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Technology
Technology
– tools that can help nonprofit organizations succeed or fail. From an
efficient email system and phone systems to current computers and networks,
nonprofit organizations are challenged on a daily basis with learning and using
technology.
Technology Resources –
The Network has compiled a
searchable listing of technology
providers located throughout Texas
that provide services to the nonprofit sector.
Click here to learn more.
Network members provide various technology services for Texas nonprofit
organizations:
Computer Application Training – The
following members either have their own computer labs or partner with other
technology providers to teach the software applications most used by nonprofit
organizations. Courses on Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access are
available. Check the Network website under workshops or the websites of the
following providers for course calendars and registration information:
• Austin:
Texas Association of Nonprofit
Organizations (TANO)
• Dallas:
Center for
Nonprofit Management in Dallas
• Edinburg:
Southwest
Border Nonprofit Resource Center
• Houston:
Management Assistance Program at the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast
• Midland:
Nonprofit Management Center of the
Permian Basin
Technology Assessment and Consulting
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Several members provide technology assessments and consulting services for
nonprofit organizations. Check the websites of the following providers for
specific information about their technology programs:
• Amarillo:
Amarillo
Area Foundation Nonprofit
Services Center
•
Austin:
GREENLIGHTS
for Nonprofit Success
• Dallas:
Center for
Nonprofit Management in Dallas|
Technology Services for Members
– The
Technology Manager provides technical support services to Network members via
phone, email, and in person. Key services include the assessment and evaluation
of current hardware and software needs, installation of computer hardware,
software and networks, and troubleshooting computer issues. On a limited basis,
the Technology Manager provides these services to nonprofit organizations in
the San Antonio area. For additional information, contact Rene Wilhite,
Technology Manager at rwilhite@txnetwork.org.
Discounted Software Applications
– Compumentor,
a nonprofit technology consulting in San Francisco, provides multiple
technology services to the nonprofit community. They have partnerships with
Microsoft, Lotus, B2P, and Web Gecko in which nonprofit organizations can
purchase software at extremely discounted prices. For additional information,
check www.techsoup.org.
Member
TANO offers discounted
software applications as well. |