What is TechSoup and Why Do We Love Them?

Operating a successful nonprofit requires time, resources and a skilled team for sharing your mission, marketing your organization, maintaining your records, and more. TechSoup equips change-makers like you with the technology solutions, skills, and resources you need to advance your nonprofit’s goals. Their online platform seeks to equip nonprofits, charities and libraries with the latest technology and skill sets to do just that!

TechSoup goes beyond offering deals on the latest software. Their team of experts work with organizations worldwide to provide key resources, valuable training and a global community of support. And since they’re a nonprofit too, TechSoup knows exactly what your organization needs to thrive. 

Here are the top three reasons why we love TechSoup:

1. Building a Bridge between Change-makers and Top Technology

The costs of running a nonprofit can make it difficult for organizations to get their hands on important technologies that make day-to-day operations run more efficiently. TechSoup's mission is to “build a dynamic bridge that enables civil society organizations and social change agents around the world to gain effective access to the resources they need to design and implement technology solutions for a more equitable planet.” Now that’s something we can get behind!

TechSoup does more than provide discounted rates for hundreds of products from companies like Microsoft, Adobe and Intuit. The company also delivers custom support to help you choose the hardware, software or cloud service best suited to your organization’s needs, and their team offers continued tech support to ensure you are getting the most out of the programs your nonprofit is using.

2. Providing Expert-Led Learning Content

If you feel confident with your team’s technology programs but want to brush up on certain skills, TechSoup offers online courses covering topics from email marketing to Google Analytics. TechSoup partners with subject-matter experts to deliver valuable online lessons for your team, whether you are a beginner or looking for something more advanced. 

In addition to these expert-led courses, TechSoup delivers free learning content through their blog, webinars and informative articles.

3. Creating a Global Community of Like-Minded People

Nonprofits have much to learn from each other, and collaboration is key when it comes to making a difference in your community and beyond. TechSoup brings together organizations through the NetSquared program, which allows change-makers from across the world to organize meet-ups in their communities. TechSoup’s online forum also serves as a place to connect and get advice on certain topics. 

No matter the size of your organization, TechSoup offers technology solutions, support, resources and a global community to help your nonprofit achieve its mission. Follow @TechSoup on Twitter to learn more about their services. Their team recently shared this Forbes article featuring Resilia and our founder Sevetri Wilson. Our team at Resilia is proud to support TechSoup, a turnkey resource with much to offer our nonprofit community!