Technology Planning Archives

Learn how technology is helping humanitarian efforts around the world.

dotOrganize founder Leda Dederich discusses online organizers' technology needs.

Key findings from TechSoup's study on the needs of nonprofits serving communities of color.

Key findings from dotOrganize's study on nonprofits' use of new and emerging technologies.

Nonprofit techies share their slip-ups so you can avoid them.

The Robin Hood rules steal from winning marketing formulas to help you sell your cause.

Lasa's downloadable worksheet makes it easy for you to calculate your IT budget.

Build an emergency power kit for your organization to use in a crisis.

Build an emergency power kit for your organization to use in a crisis.

Read lessons to help you implement a new operations software system.

These stories follow nonprofits as they use technology to achieve their missions.

Investing in technology can help your organization achieve its mission. Read two success stories.

How can your organization be prepared to help out in an emergency?

Youth-serving organizations will emerge stronger and better equipped if they budget for growth.

Download this sample plan to get an idea what should be in your tech plan.

We'll walk you through issues nonprofits face when deciding whether to outsource technology work.

Use these worksheets to log hardware, software, networks, and technology staff.

A tech plan helped one arts organization overcome a daunting list of problems.

Improving your technology is a great thing, but don't try to fix everything at the same time.

Make sure your development staff has the technology it needs to work effectively.

Nonprofits need good people interested in a cause. Students need jobs. Learn about work-study.

Approach technology purchases with healthy skepticism, and make sure you know what you need from IT.

Make sure you know where to turn when you have a problem nobody on staff can fix.

Learn how TechAtlas makes creating a technology plan faster and easier than ever.

A simple form for recording the software and hardware for each staff member in your organization.

Before hiring outside help, do your homework and know your needs so you'll hire the right person.

Don't let a good contractor relationship go bad. We'll tell you how to put safeguards in place.

Learn how to pick a contractor who will work well in your nonprofit.

How to write a contract that establishes expectations and resolves problems.

Find out how two organizations hired people to take over parts of a database project.

Find out how different planning approaches affected the success of two database projects.

See how outsourcing allowed two organizations to focus on their missions.

Unsure about how to select, use, and maintain databases? Consider outsourcing the job to experts.

Learn about different ways you can outsource your technology needs.

Useful guidelines and advice to prepare your organization to work with a vendor or consultant.

Use this sample worksheet to help set acceptable use guidelines for your youth center's computers.

Technology planning isn't a simple process, but the rewards can be enormous.

Although it can be tempting to hide problems from funders and others, share your struggles.

Learn ways to get your organization's board thinking about using technology effectively.

Learn how an effective technology use policy can protect your organization.

Information is a valuable asset to your nonprofit. Learn how to create a culture that values it.

Make sure you've got a plan in place so you can get up and running after a disaster.

Learn how to identify your goals so that you can get the most out of technology.

Don't lose valuable staff hours because of technology problems. Learn how to assess your technology.

This worksheet will help you keep track of computer problems -- and solutions.

Owning and operating technology products costs more than the amount on their price tags.

How to become an effective technology leader and foster understanding in your NPO.

Learn why a technology team is important, and how to create one in your organization.

Learn how to be more effective in budgeting for technology.

Use these questions to help you decide whether your organization needs a system administrator.

Track your technology needs with this worksheet.

Tackle your technology plan one step at a time.

A technology plan will help you save money and budget time effectively -- and further your mission.