Technology

Technology resources are divided into two sections:

• Don't miss tools
• Providers of free or discount hardware, software, or services

Don't Miss Tools

• Strategic Technology
  http://summitcollaborative.com/cwpm.html
  Articles, fact sheets and tools that you might find useful as you assess, plan for, implement and evaluate technology tools and strategies within your organization.

• Tech Soup
  http://www.techsoup.org
  A one-stop resource for nonprofit technology needs by providing free information, resources, and support. Excellent free newsletter as well as links and information on every conceivable technology product, process, or problem.

• Digital Divide Network
  http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/
  Provides information and resources on overcoming the unequal use of and access to technology. DDN provides excellent information but also has an online database that allows you to enter your zip code and then locate the closest technology centers in your area.

• Coyote Communications
  http://www.coyotecom.com/tips.html
  Provides jargon-free tip sheets for all levels of users on how to use technology to build the capacity of not-for-profit organizations.

• Dot Org Media
  http://www.dotorgmedia.org
  Provides information for nonprofits covering technology strategy, online advocacy, e-fundraising, and Internet presence. Subscribe to their free newsletter and read their publications on adopting, using, and obtaining funding for technology.

• Working with Technical Volunteers: A Manual for Non-Profit Organizations
  http://www.techsoup.org/products/downloads/TechVolMan2001v1.2.pdf
  This manual was created to help non-profits and schools effectively tap-into, manage, and utilize volunteers who can provide technical skills.

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Providers of Free or Discounted Software, Hardware, and Technology Services

• DiscounTech
  http://www.techsoup.org/DiscounTech/default.html
  Partnered with Tech Soup, DiscounTech provides donated and discounted technology products to nonprofit organizations.

• American Non-Profit Technology Alliance
  http://www.anpta.org/
  A non-profit technology initiative with 20,000 members receiving technology products and services at no charge.

• New Deal Foundation
  http://www.newdeal.org
  Provides grants of computer labs and royalty free donations of New Deal and other software to educational, nonprofit, community, and religious organizations.

• Verizon Foundation
  http://foundation.verizon.com/
  Provides funding for community technology projects, low-cost equipment, and free training.

• Charity Advantage
  http://www.charityadvantage.com
  Provides low-cost website development, management, and hosting for non-profits.

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