Welcome to the Smartdesc July newsletter. This month, we share our key takeaways from the insightful 2024 Charity Digital Skills Report. We also feature bespoke IT training, information on our friends Charity IT Leaders, and exciting networking and learning opportunities.
Free charity IT resources
- Inconsistent IT skillsets often cause inefficiencies and a lack of confidence. The 2024 Charity Digital Skills Report cites a 40% decrease in charities rating their basic digital skills as excellent. Effective IT training is more important than ever. We offer tailored Microsoft 365 training and a Training Needs Analysis for your staff.
- The annual Charity Digital Skills Report is out! We summarise the findings and takeaways from this year’s report for charity leaders, including around data, systems and IT, staff training, AI, and more.
- Join us for an exciting 1-day event on 26 September with TES, Microsoft and charity guest speakers around how you can get the most out of Microsoft 365, CRM & security. Sign up here or via the button below.
- We are back for our second roundtable on charity data protection! Come along to Microsoft London on 19 September to meet charity peers and have all your questions answered. Register here.
- Join us on 3 October in London for a roundtable on the popular topic of cyber security. We provide a relaxed, safe space to ask questions, share best practice and meet charity peers. Click here to book.
- The British Heart Foundation pilot group found they save hours per person per month using Copilot. Join one of our free online sessions to find out more about Copilot for Microsoft 365, with a live demo and Q&A session.
- We are proud to partner with Charity IT Leaders (CITL) – who provide charity technology professionals with invaluable leadership skills, events, and peer support. To find out more, visit the CITL website or download the membership brochure.
- Are you recruiting for IT staff? We are giving charities access to our recruitment team to help you fill vacancies. Our fee is lower than you’ll get anywhere else, and includes initial screening and technical testing so you only get the best candidates. For more information, please see our service sheet or get in touch.
Smartdesc’s sole focus is nonprofit organisations, which includes charities, social enterprises and NGOs. Speak to us today to find out how we can help consolidate, secure and optimise technology within your organisation.
