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Ever wonder why some organizations rave about their technology, and others feel in a constant state of SOS? If you are using today's modern tools and are not feeling optimistic about your technology, chances are, it's not the technology that got you there. Human emotions, expectations, and experiences significantly impact nonprofits’ use of the technology they have, for better or worse. Technology is innately human; after all, humans built every (mega)bit of it. Therefore, when implementing and using these technologies, we must remember to pay as much attention to the human element as the tech itself. This session evaluates how human aspects like emotions, expectations, and experience affect a nonprofit’s technology engagement from implementation to everyday operations and how behavior changes can create better outcomes.

Sometimes, nonprofits become so accustomed to working in their own world that they can miss opportunities to collaborate with and learn from others in the sector. If this sounds like you, you might want to consider creating an online community around your organization, mission focus, or both. Online communities provide members with a structured, organized, and searchable platform for asking and answering questions, posting content, seeking advice, finding volunteers, and sharing resources.

Communities allow nonprofits to engage and grow their networks of support. Since 2000, TechSoup has launched and sustained several communities and we have learned from these experiences. In this session, we'll share what we've learned about building online communities over the years, and what we're learning in real-time as we launch our newest initiative, Quad. We'll also share our 6-step methodology and strategy to use technology to support community engagement and to help nonprofits achieve their mission by building a community of practice and support from the ground-up. This strategy would help you identify and contact people unfamiliar with your organization and turn them into engaged stakeholders.

While many nonprofit professionals may be familiar with grants for general operating and program support, technology grants are a lesser-known grant type that can play a crucial role in increasing organizational capacity. From scaling existing infrastructure to fostering a data-centric culture, or garnering support for technology initiatives – the opportunities for enhancing your organization’s technological needs are boundless –

but how do you find the right tech grants for your nonprofit’s needs?

Looking to increase brand awareness, convert one-time donors to recurring supporters, and increase online donations? This training will guide you through 3 Facebook & Instagram Advertising Strategies to help reach & surpass your business goals. This session is designed for organizations ready to take their social media advertising to the next level. Maybe you've run a few ads, but haven't seen great success or you're looking for a more strategic approach. Whether you have a budget of $150 to $1500+ per month, there's a strategy that can work for you.

The fundraising life prior to the pandemic was pretty good; direct mail reigned, online fundraising grew, and in-person events gave donors (and staff!) a feeling of connection. It was a time when "No, But..." easily stomped out any new fundraising initiative. But times have changed, and continue to evolve, to meet donors on their terms. Join Chas as we share 5 fundraising donor-centric trends that will help you diversify revenue, engage more donors,

and empower staff to create a culture of learning in 2023.

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Thursday October 6

Thursday October 13

Thursday October 20

Thursday October 27