Nonprofit Resources: Self-Service Technology Training and More
Articles, podcasts and webinars to help nonprofits with process improvement and to overcome technology challenges
Technology Infrastructure Resources for Nonprofits
Article: 5 Ways Nonprofits Benefit from Technology
So often people think of nonprofits as organizations that do good work, and don’t consider the resources required to operate, innovate, and work for long-term solutions in the same way that they would for for-profit businesses.
Article: Google Resources
Here are some helpful links for navigating Google's suite of various tools, including Google Docs, Gmail, Google Calendar and more.
Article: How to Create a Request for Proposal
Have you ever had to create a Request for Proposal (RFP)? Many nonprofits have and find it difficult to get started.
Article: Measuring Return on Tech Spending
Here are 7 key takeaways - many of which you've likely heard if your organization has taken part in a Community Impact Project.
Article: Microsoft Resources
Here are some helpful links for navigating Microsoft's suite of various tools, including OneDrive, SharePoint, Excel, OneNote, Teams and more.
Article: Selecting an IT Service Provider
Many nonprofit organizations are faced with the growing expectations to create business value with limited resources. Businesses, for-profit and nonprofit, depend on their technology infrastructure regardless of the organization’s size.
Getting Started with Microsoft Office Applications
Microsoft Office Quick Starts are free, user-friendly guides that get you up and running quickly with the basic information you need to be productive right away. Dive in here.
Microsoft Azure 101 for Nonprofits
Learn the basics, benefits and use cases to nonprofits of Azure, as well as the grants and free resources available to help you get started in the cloud.
Modern Voice Communications Options for Nonprofits
The way nonprofits communicate has changed. The systems that they use should, too. Transitioning from one phone system to another can take significant time, investment, and training. How do you know if an upgrade is worth the hassle and cost?
Nonprofit Project Management – Recommended Resources
Project Management expert, Peter Oliver, shares recommendations to streamline your nonprofit project management efforts so that you can work more efficiently towards fulfilling your mission.
Nonprofits and Apps – To App or Not to App? – Webinar
Is building a new app the best path forward? Our speaker, Darryl Moser, CEO of MilkCrate addresses considerations specific to nonprofits
Podcast: The Apparo Effect – Capacity Building for Nonprofits
Nonprofit CEO's Kim Lanphear, Maureen Krueger, and Steven Wray discuss the importance of capacity building for nonprofits.
Report: ROI In Nonprofit Technology Decisions
Download this Tech Impact report on realizing the full strategic value of a thoughtful ROI analysis for nonprofits.
TechForward: When Remote Delivery Wins
Apparo's Chief Technology Thought Partner, Stephanie McKee, spoke recently at TechImpact's TechForward conference. Enjoy her presentation: "The Long Term Pivot: When Remote Delivery Wins"
Technology Checklist
This checklist is designed to help you identify the technology you need to protect, including basic security tips, considerations and links to resources that can help you learn more to detect, respond to and recover from cyber incidents.
Webinar: Ensuring Nonprofit Remote Work Success
We address best remote work practices/tools, ensuring security of data outside of the office, and organizational policies and procedures.
Webinar: Google for Nonprofits
In this free webinar for nonprofits from Google, learn about Google Workspace, Ad Grants, the YouTube nonprofit program and more.
Webinar: People-Centric Productivity In A Telecommuting World
In this actionable and inspirational session, best-selling author Geoff Ables shares how digital solutions are now playing a critical role in helping teams to work together when they can’t be together.
Webinar: Pivoting To Remote Service Delivery
In this webinar, nonprofit leaders share how they've shifted from in-person service models to virtual to continue serving through the pandemic.
Webinar: Rapidly Going Remote
In this useful session, our panelists demonstrate how Microsoft SharePoint + Teams enable remote productivity.
Collaboration Resources for Nonprofits
Article: Body Language Tips
We thought our Nonprofit partners would enjoy this article providing body language tips for virtual meetings.
Article: Favorite Tips For Working From Home, From The Apparo Team
To enhance your experience during this “new normal”, the Apparo team has compiled our favorite tips for working from home, including mood-boosters, discipline hacks and gentle reminders to take it easy and take a break. We hope you enjoy! 1. Stay Connected With People Nicola Main, Project + Volunteer Coordinator: “Part of working with a team […]
Article: Google Resources
Here are some helpful links for navigating Google's suite of various tools, including Google Docs, Gmail, Google Calendar and more.
Article: Microsoft Resources
Here are some helpful links for navigating Microsoft's suite of various tools, including OneDrive, SharePoint, Excel, OneNote, Teams and more.
Article: Teams Cheat Sheet
Microsoft Teams is great for staying connected with your team as you work remotely. Enjoy video + text chatting, file sharing + storage, project management tools, app integrations and more.
Article: Zoom – A Nonprofit Guide to Getting Started
Zoom is a user-friendly and affordable video conferencing platform. Here are some helpful resources for learning how to use Zoom.
Article: Zoom – Should My Nonprofit Still Use It?
For all wondering, "Should my nonprofit still use Zoom?" based on recent security concerns, we decided to get to the bottom of it.
Article: Zoom Security Best Practices
Here we go over the current Zoom security best practices for keeping your meetings and webinars protected, in light of recent security threats.
Getting Started with Microsoft Office Applications
Microsoft Office Quick Starts are free, user-friendly guides that get you up and running quickly with the basic information you need to be productive right away. Dive in here.
Guide: The Nonprofit Overview to Staying Connected Through COVID-19
COVID-19 has hit and organizations are suddenly working remotely. Fortunately, the right strategies and tools make staying connected with all interested parties a breeze.
Microsoft Azure 101 for Nonprofits
Learn the basics, benefits and use cases to nonprofits of Azure, as well as the grants and free resources available to help you get started in the cloud.
Microsoft Training and Tools for Nonprofits
Build your skills and boost your nonprofit's efficiency with free, online training taught by Microsoft experts.
Modern Voice Communications Options for Nonprofits
The way nonprofits communicate has changed. The systems that they use should, too. Transitioning from one phone system to another can take significant time, investment, and training. How do you know if an upgrade is worth the hassle and cost?
Nonprofit Cybersecurity Education – Overcome the Risks of Working Remotely
Learn how more about cybersecurity, the cloud and how nonprofits can overcome the risks of working remotely.
Nonprofit Project Management – Recommended Resources
Project Management expert, Peter Oliver, shares recommendations to streamline your nonprofit project management efforts so that you can work more efficiently towards fulfilling your mission.
Nonprofit Project Management Education Webinar – An Introduction
In this free webinar led by Peter Oliver, learn tips and best practice to more efficiently manage your nonprofit projects.
Nonprofit Project Management Education Webinar – Elevated Techniques
In this free webinar led by Peter Oliver, elevate your Nonprofit Project Management practices with these advanced techniques.
Nonprofit Project Management Education Webinar – Project Management Tool Demos
See three Project Management tools in action with these user-friendly demonstrations created to help you select the best tool to meet your nonprofit's goals.
Nonprofit Project Management Education Webinar – The Agile Approach
In this free webinar led by Peter Oliver, learn how to apply an agile mindset to nonprofit project management.
Podcast: The Apparo Effect – Navigating the Hybrid Normal
Kim Lanphear leads a conversation with Kris Cole, Charlotte Raptor Center's Director of Advancement, and Keith Wheeler, President & CHRO at HR Resources of the Carolinas
Security Resources and Alerts for Nonprofits
Article: 4 Steps to Protect Against Email Spoofing
Most of us know spam when we see it, but seeing a strange email from a friend—or worse, from ourselves—in our inbox is pretty disconcerting.
Article: Choosing the Right Cybersecurity Testing for Your Nonprofit
While all the different types of cybersecurity testing can be overwhelming, we're here to help you choose what's best for your nonprofit.
Article: Cyber Risks Associated With COVID-19
This information was shared by FBI collaboration group InfraGard. Please be aware and proceed with caution whenever you receive a suspicious message.
Article: Facebook – Dealing with Account Hacking
Apparo recommends these articles from Facebook, which provide information on how to address concerns related to potential hacking.
Article: Zoom – Should My Nonprofit Still Use It?
For all wondering, "Should my nonprofit still use Zoom?" based on recent security concerns, we decided to get to the bottom of it.
Article: Zoom Security Best Practices
Here we go over the current Zoom security best practices for keeping your meetings and webinars protected, in light of recent security threats.
Free Resources for Nonprofits – Improve Technology and Processes
We've curated a detailed guide to free resources and tools for nonprofits. Take advantage of these for nonprofit technology and process improvement.
Microsoft 365 Security Center Learning Hub
Accomplish security operation tasks with confidence and learn how to maximize protection across domains with curated collections of articles, videos, blogs, and interactive guides.
Microsoft Security: Secure Score
Microsoft Secure Score is a measurement of your organization's security posture. Following theses recommendations can protect your organization from threats.
Marketing Resources for Nonprofits
Article: 10 Ways to Step Up Your Nonprofit’s Social Media
Written by Apparo Intern Leah Harrison A nonprofit’s image on social media has the potential to help or hurt them immensely. With the right social media factors and personal features, a nonprofit can reach a broader audience, obtain more volunteers, and help more […]
Article: Boost Constant Contact Email Deliverability
Avoid hitting spam filters with these adjustments that helped nearly triple Apparo's email deliverability via Constant Contact.
Article: Design Thinking in the Nonprofit World
How does an organization driven by passionate minds with knowledge in lifting those in need, serving those with less, and pivoting policies toward human independent sustainability, engage with exponentially changing technology and business processes?
Article: Facebook – Dealing with Account Hacking
Apparo recommends these articles from Facebook, which provide information on how to address concerns related to potential hacking.
Article: Host Successful Fall Fundraising Events with Confidence
Our friends from SHARE Charlotte shared this useful resource on event decision making in the pandemic environment.
Article: Low Cost Fundraising Systems
Download this Tech Impact report to help align your organization’s needs to the fundraising features and functions that you need.
Article: NonProfit Times – Auctions and Federal Regulations
Planning an auction as part of your next fundraising event? Be sure to review this article from the Nonprofit Times on compliance with federal rules.
Article: Your Guide To Inclusive Web Design
An inclusive website allows you to connect with more people. By implementing basic principles, you can reach people you may not realize you are excluding.
Chart: Virtual Fundraising Platform Comparisons 2020
See Apparo's chart to compare key features of today's most popular virtual fundraising platform options.
Cybersecurity for Nonprofits – Team Training
Nonprofits need specialized support to ensure their security and Apparo is here to deliver it.
Data Science and Analytics for Nonprofits
Nonprofits need specialized support around data science and Apparo is here to deliver it.
Donor Cultivation and Stewardship – Webinar
Learn tips for attracting and engaging new donors, simple strategies to boost your donor retention rate and increase their next gift and more.
Dual Perspectives on Nonprofit Fundraising and Advocacy – The Apparo Effect Podcast
Hylaine's Aly Brooke joins Apparo's Adrienne Craighead to share her unique perspective on nonprofit fundraising and advocacy as Apparo's former Director of Development.
Free Resources for Nonprofits – Improve Technology and Processes
We've curated a detailed guide to free resources and tools for nonprofits. Take advantage of these for nonprofit technology and process improvement.
Fundraising Education – Local Donor Panel – Webinar
Hear directly from donors and gain insight into who they are, why they start giving, and why they continue to give. Gain ideas on how to adjust your donor processes to improve donor relationships and increase donors and donations.
Fundraising Education – Vendor Demos Webinar
Watch donor management tool demos from Little Green Light, Kindful and Bloomerang to help you identify key features for your organization.
Fundraising Support from the Library – The Apparo Effect
Learn about free support services to help nonprofits navigate the world of grants. From classes to database tools, the Library has you covered.
Google Analytics Dashboard
Check out this great resource on how to navigate your Google Analytics dashboard.
Improve Nonprofit Fundraising through Microsoft Technology Tools
In this free webinar learn a new approach to fundraising through Microsoft technology.
Nonprofit AI Fundraising Education: AI Technology Insights Webinar
Leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence – meet your nonprofit fundraising goals with these AI automation insights.
COVID-19 Specific Resources for Nonprofits
Article: Community Resources for Dealing With COVID-19
We've compiled this list of tools, webinars, Facebook groups and more to create a hub of community resources related to dealing with COVID-19.
Article: Cyber Risks Associated With COVID-19
This information was shared by FBI collaboration group InfraGard. Please be aware and proceed with caution whenever you receive a suspicious message.
Article: Favorite Tips For Working From Home, From The Apparo Team
To enhance your experience during this “new normal”, the Apparo team has compiled our favorite tips for working from home, including mood-boosters, discipline hacks and gentle reminders to take it easy and take a break. We hope you enjoy! 1. Stay Connected With People Nicola Main, Project + Volunteer Coordinator: “Part of working with a team […]
Article: Host Successful Fall Fundraising Events with Confidence
Our friends from SHARE Charlotte shared this useful resource on event decision making in the pandemic environment.
Podcast: The Apparo Effect – Navigating the Hybrid Normal
Kim Lanphear leads a conversation with Kris Cole, Charlotte Raptor Center's Director of Advancement, and Keith Wheeler, President & CHRO at HR Resources of the Carolinas
Podcast: The Apparo Effect – New Hire Orientation During the Pandemic
Apparo's Leadership Team discusses hiring and onboarding new employees amid the pandemic.
Podcast: The Apparo Effect – Onboarding During the Pandemic
Enjoy our first podcast episode: Onboarding During the Pandemic, featuring new Apparo staff members who share their stories.
Webinar: Crisis Communications With Your Board
In this webinar, guest speaker Andi Stevenson guides us through effective crisis communications with your Board, including 3 areas of focus.
Webinar: Cultivating Strong Board Relations in Virtual Times
Join us to learn about ways to optimize Board meetings and other Board communication during virtual times.
