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 for Nonprofits
Article: 5 Ways Nonprofits Benefit from Technology
So often people think of nonprofits as organizations that do good work, and don’t consider the resources required to operate, innovate, and work for long-term solutions in the same way that they would for for-profit businesses.
Article: Google Resources
Here are some helpful links for navigating Google's suite of various tools, including Google Docs, Gmail, Google Calendar and more.
Article: How to Create a Request for Proposal
Have you ever had to create a Request for Proposal (RFP)? Many nonprofits have and find it difficult to get started.
Article: 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.
Article: Microsoft Resources
Here are some helpful links for navigating Microsoft's suite of various tools, including OneDrive, SharePoint, Excel, OneNote, Teams and more.
Article: 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.
Getting Started with Microsoft Office Applications
Microsoft Office Quick Starts are free, user-friendly guides that get you up and running quickly with the basic information you need to be productive right away. Dive in here.
Microsoft Azure 101 for Nonprofits
Learn the basics, benefits and use cases to nonprofits of Azure, as well as the grants and free resources available to help you get started in the cloud.
Modern Voice Communications Options for Nonprofits
The way nonprofits communicate has changed. The systems that they use should, too. Transitioning from one phone system to another can take significant time, investment, and training. How do you know if an upgrade is worth the hassle and cost?
Nonprofits and Apps – To App or Not to App? – Webinar
Is building a new app the best path forward? Our speaker, Darryl Moser, CEO of MilkCrate addresses considerations specific to nonprofits
Podcast: The Apparo Effect – Capacity Building for Nonprofits
Nonprofit CEO's Kim Lanphear, Maureen Krueger, and Steven Wray discuss the importance of capacity building for nonprofits.
Report: ROI In Nonprofit Technology Decisions
Download this Tech Impact report on realizing the full strategic value of a thoughtful ROI analysis for nonprofits.
TechForward: When Remote Delivery Wins
Apparo's Chief Technology Thought Partner, Stephanie McKee, spoke recently at TechImpact's TechForward conference. Enjoy her presentation: "The Long Term Pivot: When Remote Delivery Wins"
Technology Checklist
This checklist is designed to help you identify the technology you need to protect, including basic security tips, considerations and links to resources that can help you learn more to detect, respond to and recover from cyber incidents.
Webinar: Ensuring Nonprofit Remote Work Success
We address best remote work practices/tools, ensuring security of data outside of the office, and organizational policies and procedures.
Webinar: Google for Nonprofits
In this free webinar for nonprofits from Google, learn about Google Workspace, Ad Grants, the YouTube nonprofit program and more.
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: Rapidly Going Remote
In this useful session, our panelists demonstrate how Microsoft SharePoint + Teams enable remote productivity.
Collaboration Resources for Nonprofits
Article: Body Language Tips
We thought our Nonprofit partners would enjoy this article providing body language tips for virtual meetings.
Article: Favorite Tips For Working From Home, From The Apparo Team
To enhance your experience during this “new normal”, the Apparo team has compiled our favorite tips for working from home, including mood-boosters, discipline hacks and gentle reminders to take it easy and take a break. We hope you enjoy! 1. Stay Connected With People Nicola Main, Project + Volunteer Coordinator: “Part of working with a team […]
Article: Google Resources
Here are some helpful links for navigating Google's suite of various tools, including Google Docs, Gmail, Google Calendar and more.
Article: Microsoft Resources
Here are some helpful links for navigating Microsoft's suite of various tools, including OneDrive, SharePoint, Excel, OneNote, Teams and more.
Article: Teams Cheat Sheet
Microsoft Teams is great for staying connected with your team as you work remotely. Enjoy video + text chatting, file sharing + storage, project management tools, app integrations and more.
Article: Zoom – A Nonprofit Guide to Getting Started
Zoom is a user-friendly and affordable video conferencing platform. Here are some helpful resources for learning how to use Zoom.
Article: Zoom – Should My Nonprofit Still Use It?
For all wondering, "Should my nonprofit still use Zoom?" based on recent security concerns, we decided to get to the bottom of it.
Article: 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.
Getting Started with Microsoft Office Applications
Microsoft Office Quick Starts are free, user-friendly guides that get you up and running quickly with the basic information you need to be productive right away. Dive in here.
Guide: The Nonprofit Overview to Staying Connected Through COVID-19
COVID-19 has hit and organizations are suddenly working remotely. Fortunately, the right strategies and tools make staying connected with all interested parties a breeze.
Microsoft Azure 101 for Nonprofits
Learn the basics, benefits and use cases to nonprofits of Azure, as well as the grants and free resources available to help you get started in the cloud.
Modern Voice Communications Options for Nonprofits
The way nonprofits communicate has changed. The systems that they use should, too. Transitioning from one phone system to another can take significant time, investment, and training. How do you know if an upgrade is worth the hassle and cost?
Podcast: The Apparo Effect – Navigating the Hybrid Normal
Kim Lanphear leads a conversation with Kris Cole, Charlotte Raptor Center's Director of Advancement, and Keith Wheeler, President & CHRO at HR Resources of the Carolinas
Podcast: The Apparo Effect – Why Do Nonprofits Need Technology?
Apparo's Director of Marketing, Bleema Bershad, leads a discussion with Beyonka Fulton of A Better World, Cory Aurandt of Charlotte Networks and Apparo's own Benjamin Knudson.
TechForward: When Remote Delivery Wins
Apparo's Chief Technology Thought Partner, Stephanie McKee, spoke recently at TechImpact's TechForward conference. Enjoy her presentation: "The Long Term Pivot: When Remote Delivery Wins"
Webinar: Cultivating Strong Board Relations in Virtual Times
Join us to learn about ways to optimize Board meetings and other Board communication during virtual times.
Webinar: Ensuring Nonprofit Remote Work Success
We address best remote work practices/tools, ensuring security of data outside of the office, and organizational policies and procedures.
Webinar: Google for Nonprofits
In this free webinar for nonprofits from Google, learn about Google Workspace, Ad Grants, the YouTube nonprofit program and more.
Webinar: Ingredients For An Effective Remote Workspace
In this webinar, our panelists guide us through the ingredients you need for an effective remote workspace, including office setup, virtual meetings + more.
Webinar: Leading & Teaming in Hybrid Times – How Nonprofits Can Thrive in the Next Phase of the New Normal
Join our discussion on how to build relationships with teammates during these times of hybrid work environments.
Security Resources and Alerts for Nonprofits
Article: 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.
Article: 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.
Article: 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.
Article: Facebook – Dealing with Account Hacking
Apparo recommends these articles from Facebook, which provide information on how to address concerns related to potential hacking.
Article: Zoom – Should My Nonprofit Still Use It?
For all wondering, "Should my nonprofit still use Zoom?" based on recent security concerns, we decided to get to the bottom of it.
Article: 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.
Microsoft 365 Security Center Learning Hub
Accomplish security operation tasks with confidence and learn how to maximize protection across domains with curated collections of articles, videos, blogs, and interactive guides.
Microsoft Security: Secure Score
Microsoft Secure Score is a measurement of your organization's security posture. Following theses recommendations can protect your organization from threats.
Phishing Quiz: Can you spot a cyber-risk?
Identifying phishing can be harder than you think. Phishing is an attempt to trick you into giving up your personal information by pretending to be someone you know. Can you tell what's fake?
Marketing Resources for Nonprofits
Article: 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 […]
Article: Boost Constant Contact Email Deliverability
Avoid hitting spam filters with these adjustments that helped nearly triple Apparo's email deliverability via Constant Contact.
Article: 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?
Article: Facebook – Dealing with Account Hacking
Apparo recommends these articles from Facebook, which provide information on how to address concerns related to potential hacking.
Article: Host Successful Fall Fundraising Events with Confidence
Our friends from SHARE Charlotte shared this useful resource on event decision making in the pandemic environment.
Article: 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.
Article: NonProfit Times – Auctions and Federal Regulations
Planning an auction as part of your next fundraising event? Be sure to review this article from the Nonprofit Times on compliance with federal rules.
Article: 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.
Chart: Virtual Fundraising Platform Comparisons 2020
See Apparo's chart to compare key features of today's most popular virtual fundraising platform options.
COVID-19 Specific Resources for Nonprofits
Article: Community Resources for Dealing With COVID-19
We've compiled this list of tools, webinars, Facebook groups and more to create a hub of community resources related to dealing with COVID-19.
Article: 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.
Article: Favorite Tips For Working From Home, From The Apparo Team
To enhance your experience during this “new normal”, the Apparo team has compiled our favorite tips for working from home, including mood-boosters, discipline hacks and gentle reminders to take it easy and take a break. We hope you enjoy! 1. Stay Connected With People Nicola Main, Project + Volunteer Coordinator: “Part of working with a team […]
Article: Host Successful Fall Fundraising Events with Confidence
Our friends from SHARE Charlotte shared this useful resource on event decision making in the pandemic environment.
Podcast: The Apparo Effect – Navigating the Hybrid Normal
Kim Lanphear leads a conversation with Kris Cole, Charlotte Raptor Center's Director of Advancement, and Keith Wheeler, President & CHRO at HR Resources of the Carolinas
Podcast: The Apparo Effect – New Hire Orientation During the Pandemic
Apparo's Leadership Team discusses hiring and onboarding new employees amid the pandemic.
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.
Webinar: Crisis Communications With Your Board
In this webinar, guest speaker Andi Stevenson guides us through effective crisis communications with your Board, including 3 areas of focus.
Webinar: Cultivating Strong Board Relations in Virtual Times
Join us to learn about ways to optimize Board meetings and other Board communication during virtual times.
