Welcome to our new Technology Resources for Nonprofits page!

Technology is such a big part of all our lives and nonprofits need the resources to utilize that technology. With the right technology your organization can further the mission, call others to action and communicate your success. But it takes a bit of savvy to keep up with all the information out there. We hope that these resources will help your organization to make a greater impact in the communities you serve. We will add new resoruces whenever we find them, so check back for updates. And if you have a tech resource or tip that you would like to share send us an e mail at kate@fresnononprofits.com .

Getting Started Managing Technology

Free Management Library http://www.managementhelp.org/infomgnt/infomgnt.htm 

Free online assistance in managing technology. " A Complete Integrated On-Line Library for Nonprofits and For profits". Beginning with this Homepage, "All About Computers, Internet and Web" there is advice for beginners and the more advanced computer searchers. A good source for beginners.

How Stuff Works http://computer.howstuffworks.com/

A free website that offers help in understanding computer technology with clear pictures and helpful language for the beginner. A Question and Answer format. Carries current articles on new technology. (Click on "computer" button at the left of the page.)

Computer Network www.onenw.org/toolkit/computer-networks .

A free website that offers various explanations to technology questions with advice in every aspect if web technology. This website discribes itself as "a not-for-profit consulting firm that helps environmental groups connect with people." Offering a rounded explanation of how to create change through technology.

MAP for Nonprofits www.mapfornonprofits.org

A free web that offers materials from previous technology classes and workshops. In addition, there are links to other technology resources on the web. One helpful tool is A Basic Guide to Technology Planning.

Microsoft Technology Small business articles

Microsoft offers many useful articles and tips to help you with technology for your nonprofit.

Npower http://www.npower.org/resources/index.htm

Npower is a network that offers techology files for use by nonprofits in PDF form. Two areas of information covered: Selecting the Right Technology Vendor or a Technology Guide for Nonprofit Leaders: Education Services.

techsoup Learning Center

Techsoup - Learning Center is a webpage that offers how-to's on subjects such as Technology Planning, Using the Internet, Databases and other areas of importance.

Getting the Software

Tech Soup www.techsoup.org

A website assisting nonprofits in advancing technology use. They offer greatly reduced prices for software, some refurbished hardware and lots of advice. The information on the site is free, you must be a Tech Soup member to buy discounted items. To join you must be a 501 (c) (3) organization and go through a fairly simple process. Once approved, you may purchase items in the section labeled "Tech Soup Stock".

The Foundation Center http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/software.html 

This webpage offers information on how to evaluate your needs for software with several sites links to discounted software.The full site has vast information on issues of importance to nonprofit practice as well.

Ebase www.ebase.org 

This website offers a free database that can apply to a Macintosh or PC. There is a fee to join the site however. To join, go the the "membership" tab at the top of the home page.

Getting the Hardware

Tip: Did you know that many for-profit business replace their computers every 2 to 3 years and are willing to donate the used (but still quite usable) hardware? Consider which business you have already established a relationship with and talk with them about their change out cycle and making a donation.

Tip: When considering purchasing printers for your computers, try to buy ones that all use the same ink cartridge. You will be able to buy in bulk (maybe saving some money) and avoid running out of ink for one printer while having plenty for another.

The National Cristina Foundation http://www.cristina.org/ 

The National Cristina Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to closing the digital divide by connecting donors to organizations in need.

Share the Technology www.sharetechnology.org 

The Share the Technology organization is a website linking nonprofit organization to donation sites. To participate, contact the organization and request to be added to the database and local donors will be able to contact you directly.

Interconnect-Share Technology http://www.interconnection.org/

An organization that offers discounted refurbished computers. This webpage is a direct list of the prices of the systems with information on how to contact Share.

U.S. Administration www.computersforlearning.gov This Federal program donates used computers to organization such as schools and nonprofits that work with grades K to 12 with the purpose of assisting in education students in computer technology.

Getting Help with Planning Your Website

Tech Soup www.techsoup.org 

A site that offers advice on how to create a Web page. Also contains many other technology resources for nonprofits.

Coyote Communications www.coyotecom.com/webdevo/index.html 

A site that offers advice in creating a web page and some design help.

Making the Net Work http://www.makingthenetwork.org/tools/webguide.htm Help with web planning for nonprofits.

ONE/NW www.onenw.org Resources for the nonprofit organization:articles and help choosing hardware.

Summit Collaborative http://www.summitcollaborative.com/

A resource for help on organizing and technology support.

Getting On the Web (Website Hosting)

 Tip: There are many for- profit web hosting companies available, some that will give discounts to nonprofits. Take the time to shop around and see what packages they can offer you including design templates, domain registration, e mail and tech support. You will likely pay a start up fee and a monthly or annual fee. If the cost is prohibitive for your organization, consider asking a sponsor to pay the cost and be sure to thank them on the site.

Nitrotek www.nitrotek.com A site that offers discounted hosting to nonprofit groups.

Interland www.interland.org A site that offers discounted hosting to nonprofit groups.

Verizon Foundation http://foundation.verizon.com Assists with web hosting for nonprofits.

 Getting help with Technology Funding

Community Collaborative Fund of the California Consumer Protection Foundation www.consumerfdn.org Grant opportunities for nonprofits and public organizations with a focus on the underserved communities in California, with the purpose of increasing access to telecommunication services.

The Community Technology Foundation of California www.zerodivide.org Grants to organizations who increase equal access of telecommunication services to California's underserved populations.

California Teleconnect Fund www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/telco/public+programs/ctf On this site you can download an application to receive funding to pay for your internet service. If you apply and are granted the discount, the CTF pay your internet provider to continue to provide service to you at no charge to you organization. For information on how to apply and qualify go to the website.

The California Endowment /www.calendow.org/grant_guide Assists organization by granting funds to benefit the health and well being of Californians.

General Information

Do-it Publication Informatioin: Technology http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Technology/

An University of Washington Resource site that offers many how-to's and brochures that range from adding Internet experiences to summer camps to assistance with developing accessible technologies for people that are challenged.

Craigs List Foundation: IT/Technology

http://craigslistfoundation.org/index.php?page=IT_Technology_nbco

A site that offers assistantce for non-profits such as a podcast on how to increase online donations to Tech support for startsups organizations.

Nonprofit Web Tool Kit - ReadWriteWeb

http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/non-profits_web_tool_kit.php

A web page that offers information on web-based tools that help to manage nonprofits. 

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