Information Technology

What is a Technology Plan and Why Does My Organization Need One? Questions answered in this article by John Roll, Technology Consultant.

TechWorks for Nonprofits: Is your nonprofit agency in need of a technology plan? Is your agency budget $700,000 or less? If so, contact Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay about an opportunity sponsored by the Verizon Foundation to assist small to mid-size nonprofit agencies in developing a technology plan to support the overall strategic growth of their organizations.

TechSoup : TechSoup is the technology website just for nonprofits, providing a wealth of free technology information--articles & news, tools & resources, interactive community, and a weekly e-newsletter. Nonprofits can also receive donated and discounted technology products for a small administrative fee. And don't forget to check out the soup recipes.

Free Websites for nonprofits! See CharityAdvantage, the largest provider of websites to nonprofits in the United States.

Coyote Communications Technology Tips Sheet for nonprofit organizations.

ebase software : Free community relationship management software created by TechRocks, a nonprofit organization, for use by other nonprofits. Designed to support the operations of your organization without locking you into a proprietary data structure or expensive software solutions, ebase software and manuals are distributed free of charge (however, fees are charged to access online support resources). Use ebase as your contact management system to build relationships with your communities: members, donors, volunteers, activists, funders and clients.

e-Tapestry : Internet-based fundraising software that can be used free of charge by small or start-up nonprofits (sliding scale for larger organizations).

Internet Use by Nonprofits : Articles from the archives of The Grantsmanship Center Magazine.

The Making IT Work for Volunteers site creates opportunities for the high-tech sector and the voluntary sector to assist one another to bridge the digital divide. See Techdictionary.com, where you can look up thousands of computer terms right from the homepage. Type in a word in the Search box.

Network for Good : A comprehensive online resource with tools to help nonprofits integrate the power of the internet into their strategic planning and to organize, recruit, fundraise and publicize their mission and successes online. Be sure to check out the Resources for Nonprofits section.

Computer Use in Social Services Network (CUSSNET) : This site offers an interactive listserv for those who use computers in their social-service work, as well as freeware and shareware information for social service applications, articles and stories.

Summit Collaborative Resources : A variety of tools and techniques for technology planning and integration success, including Electronic Mailing List Tools, Technology Planning Toolkit, articles, case studies and other resources related to nonprofit use of technology. Summit Collaborative is a network of people and organizations working to build the power of nonprofit organizations.

Digital Age Communications : An archive from the Benton Foundation, whose mission is to articulate a public interest vision for the digital age to demonstrate the value of communications for solving social problems.

E-Advocacy: Using the Internet for Lobbying and Other Political Activities. Includes a Q&A as well as informative links.