Resources
NPower NY is committed to sharing technology information, inspiration and ideas so they are available for the widest community benefit. We have compiled helpful links, as well as guides and tools created by us and other NPower affiliates.
Staffing for Technical Support
Written by Alex Wilkinson, Ph.D.
Technology staffing can be a challenge for nonprofits. You need technical services to support your mission, but technology is not often a core competency. As a result, your technology needs may be understaffed, inconsistently supported, or even overstaffed. This paper distills NPower NY?s interactions with multiple organizations, large and small, and offers advice on key questions about technology staffing.
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Backup Basics
One of the most important things about preventative maintenance and system care is the importance of regular, reliable data backup. No matter how well you treat your technology, you cannot guarantee that your data will be safe if it exists in only one place.
Learn more about how to best protect your valuable data.
eRider Starter Kit
Since 1997, there has been an emerging movement of technology assistance providers working in developing and transition countries. These providers are known as eRiders, whose model is based on the Circuit Rider model used successfully in the US to provide non-profit organizations with assistance in using technology to build their capacities. eRiding is a model that has been effectively used internationally to bring struggling organizations up to speed in their use of technology to fulfill their mission.
Created by Teresa Crawford and the Tactical Technology Collective with the support of the global eRider community, the eRider Starter Kit is designed to help organizations understand, design, implement, maintain and sustain an eRider project or program. Learn more about the eRider Starter Kit here. The kit can also be downloaded as a PDF.
Donor Management Software
Without donors, nonprofits simply could not succeed. Understanding information about your donors is critical to your organization's success, and a more efficient system for storing, organizing, and viewing this information can help you achieve your mission. The NPower Network recently released an article outlining the common questions to ask before investing in a donor management software. The article also includes a great donor management comparison matrix you can download here.
Check out some additional resources to help your organization better manage its technology.
