Do nonprofits want in-kind donations
of computer gear?
Many of our computers are very slow Our computers are over 5 years old and are in
and outdated. It can be very desperate need of replacement.
frustrating for staff to have to wait
for a window to open, or a click to
take them somewhere.
We currently share 1 laptop between 8 staff members for programs and fieldwork. An In-kind
donation of laptops would be so appreciated!
We mail books to prisoners across the country.
Our Site Horticulturist hasn't gotten a new computer in 10yrs. She needs 2
Over 85% of our budget is spent on postage. To
keep records organized & produce a journal of on site work. Our Executive
reduce these costs we verify the addresses of the
Director has an old very slow computer that hampers her efforts 2
prisoners we serve by looking up their current
complete valuable grant applications. We have monitors, so even 2 fairly
location on various state websites. Although cost
fast & high capacity PCs would be very helpful. Thank you!
effective it is a bottleneck because we only have
one computer. Laptops would let more people
verify.
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We wanted to know if nonprofits would be interested in in-
kind donations of ‘gently used’ computers.
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So on June 9th we dropped a survey to approximately 2,000
nonprofits who are in the Do Good network.
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Over 13% responded and here’s what they told us.
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Does your organization have a need for computers, currently or within the next 6 months?
0.7%
11.6%
8.4%
Yes
No
Not at this time
No Responses
79.3%
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Does your organization have a need for computers, currently or within the next 6 months?
0.7%
Many of our computers are very slow
and outdated. It can be very
11.6% frustrating for staff to have to wait
for a window to open, or a click to
take them somewhere.
8.4% The South Chicago YMCA serves an
extremely low income population
and works within an extremely tight
budget, mostly relying on grants to
serve the members and community.
Computer donations are very much Yes
appreciated and will meet enable us No
to better serve our members.
Not at this time
No Responses
We teach 1,800 teachers a year, and
currently we don't have computers
for their use in our programs. Since
we use technology and demonstrate We operate 5 different teen shelters
online tools and resources in all of in pinellas county and manatee
79.3%
our courses, teachers have often county in Florida. We are in need of
asked us for a computer lab. This laptops that can be used for
would be a wonderful resource for us homework and learning in these
to offer educators and will aid in shelters. Each shelter houses up to
their professional development. 12 youth.
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35.0%
If YES, how many computers would be needed?
31.2%
30.0%
26.7%
25.0%
22.8%
20.0% 19.3%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
1-3 4-7 8+ No Responses
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35.0%
If YES, how many computers would be needed?
31.2%
30.0%
26.7%
25.0%
22.8%
20.0% 19.3%
We currently share 1 laptop between 8 staff members for programs and fieldwork. An In-kind
donation of laptops would be so appreciated!
15.0%
10.0%
This would be of tremedous help to us. We have 219 employees many of which need
computers and we simply can't afford them. Due to these difficult economic times we have
not been able to find donated computers. This 100 year old non profit provides services for
the entire State of Connecticut.
5.0%
0.0%
1-3 4-7 8+ No Responses
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35.0%
Which type of computer(s) would be best?
31.9% 32.3%
30.0%
26.7%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0% 9.1%
5.0%
0.0%
Desktop Laptop Either No Responses
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35.0%
Which type of computer(s) would be best?
31.9% 32.3%
30.0%
26.7%
Laptops currently used in office are extremely outdated and slow.
25.0%
We are seeking funding or donations to expand our computer lab. Our
services are used by older adults to learn computers and we are in the
process to partner with organizations to use our lab after hours to teach
20.0% women over 55 skills to get back into the work place.
15.0% Our Site Horticulturist hasn't gotten a new computer in 10yrs. She needs 2
keep records organized & produce a journal of on site work. Our Executive
Director has an old very slow computer that hampers her efforts 2
complete valuable grant applications. We have monitors, so even 2 fairly
fast & high capacity PCs would be very helpful. Thank you!
10.0% 9.1%
5.0%
0.0%
Desktop Laptop Either No Responses
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Which type of operating system would be preferred?
26.7%
PC
MAC
48.8%
Both or Either
Other
0.7%
No Responses
19.3%
4.6%
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Which type of operating system would be preferred?
Our computers are over 5 years old and are in
desperate need of replacement.
26.7%
PC
MAC
48.8%
Both or Either
Other
0.7%
No Responses
Atlanta Habitat for Humanity has a technology
19.3% program whose goal is to assist Atlanta
Habitat homeowners getting access to
We mail books to prisoners across the country. computers and the internet. With donated
Over 85% of our budget is spent on postage. To computers and volunteer labor, we are
reduce these costs we verify the addresses of the helping scores of our 1,000+ homeowners get
prisoners we serve by looking up their current on line. Access to computers at home
location on various state websites. Although cost 4.6% improves student performance.
effective it is a bottleneck because we only have
one computer. Laptops would let more people
verify.
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60.0%
What would the computer(s) most likely be used for?
54.0%
50.0% 48.1%
40.0%
30.0%
23.9%
20.0%
10.0% 8.1%
0.0%
Office /Administration Programs/Fieldwork Computer Labs/Classes Other
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60.0%
What would the computer(s) most likely be used for?
54.0%
Lekotek provides services to children with disabilities. We use
computers with adapted input devices (a touch window, head
50.0% 48.1% mouse, or round button switch that activates the commuter) so
a child who can not use a mouse or see the screen can still
benefit from technology. These systems would be used during
weekly hour long learning sessions.
40.0%
We could use the computers to provide
students a way to record their music
30.0% assignments through a software called
"SmartMusic". By recording at school, the
parents will not have to purchase the
software. 23.9%
20.0%
We work with urban youth through a series of
strategically planned educational programs to
lead them into excellence and the computers
would used be to facilitate higher measurable
10.0%
results.
8.1%
0.0%
Office /Administration Programs/Fieldwork Computer Labs/Classes Other
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So we got our answer.
Nonprofits are in desperate need of computers of all types.
They’d happily accept in-kind donations of used
equipment.
And they’d put the donations to good use.
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Questions?
Gregory McHale
Founder and CEO
good2gether
greg@good2gether.com
617.733.6727
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