By Jackson Gathoni of NetSquared Nairobi How NGOs and Charities Can Implement Budget Video Conference Softwares to keep activities going in the wake of COVID-19 In the wake of the current COVID-19 pandemic which has literally stopped the world, NGOs working in East Africa are still required to continue with their operations and hence the need for coordination across the world. Most of these organizations have limited resources and end-up using FREE video conferencing facilities which are not reliable and easily manageable within the organization. An organization by the name TechSoup identified this problem faced by small organizations and has collaborated with major Software companies to offer subsidized softwares as software donations. Some of the essential tools that can be of help to teams working from home are Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Please join Jackson for a NetSquared Online Event to learn how your charitable organization can benefit from some of these software donations as well as other tools. Date 9th April 2020 at 11.00pm - 11.30pm AGENDA 1. Netsquared & TechSoup Introduction. 2. Collaboration Tools : Zoom, Microsoft Teams. 3. Partner Validation 4. Q&A.

1. How NGOs and Charities Can Implement Budget Video Conference
Software In The Current Terrible Times Of COVID-19.
By Jackson Gathoni, Netsquared Volunteer

2. Outline
1. NGOs/Charities
2. Netsquared & TechSoup Introduction.
3. Partner Validation
4. Collaboration Tools : Zoom, Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams.
5. Q&A.

3. What is the problem?
1. COVID-19 Pandemic
2. Decreasing NGO Funding - Globally
3. High Cost of Software
4. Increasing Telecommuting Needs Vs In-Person Meeting

4. Why TechSoup and NetSquared Matter?
TechSoup equips changemakers with transformative technology solutions and
skills they need to improve lives globally and locally. The technology donations
may include softwares, hardwares, services and training from technology service
providers.
NetSquared is a volunteer-led program of TechSoup that builds the technology
and digital marketing capacity of capacity of nonprofits, charities, and libraries.
Local leaders, like you, host monthly workshops, networking events, and
discussions to create a community of practice for everyone interested in using
tech for good. Events are free of by donation.

5. Customer Validation Services?
Software
Companies
Hardware
Companies
Training
Companies
TechSoup Validation Services
Local Validation Partners
Beneficiaries
Non-Profits
Beneficiaries
Non-Profits
Beneficiaries
Non-Profits

6. Important Terms
What is Software Assurance? you have the right to install any new release of products
covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage. Mainly available with Microsoft
Products.
See full benefits of Software Assurance:
https://www.techsoup.org/support/articles-and-how-tos/software-assurance-benefits-included-wi
th-microsoft-products
Software Donations: TechSoup helps nonprofits in the United States and nearly 200
countries/regions/territories worldwide get the technology they need to fulfill their missions.
Donation = Subsidie Receive from a Tech Company

7. Collaboration For Use During COVID-19
What happens when a corporate organization uses
free collaboration tools?

8. References: https://zoom.us/pricing, https://www.techsoupkenya.or.ke
Zoom(Free) Zoom Meetings Business Plan 10-License
Bundle
● 40 Min Limit ● 24 Hours Meeting Duration
● No recording ● 1GB of MP4 or M4A cloud recording
● No branding ● Branding
● Max 100 Participants ● Up to 300 Participants
● Basic Features ● Other Features: Single Sign On,
Outlook Scheduling, Domains, Admin
ZOOM

9. References: https://zoom.us/pricing, https://www.techsoupkenya.or.ke
Free Skype Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams
● 20 Users ● 250 Business Teams 10,000
● No recording ● Has Rcording
● No branding ● Branding
Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams

10. Check your local Techsoup Page for Softwares Available
● Office 365 Nonprofit Business
Essentials(direct)
● Google for NonProfit(direct)
● DocuSign ● Bitdefender GravityZone Business
Security, 50 Users
● Office 365 ● Veritas System Recovery 18
● Asana ● Amazon Web Services Credits
● Office Professional Plus ● Windows Server Datacenter
● SharePoint Server ● Office 365 Complete Setup Packa
What other Software Donations to Look Out For?

11. Outline
1. NGOs/Charities
2. Netsquared & TechSoup Introduction.
3. Partner Validation
4. Collaboration Tools : Zoom, Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams.
5. Q&A.

12. Q&A

13. References
https://www.techsoupkenya.or.ke

14. Thank You