TechSoup Global
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We get our Microsoft and Adobe products through TechSoup. Love it! It saves us a lot of money that can be spent now on our programs.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Getting software
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Get more Adobe CS4 in stock - they are currently out of stock. Would also love donated web hosting and email marketing software. I know they are working on getting this.
This organization was an absolute godsend to our organization. As a small community museum we operate on a very tight, very small budget and rely on donations for most of our operating costs. When our only computer system crashed we were frantic. I was able to restore most of the information but microsoft office pro which ran our entire collection data base. There was no way we could afford the software ourselves but a member suggested techsoup. The application process was easy and the support staff helped all the way. Since enrolling we have been able to purchase software to do projects that we never could have afforded on our own and we are so greatful for this organization!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My work as I am the curator, IT tech, project manager, archivist and many other things. Without the software made available from techsoup we would have lost our digital collection reports of about 2200 items.
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Not do a thing they are wondeful.
Their website is easy to navigate, they have built an incredible amount of partnerships to provide nonprofits like the Women's Intercultural Center the ability to obtain technology we could not otherwise afford. To them we owe our installation of the latest version of Quickbooks, Microsoft Office 2007 for all our computers and our computer lab for our participants, plus much more. Aside from that, they have an awesome customer service! What more can you ask for...a credible organization, variety of products at great prices, and great people to work with!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
by having our nonprofit, the Women's Intercultural Center, become a registered user and have purchased their products.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
continue to building relationships to provide technology to nonprofits that otherwise could not afford it and make sure to keep that newsletter going to its registered members.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the products they offer and their service.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
fantastic!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
expand its services to small businesses!
Ways to make it better...
I could get their newsletters. I signed on for them and I haven't received some for a while.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
keeping up with the pace of the ever changing world of technology and funding.
One thing I'd also say is that...
if you have not tried Technsoup your nonprofit is truly missing out.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Working with the EcoCommons in Second Life I have had the opportunity to collaborate with many organizations -- The Sierra Club, OneWorld.net, Sustainable Harvest International and many others are now moving in to share virtual office space thanks to TechSoup Global's initiative in virtual events and organizational collaboration. We save tons in travel by networking virtually across boundaries, building new cause campaigns at very low cost.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Cross-organizational collaboration
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Global interactivity and relevant events, a community of likeminded people
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Very intelligent, insightful leaders
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Create networks of change that ripple throughout the inner landscapes of the NGO sector, strengthening thousands of organizations to do more.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Tech Soup, especially TechSoup stock has been a Godsend to our organization. When I was first hired to operate a community computer lab, all the computers had pirated software and ancient versions of the legitimate software. Through TechSoup stock we were able to update our lab affordably and teach our students workskills! Not to mention the staff is knowledgable and friendly.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the number of relevant software titles they offer.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the ability to buy affordable software.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
helpful.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
do more outreach and non-profit trainings.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
They perform an outstanding service to the NPO field - from hardware to software, to advice, forums, you name it. If it involves tech for NPO's, they're into it and ready to help. The site is a 'go-to' for me every day.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
our organization through their software donation program. We've saved thousands of dollars.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
show up at other NPO conferences to get the word out, such as the Land Trust Alliances annual Rally.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
they speak at my level rather than above my head.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
gracious and giving of their time.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
travel the country to exhibit and get first-hand feedback on the challenges of small- to medium sized NPO's.
Ways to make it better...
I'd read some of the instructions first.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
getting the word out to all NPO's that they exist.
One thing I'd also say is that...
What a great organization!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
A very useful service! We purchase software through them regularly at great prices. I scan through their newsletter as soon as it arrives and always find something interesting and helpful. Their surveys cover areas I'm interested in and I always check them as when I'm shopping for solutions.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Reduced cost of software and better information when shopping for solutions
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Helpful newsletters and website
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
Awesome. TechSoup is an invaluable resource for every non-profit and we could not effectively manage technical issues without their help!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
applying information that they provide in the daily work envirnoment.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not change a thing.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the practical information shared in a user friendly way.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
professional.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
do even greater things for non-profits
Ways to make it better...
it could not have been better.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
staying innovative
One thing I'd also say is that...
keep doing what you are doing!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
Too awsome for words. A great organization that takes care of the NPO tech needs. Their coustomer service pros have always made the ordering process easier.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
keeping my computers virus free and up to date with the latest versions of software
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
great coustomer service
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
get computers into the hands of all NPOs
Ways to make it better...
I would have called sooner
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008