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-Bel and Mike, the directors of Digital Services Lab, share their insights to all things digital. If you’re serious about raising your online profile and want tools and information to help you do it then read on.
Password Security Basics for Nonprofits
Password security is crucial! I am often accused of being too paranoid, but the truth is, I just take good precautions and ones that we should all take. Password security is a lot easier than you might think and can actually make your life easier. As a web developer,...
Online Donations Tool for your website
If you're running a non-profit website then at the very least, you need an online donations tool. My go-to tool for online donations is GIVE. I installed this one at the small non-profit I run, Ellimatta Youth was very happy with it. Give is FREE And I give it 10 out...
A Website Evaluation Checklist
Is Your Non-Profit's Website hitting the mark? Take our Free Website Evaluation. Your website plays a vital role in connecting with stakeholders, engaging supporters, and driving your mission forward. But is it truly working at its best? Our Website Check Up for...
Planning for Success
As I undertook my planning for 2019 I wondered if other people use the same sorts of tools I have been using to manage my business and nonprofits. I got to thinking that perhaps it would be useful for some of our clients, partners or readers if I were to share some of...
We Are Sponsoring the Transform 2019 Conference
We are THRILLED to announce we are the Silver Sponsor for Connecting Up Conference "Transform" Bel Temby our Director attended the conference the last time it ran in Melbourne. At the time Bel was running a small not for profit and found such great benefit in...
Transition Village Wallan Partnership Announcement
We are so thrilled to announce a partnership with Transition Village Wallan. An anonymous donor thought it was such a wonderful project that they generously donated funds to them for the purpose of igniting their digital presence, strategizing for the online world...
How to Develop Content for a Nonprofit’s Website
I have run websites for many non-profits and I find we (the sector) have an additional challenge when we develop content for our websites because we need to cater for and talk to a diverse range of stakeholders. It is important to continually develop content so that...
Non-Profit Website Essential Ingredients
I love to cook. I apply the way I develop a recipe to the way I develop a plan for a non-profit website. For me, it starts with having an idea in mind of the end result. Then I have to think about all the people that will eat it. All these flavours taste great but...