Technology, computers, the internet.
It’s a vast and daunting subject.

But there are key themes and trends which can be addressed separately and differently.   We’re tackling some of these in different ways with different initatives, but by listing some key themes here, hopefully it makes more sense to understand where we offer support and where you and your organisation may need support.

The Cloud

Referring to online/web only tools, storage and more. Critical for non-profits to understand as the Cloud provides so much so cheaply and gives ways to do things differently.

Measuring Success – databases

We so often need to track what we do and what we achieve in order to share with partners or funders.  This essentially means databases and data capture.  Might be complex SROI or a simple Excel spreadsheet.  Databases are a key issue for non-profits.

Social Media

Twitter, Facebook and more. A new way to communicate and engage with your audience.

Websites

An organisation with no website is invisible.  Getting a website together is quicker and cheaper than ever.

Mobile Internet

More and more people use mobile phones and devices to access the internet and get the information they need.  How can non-profit organisations connect with this audience?

Cutting costs using technology

Cost cutting is a key theme & software and technology can help you do this.  For example using E-newsletters instead of printing.

Access to Equipment

Computers, laptops, hardware, software, servers and more.  Sourcing or funding equipment is a continual issue for groups.

Data Security

Organisations often hold information about individuals and this data needs to be held securely using IT.

Digital Inclusion

A significant proportion of the population is still offline, isolated and missing out.  How can our communities be brought online?

Backup and risk management

How do you protect your data from loss? How about disaster recovery or continuing to operate when IT or the internet fails?

Online Funding Applications

So many applications for funding are now online but the technology can get in the way.  How to best tackle online applications.

Community Empowerment

… using technology.

Digital Literacy for staff & volunteers

Understanding IT is important for both staff and volunteers.

Collaboration

Software these days gives huge opportunity for new ways to collaborate.

IT Volunteers

How can we use volunteer skills better in supporting IT in non-profit organisations?

Have we missed a technology related theme that’s important to you and your organisation?
Join in the discussion below to let us know.