Techsoup – Affordable technology and information for the non-profit sector

Huniyer Hovich, 15 June 2012

The best way to sum-up what Techsoup can do for non-profit groups is stated in their website: 

“TechSoup is a nonprofit with a clear focus: providing other nonprofits and libraries with technology that empowers them to fulfill their missions and serve their communities.

As part of that goal, we provide technology products and information geared specifically to the unique challenges faced by nonprofits and libraries.

• Learning resources
• Articles
• Blogs
• Free webinars and forums led by expert hosts are available to all users.

Once qualified with TechSoup, nonprofits and libraries can access 400+ technology products from more than 40 donor partners — including Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, Intuit, and Symantec.

The Techsoup global network spans over 35 countries including New Zealand – if you’re shaking your head because you’re wondering how you’d missed this, then that makes two of us.

Philanthropy DOES exist in the technology sector, it’s just that sometimes you might need to look a little harder.

You should register to follow my blogs and you might be surprised at what I know about being resourceful when managing a non-profit organisation (not to mention the brownie points I might earn from the boss). 

But I digress- back to Techsoup. These people really have your best interests at heart and I love their underlying philosophy. There is so much great technology out there so why should it be only accessible to those few that can afford it? Don’t take my word for it – check them out today at http://www.techsoup.net.nz/  

To be eligible for TechSoup New Zealand your non-profit must have a Charities Commission Number or IRD documentation. Microsoft has eligibility guidelines of which type of organisations they will donate to http://www.techsoup.net.nz/microsoft/program-guidelines  

Happy bargain hunting!