5 Things You Didn't Know About TechSoup's Donation Programs

With Becky Wiegand, Kathryn Svobodny, Cameron Jones, TechSoup

November 22, 2016

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Presenters

Becky WiegandWebinar Program Manager

TechSoup

Kathryn SvobodnyProgram Manager, Technology

Solutions and Services

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Cameron JonesVice President, Technology

Solutions and Services

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Assisting with chat: Susan Hope Bard, TechSoup

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Objectives

1. Gain a better understanding of the TechSoup donation programs and resources available to you.

2. Name at least three technology donation programs available to your organization.

3. Expand your comfort with accessing those donations through the TechSoup website.

4. Get your questions answered!

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About TechSoup

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The Need Is Global – And So Are We• TechSoup’s mission is to build a dynamic bridge that enables civil society organizations and social

change agents around the world to gain effective access to the resources they need to design and implement solutions for a more equitable planet.

Countries Served TechSoup Partner Location NetSquared Local Group

Where are you on the map?

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www.TechSoup.Global

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Our Impact

Together, we build a stronger, more resilient civil society.

$5.4Bin technology products and grants employed

by NGOs for the greater good

35languages used to provide education

and support

100+corporate and

foundation partners connected with the

causes and communities they

care about

6.2Mannual visits to our websites

600,000newsletter

subscribers empowered with

actionable knowledge

79%of NGOs have improved organizational efficiency with TechSoup Global's

resource offering*

*Source: survey conducted among TechSoup members in 2013

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Maximizing Donations• More donations and higher allotments!

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Who Can Get TechSoup Technology?

Nonprofits or public libraries with 501(c)(3) status

Public Libraries with an IMLS listing (https://harvester.census.gov/imlssearch/)

Friends of the Library or Library Foundation groups with 501(c)(3) status

Many foundations and churches

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Fiscal Year-Endwww.techsoup.org/programs-affected-by-techsoup-fiscal-year-end

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Microsoft Software Assurance

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Microsoft DonationsGet donated versions of Microsoft Windows, Office, Windows Server, Office 365 for your computers.

www.techsoup.org/microsoft-software-nonprofits

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Donated Microsoft Office

www.techsoup.org/microsoft

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Microsoft Philanthropies

www.microsoft.com/about/philanthropies/product-donations/

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TechSoup Boost

TechSoup Boost

Find out more at: www.techsoup.org/boost

• Annual subscription service• Unlocks access to the best deals from

TechSoup• Price of subscription depends on budget

size

Benefits of Boost- Special discounts on hardware and software- Waived admin fees on certain products- $25 voucher upon enrollment- Special discounts from across the nonprofit

sector- Let us know what you are looking for!

What is Available Now:• Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 13 Bundle – no fee• Tableau Desktop Professional data visualization software – no fee• QuestionPro Survey Tools One-Year Initial Subscription – $55 (regularly $98)• DocuSign Standard Edition - $23 (regularly $89)• InFocus Q Tablet with Windows 8.1 - $141 (regularly $189)• ..and much more!

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TechSoup BoostA unique subscription service that offers a curated selection of software, hardware, trainings, and services with significant cost savings.

• Small organizations - $79

• Midsize - $99

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TechSoup IT Assist

• A managed IT service just for nonprofits

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IT Assist• Serves only nonprofits and public libraries

• Provides support services virtually

• Works with existing accidental techies or IT staff

• Offers live, unlimited help-desk support

• Monitors security and performance

• Manages your system and backups

• Regular meetings with a technology expert for advice on: • Strategic technology planning• Hardware and software purchases• Budgeting best practices

• Includes a hardware update program

• Comes with a free one-year TechSoup Boost subscription

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The Value Proposition of IT Assist to Our NPO Customers

We are a nonprofit serving only nonprofits and public libraries – we understand your

particular constraints and challenges

We’ve structured the offer to bring the highest quality of service at the lowest price

possible for NPOs.

We help bring down the cost of IT management through migration of servers to

the cloud, less expensive VoIP solutions, and strategic planning for data backup.

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www.techsoup.org/it-assist

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Education and Expertise Tailored to

Nonprofits and Libraries

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Free WebinarsWeekly free webinars on topics such as tech planning, how to use software, PC maintenance, social media, fundraising tools, and more.

www.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars

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https://techsoup.course.tc/catalog

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Newsletters, Articles, How-tos

Find tailored newsletters for libraries or nonprofits, as well as how-to articles, organization spotlights to highlight community expertise, how-to videos and lesson plans, infographics, and more.

www.techsoup.org/subscribe-to-our-free-newsletters

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Real-World NetworkingNetSquared meetups in cities around the world, where you can meet with other social do-gooders using technology for good.

www.netsquared.org

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Additional Resources

• Programs Affected by TechSoup’s Fiscal-Year-End

• Eligibility and Restrictions

• Donation Request History/Status

• Organization Types and Sub-Types

• Product Donation FAQ

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Questions?

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