Resources for Nonprofits
Nonprofits must constantly adapt. Apparo is here to help. Here you'll find a curation of resources aimed at helping you achieve your mission, even when times are challenging. If you have a specific question that we have not addressed, contact us at nonprofits@apparo.org.
Technology Infrastructure
Resources to help you find the right solutions to manage your nonprofit's hardware and software, including support in moving to the cloud.
Collaboration Tools & Strategies
Resources to help improve your organization's teamwork and communications, especially when working virtually.
Technology Infrastructure Resources for Nonprofits
ROI In Nonprofit Technology Decisions
Download this Tech Impact report on realizing the full strategic value of a thoughtful ROI analysis for nonprofits.
Webinar: Rapidly Going Remote
In this useful session, our panelists demonstrate how Microsoft SharePoint + Teams enable remote productivity.
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: Ensuring Nonprofit Remote Work Success
To help our nonprofit partners during these uncertain times, Apparo is running a weekly virtual Q+A discussion series. Here are webinar recordings and more.
Google Resources
Here are some helpful links for navigating Google's suite of various tools, including Google Docs, Gmail, Google Calendar and more.
Microsoft Resources
Here are some helpful links for navigating Microsoft's suite of various tools, including OneDrive, SharePoint, Excel, OneNote, Teams and more.
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.
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.

Collaboration Resources for Nonprofits
Webinar: Winning with your Website – How to take Advantage of Google Ad Grants
Join our discussion on how to leverage Google Ad Grants to support your fundraising, volunteer cultivation, and other needs.
Cultivating Strong Board Relations in Virtual Times: Webinar
Join us to learn about ways to optimize Board meetings and other Board communication during virtual times.
Webinar: Rapidly Going Remote
In this useful session, our panelists demonstrate how Microsoft SharePoint + Teams enable remote productivity.
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.
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.
Should My Nonprofit Still Use Zoom?
For all wondering, "Should my nonprofit still use Zoom?" based on recent security concerns, we decided to get to the bottom of it.
Webinar: Teams Work Makes The Dream Work
In this webinar, our panelists take us through everything you need to know for optimal work in Teams, including set-up, chat, notifications and more.
Getting Started with Zoom
Zoom is a user-friendly and affordable video conferencing platform. Here are some helpful resources for learning how to use Zoom.
Security Resources and Alerts for Nonprofits

Podcast: The Apparo Effect – Ensuring Nonprofit Cybersecurity
Enjoy our first podcast episode: Onboarding During the Pandemic, featuring new Apparo staff members who share their stories.
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.
Webinar: Simple Steps For Data Protection
The current pandemic - and related rise in people working remotely - present new security threats. In this webinar, panelists take us through simple steps for data protection.
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.
Should My Nonprofit Still Use Zoom?
For all wondering, "Should my nonprofit still use Zoom?" based on recent security concerns, we decided to get to the bottom of it.
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.
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.
Marketing Resources for Nonprofits

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.
Boost Constant Contact Email Deliverability
Avoid hitting spam filters with these adjustments that helped nearly triple Apparo's email deliverability via Constant Contact.
Virtual Fundraising Platform Comparisons 2020
See Apparo's chart to compare key features of today's most popular virtual fundraising platform options.
Webinar: Expanding Service Capacity With Social Media
In this webinar, area social media pros demonstrate the power and possibilities that arise from utilizing social media to expand service capacity.
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.
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 […]
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?
COVID-19 Specific Resources for Nonprofits

Webinar: Winning with your Website – How to take Advantage of Google Ad Grants
Join our discussion on how to leverage Google Ad Grants to support your fundraising, volunteer cultivation, and other needs.
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.
Podcast: The Apparo Effect – New Hire Orientation During the Pandemic
Enjoy our second podcast episode: New Hire Orientation During the Pandemic, featuring Apparo leadership team members who share their stories.
Cultivating Strong Board Relations in Virtual Times: Webinar
Join us to learn about ways to optimize Board meetings and other Board communication during virtual times.
Webinar: Mental Resilience in a Pandemic
Join Mental Health America to learn ways to identify and manage stress during these challenging times.
Webinar: Reopening The Workplace
In this useful session, our panelists demonstrate how Microsoft SharePoint + Teams enable remote productivity.
Webinar: Rapidly Going Remote
In this useful session, our panelists demonstrate how Microsoft SharePoint + Teams enable remote productivity.
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: Simple Steps For Data Protection
The current pandemic - and related rise in people working remotely - present new security threats. In this webinar, panelists take us through simple steps for data protection.
