Resources

Tools for Tech Planning

TechAtlas –  Managed by NPower, TechAtlas is an online tool that helps nonprofit organizations assess, plan for and manage the technology they need to make an even greater difference in their communities. TechAtlas walks organizations through the technology planning process, from creating a vision of how technology could be most effective in their organizations, to assessing and prioritizing their needs, to generating a final report that can be shared with board and staff. Additionally, advanced features of TechAtlas provide tools to manage existing technology more effectively, such as online inventorying, help desk tracking and special assessments. To date, more than 13,000 organizations have used TechAtlas to help manage their technology and plan for future needs  http://techatlas.org/tools/

The TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Calculator is an important part of technology planning designed to help you analyze the long-term costs associated with owning technology on a per-PC basis and then compare your results to industry benchmarks. Be sure to download the TCO Calculator Companion to guide you.

Download the TCO Calculator Companion [pdf]
Download the TCO Calculator [xls]

ROI Calculator -Justify the cost of a technology project by examining the time your staff will save. This tool will walk you through the process of evaluating your initial technology investment.

Download the ROI Calculator [xls]

Hardware and Software Donations

Microsoft– TechBridge clients can bypass administrative fees, if eligible.

http://www.techsoup.org/stock/Category.asp?catalog_name=TechSoupMain&category_name=Microsoft&Page=1

Cicso– http://www.techsoup.org/stock/Category.asp?catalog_name=TechSoupMain&category_name=Cisco&Page=1

Adobe –http://www.techsoup.org/stock/Category.asp?catalog_name=TechSoupMain&category_name=Adobe&Page=1

All other software and hardware –  http://www.techsoup.org/stock/ 

Microsoft Training Resources

Microsoft NGO Connection
This web site has been created for nongovernmental organizations (NGOs, also commonly referred to as nonprofit organizations) as the one place where you can learn more about technology, learn how to use technology to achieve your goals more effectively, and access the resources Microsoft and our partners offer.

Microsoft Digital Literacy
The goal of Digital Literacy is to teach and assess basic computer concepts and skills so that people can use computer technology in everyday life to develop new social and economic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Microsoft Community Learning Portal
The Microsoft Community Learning Portal is a free online learning opportunity for approved nonprofit learning centers and computer labs that offer ICT skills training to underserved communities.

Microsoft Office Online
Get tips for small businesses, help with the 2007 toolbar, free templates, clip art and get a free trial

Microsoft E-Learning Benefits Resources
Redeem Software Assurance training vouchers and select Microsoft E-Learning courses

Free self-paced training courses for Office programs
Browse Office 2003 and 2007 training programs including Access, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher, SharePoint, Visio and Word.

Windows 7 - http://home.techsoup.org/pages/windows7.aspx

Guides and papers - http://www.npower.org/resources/guides-and-papers

Other technology resources for Nonprofit Management: http://www.boardnetusa.org/public/home.asp
http://foundationcenter.org/
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/
http://www.idealware.org/
http://www.fundraising123.org/
http://www.nptimes.com/