Getting Back to the Basics

The good news about bad times is that it reminds you what is really important. You can call me an optimist but I think that there is something reassuring about getting back to the basics. For nonprofits, one of those basics is affordable and functioning technology. And in lean times where we have to do more with less, the right technology becomes even more important.

Here is my list of “basics” for small to mid sized nonprofits...

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We are excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website at www.npowergdcr.org.

The new site has:

• A dynamic Homepage for easier navigational use;
• An enhanced Services section to help nonprofits get started planning their technology future;
• Tech Impact Stories that showcase our nonprofits’ successes;
• Resources to share technology information, inspiration, ideas and tools; as well as
• Easy options to show your support by donating online!

We are delighted to welcome our new network Chief Executive Officer, Stephanie Cuskley, to NPower. A former Managing Director at JP Morgan Chase in New York, she brings with her broad nonprofit and board experience. Stephanie is a Commissioner on the New York City Mayor’s Commission on Women’s Issues and is a member of the Resources Development Committee for United Way of NYC. She is also on the Board of Directors of Insituform Technologies, Inc. and Avantair. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto and has a Masters of Business Administration from Cornell. Stephanie is married, has three children, and lives in New York City.

Here are some great resources available to nonprofits!

The Meyer Foundation has compiled a list of resources to help nonprofits navigate through the economic downturn. Whether you are looking for fundraising suggestions, marketing strategies, nonprofit management, or peer discussions – you’ll be sure to find these very helpful resources useful in surviving the tough economy.

Attention NTEN Members! - NTEN, Nonprofit Technology Network, is proud to present the results of their first Donor Management Software (DMS) Satisfaction Survey. Since choosing a DMS can be stressful, NTEN has surveyed our nonprofit peers to provide an array of opinions on DMS vendors. This information is not intended as a starting place for choosing a DMS, but can be helpful when making your final decision.

Looking to use technology to thrive during a credit crunch? As donors are trimming back spending, nonprofits need to think about new ways of interacting with their supporters. The NonProfit Times offers numerous ways, using technology, to remind donors why their generosity is so important.

This interview is the second in a series with the Meyer Foundation's 2008 Exponent Award recipients. NPower Greater DC Region's President, Julie Chapman, is one of the 2008 Award recipients.

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You’ve seen our monthly tech tips; now check out the complete series! We have compiled 12 Benchmarks to keep your network “Stable and Secure.” Using a methodology developed by the NPower Network, our experienced technology staff uses these benchmarks to review the state of your technology environment.

Check out the 12 Benchmarks!