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Guía de Google Ad Grants: ¿Qué son las "grants" y cómo conseguirlas?

Guía de Google Ad Grants: ¿Qué son las "grants" y cómo conseguirlas?

Encontrará información sobre los siguientes temas:

  1. ¿Qué son los Google Ad Grants?
  2. ¿Quién puede solicitar y utilizar Google Ad Grants?
  3. Requisitos para solicitar Google Ad Grants
  4. Pasos antes de aplicar a Google Ad Grants
  5. ¿Cómo enviar la solicitud de Google Ad Grants?
  6. ¿Cómo mantener la elegibilidad para sus Google Ad Grants?

Google Ad Grants Guide: What are the grants and how to get them?

Google Ad Grants Guide: What are the grants and how to get them?

In this guide, you will find information on:

  1. What are Google Ad Grants?
  2. Who can apply for and use Google Ad Grants?
  3. Requirements for applying to Google Ad Grants
  4. Steps before applying to Google Ad Grants
  5. How to submit the Google Ad Grants application?
  6. How to maintain eligibility for your Google Ad Grants?

Media Literacy video series with Jay Smooth -- Free Video Resources

Media Literacy video series with Jay Smooth -- Free Video Resources

The awesome Media Literacy series with Jay Smooth is available here free of charge. Don't miss out!

It consists of a 12 part series that you can view at your own pace. This series covers the very important contemporary topic and will help you navigate the media world today. The series can be accessed here or via Youtube.

Please ignore his reference to "weeks". All the 12 videos can be accessed below and you can view them at your own pace. Enjoy and learn!


Countering Disinformation video series -- Free Video Resources

Countering Disinformation video series -- Free Video Resources

the Countering Disinformation series videos provide:

An examination of how disinformation is used to manipulate populations in adverse ways, to attack basic freedoms and human rights, and to limit the ability of citizens to engage in legitimate discourse with eachther and their governments by creating fear and distrust. The course will look at the destructive effects of disinformation on communities and across international borders and will outline some of the most well-known tactics of disinformation actors. Finally, we will look at ways that individuals and organizations can work to counter the growing and ever-changing scourge of disinformation.

A PRODUCTION OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE


Success or Failure: Issues on Nonprofit Leadership -- Selected free video resouces

Success or Failure: Issues on Nonprofit Leadership -- Selected free video resouces

Here are selected short videos on nonprofit governance. The videos cover topics from boad member issues and their impact on the success of the organization, to leadership and management issues that affect the efficiency and effectiveness of the nonpriofit, to five key issues that result in success of failure of nonprofits.

TechSoup bring these videos to you as a free service and has no financial or other interest in the videos, people, or organizations featured. This is only for your benenfit. Enjoy!


AI for Good: Empowering Nonprofits to Drive Impact and Ethical Innovation, 2023 (Free Recording)

AI for Good: Empowering Nonprofits to Drive Impact and Ethical Innovation, 2023 (Free Recording)

Are you a nonprofit leader, trailblazer, or accidental techie captivated by the potential of artificial intelligence? Eager to harness AI's capabilities to enhance your organization's impact and reach? Mindful of the ethical and societal challenges posed by AI's rapid progression? If this resonates with you, join us at this insightful and engaging webinar, where we'll explore the vast opportunities AI offers nonprofits and emphasize the sector's vital role in guiding the ethical growth and implementation of AI technologies.

This event was recorded on April 27th, 2023. This event recording covers:

  • The Lily Pad Phenomenon: Understand the exponential expansion of AI and its far-reaching consequences for the nonprofit world.
  • AI in Action: Discover how AI is being utilized to tackle everyday tasks and drive innovative projects for nonprofits.
  • Striking the Balance: Grasp the importance of addressing AI's ethical concerns while reaping its benefits.
  • A Crucial Responsibility: Embrace your role as a nonprofit professional in directing the evolution and application of AI for the greater good as it emerges.
  • Setting Out on Your Journey: Obtain practical advice on integrating AI into your nonprofit's strategies and operations.

Top 3 Factors for a Successful Nonprofit Website, 2023 (Free Recording)

Top 3 Factors for a Successful Nonprofit Website, 2023 (Free Recording)

More than 40 percent of nonprofits are planning to relaunch their website within a year to better attract funding and followers. While nonprofits face communications and outreach challenges, there are proven strategies that can help organizations adjust their efforts to a changing landscape.

TechSoup, in collaboration with Tapp Network, helps nonprofits of all sizes build or optimize websites with integrated social media fundraising, content management systems (CMS), customer relationship management databases (CRM), forms, event management, marketing automation, and more.

This live event will cover:

  • The key elements of a successful nonprofit website and how to incorporate them into a new or existing build
  • Which platforms to use to build a website and how to select which one is right for your organization 
  • Creating site architecture to ensure usability and a good user experience 
  • Systems, methodologies, and structures to use when building a new website or making updates to an existing site

This event was recorded on March 9th, 2023. 


Improve Your Nonprofit Website User Experience, 2023 (Free Recording)

Improve Your Nonprofit Website User Experience, 2023 (Free Recording)

User experience (UX) focuses on having a deep understanding of website visitors, the information they need, the actions you want them to take, and the ease of which they can engage and convert on your website. Nonprofit websites are the centerpiece for all digital engagement with an organization. Having a good UX can enhance support, increase donations, and further your mission. Join us to learn about the top UX enhancements and features to consider on your website for 2023 and beyond. 

In this event recording we will:

  • Learn what User Experience is and the effect it has on the success of your organization online in generating engagement.
  • Analyze best practices, tips, and tricks for building a UX-optimized nonprofit website with examples of websites you should follow.
  • Whether you are looking to build a new website from scratch, or improve the website you already have, learn methodologies and systems to enhance your organization's website UX.

This event was recorded on February 15th, 2023. 


Get Protected: Introduction to Data Privacy and Cybersecurity for Nonprofits, 2023 (Free Recording)

Get Protected: Introduction to Data Privacy and Cybersecurity for Nonprofits, 2023 (Free Recording)

As the online world continues to evolve, building digital trust is becoming critical for nonprofit professionals. From increased cyberthreats and data breaches to confusing new privacy laws, it's hard to know where to start when it comes to ensuring security protection measures are in place - but don’t panic! 

This session will provide you with understanding of the basics of both cybersecurity and data privacy. Get ready to learn how the strongest defense against cyber threats is found in multiple layers of protection, including changes in behavior that you can start implementing right away. 

We’ll cover key concepts of today’s privacy laws and explore how they challenge us to think about our data in a whole new way, and how they actually align with the principles of nonprofits. 

Join us and come away from this session with an understanding of how your nonprofit can be protected from cyber threats and data breaches and start building a foundation of digital trust.

This event was recorded on February 8th, 2023.

In this event recording, we will cover:

  • Data in the age of privacy and cybercrime
  • Three basic cybersecurity practices every organization should practice
  • How to apply a life cycle perspective to protecting data
  • How a few behavior changes can make our organizations safer
  • How to think about and define Digital Trust

Discover the Power of Asana for Nonprofits. A Beginner's Guide, 2023 (Free Recording)

Discover the Power of Asana for Nonprofits. A Beginner's Guide, 2023 (Free Recording)

Many nonprofits haven't implemented a dedicated solution for project & collaboration management. Teams are not working at their full efficiency, deadlines are missed, frustrations arise. Managers don’t find it easy to put their skills and mindset into practice. 

Does it sound like a description of your work environment? 

Luckily, it doesn’t have to be this way. 

Nonprofits can harness technology and unlock the power of their teams in pursuit of advancing their missions — no matter where those teams may carry out their work. From coordinating content creation for digital marketing channels to generating more development pipeline and increasing engagement with donors, Asana can help nonprofits get more mission critical work done. 

How? We'll show you.

Join us and learn how to streamline your team's workflow and increase productivity. Discover the power of Asana, a versatile project management tool used by thousands of nonprofits worldwide. You'll be able to effectively manage tasks, projects, and collaborations, ensuring your nonprofit achieves its mission with ease.

This event was recorded on August 9th, 2023.

In this event, we will cover:

I. Introduction

  • Overview of the challenges faced by non-profit managers in project management and productivity.

II. The Power of Asana for Nonprofits

  • How can you solve those challenges in Asana and streamline workflow, increase productivity, and improve collaboration.

III. Q&A Session

  • Live Q&A session with course instructor, opportunity for attendees to ask questions

IV. Closing Remarks

  • Other training resources on Asana

How to run effective remote meetings with Microsoft Teams: The before-during-after guide

How to run effective remote meetings with Microsoft Teams: The before-during-after guide

This before-during-after guide will provide you with 10 tips on how to improve the efficiency of your virtual meetings using Microsoft Teams. They really are very good advice that will give you many benefits even beyond your meeting!

This guide is free and is another way to thank you for visiting our catalog of courses and events. Thanks from the TechSoup Learning Team.

This Guide is made possible thanks to Microsoft.


Project and Change Management: A Toolkit for Nonprofit Results, 2023 (Free Recording)

Project and Change Management: A Toolkit for Nonprofit Results, 2023 (Free Recording)

Managing projects while navigating change is difficult, but essential for nonprofit success. Join us for a free live event introducing effective project and change management approaches for nonprofits.

Join us for this one-hour live event to learn how to integrate project and change management frameworks to drive key initiatives like technology upgrades, website redesigns, MFA implementation, or system transitions. This live event will provide you with resources to seamlessly manage projects while navigating uncertainty and change.

Walk away with a strategic toolkit to help your nonprofit execute goals while navigating uncertainty. The live event will provide capabilities to successfully lead both project and change initiatives.

This event was recorded on September 7, 2023. We will cover:

  • Understanding the “job to be done”
  • Using benefit and complexity to prioritize projects
  • Project management principles for nonprofits
  • Why is change so hard?

Nonprofit Technology Framework in Action, 2023 (Free Recording)

Nonprofit Technology Framework in Action, 2023 (Free Recording)

The pace of technological change can be dizzying and while nonprofits may understand how critical technology is to their work, keeping up with technology without losing sight of mission can feel impossible.The Nonprofit Technology Framework is here to help. With so much buzz surrounding new technologies, it's easy to dismiss it as mere hype. However, recent advancements have made technology an even more indispensable tool for nonprofits, empowering them to achieve scales of impact that were previously unimaginable .

Join our exclusive event to learn about the Nonprofit Technology Framework – a nonprofit-focused framework that brings clarity and structure to the ever-changing and turbulent technology landscape. Whether it's aligning your mission, improving governance, harnessing data, bolstering cybersecurity and data privacy, managing projects, or fostering a culture of continuous improvement, this session will show how technology strategies can support, inform, and amplify your nonprofit efforts today.

No prior experience is needed as we present the framework and showcase practical tools and techniques that anyone can use. If you are feeling overwhelmed by technology or afraid your nonprofit is missing out on opportunities, then join us to learn how the Nonprofit Technology Framework can help you build a foundation on which you can confidentiality lead technology strategy for your nonprofit. 

This event was recorded on August 2nd, 2023. We covered:

  • What’s (and why) a framework?
  • Managing the pace of technology
  • The Value of Different Perspectives
  • Transitioning from “old” IT to “new” IT
  • Vacancies in the Nonprofit C-Suite Hotel

Design Before & After: Live Event (Free) on July 12th, 2023, 9 a.m. Pacific time

Design Before & After: Live Event (Free) on July 12th, 2023, 9 a.m. Pacific time

As a member of a non-profit organization, you wear a lot of hats. Sometimes they’re the well-fitting hats you planned to wear, and other times they’re hats that you inherit or otherwise end up with and your challenge is to figure out how to wear them. If you’ve found yourself responsible for designing marketing and communication pieces but feel like you’re alone out in the field — this is for you! In this session, Khara will introduce you to what it means to be a “designer,” explain some basic principles designers use in their work, and show you how you can apply them in projects you create for your organization.

This live event will take place on July 12th, 2023, at 9 a.m. Pacific time. We will cover:

  • What is graphic design?
  • A few basic design principles
  • Before-and-after comparisons
  • Live demo of how to take a design from “meh” to “marvelous!”


Making Sense of Your Data: Collecting, Organizing and Analyzing Your Data to Communicate Impact, 2023 (Free recording)

Making Sense of Your Data: Collecting, Organizing and Analyzing Your Data to Communicate Impact, 2023 (Free recording)

Data is one of the most powerful tools that organizations have to make decisions and communicate their impact to clients, community members and funders. Sometimes it can be hard to know what data to collect, where to find it, and how to analyze it.

If you or your team are seeking better ways to collect, organize, analyze and tell a story using data, join us for this interactive online event.

This event was recorded on July 19, 2023. 

During this event we explore:

  • How to define organizational KPIs.
  • How to find the data you may already be collecting and tools that you can utilize to collect more.
  • Ways to make sense of your data through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • How to turn data into powerful stories that encourage action.