Drowning in stories and open-ended feedback? Turn them into strategy. Watch the replay of our TechSoup Connect Canada session with Yashna Jhamb and Akshay Roongta from Ooloi Labs.

• Structure the chaos with simple templates, metadata, and tagging
  
• Pair qualitative “why” with quantitative “what” for stronger decisions
  
• Use AI where it helps (deductive coding, retrieval), keep humans in the loop for nuance
  
• Start small: a weekly 3–5 question story ritual beats a giant tool rollout
  
• See a live demo of Dots for annotating, querying, and reporting on qual data
  

Watch the replay:  https://youtu.be/jCZE2clhjQo

In this seven-minute video I walk you through a fast, low-friction workflow for turning rough Zoom/webinar recordings into publishable videos using Descript, with a final assist from ChatGPT. The core idea: edit the transcript like a Google Doc and let Descript sync the cuts to your audio and video.

• Quick cleanup: trim intros/outros, cut dead air and boilerplate, auto-remove most ums/ahs, and use Studio Sound to fix echoey mics
• Speaker labeling: identify who’s talking, then slice out stumbles by deleting text
• Layouts and repurposing: drop speakers into side-by-side or floating layouts, switch aspect ratios for TikTok/Instagram, and add subtitles
• Camera-shy option: generate a video avatar to read your script
• Pricing noted in the demo: free plan with 1 hour/month of transcription; nonprofit pricing at $5/user/month for 4 hours; Hobbyist at $16/month for 10 hours
• ChatGPT in the workflow: turn rough notes into a readable script for Descript’s teleprompter; draft YouTube descriptions with time codes pulled from the transcript so viewers can jump to key moments

Why I’m bookmarking: this combo makes “good enough” edits fast—perfect for webinars, tutorials, and support clips—without learning pro video tools.

Did you know Canadian donor-advised funds (DAFs) granted nearly $1 billion to charities in 2021? Yet many nonprofits still don’t have a DAF strategy.

In our latest TechSoup Connect Canada session, we welcomed Mike Todd from Transform Philanthropy to demystify DAFs and share actionable advice on how to:

• Identify DAF donors in your database
• Avoid common stewardship mistakes
• Make your organization more “DAF-attractive”
• Tap into recession-resistant funding streams

Watch: https://youtu.be/eMTy10r6h3w

Thanks to Mike for the clarity and inspiration—and for reminding us why DAFs aren’t the competition, they’re the channel.

Nonprofits are always looking for fresh ways to engage communities and inspire action—and film might be your next powerful tool. 🎥✨

At a recent TechSoup Connect Canada session, Eva Zheng from Empact shared how nonprofits can use film screenings not just to move hearts, but to drive measurable impact—from donor engagement to volunteer signups and community partnerships.

We’ve rounded up the 7 top takeaways in this blog post recap, complete with the full replay.

If you’re exploring new engagement strategies—or looking for creative ways to partner with filmmakers—this one’s for you.

Is your nonprofit website due for a redesign—or just in need of some TLC?

In our latest TechSoup Connect Canada event, we learned how strategic website maintenance can save your team time, stress, and money. Thanks to Dennis and Danielle from Cheeky Monkey Media for sharing practical advice on making your site more secure, accessible, and mission-aligned—without burning everything down.

Catch the replay and see the key takeaways:
https://digitalnonprofit.ca/2025/06/17/website-maintenance-redesign-meltdowns/

🚨 Planning a capital campaign? Stop what you’re doing and watch this first.

At our June TechSoup Connect Canada event, fundraising strategist Frances Roen shared the real lessons behind successful capital campaigns—what works, what flops, and how to get your team and donors truly ready.

Whether you’re considering your first major gift push or already in the thick of planning, this is essential viewing.

📞 Can a phone call change the future of your fundraising?

At TechSoup Connect Canada, we explored how the David Suzuki Foundation used a simple, no-ask telemarketing campaign to spark $1.4M in legacy gifts. 💥

This session is packed with practical takeaways:

✅ How to talk about gifts in wills (without sounding awkward)

✅ Why legacy giving isn’t just for the wealthy

✅ How to connect with loyal donors at scale

Watch the replay and steal this strategy: https://youtu.be/Puz4HgREnhI

Drowning in post-it notes and scattered processes? 🌀

Watch our replay with David Pisarek to learn 7 practical ways to simplify systems at your nonprofit. Tools, tips, and a free ebook await 👇

Nonprofits everywhere are asking: How can we actually use AI and automation to save time and do more with less?

At our latest TechSoup Connect Canada event, Chaplain Timothy “TIG” Heaslet gave us real answers. From agentic workflows to chatbots with a human-in-the-loop, TIG shared use cases, tools, and a whole lot of heart.

Watch the replay and read the full recap.

Whether you’re just getting started or deep in your AI journey, there’s something in this session for every nonprofit leader.