Press Releases

TechSoup Global and GuideStar International Combine Operations

TechSoup Global, the U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides technology resources and knowledge to NGOs around the world, and GuideStar International, a U.K.-registered charity that promotes transparency and civil society organization (CSO) reporting, today announced that they will combine operations in order to strengthen their respective capacity-building programs for civil society. The two organizations share a mission to benefit global civil society through the provision of technology, information, and resources.
April 15, 2010

TechSoup Global Wins 2009 California Digital Inclusion Award

The Center for Accessible Technology and California Emerging Technology Fund California Digital Inclusion Award to TechSoup
November 24, 2009

Unpowering Computers Could Save Nonprofits Millions of Dollars

TechSoup Global, in partnership with Climate Savers Computing Initiative, launches its “Unpower Yourself” campaign to encourage nonprofit workers to reduce power use in the workplace.
November 4, 2009

Ben-Horin Named Ashoka Senior Fellow

Daniel Ben-Horin, founder and co-CEO of TechSoup Global, received senior fellowship from Ashoka in recognition of efforts to engage technology specialists with community organizations.
September 30, 2009

TechSoup Global 'Microsoft Show Your Impact' Contest Winners

Three nonprofit organizations, Freestore Foodbank, The New York Theatre Experience, and the Pangea Foundation won top prizes in the Microsoft Show Your Impact Story Contest (hosted by TechSoup Global).
June 30, 2009

The Council on Foundations’ Equivalency Determination Information Repository Receives IRS Advisory Committee Acknowledgement

The Council on Foundations and TechSoup Global, in partnership with the Foundation Center, Independent Sector and InterAction, are working to develop the comprehensive Equivalency Determination Information Repository (EDIR).
June 30, 2009

Mobile Project to Aid Community Health Workers in Developing Countries Awarded $45,000 at NetSquared Mobile Challenge

Philanthropic Competition Showcases Mobile Innovation From FrontlineSMS: Medic, The Extraordinaries, and VozMob: Mobile Voices
June 5, 2009

TechSoup Japan Launches

Japan NPO Center (Yoshinori Yamaoka, Chairperson) in partnership with the US-based non-profit TechSoup Global in San Francisco today launched a new information technology (IT) support program. TechSoup Japan is the official name for this initiative in Japan.
June 3, 2009

TechSoup Global Announces Adobe Show Your Impact Design Contest Winners

Alliance for Tompotika Conservation, Cacapon Institute, Project Kindle, and Project ABE have taken away the highest honors in the Adobe Show Your Impact 2009 Design Contest.
May 27, 2009

TechSoup Global Brings Together Health Care Leaders and Social Advocates in the Virtual World of Second Life

The Nonprofit Commons, a project of TechSoup Global (TSG), today announced an all-day, innovative online event in Second Life to showcase recent developments in health care research, and to connect efforts in fighting disease and creating a cooperative and supportive environment for patients and their providers.
May 26, 2009

Palo Alto Software and TechSoup Global Team to Benefit Non-Profits

Business Plan Pro Standard Edition and Business Plan Pro Social Enterprise Edition Available as Donation for Non-Profits.
May 13, 2009

Symantec wird IT- Stifter

German TechSoup Global Network Partner “Stifter helfen.de” announces that Symantec now donates to German charities through the program.
March 30, 2009

Adobe and Intuit Increase Product Donations to Non-Profits Despite Economic Downturn

Two technology companies are increasing the amount and scope of their software donations to non-profits. Silicon Valley giants Adobe Systems Incorporated and Intuit have stepped up their giving programs through local technology non-profit TechSoup Global (TSG).
February 23, 2009

TechSoup Global's Top 10 Tips for a Green New Year

TechSoup Global's GreenTech initiative give us its “Top 10” list of tips to make more environmentally conscious choices in technology product recycling, and with “green” IT practices you can implement year-round.
Dec 23, 2008

TechSoup Global's GreenTech Initiative Announces "Reduce Paper Use" Challenge Winner

TechSoup Global, a leading provider of technology resources, information and support to social benefit organizations worldwide, today announced the winner of its GreenTech Initiative's Reduce Paper Use Challenge
Dec 16, 2008

"Stop Spam Today" Campaign Gives Free Anti-Spam Software and Resources to Nonprofits and Libraries for Sixth Year in a Row

As the spam problem evolves from being an annoyance to becoming a significant threat to computers, privacy, and security, TechSoup Global and Mailshell Inc. today announced that they are continuing their annual “Stop Spam Today” campaign
Dec 3, 2008

TechSoup Global Fact Sheet

TechSoup Global provides assistance with obtaining, successfully using, and sustaining technology products, solutions and services, thereby increasing the digital literacy and effectiveness of these civil society organizations and improving lives.
Nov 26, 2008

TechSoup Global To Host New Centralized Repository To Better Enable International Philanthropy

TechSoup Global to leverage international expertise, partner network and innovative technologies to encourage global grantmaking by streamlining vetting processes
Nov 19, 2008

TechSoup Global Kicks Off New "GREENTECH" Initiative With Reduce Paper Use Challenge For Nonprofits

As part of its efforts to continually expand and improve services for its members, TechSoup Global, a leading provider of technology resources, information and support to social benefit organizations worldwide, has launched its GreenTech Initiative .
Nov 11, 2008

NASSCOM Foundation, TechSoup Global, and Eagle Conferencing Launch Free Conferencing Services

NASSCOM Foundation (www.nasscomfoundation.org), TechSoup Global, and Eagle Conferencing (www.eagleconferencing.in) today announced the launch of free conferencing services to nonprofit groups to boost charity in India.
Oct 14, 2008

TechSoup Global Makes A Commitment To Action At Clinton Global Initiative (CGI)

TechSoup Global expands scope and depth of services globally to become the premier channel of distribution of technology products and services for non-profits and NGOs worldwide.
Oct 10, 2008

TechSoup Announces Show Your Impact Contest Award Winners

Ending a month-long submission period, San Francisco-based nonprofit technology assistance provider TechSoup (www.techsoup.org) today announced the winners of the Show Your Impact Design Contest (www.showyourimpact.org).
Jul 31, 2008

TechSoup and ICWFD Bring Job Skills Training Courses to Nonprofits and Libraries

TechSoup and global job skills training provider, the International Commission on Workforce Development (ICWFD) have entered into a partnership that will provide U.S. and Canadian nonprofit organizations and libraries access to job skills training courses through ICWFD's e-learning platform.
Jul 22, 2008

TechSoup Receives Grant from California Emerging Technology Fund

Nonprofit technology assistance provider TechSoup announced today a $500,000 grant from The California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) to distribute 9,500 Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) computers to nonprofits and low-income families by October 2009.
Feb 29, 2008

Popular Community Enterprise software to be donated through TechSoup Stock

San Francisco-based nonprofit technology resource and provider TechSoup and Internet software provider for the social sector CitySoft Inc. announced today CitySoft's donation of its Community Enterprise (CE) open-source enterprise software to U.S. and Canada-based nonprofits.
Feb 26, 2008

Cisco Systems to Host Third TechSoup NetSquared Conference

Announcement of the 2008 NetSquared Conference hosted by Cisco Systems
Jan 24, 2008

New Donation Programme Provides One-stop Portal

TechSoup partner release: The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) in partnership with US-based non-profit TechSoup launched the TechDonation programme.
Jan 21, 2008

TechSoup Receives United Way of the Bay Area Grant

TechSoup announced it has received a grant from United Way of the Bay Area, which it will use to help Bay Area nonprofits strengthen their technology infrastructure.
Dec 17, 2007

Fifth Annual "Stop Spam Today!" Campaign

TechSoup and Mailshell, Inc. today announced the fifth annual “Stop Spam Today!” campaign, a month-long nationwide effort to help nonprofits and public libraries fight spam by providing free information, resources and tools.
Nov 15, 2007

Mailshell and Bytes of Learning Join TechSoup Global

TechSoup announced today that it will add two new donor partners to its global technology product donation program.
Oct 04, 2007

Turn Used IT Equipment Into “Green Philanthropy”

TechSoup’s Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) takes responsibility for a corporation’s unwanted IT equipment and turns used computer and office equipment into effective corporate Green Philanthropy.
Sep 27, 2007

New Nasscom programme to aid NGOs

TechSoup Global Partner NGO News: Nasscom Foundation, the social development arm of India's premier software industry body Nasscom, launched a technology assistance programme for non-profit and non-governmental organisations.
Aug 27, 2007

Nonprofits Celebrate New Home in Second Life

Media advisory about the mixed-reality launch party to celebrate the opening of Nonprofit Commons; a nonprofit space and community in the virtual world of Second Life.
Aug 14, 2007

TechSoup’s Ben-Horin Included in “Top 50 Power and Influence List”

echSoup announced today that Daniel Ben-Horin, the organization’s founder and co-CEO, was once again included in the prestigious NonProfit Times Top 50 Power and Influence List for 2007
Aug 02, 2007

NetSquared Demonstrates Impact Beyond Conference

The NetSquared Innovator Support Network ( ISN ) matches donated resources such as hands-on expertise, products and services with NetSquared projects that need them to accelerate their work using the social Web for social change.
Jun 27, 2007

TechSoup Announces Top 21 NetSquared Social Change Web Projects

Announcement of the 21 finalist projects to attend the NetSquared Conference in 2007.
Apr 19, 2007