Technology
Techsoup.org
http://www.techsoup.org/
One of the nation's oldest and largest nonprofit technology assistance agencies, TechSoup.org offers discounted software and nonprofit assistance in determining and addressing technology needs. TechSoup provides instructional articles and worksheets for nonprofit staff members who utilize information technologies, as well as technology planning information for executives and other decision makers. Introductory articles and message board support are aimed at those who do not have much experience using technology, but they also provide more advanced information.
Council of Nonprofits - Technology Resources
http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/resources/resources-topic/technology
Technology has become essential to effectively advancing and managing a nonprofit. While the National Council of Nonprofits does not profess any expertise in technology, we encourage you to take advantage of the numerous resources available in your state association's training programs, as well as those listed here to help you get up-to-speed and stay current with advances in technology as it evolves!
100 Online Tools for Nonprofits
http://www.wildapricot.com/blogs/newsblog/archive/2009/08/05/100-online-tools-for-non-profits.aspx
The Wild Apricot Blog offers 100 different applications to help with a variety of tasks from project tracking and collaboration to donor and membership management, and from building a non-profit website to tracking its effectiveness. Most are web-based software-as-a-service tools, so you won't have the hassle of troubleshooting, maintaining and updating software and servers.
Techsoup Global
http://www.techsoupglobal.org/
TechSoup Global seeks to use technology is a powerful enabler for social change. They have assembled a worldwide network of individuals and organizations to help nonprofits operate to their full potential.
IdeaEncore Network
https://www.ideaencore.com/
IdeaNetwork is designed to encourage the sharing of tools, presentations, course outlines, templates, and project plans within and between nonprofit organizations.
Alliance for Technology Access (ATA)
http://www.ataccess.org/
ATA provides consulting on assistive technology and making your website, technology, and programs accessible for people with disabilities and functional limitations.
Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (N-TEN)
http://www.nten.org/
N-TEN’s resource listings includes technology service providers, articles, and sample technology policies for nonprofits. See Learn for articles, webinars, and reports. N-TEN maintains a website which provides users with a plethora of IT resources. The site's TechFinder feature, which was created through a partnership between N-TEN and TechSoup, is a list of 952 services which can be searched either by ZIP code, service type, technology or NPO IT focus.
Community TechKnowledge
http://www.communitytech.net/
Community TechKnowledge, Inc. supports nonprofits in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., offers web-based software solutions that manage & report all types of client and program activity for tracking, outcomes and the impact of services and funding on communities.
Google's Browser Size Tool
http://www.googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/browser-size-tool-to-see-how-others.htmlType in your website's address and this tool shows the most and least read portions of your site. This is helpful for strategically structuring your site.
Using RSS to Feed Your Information Needs
http://www.idealware.org/articles/rss_tools.php
This article offers extremely useful explanation of RSS Feeds, whey they are beneficial, and advice on how to best implement them.
Network for Good
http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-nonprofits
This Web site covers many technology issues faced by nonprofits, such as technology planning, funding, conducting Internet-based research, online fundraising, and acquiring computers, hardware and software.
Prezi
http://www.prezi.com/Create astonishing presentations live and on the web. Free stunning presentations that everybody can create.
Jiffle
http://www.jifflenow.com/
An online service for scheduling meetings.
Meeting Wizard
http://www.meetingwizard.com/
An online service for scheduling meetings and events.
Google for Nonprofits, Search-Based Keyword Tool, and Profile
http://www.google.com/nonprofits/
http://www.google.com/ads/adwords/
Google is a useful resource. In these links Google offers a program for nonprofits, tools to create an online profile, and there are features to help your organization identify the words and queries that drive users to the website. This is especially useful if you are interested in adding search words to your AdWords Campaign.
Useit.com
http://www.useit.com/
This site offers reports and articles on the usability of technologies and tools. See also the Powers of !0, giving measurements of time and relates them to actions taken by those who visit your site. For example, visitors need only 0.5 seconds to determine if a site is visually appealing and no more than 1 second for clicking through links on a site to maintain interest.
Wired.com
http://www.wired.com/
Wired.com, the online version of the popular technology magazine, covers all the latest developments in technology. Unlike similar technology sites, Wired.com goes further to explain how politics, business and pop culture are being shaped by these new technology developments. Though the intended audience of this site is not specifically the nonprofit sector, it often provides articles on emerging technology essential to nonprofit organizations.
Technology Jargon and Concepts You Should Know
http://www.socialbysocial.com/book/z-key-terms
A practical guide to using new technologies to deliver social impact. This site offers a quick review of the terms and concepts that you, as a nonprofit professional, might want to know, especially if technology isn't your expertise. "Jargonbuster" may be useful.
Social Media Policy for Nonprofits
http://www.wildapricot.com/blogs/newsblog/archive/2009/01/08/creating-a-social-media-policy-for-your-nonprofit.aspx
As your organization develops its online presence through social media networking (among other strategies), one of the first things to consider is implementing a social media policy. Such a policy will provide useful guidance for staff and volunteers and help the organization maintain at least an element of authority and control over online activities that relate directly or indirectly to the organization.
A Nonprofit's Introduction to Google's Online Mapping Tools
http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/internet/page11657.cfm
This brief article from TechSoup offers insight to Google's mapping features and how nonprofits can best use them.
GuideStar Technology Articles
http://www2.guidestar.org/rxg/news/articles/technology-articles.aspx
Select articles regarding technology.