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Community-Controlled Archives are moving collections onto decentralized storage.

Join this upcoming TechSoup Public Good App House demo to see the exact governance and migration steps.

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Cultural Memory Lab Showcase: Permanent, Censorship-Resistant, Community-Controlled Archives | TechSoup Events
Virtual Event - Preserve and protect your community’s history. Join the Cultural Memory Lab Showcase to see how archivists use decentralized storage for permanent, censorship-resistant, community-cont...
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August 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
vandergiessen.ca
Turn stories into strategy. Watch the replay of our TechSoup Connect 🇨🇦 session with Ooloi Labs on making qualitative data actionable with templates, tagging, and AI (used wisely).

Review the top seven insights from the event: digitalnonprofit.ca/2025/08/12/f...

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From Stories to Strategy: 7 Takeaways on Making Qualitative Data Actionable – The Digital Nonprofit – a project of TechSoup Connect Canada
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August 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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$1B in Canadian Donor-Advised Fund grants last year — is your nonprofit missing out?

Catch the replay + recap of our @techsoup.bsky.social Connect 🇨🇦 session with Mike Todd from Transform Philanthropy. Learn how to tap into DAFs the smart way.

Watch & read:
digitalnonprofit.ca/2025/07/30/f...
From Myths to Millions: What Canadian Nonprofits Need to Know About Donor-Advised Funds – The Digital Nonprofit – a project of TechSoup Connect Canada
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July 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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🎬 Film is more than storytelling—it’s a nonprofit engagement engine.

Check out 7 powerful strategies to use film for fundraising, trust-building, and community action.

Full replay from our latest TechSoup Connect 🇨🇦 event.

digitalnonprofit.ca/2025/07/16/7...

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7 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Film to Fundraise and Engage Communities – The Digital Nonprofit – a project of TechSoup Connect Canada
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July 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Skip the expensive redesign! Learn how to keep your nonprofit site stress-free with smart maintenance. Watch the replay from our @techsoup.bsky.social Connect session with Cheeky Monkey Media: digitalnonprofit.ca/2025/06/17/w...
Website Maintenance > Redesign Meltdowns – The Digital Nonprofit – a project of TechSoup Connect Canada
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June 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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What a strange delight this has been. Having told the story of a number of real revolutions in ultra-longform podcast format for ten seasons, Mike Duncan synthesizes the elements and style into a new, fictional revolution.

It’s tremendously good, and worth your time if you like sci-fi and history.
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Folks. Check your feeds. It's done
June 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Planning a capital campaign? Fundraising strategist Frances Roen shares what actually works—from prepping your team to engaging top donors. Watch the replay + read the recap:
digitalnonprofit.ca/2025/06/03/l...
#nonprofit #fundraising

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Lessons Learned: What You Need to Know Before Launching a Capital Campaign – The Digital Nonprofit – a project of TechSoup Connect Canada
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June 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Empowering community archives through decentralized technology. 💪

The Cultural Memory Lab just announced its inaugural cohort.

Discover how three standout projects will explore how decentralized tools can preserve cultural memory ↓

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Accelerating Makers - Introducing the Cultural Memory Lab Cohort: Empowering Community Archives Through Decentralized Technology
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May 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
vandergiessen.ca
📞 Can a phone call = $1.4M in future gifts?
Turns out: yes. At @techsoup.bsky.social Connect Canada, Siobhan Aspinall & Morgan Steacy showed how a no-ask telemarketing campaign can boost legacy giving.

Replay + full breakdown here:
digitalnonprofit.ca/2025/05/21/c...
Calling for Connection: How Telemarketing Sparked $1.4M in Legacy Gifts – The Digital Nonprofit – a project of TechSoup Connect Canada
digitalnonprofit.ca
May 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Drowning in post-it notes and scattered processes? 🌀
Watch our #Tech4Good replay with David Pisarek of wowdigital.bsky.social to learn 7 practical ways to simplify systems at your nonprofit. Tools, tips, and a free ebook await
digitalnonprofit.ca/2025/05/13/7...

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May 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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will unironically buy the nardwuar nike collab shoes

what a world that this is a real thing

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May 6, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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What should every nonprofit board member know?
Check out highlights + video replay of @beckytrains.bsky.social's workshop with @techsoup.bsky.social Connect Canada.

Legal duties, ED support, fundraising & more.

📝 digitalnonprofit.ca/2025/04/14/w...
Title: Board Governance Basics. Headshot of Becky on black background and The Digital Nonprofit's four color arrows, pointing to the right.
April 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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How can nonprofits really use AI and automation to do more with less?
Chaplain Timothy “TIG” Heaslet walked us through it at our @techsoup.bsky.social Connect Canada meetup.

Practical tips, real tools, and inspiration too.

🎥 Watch the replay: digitalnonprofit.ca/2025/04/01/r...
Chaplain Timothy “TIG” Heaslet poses with a puppet
April 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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🤖 Can AI make legal help more accessible for nonprofits? Law for Nonprofits built a chatbot to do just that! Learn how they’re using AI to deliver trusted legal guidance & what your org can learn from their journey. Read the recap: digitalnonprofit.ca/2025/03/12/e...

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Event Replay: How Pacific Legal Education and Outreach is Developing an AI-Powered Chatbot – The Digital Nonprofit – a project of TechSoup Connect Canada
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March 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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I didn't think I was a fiction podcast listener until I discovered @mikeduncan.bsky.social's delightful account of The Martian Revolution of 2247.

It's delivered EXACTLY like his History of Rome podcast. Which makes it hilarious. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
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History Podcast · 12 Seasons · Weekly Series
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March 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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🐦 Missed our latest @techsoup.bsky.social Connect Canada event? Catch the replay of Charity Bluesky with @madlinsudn.bsky.social, where we explored how nonprofits can make the most of Bluesky + navigate the shift from X. 🎉✨

🔗 Watch now: youtu.be/A16qQcROYFE
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Exploring Bluesky: Is It Worth Your Nonprofit’s Time?
YouTube video by Elijah van der Giessen
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February 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Say goodbye to lengthy grant writing! Deepa Chaudhary showcases GrantOrb, an AI tool that makes grant writing a breeze.

Watch here: https://buff.ly/4giFeFW and read about more tech innovations for nonprofits: https://buff.ly/4jEKiHx
Deepa Chaudhary: GrantOrb
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February 2, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Transform your understanding of philanthropy with Jeff Golby! Learn how a donor-driven approach can amplify nonprofit impact.

Watch the full presentation here: https://buff.ly/4jEjOG8 and explore more tech insights: https://buff.ly/4jEKiHx
Jeff Golby: The Future of Major Giving Philanthropy is Donor Driven
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February 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Unlock the potential of digital accessibility for your nonprofit! Hear from David Pisarek on why accessibility should be a priority.

Watch the full presentation: https://buff.ly/4jz85Zw. Learn from all our experts here: https://buff.ly/4jEKiHx
David Pisarek : How Digital Accessibility Can Drastically Boost Your Nonprofit’s Reach And Impact
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February 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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How can AI and machine learning support advocacy work? Angeline Robertson explains how these technologies protect the Amazon from exploitation.

Watch the full session here: https://youtu.be/-SxDulo25LA

Check out more #Tech4Good innovations: https://digitalnonprofit.ca/2025/01/23/tech-innovations-…
Angeline Robertson: Data Extraction Using AI and Machine Learning
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January 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Discover diverse social media platforms that resonate with your nonprofit’s values! Dawn Walker guides you through viable alternatives. Catch the enlightening discussion here: https://buff.ly/3WGloO5

Explore all sessions on our blog: https://buff.ly/4jEKiHx
Dawn Walker: Why It’s Time to Move Off Big Tech Social Media - Bluesky, Mastodon, Pixelfed, and More
What are the top emerging trends in digital, and how will nonprofits be impacted? Where should we focus our attention (and resources) in 2025?This lightning ...
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January 31, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Navigate legal challenges with ease – Minnie Karanja introduces a free tech tool for nonprofits that ensures compliance in record-keeping, privacy, and employment matters. Check it out on YouTube: https://buff.ly/3WGuCtz and catch up on all presentations here: https://buff.ly/4jEKiHx
Minnie Karanja: How Nonprofits Can Leverage Technology to Avoid Common Legal Issues
What are the top emerging trends in digital, and how will nonprofits be impacted? Where should we focus our attention (and resources) in 2025?This lightning ...
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January 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Discover how to transform your fundraising strategy with the help of AI! Kim Peterson shares how ChatGPT can act as a powerful fundraising assistant, helping with everything from grant writing to strategy development. Check out the full presentation on YouTube here: https://buff.ly/4jAmepm.
January 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM