Online Resources and Tools
While researching answers to the many questions that we are asked, we have discovered many interesting websites and online tools that may help relieve some of the burden that your organization may be experiencing. We are sharing this list with you, and hope that you also find them to be useful.
CharityVillage.com is a website dedicated to non-profit organizations and volunteers. It offers links to help find answers to any questions you may have, and it also publishes a free newsletter to which your organization may want to subscribe.
Imagine Canada is a website where you may get access to many resources, tools and networking opportunities for non-profits, and where you may also sign up as a member. Imagine Canada houses the largest collection of Canadian non-profit literature in the world, with more than 7,000 items online, 80 per cent of which are downloadable. Imagine Canada
Many non-profits require assistance with obtaining, using, and sustaining technology. In an innovative strategic partnership, Microsoft, TechSoup Global, and others are developing a global technology platform for the voluntary sector. Visit its site to learn more about the TechSoup Canada Product Donations Program and Technology Community & Learning.
The CanadaHelps online resource centre for charities is a website dedicated to connecting charities to the technologies they need in order to succeed.
A free, open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more.
Computers for Schools, co-founded in 1993 by Industry Canada and the Telecom Pioneers, refurbishes computers and related equipment donated by governments and businesses. These computers are distributed across Canada to schools, libraries, and registered not-for-profit organizations. For more information on the program, or to view the catalog and the application process, please visit the website:
Software that helps you raise more money. It provides all the professional fundraising capabilities you'll need for fundraising success.
Assistance in scheduling events such as a board meeting, business lunch, conference call, or any other group event.
Online co-ordination to schedule activities, with a volunteer sign-up tool.
A free, web-based educational resource that engages students by using an imaginative and interactive hands-on approach to learning. It provides practice in real-life skills, and makes financial concepts, such as budgeting or credit and debt, easy to understand. This resource is a joint initiative of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) and the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC).
The simple way to create professional online surveys.
TurningPoint®, combines a Microsoft® PowerPoint®-integrated software solution with ResponseCard® audience response devices which when distributed to attendees, allows presenter to instantly gather data as well as measure participant knowledge and opinions.
Inquiries can be directed to the Community Non-Profit Organizations Secretariat.
tel: (506) 444-2977
toll free: 1 888-295-4545
fax: (506) 444-2978
e-mail: Info.nonprofitsector@gnb.ca
What is social networking?
A social network service focuses on building online communities of people who share interests and/or activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others. Most social network services are web-based, and provide a variety of ways for users to interact, such as e-mail and instant messaging services.
Social networking has encouraged new ways to communicate and share information.
A service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: what are you doing?
Public profile pages and Non-Profit Organizations on Facebook. They have best practices guides and step-by-step instructions for non-profits.
You're changing the world. Google wants to help - learn how you can use Google tools to promote your cause, raise money, and operate more efficiently.
YouTube is a great place to engage supporters and to get your organization's message out to the public.