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This list is meant to provide a jumping-off point for the world of nonprofit technology assistance. Direct service delivery: CompuMentor
CompuMentor is a nonprofit organization specializing in technology assistance for cbos and schools. Through its consulting practice, CompuMentor offers technology planning, implementation, and support services. CompuMentor is also the home of TechSoup.org, the technology website for the nonprofit sector at www.techsoup.org Community Technology Center Network
A national, nonprofit membership organization of more than 450 independent community technology centers where people get free or low-cost access to computers and computer-related technology, such as the Internet, together with learning opportunities that encourage exploration and discovery. NPower
NPower’s mission is helping other nonprofits use technology to serve their communities better. They offer assessment and planning, hands-on assistance, skills-building classes, technology library, and technology volunteers. Non-profit Tech
Nonprofit Tech offers services in five areas: data & information, education & training, network & technical support, products & projects, research & procurement, web & print design. Reliatech is a provider of desktop and network installation and support services for consumers, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. TechRocks!
Through consulting and training services and information and data management tools,TechRocks accelerates social and political progress by building technological capacity for community collaboration and citizen engagement. TechRocks encourages and enables foundations, advocacy groups, and leading activists to use technology to achieve their mission goals, to increase participation from interested constituencies, and achieve change more quickly than by traditional organizing and advocacy methods alone. Check out the “Resources” section for valuable information about how nonprofits use technology, including examples of organizations who have put the Internet to good use. Online Learning and Management Tools Resources for board members and organizations, including a large bookstore National Council Nonprofit Associations
Professional association for Management Support Organizations (MSOs) Web-based management tools Innovation Network’s Web-based Tools
Innovation Network has developed a number of web-based tools to support capacity building and evaluation projects, including the Annie E. Casey KIDS COUNT Toolkit, LCP Online, the website for the Learning Circles Project, and the Rapid Organizational Assessment Tool which provides nonprofits with a “snapshot” of organizational effectiveness as a springboard towards evaluation discussions. Also, The Workstation, a suite of interactive online evaluation and planning tools made available to nonprofits at no cost. Managing a Nonprofit in a For-Profit World
This library of nonprofit management tips include new regulations, tax legislation, UBIT, finance, nonprofit management, fundraising, technology compliance, and employee compensation Benton Foundation’s Best Practice Toolkit
Tools to help nonprofits make effective use of communications and information technology Lessons Learned Toolsite
A comprehensive compendium of planning advice from a variety of professional arts consultants, many of whom were associated with the NEA Advancement Program of 1980-1996. The Toolsite will benefit organizations of all disciplines, missions, and visions. Nonprofit Genie
A collection of FAQs on topics such as board development, consultants, databases, DSL, entrepreneurism, Federal Form 990, financial management, fiscal sponsorship, fundraising insurance, Internet and telephone systems, strategic planning, technology planning and volunteer management Pillars of Accountability™
The Nonprofit Risk Management Center in cooperation with CompassPoint Nonprofit Services and the Public Entity Risk Institute developed a free web-based self-assessment and planning tool for CEOs and senior managers of nonprofit organizations. The tool includes four Pillars of Accountability: ethical fundraising, strategic risk management, cultural competence and fiscal integrity. Online learning: courses, tutorials and more SmarterOrg Online Learning for Nonprofits
SmarterOrg provides learning technology, courses, and consultation services to help organizations implement training, advocacy and public education programs. Online Learning for Nonprofit Professionals
Nonprofitlearning.com is an online venue serving the professional development needs of the nonprofit sector MediaNet
MediaNet is a web-based tutorial for media and public relations on the Internet. The online media guide features discussion, examples, articles, resource lists, and links covering the range of online media and PR. E-Learning
Online courses about nonprofit management. Online resources for your technology needs Tech Soup
A portal for all topics dealing with nonprofits and technology , this organization connects nonprofits with technology companies for in-kind contributions of hardware, software and training. It also matches nonprofits with consultants and strategists who will assist in sorting through your technology issues. The site has a relationship with CompuMentor, a clearinghouse for low-income communities in search of technology. Helping.org Nonprofit Resources
A collection of resources to help nonprofits with day-to-day operations, technology, getting computer help, and building and marketing Websites Nonprofit Tech
A technology assistance organization for nonprofits. Their website features tips and tricks, a technology forum, software recommendations for Mad and Windows, and other resources. Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network
N-TEN is dedicated to connecting and supporting individuals and organizations who empower nonprofits to use technology to achieve their missions.
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