6 Websites that Help NonProfit Understand and Use Technology
The following websites are specifically dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations use technology to improve their organizations and services.
TechSoup.org – TechSoup.org offers nonprofits a one-stop resource for technology needs by providing free information, resources, and support. In addition to online information and resources, they offer a product philanthropy service called TechSoup Stock.
NTEN.org – NTen.org is a “membership organization of nonprofit technology professionals”. Services include wsebinars, conferences, local clubs, blog (free), newsletter, online groups, job posting and discounts on select software (only a couple titles).
NPower.org – NPower.org is “a national network of local nonprofit organizations that provide high-quality, unbiased, affordable and appropriate technology assistance to other organizations.” Their website offers articles, links and tools to help nonprofits manage technology. They also provide assistance with IT assessments and finding local IT resources. The Center for Nonprofit Management in L.A. is a California affiliate of NPower.
TechAtlas.org – Npower’s online IT assessment and planning tool, TechAtlas is available for free to nonprofits. You enter information into TechAtlas and take a brief survey (total time is 10-15 minutes). Then TechAltas will generate a detailed report of recommended tech improvement activities. There are also planning, budget, staffing and fundraising tools.
Idealware.org – Idealware.org “provides candid Consumer-Reports-style reviews and articles about software of interest to nonprofits, centralized into a website.” At the time of this article, they provide online seminars at a cost of $40 to participate or $20 for video recording. The website also has a blog.
NPTechnology – Of course, we had to add our own site to this list of resources.
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December 14th, 2010 at 9:14 am
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