Free Online Seminars from TechSoup – New

Register now for one of the first in a series of online seminars from TechSoup, sponsored by ReadyTalk and United Way Bay Area:

Path to Successful Tech Planning
Thursday, June 5 • 11:00 a.m. PST
A technology plan can sound like another piece of bureaucracy, but don't be fooled. There is no substitute for thinking through what you need and how you will meet those needs. Technology planning is the process that will help you save money on technology, buy what you need, and use technology as a tool to accomplish your organization's mission. Laura Richardson from Uptime Resources  will explain tech planning and outline what you should think about before purchasing technology.

Expand Your Reach with Flickr and Twitter
Monday, June 9 • 11:00 a.m. PST
On the surface, applications such as Flickr and Twitter may not appear to be online communities; but they can be used by nonprofits to mobilize constituencies, enhance outreach and fundraising activities, and expand reach. This multimedia session includes an expert-led exploration of the above Web 2.0 tools, hands-on advice on how to best implement them for your organization, and a chance for you to ask questions to ensure that you will leave ready to implement what you have learned.

How to Make Your Web Site More Dynamic with Content Management Tools
Tuesday, June 10 • 10:00 a.m. PST
Are you stuck with a Web site that you can't update? Do you feel frustrated that you have to hire a Web designer or find a volunteer to make minor edits to your site? Using a Content Management System (CMS) may be what you're looking for. CMS is a software solution that allows non-technical users to update text, images, and documents on a Web site without having to learn HTML or use a software program like Dreamweaver. We will discuss some of the different CMS tools, determine which one is best for your needs, and outline what you need to get started.