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CRM, Forms, Email: How to Build Your Nonprofit’s Core Fundraising Tech Stack
Hey friends, I was thrilled to host our recent session, Fundraising Tech Stacks 101: What You Need and How to Select the Right Tool, featuring the fantastic and highly practical Kim Peterson, CFRE, of Cedar Fundraising. We all know that feeling of staring at a dozen vendor websites, wondering which one is the “best,” and…
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How Nonprofits Can Use AI: 7 Key Takeaways from Our Recent Event
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, we hosted an online meetup to explore how AI is changing the game for nonprofits. Our guide was Deepa Chaudhary, the founder of Grant Orb, a company that builds AI tools specifically for the social sector. With a background in philanthropy and technology, Deepa understands the unique challenges nonprofits face…
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From Stories to Strategy: 7 Takeaways on Making Qualitative Data Actionable
Nonprofits collect a lot of stories, observations, and open-ended feedback—but turning all that into decisions is hard. In this TechSoup Connect Canada session, Ooloi Labs co-founders Yashna Jhamb and Akshay Roongta of Ooloi Labs showed practical ways to capture, structure, and analyze qualitative data at scale (including a demo of Dots, formerly the Open Knowledge…
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From Myths to Millions: What Canadian Nonprofits Need to Know About Donor-Advised Funds
Event Recap from TechSoup Connect Canada – July 29, 2025 Did you know donor-advised funds (DAFs) granted nearly $1 billion to Canadian charities in 2021 alone? Despite this explosive growth, many nonprofits still misunderstand—or completely overlook—DAFs in their fundraising strategy. That’s why we invited Mike Todd, Founder of Transform Philanthropy, to guide us through the…
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7 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Film to Fundraise and Engage Communities
Storytelling has long been at the heart of how nonprofits inspire action—and few tools are more emotionally resonant than film. In our July 15, 2025 TechSoup Connect Canada session, we were joined by Eva Zheng, founder of Empact, a platform that helps mission-driven organizations turn powerful films into actionable campaigns. Whether you’re a grassroots organizer…
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Event Replay: Standardizing & Simplifying the Philanthropic Process
Imagine a marketplace where finding the right charitable match is streamlined and efficient. Jeff Golby discussed this groundbreaking concept at the latest TechSoup Connect BC event, proposing a solution to bridge the great divide between donors and charities.
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June 4: Bridging the Great Divide – Standardizing & Simplifying the Philanthropic Process
TechSoup Connect BC is proud to present our next event, Bridging the Great Divide: Standardizing & Simplifying the Philanthropic Process Virtual Event, on June 4th, 2024, with Jeff Golby. The start time for this event is noon (PDT) It is the Foundation’s job to give away money, but it is also tough to get money…
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Growing Member Engagement: Ideas to increase your nonprofit’s membership
Engaging and retaining members is, of course, crucial for nonprofits. TechSoup Connect BC’s recent event, “Growing Member Engagement: Ideas to Increase Your Nonprofit’s Membership,” provided an abundance of insights into boosting membership through strategic structuring and value enhancement. Slides More From Communal Communal is an all-in-one solution designed for member-based nonprofits to manage memberships, programs…
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Unleashing AI’s Potential for Nonprofits
The Power of AI in the Nonprofit Sector During the May 14 webinar hosted by TechSoup Connect BC, Deepa Chaudhary, founder of Grant Orb and an experienced nonprofit technologist, shed light on the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) for nonprofits. The session titled “Harnessing AI for Good: Empowering Nonprofits with Artificial Intelligence” delved into…
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Unlocking Accessible Online Learning
In the ever-evolving landscape of online education, the conversation around accessible learning has never been more crucial. To help us all improve our programs’ accessibility, TechSoup Connect BC recently hosted an illuminating session titled “10 Things All Nonprofits Should Know About Accessible Online Learning.” The session featured insights Leah Chang, CEO of Leah Chang Learning—a…
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Navigating Product Management in Nonprofits: Insights from the TechSoup Connect Workshop
In the dynamic world of tech and nonprofit work, understanding the ins and outs of product management is crucial for leveraging technology to maximize impact. Recently, a TechSoup Connect British Columbia Western Canada event unveiled a wealth of knowledge on “Product Management Fundamentals for Nonprofits”. The workshop, led by product management expert Moshe Mikhanovsky, founder…
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Survey: Building a Better Grant Writing Process
This message is posted on behalf of Mina Demian. Hello, wonderful friends in the nonprofit world! My name is Mina, and like you, I’m devoted to making a difference through our work. Today, I’m reaching out to ask for a small favor—a favor that comes with the promise of coffee! I’m on a quest to…
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Join the Wave: Corporate Volunteering and Your Nonprofit
Introduction Hey there! If you missed TechSoup Connect BC’s most recent webinar on corporate volunteering, we have you covered. Here’s the video: Resources 📘 Download the slides 📊 See the brainstorm of corporate volunteer ideas In the world of nonprofits, there’s a fantastic opportunity brewing – one that involves teaming up with corporate volunteers to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…