Computer Equipment, Assistance, and Training
Camp Yahoo
(http://camp.yahoo.com/)
Gives away a basic Internet training curriculum intended for newcomers to the Web. These teaching materials are available free of charge to members of qualified non-profit organizations, community centers, libraries, schools, and service groups.
Gifts in Kind International
(http://www.giftsinkind.org/)
Directs donated products and services, including software and computer training, to nonprofit organizations.
The organization's Technology Planning & Support (TPS) program
links technology-savvy corporate volunteers with
nonprofits needing technology assistance.
National Cristina Foundation
(http://www.cristina.org/)
Provides computer technology and solutions to people with disabilities, students at risk, and the economically disadvantaged, helping them lead more independent and productive lives.
Computer Recycling Resource List
(http://www.pnnonline.org/technology/computerrecycle1.cfm)
A comprehensive list of organizations that recycle and/or donate computers. Compiled by Lauren Matthews for Philanthropy News Network.
Technology Resource Consortium
(http://www.igc.org/trc/)
An association of
nonprofit technology assistance organizations that provide
education about and access to information technology to
private and public nonprofit organizations.
Techsoup
(http://www.techsoup.org/)
A Web-based resource center that offers technology assitance and solutions for small to mid-size nonprofit organizations. The site offers information on where to find donated or discounted software and equipment; computer training; advice on technology funding; technology planning and listings of available volunteers and consultants.
Compumentor
(http://www.compumentor.org/)
A provider of low-cost, volunteer-based computer
assistance to schools and nonprofits. Also sells popular
software packages at discounted prices.
(Look for the organization's new technology portal in the spring.)
Technology Tip Sheets for Nonprofits (http://www.coyotecom.com/tips.html)
Advice from Coyote Communications on how to reap money-saving, program-enhancing benefits from technology. Most of this material is geared to nonprofit and public sector organizations.
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