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Graphic Design

Storymakers 2016 Winners

See the winners of the Storymakers 2016 campaign, which surpassed all of our expectations. We received more than 600 submissions from 35+ countries.

June 27, 2016

Libraries

The Right Tips and Tools for Teaching Older Adults Technology

Older adults may not understand the benefits of using technology, but libraries can help them adopt it for communication, learning, and entertainment.

June 21, 2016

Web Development

10 Ways to Improve Your Donation Page and Raise More Money

Most organizations reap strong financial benefits by improving their donation pages through a few simple changes. Here are 10 ways to improve yours.

June 20, 2016

TechSoup

The Biggest Technology Program You've Never Heard Of

In 2001, TechSoup partnered with Microsoft to launch the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) program, and it genuinely changed the world.

April 18, 2016

Social Media

5 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Text Messages

In the U.S. alone, a full 90 percent of the population has a cellphone, with two-thirds of adults owning a smartphone. Here are five SMS ideas for nonprofits.

April 06, 2016

Libraries

How to Make Technology Training Fun for Your Library Staff

Read how two libraries succeeded in making staff training fun using costumes, team challenges, incentives, and gamification.

March 03, 2016

Marketing and Communications

Building a Monthly Giving Program with Your Supporters

Donors who choose to make monthly gifts are on average more likely to support your organization for a longer period of time. Follow these 10 strategies.

February 15, 2016

Libraries

Digital Skills Are Not the Same as Digital Literacy

Being digitally literate in a public library requires different capabilities, aptitudes, and attitudes than those expected in a higher education library.

February 08, 2016

Graphic Design

Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 vs. Adobe Photoshop CC

Trying to decide if you need the streamlined simplicity of Photoshop Elements or the comprehensive collection of Photoshop CC? This guide can help you decide.

February 02, 2016

TechSoup

Top 10 Technology Donations for Religious Charities

Get the gear you need to achieve your mission! TechSoup offers many donations and discounts for religious charities, such as churches, synagogues, and mosques.

January 13, 2016

Libraries

5 Ideas to Improve Your Library's Facebook Page

Facebook is still relevant and useful for your library. Use these five tips to get your patrons to see more of your posts.

January 04, 2016

Libraries

Your Library Can Do Minecraft; Here's How

The Minecraft game has had a positive influence on the lives of the young library patrons who play it. Discover how easy it is to set it up in your library.

November 12, 2015