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Exclusive offer for Connecting Up members: Save on payment fees with Zeller Trusted by over 65,000 Australian organisations, Zeller is empowering not-for-profits to manage payments efficiently and affordably. For a limited time, new Zeller Account holders can get cash back on card-present transaction fees for the first $5,000 of payments accepted within 45 days of onboarding. Plus, enjoy a special discounted transaction fee of 1.3% (usually 1.4%). Simply sign up and start accepting donations with a Zeller Terminal by 30 November to take advantage of this offer. Terms apply. Ready to make the switch? See Zeller offers here: https://lnkd.in/gPXrcDFk #ConnectingUp #DigitalPayments #Zeller #Cashback

Boost your organisation’s digital skills with our upcoming webinars! We’ve curated an incredible line-up to help you stay ahead in the digital world and equip your team with on-demand skills. Here’s what’s coming: 🔐 Cyber Security Self-Assessment & Work Plan Development https://lnkd.in/gbzzNNw8 🔐 Data Loss Prevention with Microsoft: Protecting Sensitive Data https://lnkd.in/gYBUkxFD Data & Analytics Month is here! Join us for: - Data: Foundations & What’s Coming Up https://lnkd.in/gj6FBuJj - Getting Started with Data: Microsoft Power BI https://lnkd.in/gx4QDXKU And don’t miss our AI-themed webinars as part of National AI Awareness Month (14 October – 15 November). Perfect for anyone looking to leverage AI in their work! - Crafting your AI policy: How to tailor it to your organisational needs: https://lnkd.in/gDA3GqpS - Is your data AI-ready? Preparing for the future of AI in your organisation: https://lnkd.in/gsCgBJHQ

Our exclusive 3-day Apple Extravaganza for Connecting Up members is ending soon! Tomorrow is your last chance to grab premium, refurbished or new-in-box Apple products at unbeatable prices before they open to other organisations. Explore now: https://lnkd.in/gR5SipYf This is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your tech, whether for office or personal use while supporting a more sustainable future. 🌱 What’s available: 📱 iPhone 12, 13, 14 Pro & Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro – Stay connected wherever work takes you 💻 MacBook Air & MacBook Pro – Lightweight, fast and reliable 📱 iPad Pro & iPad Air – Ideal for creativity, meetings and presentation ⌚ Apple Watches – Stay on top of your schedule and well-being ✏️ Apple Accessories – Apple Pencils & Magic Keyboards to boost your workflow And more! ⏳ Hurry! Member-only offers close tomorrow! Get in now! Every purchase helps reduce e-waste and equips your team with the right tools to thrive. Let’s build a smarter, more sustainable future—together.

Cyber attacks, especially phishing, are on the rise, with Australia seeing a significant increase in scams and losses amounting to $2.7 billion in 2023. Phishing remains the most common type of attack, targeting individuals through email, texts and phone calls, aiming to steal sensitive information or funds.   Our training content offers general information about cyber security, along with specific training tailored for NFPs as well as particular tools like Google Workspace and Microsoft Teams. By utilising these resources, you can learn how to safeguard your digital spaces effectively.   Access our Cyber Security webinars and resources to enhance the IT security of your NFP organisation and clients here: https://lnkd.in/gma5qcTv #cybersecurity #notforprofit #techforgood

It's #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth and we're continuously looking at ways to improve cyber security protections for our customers, and through educational resources for the sector more broadly. Australians lost more than $2.7 billion to scams last year (ACCC, 2024), and it's important we can help vulnerable communities at risk. We have seats available for our upcoming anti-scam series. If you're a not-for-profit staff member, we encourage you to share these sessions with your clients and network to learn how to better protect them from increasingly prevalent scams. If you'd like a facilitator for your group or community, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can enquire to access a facilitator through the link in the description of our next anti-scam session here: https://lnkd.in/gNsdkUNA Upcoming sessions: - 16th October, 11.30am-12.30pm AEDT: https://lnkd.in/gNsdkUNA - 30th October, 2.30-3.30pm AEDT: https://lnkd.in/g4QkPQPs - 12th November, 11am-12pm AEDT: https://lnkd.in/gMR-7GnR - 27th November, 12pm-1pm AEDT: https://lnkd.in/gghFxN6K #cyber #cybersecuritymonth #cybersecurity

🌐 Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024: It's Everyone's Business! 🌐 As we kick off Cyber Security Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to remind all #Notforprofit staff that protecting your organisation’s digital security starts with YOU. Here are simple, actionable steps to enhance your cyber safety: 🔑 Spot and Report Phishing Phishing scams are everywhere. Learn how to protect yourself by joining our free webinar series on recognising scams: Register here: https://lnkd.in/es2FEsCb 🔑 Update Devices and Software Outdated software is an open door for cyber threats. Keep your systems up to date with the latest security features. Find discounted Microsoft and Office software for NFPs here: https://lnkd.in/gtAXBDNT 🔑 Use Strong, Unique Passwords Secure your online accounts with a strong password or you can use Password Manager tools like LastPass or Dashlane (both available with NFP discounts) to generate unique passwords. Reusing passwords or storing them in spreadsheets? Time to rethink that habit! 🔑 Boost Your Cyber Security Knowledge Enhance your skills with free training and resources tailored for NFPs. From general cyber security to Google Workspace and Microsoft Teams, we’ve got you covered! Explore our offerings: https://lnkd.in/gwVRU-2k Cyber security is everyone’s responsibility—let’s make sure we’re prepared! #CyberSecurityAwareness #NFP #DigitalSafety #CyberResilience #ConnectingUp

🚨 Important Updates for Australian NFPs 🚨 The donated Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020 licences will no longer be available after 30 November 2024 on any channel. 📌 If you haven't secured your donated Adobe Acrobat licences yet, now is your last chance! Order them here: https://lnkd.in/gBFm9jdi 📌 Already have a licence? No worries – your existing licences are valid until 1 December 2026. 📌 Subscriptions to products like Acrobat Pro DC and Creative Cloud are not affected and remain available with Not-for-Profit discounts. Read our full blog post to learn more and see how this change might impact you. https://lnkd.in/gxDkkVr2 #Adobe #ConnectingUp #NonprofitTech #DigitalTransformation

Tell us your AI stories! Have you implemented – or tried to implement – AI in your not-for-profit organisation? Did it go well? Did it not? Did you learn some valuable lessons you'd like to share with your fellow not-for-profits? We want to hear about it! Share the details with us on the Infoxchange website 👇 https://lnkd.in/gayiretm

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Did you know? Eligible NFPs can access Free licences for Workforce Identity Cloud products from Okta From basics like single sign-on (SSO) to more advanced identity like MFA and access management solutions, Okta helps any organisation use technology securely.   Through the Okta for Good program, approximately $5.2M in technology and services were donated in 2022, helping to secure the identities of thousands of nonprofits around the world. Get Okta today: https://lnkd.in/gt-38AWS The first 50 licences are free for NFPs #cybersecurity #notforprofit