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Let's look at some technologically oriented non-profits and charities that are using open source software as a major part or for all of their daily operations. Admittedly these cases are not typical in the non-profit world, but they show off what can be done with open source software.

We are thrilled to announce that TechSoup Canada won the “Minister’s Award” at the Ontario Trillium Foundation Great Grant Awards 2012. This award is given to organizations that demonstrate a significant impact on the community. We could not have done it without the generous support from our partners Thank You!.

Most of us know that social media conversations are going to happen at events with or without the organizer’s involvement. We wanted to take advantage of what would naturally take place and build upon it. We also wanted to give a bit of structure to the conversation but not so much that we would inhibit natural conversation. Therefore, we decided to unleash our collective social media savvy and leverage various social network connections (organizations and individuals) to enhance the activities and conversations surrounding the National Summit.

How you can use free Microsoft Office add-ins to be more social, have better language support, learn about the Ribbon interface, go nuts with the chemistry & math, and be compatible with different version formats.

Facebook has released its Timeline update for Pages, bringing them more in-line with personal profiles. Here’s our super-guide on customising and maximising what Facebook offers in the Timeline update.

Looking for ways to make it easier for people with disabilities to access your digital information? Here's how Microsoft Office 2010 can help.

TechSoup Canada wants to learn more about how your organization uses traditional and cloud-based technology. Tell us about your tech needs! Take our survey -- it’s short, and intended for anyone who has responsibility for recommending, purchasing or managing IT at a nonprofit or library.

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Technical leadership generally gets a bad rap for not having quality "soft skills" in managing people. Most of us have grown up through a technical career ladder that values technical brilliance over these desired soft skills. As bright techies with "leadership potential," we are often thrust into leadership positions with little training and a shift of importance to working with people instead of working with "bits and gear." Our initial move to a management position is often made with little to no training, mentoring, or support. Tag, you’re it ...

Whether you are a front line youth worker, a parent, or a social media marketer, the question remains the same: "How do you communicate so that teenagers will listen?"

CanadaHelps is a registered charity with a goal to make giving simple. Their mission is to engage Canadians in the charitable sector, providing accessible and affordable online technology to both donors and charities to promote – and ultimately increase – charitable giving in Canada.