations. This webinar is designed for organisations that are currently using or in the process of implementing Office 365.

1. Overview of Office 365 2. What is your computer connected to? 3. Cyber threats and how to defend your organisation 4. Misconceptions surrounding Office 365 and security  

With the recent growth of cloud based and online systems, many community organisations are weighing up their options for moving to the cloud or continuing to rely on local infrastructure. Microsoft Azure is now offering cloud based infrastructure solutions to many community organisations and providing a US$5000 credit to eligible organisations. This webinar will help small and medium community organisations to assess the suitability of Microsoft Azure cloud based systems and consider how to choose and implement potential cloud technology solutions.

Do you want to create a thriving online community of people who support your cause or organisation? Or maybe you have one, but they just don't engage or take action? In this free webinar we will cover the 11 fundamental principles that you must understand to create cause communities that take action. Whether fundraising, marketing, support or advocacy is your main goal, these principles will ensure that people engage and participate!

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.

With the recent growth of cloud based and online systems, many community organisations are weighing up their options for moving to the cloud or continuing to rely on local server infrastructure. This webinar will help small and medium community organisations to assess the suitability of cloud based systems and determine what local infrastructure may still be required.

Learn all about social media and it's benefits for your not-for-profit. In this webinar you'll learn all the basics of social media to help implement it for your organisation, or improve your current basic presence. This webinar will include real case studies and examples of effective social media content and tools to get the most out of your social media. In this webinar you will:

The social media advertising landscape can feel like a minefield. Learn the best way to get advertising bang for your buck on Facebook and Instagram, quickly efficiently and on a shoestring budget.

Office 365 is a flexible tool that includes a suite of application that can be configured and used very differently for each organisation. This webinar will explore the various applications of Office 365 and considerations for what components are suitable for each purpose and their benefits based on the experience of other not for profit organisations. This webinar is designed for organisations that are currently using or in the process of implementing Office 365.

There are so many great organisations out there that are under-resourced and under-funded, and it seems like there’s no time to plan your grants program.

You've got the support of management, you've started a Facebook Page for your organisation and you're posting content. Now what? This presentation will help you take your organisation's Facebook Page to the next level, whether that means giving your stalled social media communities a kick-start or simply building on your recent social media successes.

As part of the Office 365 subscription, not-for-profits are able to use Microsoft’s SharePoint Online collaboration platform for free. Often synonymous with Intranets, SharePoint is a powerful and diverse tool that can provide many collaboration, communication and process improvements to your organisation.

This free webinar will cover an introduction to security disciplines, policies and tools to make sure your organisation avoids having a data disaster. With ever-increasing privacy concerns and requirements for NFP's, it is imperative your organisation is compliant and prepared.

With the recent growth of cloud based and online systems, many community organisations are weighing up their options for moving to the cloud or continuing to rely on local server infrastructure. This webinar will help small and medium community organisations to assess the suitability of cloud based systems and determine what local infrastructure may still be required.

Do you have a basic working knowledge of MailChimp and are looking to enhance your skills? This webinar will teach you how to get the most from MailChimp and its features, and how your email marketing can become significantly more effective.

Are you a new MailChimp user or looking to refresh your MailChimp skills? This webinar will offer you an overview of email marketing within the software, teaching you the basics, in addition to the creation of subscriber Lists and Campaign sending.

Information security is typically a daunting and challenging topic for not-for-profit organisations. We all know security is becoming more and more important but in order to manage this well, it requires specialised knowledge and expensive resources which NFP organisations don’t normally have.  

This tutorial for beginners will teach you the fundamentals of Adobe Acrobat Pro with easy to follow, practical examples. We will cover all the basics, from opening files to creating fillable forms.