As organizations navigate through this innovative way of working, new challenges are arising along with numerous questions.
TechSoup Canada is a great resource to help organizations through the growing pains.
TechSoup Canada gives Canadian nonprofits, charities and public libraries access to top technology resources without paying top dollar. By registering on their site, your organization can get access to donated software from up to 30 companies such as Microsoft, Symantec and Intuit. They also provide resources for nonprofits on how to use technology such as websites, social media and databases.
There 2 course tracks that are worth highlighting as they are focused on remote workplace and team collaboration:
Pivoting to Remote Work – COVID-19 Response Course Track for Nonprofits
This track is normally $110 but is currently being offered for FREE. The Pivoting to Remote Work track helps nonprofits lay the groundwork for successful remote office environments. It includes the following subjects:
- Coronavirus Mitigation Resource
- OneDrive 101: Storing Smartly
- CyberSecurity 101: How to Become a Human Firewall
- Outlook 101: Increase Efficiency
- CyberSecurity 201: How to Make Your Organization Safe
- Planner 101: Effectively Organize Tasks
- Teams 101: Getting Started
- SharePoint 101: Improving Collaboration
- Teams 201: Using Advanced Functions
Course lengths vary from 1 hour with some lasting 2-3 hours. On average this course track would take approximately 10 hours to complete. They also offer some of the courses in other languages.
Teams for Nonprofits – Collaboration Tools
This track is normally $70 but is currently being offered for FREE. Running at just under 4 hours, the Teams for Nonprofits track focuses on the collaboration methods within Microsoft Teams and includes the following subjects:
- Ask the Expert: Using Teams: Live Event Recorded December 2019
- Teams 101: Getting Started
- Teams 201: Using Advanced Functions
Check out their Learning Centre for additional courses, webinars, blog and newsletter.
Source: techsoupcanada.ca
Navigating the Remote Workplace – Training Opportunities via TechSoup Canada
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Welcome!
If you are reading this guide, you are about to embark on a process that will help your organization harness the potential of technology to deliver your mission and best serve your community. Proactively planning for technology is about more than replacing old computers (although that might be part of your plan!). This process will help your organization fundamentally shift the way you approach technology investments toward greater mission achievement and community impact. It will identify opportunities for technology to help you control costs, reduce risk, raise funds, and empower staff.
Strategic technology planning – much like any strategic planning process – is a comprehensive look at the current state and the desired future state for your organization. If you just need some new computers, this may not be the right process. But if you are ready to treat technology as a mission-critical investment that can accelerate your organization’s impact, you are in the right place! Your nonprofit has much to gain from appropriately integrating technology into your operations, communications, fundraising, and service delivery. This guide offers step-by-step support to help you lead your organization through technology planning, resulting in a roadmap to smart technology use.
Acknowledgements
This guide has been produced through the generous support of the Rasmuson Foundation, a private foundation that works as a catalyst to promote a better life for Alaskans. Learn more at www.rasmuson.org. It was written and edited by Lindsay Bealko of Toolkit Consulting, who helps mission-minded organizations design creative communications, engaging education, and powerful programs. Learn more at www.toolkitconsulting.com.
Special thanks to Orion Matthews and Jeremiah Dunham of DesignPT for their substantial contributions to and reviews of this guide to make it as useful as possible to nonprofit organizations who are ready to harness the strategic potential of technology. Learn more and request help with your strategic technology plan at www.designpt.com.