TechSoup@PND

Through an arrangement with TechSoup, PND is pleased to offer a series of articles about the effective use of technology by nonprofits.

The rise of the data-driven nonprofit
January 22, 2021In the middle of a devastating pandemic, writes Bierce, what was once politiely referred to as digital transformation has now become a digital imperative....

Is it time to rethink your sponsorship strategy?
December 24, 2020If there's a silver lining to the dark cloud that was 2020, writes Cherry, it might be the incentive it gave development professionals to change the way they approach fundraising events and corporate sponsorships....

Nonprofit Fundraising in an Age of Uncertainty
November 27, 2020In these uncertain times, supporting a nonprofit can be a source of both inspiration and empowerment. But first, writes Stein, you have to find and persuade would-be donors that your nonprofit merits their support....

Can I Tweet That? Charities and Social Media in an Election Year
October 26, 2020Given the lack of guidance from the IRS addressing the use of social media by 501(c)(3) charities in the context of election-related activities, Levitt addresses considerations for its use by nonprofits looking to engage in these activities....

Due Diligence: What Grantees Need to Know
September 21, 2020Due diligence. Most people are familiar with the term, but do they know what it means for nonprofit grantees? Lackritz-Peltier, general counsel at TechSoup, breaks it down....

What's the Difference Between a Nonprofit and a Charity?
August 27, 2020In the first installment of a new series that will examine basic concepts in nonprofit law, Lackritz-Peltier considers some of the legal differences between nonprofits, charities, public charities, and private foundations....

Nonprofit Fundraising in the Age of Uncertainty
July 21, 2020The situation for most nonprofits in 2020 feels similar to and yet more complex than the Great Recession, writes Stein, but there are things that nonprofit fundraisers can do to survive these tough times and emerge on the other end of it with a more positive approach to donor engagement and fundraising....

TechSoup's Top 10 Software Picks and More
June 26, 2020Many nonprofits are working harder than ever, writes Hopper, and quality tools like these help them work more effectively and creatively....

Getting Started With Slack
May 25, 2020In our new COVID work-at-home world, business collaboration tool Slack is making it easier for remote teams to work productively. TechSoup's Hooper provides some tips to help your teams get the most out of it....

Guidelines for Configuring Zoom at Your Nonprofit
April 27, 2020As COVID-19 has spread globally, usage of the Zoom video conferencing app has skyrocketed, but as TechSoup's Enos explains, nonprofits using the app should pay attention to how it's configured....

Tips for Holding Virtual Meetings During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 25, 2020With the spread of COVID-19 in the United States, more and more of us are working from home and conducting business via virtual meetings. Jackson and Cherry's practical tips are designed to help you get the most out of those meetings....

Why 2020 Is the Year to Consider Digital Transformation at Your Nonprofit
February 20, 2020For nonprofits, cloud-based technologies are both a strategic opportunity and an imperative. TechSoup's Jones explains....


Why TechSoup Signed the #SaveDotOrg Letter
December 19, 2019The nonprofit in charge of the dot-org domain has agreed to sell the subsidiary that administers the domain to a private equity firm. Lynch explains why that is a misguided idea....

Three Ways to Attract Millennials to Your Nonprofit
November 14, 2019Wondering how to get millennials to support your organization or cause? Wolff, a career expert at ResumeLab, shares a few tips....

Is the Cloud Safe? How to Ensure Security in the Cloud
October 21, 2019Cloud apps are great for productivity, and they're easy to use, writes Thomchick, but you need to be aware of the security risks that come along with them....

5 Steps to Address Your Nonprofit's Social Media Concerns
September 23, 2019Do the words "social media" cause executives at your nonprofit to break out in hives? Here are five simple things your organization can do to avoid the worst-case scenario and get the most out of these powerful and increasingly popular tools....