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1. General and Nonprofit Technology
501 Tech Clubs 501 tech clubs are informal groups that meet monthly in a number of cities so that people helping nonprofits make more effective use of technology can meet their local colleagues, develop a professional support network, and "talk shop" in a relaxed setting. The name reflects the fact that group members' clients and employers are primarily 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
Accidental Techies website This website is the online companion piece to this book. All of the links from this resource section and all of the worksheets in the appendices are included at the site.
Cnet Cnet is a site similar to ZDNet (see the bottom of this section), with lots of reviews and learning.
Dummies eTips The Dummies books are some of our favorites-and the tips are good too!
Global eRiders—Mission Driven Technology Support for Nongovernmental Organizations eRiders are roving technology consultants who work on a one-to-one basis with a group of related nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), helping each organization to develop and implement an information and communications technology strategy tailored to its unique aims, needs, and context.
Glossary of computer terms This is where to go when somebody tells you that your IRQs are conflicting on the PCI bus and you have NC (no clue) what that means.
Information Technology Professional's Resource Center A good source of general information for IT professionals.
IT Resource Center The IT Resource Center helps nonprofit organizations use computers. Founded in 1984, the nonprofit center provides comprehensive technology planning, training, and support services to more than four hundred organizations each year.
N-TEN (Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network) N-TEN works to help nonprofits understand and employ technology effectively. They create opportunities for nonprofit staff and technology support providers to identify peers and develop professional support networks, share information and resources, and work collaboratively.
Npower NPower is a network of independent, locally based nonprofits providing accessible technology help that strengthens the work of other nonprofits.
One/Northwest Technology assistance for the Northwest environmental movement.
Tech News Tech News is published online for human service agencies and other interested organizations by United Way of New York City with support from the IBM Corporation.
Tech Soup Tech Soup is set up to be the portal to the nonprofit technology world. It also contains links to TechSoup Stock, formerly known as Discount Tech.
TechSurveyor TechSurveyor was specifically developed to help nonprofits inventory and manage their technology. By using TechSurveyor with a TechAtlas account, nonprofits can keep track of assets and technology planning with ONE account for their organization.
The LINC Project The Low Income Networking and Communications (LINC) Project is an undertaking of the welfare law center. Since 1998, the LINC Project has worked to build the technology capacity of low-income grassroots groups across the country, enabling community-based organizers and low-income individuals to gain a presence in public debates on economic justice issues, become informed, reach new allies, educate communities, share strategies, and participate in the democratic process.
ZDNet One of the largest sites for reviews, articles, and how-to information about technology. They publish many major computer magazines such as Computer Shopper and PC Magazine.