TechSoup Articles: Technology Planning

A Few Good Tools for Online Data Backup

TechSoup — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0800

What are the best hosted backup options for nonprofits?

Local Backup for Your Organization

TechSoup — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0800

Keep your friends close and your backups near (and far)

Your Nonprofit’s Backup Strategy

TechSoup — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0800

Best practices, helpful tips, and useful checklists for effective backup systems at your organization.

Replacing and Upgrading Technology

TechSoup — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

When you’re lacking time and money, it’s tempting to wait until a computer breaks or a piece of software becomes obsolete and then think about how you’ll replace it. If you plan for technology replacements and upgrades, you can minimize the impact of outdated equipment.

Assess Your Tech: Why Nonprofits Need Technology Assessments

TechSoup — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Developing a sustainable technology plan starts with a thorough assessment. This article provides a primer on what questions you can ask and what things to look out for when assessing your organization’s technology infrastructure.

Security Threats: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Nonprofits

TechSoup — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700

This article aims to help small and medium-sized nonprofits with “accidental techies” and part-time IT consultants focus on threats and develop solutions to better security.

Creating a Technology Advisory Committee at Your Nonprofit

TechSoup — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0800

You don't have to go it alone when it comes to technology planning at your organization.

Sharing Files on Your Network

TechSoup — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Your file server should be arranged so that you can easily get what you need. We'll show you how.

Choosing Help-Desk Management Software

TechSoup — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0800

A comparison of software tools to help manage your nonprofit help-desk.

Writing Nonprofit IT Policies and Procedures

TechSoup — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Use IT policies to improve communication, set priorities, and manage expectations.

A Field Guide to Servers

TechSoup — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Understanding how servers can make your nonprofit’s tech infrastructure more powerful.

Anti-Spam Solutions for Nonprofits

TechSoup — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0800

This article focuses on anti-spam technologies, also known as spam filters, and offers valuable resources to learn how to fight spam at your organization.

Electronic Fax Alternatives for Your Nonprofit

TechSoup — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Go green, save money, and get organized with paperless fax.

Nonprofit Technology and Total Cost of Ownership

TechSoup — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a concept that frames technology as having costs and benefits that you don’t always see reflected in the price tag. In this article we’ll help you determine the ins and outs of measuring hidden costs and values of adopting new technologies at your organization.

Why Google's Green Energy Programs Matter to Nonprofits

TechSoup — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0700

How one technology giant is working to change industry computing standards to reduce their carbon footprint, partner with nonprofit and corporate leaders and change the world.

The Purposeful Techie: Nonprofit IT with Intention

TechSoup — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Taking control of the way we think of the accidental techie is the first step toward creating a more empowered and strategic support role within the nonprofit.

Leasing Computers and IT Equipment for Your Nonprofit

TechSoup — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0700

An analysis of the pros and cons to renting equipment for your NGO -- instead of buying.

Technology Triage for Your Nonprofit

TechSoup — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Technology triage works when you don't have the time, resources, or expertise to start from scratch.

Managing Your Organization’s Technology Assets

TechSoup — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Inventory and track technology assets efficiently to save your organization time and money.

Tips for Hiring IT Staff: Balancing Skills and Communication

TechSoup — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Find the IT staff that fits your organization – and your communication style – the best.

Tips for Standardizing Your IT Infrastructure

TechSoup — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Minimize costs — and help-desk requests — by keeping technology consistent across your org.

Selecting and Managing IT Vendors

TechSoup — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0700

A 10-step guide for finding and working with vendors.

10 Things Every Nonprofit Executive Needs to Know about IT

TechSoup — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0700

One technology consultant shares advice for learning about and implementing technology.

Tech Binders: Your Organization's Tech Brains

TechSoup — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Keep your service providers, usernames, passwords, and other info in order with a tech binder.

Staffing for Technical Support

TechSoup — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0700

This NPower guide will help you navigate the technology staffing process, from hiring to spending.

A Nonprofit's Guide to Green Printing

TechSoup — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 12:00:00 -0700

Learn eco-friendly ways to make your print projects, the earth -- and your nonprofit -- look good.

Ask the Right Questions to Develop Your RFP

TechSoup — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0700

Use these documents to help you develop an RFP for a new database, Web site, and network.

Nine Tips for Navigating the RFP Research Phase

TechSoup — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0700

Conduct effective research and find a technology vendor without wasting weeks of valuable time.

Creating a Relationship-Centric Organization: Nonprofit CRM

TechSoup — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0700

This article will help you devise a CRM strategy and strengthen constituent relationships.

The RFP Process: An Overview

TechSoup — Wed, 10 May 2006 12:00:00 -0700

Some basic considerations for each phase of the RFP process.