Online Learning Spotlight: GrantStation, Community Technology, Storytelling and Social Media

Are you too busy to leave your desk to learn a new skill or idea? Is your budget so tight that covering the cost of traveling makes attending training sessions impossible? If this describes you and your organization this list is for you! Take advantage of these low cost training solutions that you can participate in from the comfort of your own desk. If you offer online seminars and would like to be included on this list, contact ols@techsoup.org for more information.

How Nonprofit Organizations Can Utilize Web 1.0 on a Shoestring, hosted by DIOSA | Communications
Tuesday, January 6, 10 a.m. Pacific

Choosing Broadcast Email Software, hosted by Idealware
Wednesday, January 7, 1 p.m. Eastern

Email Newsletter Essentials for Nonprofits - From Start to Finish, hosted by Nonprofit Marketing Guide
Wednesday, January 7, 1 p.m. Eastern

Free "e-Strategy for Your Nonprofit" Webinar, hosted by CharityFinders
Wednesday, January 7, 8 a.m. Pacific

Building An Effective Email List, hosted by Idealware
Thursday, January 8, 1 p.m. Eastern

Getting the Big Picture: Intro to ICT Systems Analysis, hosted by NTEN
Thursday, January 8, 11 a.m. Pacific

NTEN Technology Leadership Series, hosted by NTEN
Thursday, January 8, 11 a.m. Pacific

OBAMA - 62262: Examining Obama Mobile and Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Mobile Advocacy, hosted by NTEN
Monday, January 12, 11 a.m. Pacific

How Nonprofit Organizations Can Successfully Use Facebook and YouTube, hosted by DIOSA | Communications
Tuesday, January 13, 10 a.m. Pacific

Introduction to GrantStation, hosted by TechSoup
Tuesday, January 13, 11 a.m. Pacific

Product Spotlight: Tour of Sites – A Review of Website Marketing Best Practices, hosted by NTEN
Tuesday, January 13, 11 a.m. Pacific

The Role of the Board in Planned Giving, hosted by the Philanthropy Journal
Thursday, January 15, 1 p.m. Eastern

How to Build or Edit a Web Site Without Technical Skills, hosted by Idealware
Thursday, January 15, 1 p.m. Eastern

Building the Foundation: Hardware, Software, and Networks, hosted by NTEN
Thursday, January 15, 11 a.m. Pacific

How Nonprofit Organizations Can Successfully Use MySpace, hosted by DIOSA | Communications
Tuesday, January 20, 10 a.m. Pacific

Drupal 101: Getting Started, hosted by NTEN
Tuesday, January 20, 11 a.m. Pacific

Webinar Series: Drupal for Nonprofit Decision Makers, hosted by NTEN
Tuesday, January 20, 11 a.m. Pacific

Storytelling and Social Media: 5-Part Series, hosted by TechSoup & NTEN
January 21, 8, February 4, 11, 18, 11 a.m. Pacific

Considering Social Media for Your Organization, hosted by Idealware
Wednesday, January 21, 1 p.m. Eastern

The 4 Things Every Nonprofit Must Know About Their Constituents, hosted by the Philanthropy Journal
Wednesday, January 21, 1 p.m. Eastern

Choosing a Low Cost Constituent Database, hosted by Idealware
Thursday, January 22, 1 p.m. Eastern

Mission Critical: Databases/Constituent Relationship Management, hosted by NTEN
Thursday, January 22, 11 a.m. Pacific

How Nonprofit Organizations Can Successfully Use Twitter and Flickr, hosted by DIOSA | Communications
Tuesday, January 27, 10 a.m. Pacific

Fundraising for Community Technology, hosted by Communities Connect Network
Tuesday, January 27, 10 a.m. Pacific

Drupal Modules: Community Building, hosted by NTEN
Tuesday, January 27, 11 a.m. Pacific

Free "e-Strategy for Your Nonprofit" Webinar, hosted by CharityFinders
Thursday, January 29, 9 a.m. Pacific

Getting Started with Online Conferencing and Seminar Tools, hosted by Idealware
Thursday, January 29, 1 p.m. Eastern

Measure Twice and Cut Once: Technology Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation, hosted by NTEN
Thursday, January 29, 11 a.m. Pacific

Make Your Board Meetings Can't-Miss Events, hosted by the Philanthropy Journal
Tuesday, February 3, 1 p.m. Eastern

The following online courses are available through TechSoup Stock:

Online Courses Available to Enhance Your Nonprofit Management Skills
The Society for Nonprofit Organizations (SNPO) offers online courses in essential topics such as resource development, social entrepreneurship, board governance, marketing, strategic alliances, mission-based management, strategic planning, and volunteer management.

e-skills360°: 10 Course Registrations
Training is self-paced, and students can learn at their own convenience, using any computer connected to the Internet. Many courses address recent versions of technology systems and software, and some are designed to prepare students to take industry certification exams.