Technology as a Management Tool

Technology as a Management Tool

Nonprofit Management Certificate Course
March 20, 2008

Presentation

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Handouts

Strategic Planning	Technology Planning Articles from Tech Soup Technology Literacy Benchmarks for Nonprofit Organizations
Hardware	Two great resources for reminding you about things to think about. However, they are both about 5 years old now so just read for background rather than specifics about models. What to Look For… in desktops Personal Technology: Time for an Upgrade, Forbes, March 15, 2001 What about recycled computers?
Software	TechSoup: Virus Protection Resource Page Windows Defender AVG Antivirus TechSoup: Database Resources Creating an Open-Source Desktop
Safety and Security	Classes of malicious software Microsoft: Help Protect Your PC Apple: Mac OSX Security
Networking	Networks 101: What is a Network? Networks 101: Peer-To-Peer Networks Networks 101: Client/Server Networks How To Set Up A Secure Home Network
Web Sites	TechSoup: Web Building FindMyHosting: Web Host Guide How to Choose a Web Host by Christopher Heng How to Create and Maintain a Website The Evolution of Web Site Development 10 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Blogs
Communication on the Internet	Internet Advocacy Seven guides for good sense keep your meaning clear when managing via e-mail

Technology Links

*General Information*	Tech Soup www.techsoup.org/	A great online library for nonprofit technology information. Probably the best place to start your search.
	Technology Tip Sheets www.coyotecom.com/	Jayne Cravens offers advice on how to use technology to improve your operations.
	NPT TechnoBuzz Newsletter from The NonProfit Times	Directed at all levels of nonprofit executives looking to advance knowledge of Technology. Once a month, NPT Techno Buzz provides featured articles on New technology for nonprofits.
	NetSquared www.netsquared.org	NetSquared's mission is to spur responsible adoption of social web tools by social benefit organizations.
*Software*	eBase www.ebase.org	Offers ebase, a free donor database program, and has a number of consultants to assist nonprofits implement their technology.
*Software*	eTapestry www.etapestry.org	Offers eTapestry an onlinr donor database program with a scaled pricing model starting with a free version.
*Funds and Fundraising*	Idealist.org www.idealist.org	The most comprehensive list of online companies, charity malls, auction sites, and affiliate programs for nonprofits.
Web Site Applications	TuCows www.tucows.com/	Freeware, shareware and product demos for the downloading.
Web Site Applications	SourceForge www.sourceforge.net	The central organization for open source projects.

Resource Links

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