Local Technology Related Links:

GE / ELFUN
GE ELFUN Computer Rehab of Schenectady, Inc., is a not-for-profit corporation and a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher. Through this program, donated surplus computers are rehabilitated and offered to schools and not-for-profit organizations. Over 5,000 computers have been donated to 800+ organizations since we were founded in 1993.

A recent filled request included Pentium 3 desktops with 17" monitors and MS Windows 2000 operating systems with 128 mg. of memory. (Updated: 2/23/07)

General Technology Related Links:

Accidental Techies
Welcome to the Accidental Techies website, a new resource for new and experienced nonprofit techies. Practical information for integrating technology into nonprofit operations.

Idealware
Idealware, a nonprofit-in-formation, will provide candid Consumer-Reports-style reviews and articles about software of interest to nonprofits, centralized into a website. Through product comparisons, recommendations, case studies, and software news, Idealware will allow nonprofits to make the software decisions that will help them be more effective.

Information Systems Forum
The Information Systems Forum is an opt-in, flame-free email distribution list for nonprofit professionals who want to use information technology to increase organizational effectiveness.

Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network
N-TEN (Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network). This organization has regional conferences in Boston and New York City.

NPower
NPower is a growing network of independent, locally based nonprofits dedicated to one thing: Putting technology know-how in the hands of nonprofits. NPower's mission is to ensure all nonprofits can use technology to better serve their communities.

OpenCD Project
TheOpenCD is a collection of high quality Free and Open Source Software. The programs run in Windows and cover the most common tasks such as word processing, presentations, e-mail, web browsing, web design, and image manipulation. We include only the highest quality programs, which have been carefully tested for stability and which we consider appropriate for a wide audience.

Technology on a Shoestring
Series of articles aimed at helping nonprofits use technology more effectively.

TechAtlas
TechAtlas is a free suite of online planning tools that can help you integrate technology more effectively into your organization. This site provides you with a good overview of the technology planning process and supplies the online tools to help you work through the process.

TechSurveyor is a part of the free TechAtlas suite that helps nonprofits inventory and manage technology assets.

TechSoup
The best free "go-to" site for nonprofit technology information. Great articles on using technology in the nonprofit sector.
Free message boards to communicate with other nonprofits on a number of technology-related topics...ask questions....get answers!

TechStock
TechSoup Stock connects nonprofits with donated and discounted technology products in the supportive environment of the TechSoup Web site. Choose from over 240 products from 25 providers including Cisco and Microsoft.

Technology Triage: Keeping Mission-Critical Technology Running
You can do some technology planning in bite-sized pieces. This article describes a pragmatic approach to managing your current information technology resources. There are also a number of other useful resource links available on this site.

General Nonprofit Resource Links:

Board Cafe
Board Café is an electronic newsletter for members of nonprofit boards of directors. Short enough to read over a cup of coffee, Board Café offers a menu of ideas, information, opinion, news, and resources to help board members give and get the most out of board service.

Council of Community Services of New York State, Inc.
CCSNYS is a membership-based, mission-driven, statewide association of diverse charitable nonprofit organizations. CCSNYS provides a training and education component, comprised primarily of on-staff nonprofit experts; one-on-one technical assistance on board governance, financial issues, fund development issues, strategic planning, marketing, executive leadership and more. Lawyers on staff help members with legal questions, personnel policies, bylaw development and review, contract negotiation and review and more. Offers group purchasing programs and participates in special initiatives to increase the visibility, productivity and effectiveness of members. Has developed an Internet-based data center, ChooseYourCharity.com, dedicated to accountability in the nonprofit sector and donor education. Provides access to insurance information and risk management expertise through their wholly-owned subsidiary Council Services Plus.

HP Free Online Classes
After a free registration you can take general business and technology classes at the Hewlett-Packard Online Classes - Learning Center. Both basic and advanced courses are offered.
Did I mention that the courses are FREE!

Times Union - Communities
The timesunion.com Community Partners program is a great opportunity for NY Capital District Region groups who want a free, easy-to-use, dynamic and interactive Web site to promote their group and group events.

VolunteerMatch
VolunteerMatch is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help everyone find a great place to volunteer, and offers a variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business leaders committed to civic engagement. Interested volunteers can enter their ZIP code on the VolunteerMatch home page to quickly find local volunteer opportunities posted by nonprofit organizations throughout the United States.

Page Updated: 2/23/07