ReadyTalk

Online Web-conferencing service ReadyTalk can help nonprofits hold meetings with staffers, board members, and consultants — even if participants are separated by thousands of miles. If your organization is considering subscribing to ReadyTalk, the following resources can prove useful.

Learn More About ReadyTalk and Collaboration Tools

Web-Conferencing Tools: Right for You?
This TechSoup article discusses major features to look for in Web-conferencing services and provides a chart that compares 10 popular solutions — including ReadyTalk.

A Detailed Look at ReadyTalk
Ken Molay of the Webinar Blog, a blog dedicated to discussing Web-conferencing technology, takes an in-depth look at the latest version of ReadyTalk.

ReadyTalk Web Conferencing: A Great Way to Connect with Clients
Law Practice Today magazine's editor in chief shows readers how to use ReadyTalk's main features.

Running Effective Online Trainings
This TechSoup article offers tips, help in choosing a platform, and ways to keep your training sessions engaging.

Discover How Other Nonprofits Are Using ReadyTalk

Helping Hands (PDF)
Julianna Farella, President of Helping Hands Initiative, started implementing audio conferencing through her telephone provider two years ago but found it very unreliable and costly. Julianna explains that ReadyTalk "is a lot more convenient and a lot more cost effective." ReadyTalk allows Julianna the convenience of only paying for the minutes she uses thanks to ReadyTalk's "pay-per-use" pricing option.

Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (PDF) 
As the Director of Programs for the Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (NTEN), Holly Ross works hard to help nonprofits use technology to achieve their goals. Educating the NTEN's diverse and geographically dispersed member base is a challenge, so the organization started holding Webinars with ReadyTalk to reach out to the community.

United Way (PDF)
ReadyTalk has partnered with United Way to help unite and strengthen communities by enabling them to communicate effectively with board directors and colleagues for less time and money.

Trout Unlimited (PDF)
ReadyTalk's "one-click recording" feature has allowed Trout Unlimited to create a captivating and dynamic Web site, attracting more publicity and volunteers.

Montana Nonprofit Association (PDF)
As Member Services Director of the MNA, Brad Robinson works hard to help Montana's nonprofit organizations. According to Brad, ReadyTalk "gives small organizations with a board that is geographically dispersed the opportunity to have board meetings with much higher representation and attendance."

Mercy Corps (PDF)
Mercy Corps is one of the leading nonprofit organizations assisting in emergency relief efforts and helping initiate sustainable economic development. During the recent crisis in Lebanon, Mercy Corps was able to rely on ReadyTalk's reliable and clear audio conferencing for daily audio conferences with staff stationed in the Middle East.

Get ReadyTalk

Acquire ReadyTalk from TechSoup Stock
Qualifying nonprofits can receive a one-year subscription to ReadyTalk at the discounted rate of $45; each conference is limited to three total participants. This page also provides information on free, live ReadyTalk demos.

Technical Support and Questions

ReadyTalk User Guide (PDF)
ReadyTalk's official user manual explains all of the programs features and how to use them.

Official ReadyTalk Help
ReadyTalk subscribers can receive tech support via email, telephone, or an in-conference help feature.

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