11. 2. To evidence
ORCA database
Developed across greater Manchester and
Merseyside, ChangeUp project
All CVS in GM now using it
Contacts database and activities / casework
database
Drives our email bulletins
Integrated online booking for events / courses
etc via website
Easy reporting!
24. 7 key areas
1. To improve efficiency
2. To evidence
3. To manage
4. To collaborate
5. To communicate
6. To fundraise
7. To inspire and convince
25. Separate technology strategy?
Separate technology strategy or to support
organisations’ strategy / mission?
Must be embedded!
Must support / extend what we are trying
to do
All 7 areas link back to our aims and
objectives
Technology is an enabler
not a force for good in its own right
26. Money, money, money!
Its not about the money, money, money
But money is important – it’s an investment
not a cost
For CVAT, its in three areas:
Central recharge
hardware, server, software etc
Clear lifetime replacement policy
Staff training and development
Delivery costs
27. Leadership and culture
Leadership is important
Show staff how technology can help them
and their ‘customers’
Encourage champions
Empower staff to develop and use
technology
but with some clear parameters / boundaries
28. Finally
Beware of the hype!
Don’t forget the obvious things!
Email access, centralised access to
documents etc
Find some trusted suppliers / advisors
Measure the benefit / impact of
technology