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Digital opportunities for the third sector

Wed, 1 September 2010 Two new online communities are offering their support to Australian not-for-profit groups, raising awareness and resources for a variety of causes.

New code to improve cybersecurity

Wed, 23 June 2010 The Internet Industry Association (IIA) in conjunction with the Federal Government has launched a new voluntary code of practice for Australian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to improve cybersecurity for all consumers.

Raising awareness of ‘green technology’

Fri, 28 May 2010 Green IT Awareness Week aims to inform the public about what ‘green’ has got to do with information technology (I.T).

New software for not-for-profits

Third Sector — April 2010 Ian Ryder discusses the background and features of Salesforce.com, a software system for not-for-profits.

Oxfam launches new price comparison site

Fri, 26 February 2010 Oxfam UK has launched a new price comparison website that aims to boost its online fundraising.

New disability recruitment service website in NSW

Wed, 17 February 2010 A new website has been launched to service the thousands of new workers that are needed across New South Wales to meet a growing demand for disability and community care services.

Importance of ‘back office’ functions: conference for the not-for-profit and community sector

Wed, 20 January 2010 Held in Canberra on 25 February 2010, the Bring the Back Office Forward conference will focus on finance, IT and administration practices for the not-for-profit and community sector.

New UN-Business website supports humanitarian relief efforts

Wed, 20 January 2010 The United Nations (UN) has launched a new website designed to match the needs of UN organisations with the resources and capacities of the private sector.

Fundraising from IT

Third Sector — January 2010 Looking for some extra money? Ian Ryder explains how you can trim your IT budget and improve the quality of service.

Small businesses and social enterprises to get internet savvy

Wed, 19 August 2009 Social enterprises that are incorporated and have an ABN may qualify for government assistance to boost their online presence.

Giveaway: over $50,000 worth of IT support

Thu, 23 July 2009 One of the UK’s leading providers of IT support and management services to the not-for-profit sector, appiChar, has arrived in Australia and to say hello they are giving away $53,000 worth of services, IT equipment and importantly – chocolates!

Government’s digital road map labelled a ‘dead end’ for charities and nonprofits

Thu, 16 July 2009 Leading nonprofit technology organisation Connecting Up Australia (CUA) has slammed the Rudd Government’s plan for the digital economy as having nothing for Australia's not-for-profit sector.

Charities ride the new wave of social media

Third Sector — July 2009 Connecting Up Conference in Sydney recently heard that Australia’s charities and community groups are surging towards free and low cost social media and mobile technologies to reach their clients and donors.

ActionAid reaches out through blogging

Tue, 23 June 2009 One of Australia’s most popular and controversial political bloggers, Stilgherrian, will go to Tanzania as part of initiating a new blog outreach program to give voice to those trapped in poverty.

Connecting Up awards Community Technology innovations

Thu, 14 May 2009 At its annual conference in Sydney, Connecting Up Australia has awarded its third annual Australian Community Technology Awards, which acknowledge significant accomplishments of charities, businesses and governments who use telecommunications and the internet to benefit and connect Australian communities.

New program for easier online payments and donations

Thu, 30 April 2009 PayPal Australia has launched a new program that will make it easier for organisations such as charities, foundations, schools and universities to accept online payments and donations.

Facebook Causes ineffective for charitable donation?

Thu, 30 April 2009 According to a recent controversial report in The Washington Post, the Facebook ‘Causes’ application has emerged as an ineffective fundraising tool for not-for-profits and charities seeking online donations, since its creation in 2007, when compared with other online philanthropic methods.

Making the most of opportunities online

Third Sector — April 2009 The internet continues to present new and seemingly endless possibilities for communication and connection, creating unprecedented social networking opportunities for not-for-profits.

NFPs not connecting up

Third Sector — April 2009 The new ‘Are We There Yet?’ report from Connecting Up Australia has shown that the country’s charity and not-for-profit (NFP) organisations are generally neglecting to take up opportunities presented by social web technology, as well as buying software inconsistent with their needs.

Social media is here to stay

Third Sector — April 2009 Social media is the latest catch phrase in a long line of buzzwords. It is often used to describe the collection of software that enables individuals and communities to gather, communicate share, and in come cases collaborate or play.

Charities turn to Facebook

Third Sector — October 2008 Social networking sites such as Facebook may provide welcome relief to Australian charities struggling to overcome the do-not-call register and spam filters.

Software solutions for greater efficiency

Third Sector — January 2009 By managing and centralising information, TechnologyOne software has helped The Salvation Army Australia Eastern Territory operation to improve the efficiency of its business processes.

Is your customer relationship software meeting your needs?

Third Sector — January 2009 Not-for-profit organisations require additional functionality from their customer relationship management (CRM) software that generic systems commonly do not fulfil. Martin Hannah, Managing Director of Coresoft Business Solutions, examines why generic CRMs do not cover the requirements of not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) and examines what buyers in the sector should be looking for.

Connecting up with Doug Jacquier

Third Sector — January 2009 A passion for the not-for-profit sector has seen social justice pioneer Doug Jacquier move from community development projects to using technology to empower the sector in his role as CEO of Connecting Up Australia.

DonorTec Awarded

Wed, 3 December 2008 The CEO of Adelaide-based Connecting Up Australia has been recognised for his innovative approach to closing the digital and economic divide in Australia.

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