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Bring Your Nonprofit's Rogue IT Out of the Shadows. Here's How.

Nick Mediati — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:30:00 GMT

Do you know all the tools, apps, and services that your staff and volunteers are using? If your team is using tools that are not controlled or authorized by your organization, then you may be dealing with shadow IT.

Turn Off Direct Send in Microsoft Exchange to Protect Yourself from Phishing

Nick Mediati — Fri, 08 May 2026 16:40:05 GMT

Microsoft Exchange includes a feature known as Direct Send that lets devices and apps send emails through your Exchange setup while bypassing any authentication requirements (like a username and password) that you have in place.

According to Microsoft, it's for use when "a legacy device or application" on your network — like a photocopier, printer, or fax server — needs to send or receive emails but doesn't support any other method of doing so. It's also ripe for abuse by bad actors, particularly if you are unfamiliar with how Direct Send works.

Impact Reporting for Nonprofits: A Small Donor's Perspective

Nick Mediati — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:32:24 GMT

Like millions of Americans, I donate to multiple nonprofits … but I am (like millions of Americans) a small donor. And, occasionally, I am approached to make an ongoing gift to additional organizations. And when I consider whether to give to an organization, I like to do my homework.

Case Study: Michigan Nonprofit Strengthens Elder Support Services with Cisco’s Cloud‑Managed Network

Rachel Rao — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:19:46 GMT

Isolation among older adults is a silent epidemic, especially in rural areas where geography, weather, and limited transportation can compound loneliness. A significant portion also experience economic insecurity, a reality reflected in national data showing that millions of seniors struggle with rising costs of housing, food, and healthcare, leaving them at heightened risk of poverty.

For Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly (LBFE), whose mission is to alleviate isolation among older adults, reliable communication and connection are more than operational necessities — they’re lifelines.

Preserving Black Queer History Through Decentralized Community Archiving

Kate Berrisford — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:34:42 GMT

In the vibrant heart of Kansas City, Missouri, a vital part of history has been captured by the nonprofit {B/qKC} through its participation in TechSoup’s Cultural Memory Lab project.

The Cultural Memory Lab is an innovative cohort-model project that’s been purposely designed to help nonprofits implement complex technologies like the decentralized web (DWeb) while also becoming sovereign owners and custodians of digitized memories and history.

Unsure How to Use AI at Your Nonprofit? Kyva's Guide Can Help

blog@techsoup.org (TechSoup Staff) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:20:00 GMT

Let's face it, AI is everywhere. And if you're AI-curious, it can be difficult to know where to start using it at your nonprofit and how to use it effectively. With that in mind, our partners at Kyva have put together a free, downloadable AI guide for nonprofits to point you in the right direction.

Top 10 Microsoft Products for Charities

blog@techsoup.org (TechSoup Staff) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:19:27 GMT

Microsoft offers a wide range of software to help charities carry out crucial work for their communities. Whether you need essentials such as Office apps or want to enhance your work with AI, we have you covered, with special pricing just for charities. Below you'll find a collection of TechSoup's Microsoft offerings, from cloud solutions to traditional desktop apps to services and support.

The Top 3 Reasons That Charities Join TechSoup

blog@techsoup.org (TechSoup Staff) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:04:52 GMT

At TechSoup, we equip charities with the technology solutions and skills that they need to carry out their missions more effectively. Whether your organisation needs affordable technology, technical support, or better ways to use tech, there's something for you at TechSoup. Plus, it's totally free to join.

How Should My Nonprofit Use Its Tech Budget? 4 Things to Consider

Nick Mediati — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:19:54 GMT

For many nonprofits, it can be hard to know how to best go about investing in your technology. When running on a limited budget, is it better to upgrade your computers or your in-office network? Move to the cloud or adopt AI?

Other Ways to Give: Unlocking Non-Cash Gifts for Your Charity

Tanis Patenaude, GiveWise — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:47:02 GMT

Last Updated on 18 Nov, 2025

Fundraising

At GiveWise, we believe in enabling Canadians to give from their wealth, not just their wallet.

Why? Becauseover 85% of Canadian wealth isn’t in cash*. It’s in real estate, business holdings, investments, and other non-liquid assets.

And yet, most charities only offer traditional donation methods like credit card or cheque.

That gap is costing the sectormillions in missed donations.

Many generous Canadianswantto give non-cash gifts like publicly traded securities, crypto, or Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) grants. But too often, they don’t know how. Or they assume your organization can’t receive them. On the flip side, many charities want to accept these gifts but feel overwhelmed by the complexity or unsure how to start.

From small grassroots organizations to large national charities —we work with you. Youcanunlock these gifts without adding more to your plate.

That’s where GiveWise’s digital tools and support can help.

At GiveWise, we’ve created a tool calledGiveGenius— a simple button you can add to your website that unlocks what we call “Other Ways to Give.”

It works like this:

A donor clicks the GiveGenius button
They choose to give shares, mutual funds, crypto, or from a DAF
We handle the complexity, you get the funds (and donor details) without lifting a finger

No new platforms to learn. Just more ways for your donors to give.

Real examples of gifts unlocked through GiveGenius:

A stock donation to a local community foundation
A DAF transfer from a family Giving Fund to a church outreach program
A crypto donation from a tech entrepreneur to a food bank

Want to learn how to add GiveGenius to your site — or how to talk to donors about non-cash gifts?

Check out the recording of our live webinar,Other Ways to Give: How Digital DAFs and Non-Cash Gifts Can Boost Your Giving Season.

Want to explore GiveWise tools for your charity?

Visit our charity page to learn how you can receive stock donations, DAF transfers, and more — with no extra admin work.See how it works.

*Source: Compiled by GiveWise from publicly available reports (2018–2026), including CAGP, CanadaHelps, EY, CMP and MPC