Visit http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org for tech donations for public libraries!
Could you use more funding for your library projects? Are you looking for money to launch a new program? Turn community-driven support into dollars with crowdfunding! A well-run crowdfunding campaign can yield big results, even for small libraries.
Learn technology tools, tips, and tried-and-true practices for running a successful crowdfunding campaign for your library. Learn the basics, and hear from two libraries with experience in this type of fundraising.
-- Mary Ann Antonellis, M.N. Spear Memorial Library (Shutesbury, MA) - using crowdfunding to support capital campaign to build a new library.
-- Laura Bartnik, Northlake Public Library District (IL) - used crowdfunding to purchase and promote graphic novels and technology in the library.
Social Media: What is it and what’s in it for my library? Presentation to Ver...vtrural
Social Media: What is it and what’s in it for my library? Presentation to Vermont Trustees and Friends
Annual statewide conference for Trustees and Librarians sponsored by Vermont Department of Libraries (VTLIB) and the Trustees Section of the Vermont Library Association (VLA) Saturday November 2, 2013
Vermont Statehouse
Presented by Rob Fish, Vermont Digital Economy Project
Reaching New Audiences with Community DialoguesNCIL - STAR_Net
Staff at the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute have developed a Community Dialogue Strategy to empower public libraries to examine their existing practices, and reach out to their community to ensure that their library is a welcoming and safe environment. This strategy was developed and tested with funds from the National Institutes of Health, NASA and National Science Foundation as part of the STAR Library Education Network. Community Dialogues encourage libraries to ask the questions “who is missing from my library” and “who in the community would be a great partner for my library.” In this webinar, participants will learn more about this innovative strategy, and hear from public library staff who have made positive changes to their practice based on results from their own Dialogues.
Travelling Librarian 2015 Presentation - Frances ToutFrances Tout
Community engagement projects in United States public libraries - a study tour sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (Cilip) and the English Speaking Union (ESU).
These are the slides from the presentation given on October 22, 2008 at the 2008 National Institute for Tribal Libraries. It is slightly different from the other version previously posted.
Social Media: What is it and what’s in it for my library? Presentation to Ver...vtrural
Social Media: What is it and what’s in it for my library? Presentation to Vermont Trustees and Friends
Annual statewide conference for Trustees and Librarians sponsored by Vermont Department of Libraries (VTLIB) and the Trustees Section of the Vermont Library Association (VLA) Saturday November 2, 2013
Vermont Statehouse
Presented by Rob Fish, Vermont Digital Economy Project
Reaching New Audiences with Community DialoguesNCIL - STAR_Net
Staff at the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute have developed a Community Dialogue Strategy to empower public libraries to examine their existing practices, and reach out to their community to ensure that their library is a welcoming and safe environment. This strategy was developed and tested with funds from the National Institutes of Health, NASA and National Science Foundation as part of the STAR Library Education Network. Community Dialogues encourage libraries to ask the questions “who is missing from my library” and “who in the community would be a great partner for my library.” In this webinar, participants will learn more about this innovative strategy, and hear from public library staff who have made positive changes to their practice based on results from their own Dialogues.
Travelling Librarian 2015 Presentation - Frances ToutFrances Tout
Community engagement projects in United States public libraries - a study tour sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (Cilip) and the English Speaking Union (ESU).
These are the slides from the presentation given on October 22, 2008 at the 2008 National Institute for Tribal Libraries. It is slightly different from the other version previously posted.
Is your library interested in reaching out to the community to gain new patrons? Or in better understanding the needs of your current (or potential) patrons? Join us to learn more about Community Dialogues, designed by the STAR Net team to help libraries learn more about their patrons, potential community partners, and how to more effectively serve underrepresented audiences. These Dialogues have been conducted more than 150 times at over 90 libraries across the country. Hear results and pitfalls to avoid from the libraries who have conducted them. This webinar is appropriate for any interested library staff, but please also share this announcement with your outreach librarians, directors, or anyone that is interested in reaching out into the community.
School’s out for summer, as you’ve probably noticed because of the recent influx of tots and teens participating in your story hours and book clubs. Public librarians with experience in youth outreach will spend this hour sharing what has worked and what has not when it comes to reaching this patron population at their libraries. Bring your own best practices to share with the group as well.
Libraries, Archives and Museums are part of the ecosystem at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive conference in Austin, TX! Learn who we are and how you can get involved!
Here's the story of the Cutting Room Experiment, which ran in Manchester on Saturday 20th June 2009. The idea was to get as many people as possible to suggest an idea for one of 12 flashmobs, with the winning one in each stream being put into production by a professional events company. Here's the story of how the event was conceived, and how it went.
How to create a successful #GivingTuesday campaign Lightful
Need help getting organised for #GivingTuesday? This presentation from Lightful and Charities Aid Foundation (who run Giving Tuesday UK) will help you learn more about the big day of giving and how to start planning your own campaign.
The Secrets Of Mastering Social Media To Build Brand, Find New Supporters, And Deliver An Effective ROI, Presented by Laisie Tu of HJC, Susan Halligan of the New York Public Library and Misty Meeks of WSPA Canada
Big Read, Big Benefits: Creating Sustainable Partnerships Across Communitiespmano
Getting the community involved can be a tricky undertaking for an academic library. Following a successful collaboration in 2013 with a local public library on its Big Read programming, this university library decided to form a team, take a leap of faith, and apply for their own Big Read grant from the NEA. Every aspect of the process, from writing the grant to planning the events, was new for the librarians on the committee, but the results were greater than anyone could have hoped: sold out events, rave reviews from participants and local media, participation from residents of two large cities, and best of all, sustainable partnerships with local organizations for future campus and library programming.
Webinar - Pinterest for Libraries: Building Community Through Social Media - ...TechSoup
Visit http://www.techsoup.org for donated technology resources for nonprofits and libraries!
You’ve probably heard of Pinterest, but how might libraries use it? While Pinterest can be a useful tool for crafters, culinary amateurs, and fashionistas, it can also be a valuable resources for libraries and library users. Join us to learn how your library can benefit from establishing an online sharing community with Pinterest.
Come to this free webinar to learn how to develop your own library Pinterest board. Lauren Drittler, Assistant Director of the Arkansas River Valley Regional Library System, will share her experience developing their library Pinterest account which now has 61 boards and 1,600 followers. She will also share tips and best practices for how you can get started with your own library Pinterest account, or improve your existing account for better community engagement.
The Notable Reports Panel Strikes Again: WAPL 2017WiLS
From the Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries 2017 conference and presented by Vickie Stangel, Director, Dodgeville Public Library; Kelly TerKeurst, Director, Dwight Foster Public Library (Fort Atkinson); Gus Falkenberg, Technology and Design Director, Indianhead Federated Library System (Eau Claire); Cindy Fesemyer, Director, Columbus Public Library; Sara Gold, Community Liaison and Service Specialist, WiLS; Andrea Coffin, Community Liaison and Service Specialist, WiLS
Back by popular demand! Each year, a number of new reports about public libraries are produced by organizations like Pew, OCLC, Library Journal, The Aspen Institute, and others. These reports contain valuable information that can help us plan, develop services, and improve existing services, but unfortunately, few of us have the time to read every single one. The goal of this session is to help attendees get an overview of those reports and their implications for our work. Each panelist will share a summary of a report they believe is significant and discuss how they have used or will use the information at their library. Attendees will be encouraged to share other reports and insights that have mattered to them, too!
Is your library interested in reaching out to the community to gain new patrons? Or in better understanding the needs of your current (or potential) patrons? Join us to learn more about Community Dialogues, designed by the STAR Net team to help libraries learn more about their patrons, potential community partners, and how to more effectively serve underrepresented audiences. These Dialogues have been conducted more than 150 times at over 90 libraries across the country. Hear results and pitfalls to avoid from the libraries who have conducted them. This webinar is appropriate for any interested library staff, but please also share this announcement with your outreach librarians, directors, or anyone that is interested in reaching out into the community.
School’s out for summer, as you’ve probably noticed because of the recent influx of tots and teens participating in your story hours and book clubs. Public librarians with experience in youth outreach will spend this hour sharing what has worked and what has not when it comes to reaching this patron population at their libraries. Bring your own best practices to share with the group as well.
Libraries, Archives and Museums are part of the ecosystem at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive conference in Austin, TX! Learn who we are and how you can get involved!
Here's the story of the Cutting Room Experiment, which ran in Manchester on Saturday 20th June 2009. The idea was to get as many people as possible to suggest an idea for one of 12 flashmobs, with the winning one in each stream being put into production by a professional events company. Here's the story of how the event was conceived, and how it went.
How to create a successful #GivingTuesday campaign Lightful
Need help getting organised for #GivingTuesday? This presentation from Lightful and Charities Aid Foundation (who run Giving Tuesday UK) will help you learn more about the big day of giving and how to start planning your own campaign.
The Secrets Of Mastering Social Media To Build Brand, Find New Supporters, And Deliver An Effective ROI, Presented by Laisie Tu of HJC, Susan Halligan of the New York Public Library and Misty Meeks of WSPA Canada
Big Read, Big Benefits: Creating Sustainable Partnerships Across Communitiespmano
Getting the community involved can be a tricky undertaking for an academic library. Following a successful collaboration in 2013 with a local public library on its Big Read programming, this university library decided to form a team, take a leap of faith, and apply for their own Big Read grant from the NEA. Every aspect of the process, from writing the grant to planning the events, was new for the librarians on the committee, but the results were greater than anyone could have hoped: sold out events, rave reviews from participants and local media, participation from residents of two large cities, and best of all, sustainable partnerships with local organizations for future campus and library programming.
Webinar - Pinterest for Libraries: Building Community Through Social Media - ...TechSoup
Visit http://www.techsoup.org for donated technology resources for nonprofits and libraries!
You’ve probably heard of Pinterest, but how might libraries use it? While Pinterest can be a useful tool for crafters, culinary amateurs, and fashionistas, it can also be a valuable resources for libraries and library users. Join us to learn how your library can benefit from establishing an online sharing community with Pinterest.
Come to this free webinar to learn how to develop your own library Pinterest board. Lauren Drittler, Assistant Director of the Arkansas River Valley Regional Library System, will share her experience developing their library Pinterest account which now has 61 boards and 1,600 followers. She will also share tips and best practices for how you can get started with your own library Pinterest account, or improve your existing account for better community engagement.
The Notable Reports Panel Strikes Again: WAPL 2017WiLS
From the Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries 2017 conference and presented by Vickie Stangel, Director, Dodgeville Public Library; Kelly TerKeurst, Director, Dwight Foster Public Library (Fort Atkinson); Gus Falkenberg, Technology and Design Director, Indianhead Federated Library System (Eau Claire); Cindy Fesemyer, Director, Columbus Public Library; Sara Gold, Community Liaison and Service Specialist, WiLS; Andrea Coffin, Community Liaison and Service Specialist, WiLS
Back by popular demand! Each year, a number of new reports about public libraries are produced by organizations like Pew, OCLC, Library Journal, The Aspen Institute, and others. These reports contain valuable information that can help us plan, develop services, and improve existing services, but unfortunately, few of us have the time to read every single one. The goal of this session is to help attendees get an overview of those reports and their implications for our work. Each panelist will share a summary of a report they believe is significant and discuss how they have used or will use the information at their library. Attendees will be encouraged to share other reports and insights that have mattered to them, too!
Social Communications: Getting Prepared and Making it HappenMorris County NJ
With the proliferation of social channels, where should public libraries be and why should they be there? What should they post, and how can they build public interest in their social networking? This presentation includes suggestions for effective use of social communications.
NCompass Live - Dec. 7, 2022
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/NCompassLive/
Expansion & update of Keene Memorial Library has been a goal since 2004. In 2018, with help from the Friends of Keene Memorial Library, the project got its start with 67% approval in a public bond vote. A historic flood in 2019 & the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 both served as major project set-backs. In Spring 2021, with renewed efforts and teamwork, the project was finally back on track. Groundbreaking became a reality in Summer 2022. All of this required incredible teamwork & the full support of our Mayor, City Council, Administration & Friends group. Come learn how we kept the project from falling off the books, wrote over a dozen successful grants, & made this project a reality.
Presenters: Laura England-Biggs, Library Director, Keene Memorial Library, Fremont, NE; Linda McClain, Library Board Liaison, Friends of Keene Memorial Library.
Have you ever wanted to bring new technologies like iPads, podcasting or video editing labs to the children and teens in your libraries, but felt like you can't even enter the discussion because funding is so tight? This program from the 2014 ALSC Institute addresses those concerns.
Presented by Natalie Bazan, Director, Hopkins District Library (MI) on February 28, 2013 as part of the Big Talk From Small Libraries Conference.
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk
Webinar: Getting Started with Digitization An Introduction for Libraries-2016...TechSoup
In this webinar, collaborators from the Digital Public Library of America's Public Library Partnerships Project help participants think through the digitization of their archives. Using a free, online curriculum developed as part of the project, they share tips and ideas to consider when planning the who, what, when, where, how, and why of a digital project. They also discuss feedback from the beginners who have been through their training program.
The Library A to Z: crowd-sourced advocacyGary Green
About the Library A to Z advocacy project, which was funded via a Kickstarter in 2014.
This presentation was given at the CILIP Cymru Wales 2015 Library & Information Conference.
Recording: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwKnAreKouE
Online fundraising is an evolving practice where new lessons are being learned all the time. Join this webinar to find out what CanadaHelps learned about online giving from the disaster relief efforts for Haiti thus far, and how your charity can apply this knowledge to your year-round online fundraising practices.
From your website to social media, email to mobile messages, online to offline, multichannel strategies require coordination and creative thinking across teams and departments, and a focus on the core of your work beyond any one specific call to action. In this session, we will show you how to craft an online multichannel campaign plan to meet your mission and campaign goals, and how other organizations are successfully integrating multichannel efforts into their work. For example, what happens when you tie your Facebook posts to your online fundraising appeals? What about sending text messages connected to your email actions the next day? Multichannel strategies bring your staff together and connect your community across platforms for more targeted actions. This session provides highlights from the new book Social Change Anytime Everywhere: How to Implement Online Multichannel Strategies to Spark Advocacy, Raise Money, and Engage your Community by Allyson Kapin and Amy Sample Ward and gives you the next steps you need to start working to create real social change online and on the ground.
Jason Molin's and Earl Lundquist's presentation to the Texas Commission on the Arts's Jan. 2015 Conference, State of the Arts: Engaging New Audiences. Their session is titled "Websites that Work: Building and Quantifying Your Success"
Nonprofits get 30% or more of their individual donations for the year in December, so how can you be sure to get your piece of the pie? In this session, I shared ten steps you can take to plan a year-end fundraising campaign that celebrates your donor's support, catches her eye, tugs on her heartstrings, and seals the deal to ensure a generous gift. Through a detailed case study of the 2015 year-end fundraising campaign for Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, we examined best practices you can follow to be sure your 2016 year-end campaign is your best ever.
NCompass Live - June 18, 2014.
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
After two years in development, the Edge Initiative launched earlier this year and library leaders are already sharing how Edge has helped them connect with their local government officials, build community partnerships and align their strategic goals with community priorities. Join us to learn how using Edge will help you make strategic decisions about technology services and connect more closely with your community.
Edge, a professional management and leadership tool, gives libraries a look into their local data, from operations to partnerships and programming. It guides library leaders in assessing how their community is using technology and how to align future growth and services with community goals. It also provides useful resources to package and showcase the data to community leaders.
Presenters: Lourdes Aceves, Senior Program Manager, Edge Initiative and Dr. Molly Kinney, Mifflin County Library, Lewistown, PA.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Advancing Impact Measurement | Public Good App HouseTechSoup
Join us for an important discussion with three distinguished experts who are pioneering new approaches to impact assessment and funding:
💡 Raymond Cheng, Co-Founder of Open Source Observer: This free analytics suite offers a promising model for measuring the impact of contributions to the health of an ecosystem, with potential applications for nonprofit projects.
💡 Ken (bitbeckers) Beckers of Hypercerts: This protocol aims to streamline the process of funding and rewarding positive impact through a shared, decentralized database for impact claims and funding mechanisms.
💡 Laura (LauNaMu) Navarro, Founder of Metrics Garden Labs: By developing tools to measure the "soft" contributions of a community beyond code, Metrics Garden Labs is exploring new dimensions of impact assessment.
This webinar will:
👉 Engage with leading experts and gain valuable insights into new strategies and mechanisms that are advancing impact measurement.
👉 See demonstrations of the latest tools and methods being developed to measure and enhance the impact of public good projects.
👉 Connect with a diverse community of nonprofits, developers, and open source enthusiasts, fostering meaningful collaborations and exchanges of ideas.
As we strive to create a more just and equitable world, it is essential that we work together to find better ways of evaluating and supporting the vital work done by nonprofits and public good technologists.
Video: https://youtu.be/4kLsZK3wK2Q
CHAPTERS
00:00 Opening Remarks and How to Engage
00:21 Introducing TechSoup and Its Mission
00:49 Spotlight on Event Partner: Funding the Commons
03:26 Introduction to Speakers and Their Innovations
04:31 Deep Dive into Open Source Observer with Raymond Cheng
13:59 Exploring Hypercerts with Ken Beckers
22:38 Evaluators in the Ecosystem: The Role and Impact
23:37 Introducing Funders to Validated Claims
24:10 VoiceDeck: A Marketplace for Journalistic Impact in India
26:29 Impact Garden: Standardizing Impact Data
35:05 Q&A Session: Insights on Impact Evaluation and Funding
CONTINUE LEARNING & BUILDING - Accelerating Makers is helping technology builders and nonprofits co-create purpose-built tools for public good: https://AcceleratingMakers.PublicGoodAppHouse.org
BROWSE - DWeb explainer documents and guides for civil society:
https://acceleratingmakers.publicgoodapphouse.org/resources
ATTEND - Live tech events for makers and nonprofit Leaders: https://events.techsoup.org/public-good-app-house/
This event is supported by an award from the Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web.
Hosted by TechSoup on May 23, 2024.
https://events.techsoup.org/e/m4gprj/
Keeping Your Information Safe with Centralized Security ServicesTechSoup
In this webinar, Felipe Mondragon from Tech Impact shared the basic understanding of how cyberattacks happen and how to prevent them. Small to medium-sized nonprofit organizations are specifically susceptible due to their lack of cybersecurity policies and staff training. The good news is that there are lots of things you can do to protect your organization, even if you’re not a security expert.
Telling Your Story_ Simple Steps to Build Your Nonprofit's Brand Webinar.pdfTechSoup
In this webinar, Lisa Quigley and Ryan Tatum of Tapp Network explained how to share your nonprofit's story effectively, and easy ways to create a recognizable brand to amplify your impact.
Securing the Future | Public Good App HouseTechSoup
In an age where the digital privacy and security of activists are under constant siege, the imperative for change-makers to equip themselves with the critical knowledge and tools to protect their missions and communities has never been more urgent.
This event is designed to empower activists with the knowledge of decentralized technologies that serve to bolster privacy and enhance security measures.
The agenda includes a blend of insightful talks and live demonstrations by leading Makers of public good technologies.
APP DEMOS
👉 Snowflake: a free and open-source censorship circumvention tool from The Tor Project.
👉 Signal: why most chat tools are problematic for privacy, how they can be exploited, and how Signal can help. Freedom of the Press Foundation will demo some basic Signal features that will benefit activists.
👉 Quiet: a "Slackier Signal" for teams doing sensitive work.
👉 Surveillance Self-Defense: the EFF's repository of how-to guides and explainers for protecting yourself and your friends online.
CONTINUE LEARNING & BUILDING - Accelerating Makers is helping technology builders and nonprofits co-create purpose-built tools for public good: https://AcceleratingMakers.PublicGoodAppHouse.org
BROWSE - DWeb explainer documents and guides for civil society: https://acceleratingmakers.publicgoodapphouse.org/downloads
JOIN - Accelerating Makers community: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7572582/Accelerating-Makers-Community-Registration
ATTEND - Live tech events for makers and nonprofit Leaders: https://events.techsoup.org/public-good-app-house/
This event is supported by an award from the Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web.: @filecoinfoundationforthede7472
Hosted by TechSoup on May 9, 2024.
https://events.techsoup.org/e/m6wcv9/
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing Services and Use CasesTechSoup
In this webinar, Tapp Network experts shared how to boost your nonprofit's digital presence, donor engagement, and ideas for nonprofits seeking to enhance their online marketing and fundraising efforts.
Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting: The BasicsTechSoup
In this webinar, members learned the ABCs of keeping books for a nonprofit organization. Some of the key takeaways were:
- What is accounting and how does it work?
- How do you read a financial statement?
- What are the three things that nonprofits are required to track?
-And more
Executive Directors Chat Embracing Diversity and Cultural DifferencesTechSoup
In this webinar, LaCheka Phillips, Director of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity & Culture (EIDC) at TechSoup offers executive directors and their teams strategies needed to embrace and celebrate diversity within their nonprofits.
Participants shared experiences how their nonprofit fosters an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages cultural differences for a stronger, more connected team.
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy ConsultingTechSoup
In this webinar, nonprofits learned how to delve into the minds of funders, unveiling what they truly seek in qualified grant applicants, and tools for success.
Learn more about the Grant Readiness Review service by Remy Consulting at TechSoup to help you gather, organize, and assess the strength of documents required for grant applications.
Building the Commons: Community Archiving & Decentralized StorageTechSoup
This event shines a spotlight on the intersection of decentralized storage solutions and community archive projects. For years, digital archiving has been essential for preserving historical documents and community memories. However, traditional storage methods increasingly face issues around costs, data ownership, privacy concerns, and accessibility limitations. This is where decentralized storage offers a fresh approach to safeguarding vast public datasets.
Designed for enthusiasts and professionals in community archiving, research, and library sciences, this event will be a mix of talks and demos by leading Makers of public good technologies.
Hosted by TechSoup on April 25, 2024.
https://events.techsoup.org/events/details/techsoup-public-good-app-house-presents-building-the-commons-community-archiving-amp-decentralized-storage/
Inclusivity Essentials_ Creating Accessible Websites for Nonprofits .pdfTechSoup
In this webinar, Tapp Network experts shared how to ensure that your website is welcoming to all audiences by using accessibility features and complying with ADA standards.
Welcome to TechSoup - New Member Orientation and Q & A (April 2024)TechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Executive Directors Chat Initiating Equity for Impact.pdfTechSoup
This interactive meeting was designed for leaders eager to lay the groundwork for equity within their nonprofits. LaCheka Phillips, Director of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity & Culture (EIDC) at TechSoup and nonprofit leaders shared some peer-to-peer insights, their commitment to learn, and initiate more inclusive and equitable practices in the nonprofit sector.
Set the Path Forward with Smart Technology Decisions.pdfTechSoup
In this session, Melanie Meyer and Mark Mason from Tech Impact discussed how to look at your current technologies, how to gauge where you are, and how to plan and budget for the future success of your organization.
In this webinar, QuickBooks expert Gregg Boss discussed the key questions with the changes to QuickBooks Desktop for new subscribers that will begin on August 1, 2024. Some of the topics include:
Will my current version of QuickBooks stop working?
I have a really old version of QuickBooks. What should I do?
Should I remain with QuickBooks Desktop or move to QBO?
And more.
Maximizing Impact_ Nonprofit Website Planning, Budgeting, and Design.pdfTechSoup
In this webinar, Joe DiGiovanni and Kyle Barkins, Co-Founders of Tapp Network shared some insights on the strategic process of creating a website that captures attention and drives meaningful impact.
Hitting the Inbox: Email Authentication Changes and What You Need to KnowTechSoup
In this webinar, Matthew Montoya, Senior Channel Marketing & Enablement Man from Constant Contact shared a wealth of information explaining how Google and Yahoo are implementing new guidelines for bulk email senders in early 2024 to protect against spam, fraud, and phishing and to improve deliverability. Matthew also shared insights into the best practices for driving email engagement.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation March 2024TechSoup
n this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
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billion in IT expenses in 60+ countries around the world.
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6. What’s New at TechSoup?
Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI)
High-quality refurbished desktops, laptops, monitors
and other hardware solutions
Adobe Creative Cloud
Get the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator,
Premiere Pro, and more with hundreds of new features.
Tell your story and inspire more with Creative Cloud.
CauseVox
Online fundraising platform for donation pages,
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8. • Crowdfunding: Tools, Tips, & Resources
• Indiegogo: Bringing The HULK to NPLD
• Social Media: Campaign for a New Library
• Q&A
Today’s Topics
@techsoup4libs
#ts4libs
9. Mary Anne Antonellis
M.N. Spear Memorial Library
Shutesbury, MA
Presenters
Chat: Becky Wiegand
Twitter: Ginny Mies
Laura Bartnik
Northlake Public Library District
Northlake, IL
Crystal Schimpf
TechSoup for Libraries
San Francisco, CA
@techsoup4libs
#ts4libs
10. 1. Plan a SMART campaign (set goals)
2. Start with your existing network
3. Use email & social media
4. Tell your story
5. Run a longer campaign (60-90 days)
http://www.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars/crowdfund-your-way-to-year-end-success-2014-10-30
http://evancedsolutions.com/crowdfunding/
http://www.bethkanter.org/5-crowdfunding-tips/
5 Crowdfunding Tips
12. Bringing The HULK to NPLD
@techsoup4libs
#ts4libs
Laura Bartnik
Head of Adult Services
Northlake Public Library District
northlakelibrary.org
lbartnik@northlakelibrary.org
23. Negative Outcomes
• Not enough local coverage
• Disorganized social media plan
• Not having a designated point person/spokes person
• Not having a plan B if we didn’t meet our goal.
• Certain donors trying to take over the project.
24. Outcomes
• Raised Money ($5,600 total)
• Donations
• Media coverage
• Tech equipment
• Got to show our fun side
• LEARNED A TON
25. What We Learned / Best
Practices
1. Committee
2. One point person + one spokesperson
3. Comprehensive Social Media + Marketing Plan
4. Get your timeline mapped out
26. What We Learned / Best
Practices
5. Get your Graphic Designer on board early
6. Draft your message and talking points and STAY ON MESSAGE
7. Plan for more than 1 way to donate
8. Donation Procedures (Receipts? Who collects?)
9. HAVE FUN…seriously
27. Please type your questions in the chat window.
Laura Bartnik
Head of Adult Services
Northlake Public Library District
northlakelibrary.org
lbartnik@northlakelibrary.org
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• Nonprofit guide
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29. Campaign for a New Library
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Mary Anne Antonellis
M.N. Spear Memorial Library
Shutesbury, MA
library.director@shutesbury.org
mnspear.org
@mnspearlibrary
30. • 113-year-old, one-room library
• 2011, MBLC awards Shutesbury a $2.1 million
Construction grant
• $1.4 million match needed
• Override failed
• Deadline approaching
A little history
31. 1. Video shows tiny library and community support.
2. Our goal was to “go viral” with our campaign.
3. Supporters tweet, share, tumble, and email--
spreading our story any way they can.
How do you tell your story?
35. • Email video to potentially interested sites
• Brag about who has shared it
• Offer a personal contact
• Don’t be shy!
Target sites that promote social causes
38. “The tiny Shutesbury public library might not
have running water, but it does have a bunch of
determined and creative book lovers on its side.”
- New Yorker’s Book Bench
Contact the media
39. • We got lucky
• Sustaining the momentum became a full-time job
• 50,000 people viewed the video
• We raised $60,000
• But, In June 2012, we were forced to decline the grant
and let the project go
In the end…
40. We still need a New Library
• A positive and active
presence in our
community
• No immediate plans
• Bake sales, book
sales, dinners,
concerts, yard work
crews, and more
41. December 2014 ~Valley Gives
• Regional online giving day
• Hundreds of non-profits, thousands of donors,
millions of dollars raised in one day
• We decided to give it a try
42. Getting the word out
• Social media posts
• Chocolate kisses
• Banner
• Press release
• Local list serves
• School &Town Newsletter
• Town-wide mailing
43. Challenge Gift and incentives
• A generous, anonymous donor offered a
$2,500 challenge gift
• Supporters donated incentives prizes
46. • Awesome Film Maker, Lindsey Van Dyke
• Emily Bloch
• Susie Mosher
• Friends, Townspeople, National and international
library community
Volunteers are indispensable!
47.
48. Please type your questions in the chat window.
Mary Anne Antonellis
M.N. Spear Memorial Library
Shutesbury, MA
library.director@shutesbury.org
mnspear.org
@mnspearlibrary
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