How Tech Planning can help you raise funds

1. Bridging the Technology gap TechBridge, Inc www.techbridge.org

3. Improve communications with stakeholders

4. Increase operating efficienciesSource: Techbridge

5. Why have a Technology Plan? A Technology Plan is a strategy document that helps you think through what your IT needs are and how they can be achieved with the resources that you have. Source: Techbridge

6. Why have a technology plan? A well thought out plan can help you: Increase efficiency in your daily operations Manage your budget and spend money more effectively Build an online community and boost fundraising efforts Give donors more confidence in your organization and provide an element of sustainability. Avoid crisis by reducing the chance of lost data and capabilities Protect your organization from outside threats Source: Techbridge

7. Getting Started Technology planning is a process (7 things you need to know) Establish leadership and support for your technology plan. Assess your current resources – www.techatlas.org Define your needs Explore solutions- here’s where you may need a technical consultant. Put your plan in writing Develop a funding strategy - 70/30 rule: for every dollar budgeted for technology, 30 cents goes towards hardware and software purchases and the remaining 70 cents for training and support. Implement a plan and timeline Source: Techbridge

8. Basic Components of a Technology plan Include a summary of the current state of your technology then provide an overview of how technology will further your organization’s mission. The body of the plan should include descriptions of the technology projects you plan to undertake. Source: Techbridge

10. Workstations/Servers/Printers (hardware)- take inventorySource: Techbridge

12. Focus areas Internet Connectivity- How fast is your connection? There are several free tools you can use! http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ Remote Access- Can your employees access files while at home or on the road? Email – Do you have the ability to share calendars? Backup/Disaster Recovery – what happens if your server fails? How quickly can you recover your data? Intranet – How do your employees share information and collaborate? Website- Are you utilizing your website to collect donations? Fundraising software/donor management –does it meet your needs? Source: Techbridge

13. IT Project Implementation Designate a point person Break projects into tasks Assign responsibilities Establish a timeline – set milestones Evaluate your success – On time? On budget? Meet your needs? Is it being used? Update your technology plan- should be a living breathing document Source: TechBridge

14. Resources Techsoup- donated and discounted hardware and software. www.techsoup.org Sophos - www.sophos.com – Download the 2010 security report. Tech Atlas- FREE online Tech Assessment and planning tool www.techatlas.org Find Tech Grants- www.techfoundation.org FREE Online Training for Microsoft Office 03/07- http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/ Source: TechBridge