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Tech - Office Automation

Where Can We Find Help with Information Technology There are several organizations maintaining websites focused on the technology needs of nonprofits.
Where can I learn about computers? Overviews of the basics of a small computer system
What's involved in planning a computer system? Key considerations when planning a computer system
How do I maintain my computer? Overview of the basics of maintenance and troubleshooting
How do I know when I should upgrade a computer? Very early advice from computer users and technology planners.
What about computer and network security? Computer security involves backing up data, protecting hardware and software and documentation, along with guarding on-line data from intrusion.
How do I ensure computers and networks are used properly? Computer and network policies guide employees to use these resources appropriately
Is it possible to get computer equipment donated? A posting from the early years of the FAQ which may offer some useful suggestions.
Strategies to Encourage and Find Donations of Equipment Ideas for getting office equipment beside going to the store.
Are there organizations that help with donated equipment? There are programs that do this in several cities.
How should we dispose of outmoded computer equipment? You need to keep records and make sure there are no grounds for concluding that insiders took advantage of the situation for personal gain.
Is there a way to donate a used wireless phone? Here are some links with advice about programs for re-using cell phones.
How can I get software donated? Some companies make donations to specific kinds of nonprofits and there are some organizations that distribute donations broadly among nonprofits; some of both are listed here.
Software for client/donor tracking or mail merge? Some advice about choosing this kind of software. (Some from the early days of the FAQ that probably needs to be updated.)
Should I buy a fundraising software package or customize my own system? Some considerations on both sides of the question....and access to a 'tip sheet' by Jayne Cravens.
Is there software to help with keeping track of volunteers? A webpage listing some options is at http://www.coyotecom.com/database/
What is an ASP and why should nonprofits care? Allison Schwein explores the new Internet thing for the year 2000.
How to Choose a Service to Process Donations Online IdealWare has a thorough discussion on the web.
Where can I purchase supplies, software and hardware at low cost? Here's information about firms that negotiate discounts for NPOs or specialize in meeting their needs.
An Online Tool to Support Strategic Planning This website leads users through a strategic planning exercise online.
How can staff use email for board and committee relations Incorporating email into in-house communications strategies has many advantages, a veteran fundraiser wrote in this 'FAQ classic.' Caution is needed about using email for board business.
What is telecommuting? How can it help me? Telecommuting means working from home, and it's rapidly on the rise.
What about Quicken or Quickbooks? Recent editions have features suited to many nonprofits. It does not appear that it's advantageous to buy the special 'nonprofit' edition.
What's a good Mac accounting program? Comments from an early post on this question.
What about equipment for telemarketing? Training? Etc? Find a friendly stock or real estate brokerage firm for phone equipment and look for consultants to train callers or trainers.
Choosing Accounting Software: Questions to ask An early entry in the FAQ that still provides some useful advice.
Can nonprofits use direct fax to fundraise? For some applications, broadcast fax can be a successful fundraising tool. But federal rules suggest unsolicited faxes may not be the best strategy.
Basic Customer Database Principles Suggestions from a long-term contributor to the FAQ.
Purging Mailing Lists Advice on what to do with a list that's out of date.
How can one attract attention to a new web site? Suggestions, including references to other material online, for appropriate promotion of WWW sites.

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