Elijah van der Giessen
Elijah van der Giessen
@elijahv@digitalnonprofit.ca

Host of Vancouver’s #Tech4Good meetup TechSoup Connect Canada.

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  • REPLAY: The Top Technology Trends for Nonprofits in 2024

    In the replay from our launch event of 2024, we delve further into the critical technology trends that are set to shape the landscape for nonprofits in the coming year. From AI and process automation to cybersecurity and social trends, the nonprofit sector is experiencing an influx of technological advancements. The future is bright for…

  • REPLAY: Create A Social Strategy in 7 Steps

    Missed TechSoup Connect BC’s November 7 event Create A Social Strategy in 7 Steps? Here’s the video replay. 📘 Download the slides We are truly grateful for the invaluable insights and expertise shared by our speaker, Trish Riswick of Hootsuite. With her extensive knowledge and experience in the field, Trish has provided our audience with…

  • Interview: Trish Riswick, Social Media Specialist at Hootsuite

    Organizations small and large often struggle with effective social media strategies as part of their marketing efforts.Non-profits are no different and can’t often find the time to post much less start understanding why they are doing what they are doing with a Facebook or Instagram account. TechSoup Connect BC: Create A Social Strategy in 7…

  • REPLAY: Using Digital Tools for Health Behaviour Change

    Missed TechSoup Connect BC’s October 17 event Using Digital Tools for Health Behaviour Change? Fear not, because we have a recording! 📘 Download the slides The presentation discussed using digital tools for health behavior change, focusing on the use of chatbots, brand lift studies, and surveys. The speakers also discussed the importance of building upon…

  • REPLAY: Unlocking Your Theory of Change: Empowering You to Strategize and Measure Impact

    Missed our event Unlocking Your Theory of Change: Empowering You to Strategize and Measure Impact? Here is the replay! Resources 📘 Download the slides 🗺️ Guide: Digitally Transform Your Purpose-Driven Organization: A Simplified Approach to a Digital Transformation Roadmap We thank our expert speaker Juan José Hidd of COMUNiTi LLP. You can connect with Juan…

  • REPLAY: Telling Your Analytics Story: How to Effectively Measure Success on Social

    Missed our September 12 event “Telling Your Analytics Story: How to Effectively Measure Success on Social”? Here is the video replay. We would like to thank our expert speakers from Hootsuite, Social Impact Manager Laura Zubick and Social Media Strategist Laura Rychlik. Please find the slides from today’s presentation here. The Hootsuite team is also…

  • REPLAY: How to Create a Digital-First Community

    Here is the video replay from our July 18, 20223 event “How to Create a Digital-First Community with DAOs”, presented by the TechSoup Connect Western Canada Chapter. You can also download the slides. We would like to thank our expert speaker, Deepa Chaudhary, Founder of  Impact DAO Media, who shared their knowledge and experience with…

  • July 11: Beyond Reach and Likes: Uncovering the Social Media Metrics that Drive Campaigns

    TechSoup Connect Western Canada is delighted to announce our next event with guest expert Syju John. Join us for an in person event on July 11 and learn about the world of social media metrics and explore how they can be leveraged to enhance the effectiveness of your nonprofit campaign. Date and Location In-person Event…

  • REPLAY: Get More From Google Analytics 4: Everything A Nonprofit Needs To Know

    Thank you for joining us for our June 27, 2023″Get More From Google Analytics 4: Everything A Nonprofit Needs To Know”, presented by the TechSoup Connect Western Canada Chapter. We hope that you found the session informative and helpful. We would like to thank our expert speaker, David Lisowsky, Founder of  Regroup Media, who shared…

  • REPLAY: Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT: Practical Applications for Nonprofits

    Here is the video replay from our June 20th event “Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT: Practical Applications for Nonprofits”, presented by the TechSoup Connect Western Canada Chapter. Key Links from the Chat We would like to thank our expert speaker, Erik Blanchard, who shared his knowledge and experience with large language models and AI tools.…

  • June 20: Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT: Practical Applications for Nonprofits

    TechSoup Connect Western Canada is delighted to announce our next event with guest expert Erik Blanchard. Join us for a virtual event on June 20 for Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT: Practical Applications for Nonprofits. 🗓️ Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 at 12 PM PDT 🎟️ https://events.techsoup.org/e/m8tu5c/ Chat GPT is all the rage these days but…

  • REPLAY: Audience Research: Save Time And Effort With Your Communications

    Thank you for joining us for our June 6, 2023 event”Audience Research: Save Time And Effort With Your Communications”, presented by the TechSoup Connect Western Canada Chapter. We hope that you found the session informative and helpful. Links from Alison We would like to thank our expert speaker, Alison Knott, who shared her knowledge and…

  • Why Audience Research Will Save Your Nonprofit Time And Effort

    TechSoup Connect Western Canada is delighted to announce our next event with repeat guest expert Alison Knott. Join us for a virtual event on June 6 for “Audience Research: Save Time And Effort With Your Communications.” 🗓️ Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 12 PM PDT 🎟️ https://events.techsoup.org/e/m6vstb/ Nonprofits can get excited to start their marketing…

  • May 9: Hot Topics in Nonprofit Technology: AI, VR, and Mastodon [IN-PERSON]

    We are thrilled to announce an upcoming in-person event exploring the hot topics in nonprofit technology, including Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), Virtual Reality (V.R.), and Mastodon. This event will take place on Tuesday, May 9th at the Creekside Community Centre, and will look at what you, as a small to middle-sized non-profit, need to know about…

  • REPLAY: Indigenous Protocols For Nonprofits

    What is a territorial acknowledgment? How does it differ from a traditional welcome? If you are asking yourself these types of questions, you need to watch the video replay of TechSoup Connect Western Canada’s April 11 event. In this informative and welcoming workshop Rowena Veylan, Founder of The New School of Fundraising, discussed the importance…

  • An Interview with Rowena Veylan about Indigenous Protocols For Nonprofits

    TechSoup Connect BC is proud to present our next event, Indigenous Protocols For Nonprofits on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, with Rowena Veylan from the New School of Fundraising. This workshop is designed to help non-profits understand the role that indigenous protocols can play in their events and functions and how to be able to do…

  • June 6: Audience Research: Save Time And Effort With Your Communications

    Discover three low-cost, high-rewarding ways your comms team can create content and campaigns that your ideal audience will love. No matter your team size or capabilities! This event features Alison Knott, who is quickly becoming TechSoup Connect Western Canada’s good luck charm! 🗓️ Tuesday, June 6, 12:00 PM pacific🎟️ https://events.techsoup.org/e/m6vstb/

  • April 11: Indigenous Protocols For Nonprofits

    What is a territorial acknowledgement? How does it differ from a traditional welcome? If you are asking yourself these types of questions, we are here to help. This online workshop from TechSoup Connect Western Canada will discuss the importance of understanding Indigenous protocols in Canada and how this relates to the non-profit industry. 🗓️ April 11, 12:00…

  • Your Digital Guide

    We are a Vancouver-based group of volunteers dedicated to helping nonprofits discover and use emerging technologies. The Digital Nonprofit hosts monthly free workshops via TechSoup Connect Canada. Got ideas for an upcoming workshop? Reach out to eli@vandergiessen.ca.

  • REPLAY: The Fundraising Drivers that Raise You More

    Here is the video replay from our March 7, 2023 event “The Fundraising Drivers that Raise You More”, presented by the TechSoup Connect Western Canada Chapter. We hope that you found the session informative and helpful in your efforts to raise more money for your organization. 📃 View the slides We would like to thank…