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Tech essentials
This document provides an overview of various tech essentials for non-profits, including hardware, infrastructure, software, training and support options. It summarizes data from a 2008 study of 330 non-profits which found that 83% spend less than 4% of their budget on technology, 60% of organizations with over 20 staff have a technology budget, and 32% of organizations with 20 or fewer staff have a technology plan. The document also provides details on specific technology products and services relevant for non-profits.
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Tech essentials
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- 6. “IT accounts, on average,for nearly 7% of a company's operating expenses.” Source: “More Bang for the IT Buck,” McKinsey Quarterly, 2003 Number 2.
- 7. Technology Budget Source: Bayer Centerfor Nonprofit Management Study, 2008. Survey of 330 nonprofit organizations. <=20 staff >20 staff 43% 60%
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- 9. 83% of nonprofits spendless than 4% of their budget on technology. Source: Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management Study, 2008. Survey of 330 nonprofit organizations.
- 10. Technology Plan Source: Bayer Centerfor Nonprofit Management Study, 2008. Survey of 330 nonprofit organizations. <=20 staff >20 staff 32% 71%
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- 12. 22% of nonprofits havea technology committee. Source: Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management Study, 2008. Survey of 330 nonprofit organizations.
- 14. By Joni Podolsky Edited By HollyRoss Katrin Verclas Alison Levine
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- 16. Technology Strategy andPlanning Process Preliminary Assessment Inventory Staff skills assessment Current and prior year IT operating costs Initial list of potential projects Any additional relevant background materials (e.g., technology usage policies) Meeting 1: Envision 1. Ensure agreement on I.T. “Current Reality” 2. Identify processes for obtaining additional information needed Meeting 3: Prioritize II Select strategy and sequence Detailed review of resources required Project Prioritization Identify and categorize projects Research high-level details on alternative solutions Meeting 2: Prioritize I Classify projects into categories, e.g. - “Quick wins” - Strategically essential - Need more info Identify Implementation Sequence and Resources Draft implementation plan Select resources (internal vs. external, build vs. buy) Define RFI/RFP processes Detailed Implementation Planning Cost details Assign specific responsibilities Timetable Identify key issues/risks Meeting 4: Act Finalize plan Implementation kickoff Identify circumstances required for committee to reconvene
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- 20. $800+ 1-year warranty 5-year life $1,300+ 3-year warranty 3-year life www.toshibadirect.com:NB305 (left); www.dell.com: Vostro (middle), Dell Latitude E6410 (right) $400+ 1-year warranty 3-year life
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- 24. Standard DSL downloadspeed (1.5 Mbps) Standard DSL upload speed (384 kbps) T1 Line (1.5 Mbps) download & upload “symmetrical”
- 25. Standard DSL downloadspeed (1.5 Mbps) Skype-to-Skype Video (384 kbps) Skype Voice (64 kbps) Standard DSL upload speed (384 kbps)
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- 27. Left: HP MediasmartHome Server EX485, including 750Gb hard drive, $600. Right: NAS Device (Synology Disk Station 207+, $340) plus 2 hard drives (Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm, 500Gb, $130 x 2).
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