Online Seminars
Idealware seminars are designed to give you the tactical advice you need to make software decisions. They include all the candid advice and product comparisons of the reports and articles on which they are based, but offer plenty of extra guidance and insights straight from the author - and each is capped at 22 participants, so you'll have lots of opportunity to ask questions and get just the information you need.
All you need is an internet connection and a phone line to participate.
Each of these seminars are only $40 per participant.
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Introduction to Content Management Systems
Wednesday, October 8th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST.
If you need a way to update your website, but you're not sure where to start, this is the session for you. We'll we talk about what content management systems are, and look at various affordable options for updating your website text and images, including using What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get software like DreamWeaver and Contribute, website-in-a-box tools like Homesite, blog tools like WordPress, open source tools like Joomla and Drupal, and more.
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Thursday, Oct 23rd 1:00 - 2:30 EST
There's a lot of talk these days about social media - blogs, RSS, YouTube, Flickr, social networking, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, oh my! What are these things, and why do they all have funny names? How can they help you to engage your constituents and spread the word about your organization? We'll talk through how social media tools and techniques can fit into your online communications mix, how to make they work for you, and some examples of what other organizations are doing.
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Wednesday, Oct 29th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST
Websites, email blasting, and social media can provide a small organization with big benefits without a huge investment. In this special FREE online seminar, we’ll talk through the best practices and the low cost tools that can help you take advantage of the internet to better serve your mission – without breaking your budget.
PLEASE NOTE: While the seminar itself is free, you will need to pay standard long distance charges to call into a long distance number. Register now>
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Thursday, Oct 30th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST
Do you want to help your organization take donations online, but aren't sure how? This session will tell you what you need to know in order to choose a tool and get started. We'll touch on some of the strategic aspects of online donations, but our focus will be on the tactical: What online donation tools a re available? How do they work? How do you know which one is right for your organization? We'll close by looking more closely at some of the specific tools that are available, such as Network for Good, PayPay, Click & Pledge, Groundspring DonateNow, eTapestry, MemberClicks, AuctionPay, and more.
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Thursday, November 6th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST. Presented by Eric Leland
There are a number of solid and affordable options to track your volunteers, donors, partners, and other constituents. What should a small organization look for? What tools are available? How should you choose? We'll walk through everything you need to know to pick the right database for your organization, and consider the pros and cons of commonly used databases such as GiftWorks, DonorPerfect Online, eTapestry, Salesforce, DonorPerfect, and Democracy In Action.
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Wednesday, November 12th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST.
Email newsletters are a great way to stay in touch with and grow your audience, but it can be complex to send and track thousands of emails. In this seminar, we'll walk through what you need to know in order to setup, send, and track eNewsletters effectively, and talk about some of the reliable and affordable tools most commonly used for mass emailing, such as EmailNow, ConstantContact, NPOGroups, CampaignMonitor, Vertical Response, Emma, Topica, and more.
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Thursday, November 13th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST.
What better way to learn about online seminar (webinar) tools than via an online seminar? We’ll talk about the features that can help you conduct meetings or training over the Web – for instance, desktop sharing, slide shows, chat functionality, polls, voice conferencing, and more – and then look at some of the free and affordable options, such as Glance, DimDim, Yugma, GoToMeeting, ReadyTalk, and Adobe Connect. We’ll close with some tips and tricks about conducting training via the web.
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Getting Started with Online Donations
Wednesday, Dec 3rd, 1:00 - 2:30 EST
Do you want to help your organization take donations online, but aren't sure how? This session will tell you what you need to know in order to choose a tool and get started. We'll touch on some of the strategic aspects of online donations, but our focus will be on the tactical: What online donation tools a re available? How do they work? How do you know which one is right for your organization? We'll close by looking more closely at some of the specific tools that are available, such as Network for Good, PayPay, Click & Pledge, Groundspring DonateNow, eTapestry, MemberClicks, AuctionPay, and more.
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How to Build or Edit a Website without Technical Skills
Introduction to Content Management Systems
Wednesday, December 10th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST.
If you need a way to update your website, but you're not sure where to start, this is the session for you. We'll we talk about what content management systems are, and look at various affordable options for updating your website text and images, including using What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get software like DreamWeaver and Contribute, website-in-a-box tools like Homesite, blog tools like WordPress, open source tools like Joomla and Drupal, and more.
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Thursday, December 11th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST.
How many people visit your Web site every day? What are visitors doing when they get there? Which features are most popular? We'll talk through the tools and strategies you can use to get the answers to these questions. Through demos of free tools such as AWStats and Google Analytics, we'll look at what these tools can tell you about your site, and what the statistics mean. We'll close with a discussion of when more advanced statisics packages - such as ClickTracks or WebTrends- might be useful.
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Purchase a Recording
Want to get all the information from a seminar for half the price? Purchase a full audio and video recording of a seminar that can be viewed with any browser for only $20. It's the next best thing to participating in person! View seminar recordings>
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