Seeking Applicants: Pro Bono Internet Consulting

The Bivings Group will award $10,000 in Internet consulting services to a a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the metropolitan Washington, DC area through its "TBGIVES" contest.

The group's "ideal partner will be an organization with a budget of less than one million dollars per year whose impact can be enhanced through the strategic use of technology."

Entries are due by Wednesday, November 25.

Click here to learn more and access the application.

Technology Day of Service

From Center member NPower Greater DC Region:

On Friday, December 4, NPower DC is coordinating volunteers from IT departments of several local corporations to provide pro bono Stable & Secure Scans for nonprofits.

Tech savvy volunteers will conduct a 12 Point Review of your organization's technology using a method developed by the NPower Network. Areas where your organization can make effective improvements or changes will be identified.

A Stable and Secure Scan is a particularly powerful tool for small to medium sized nonprofits with limited tech resources. Space is limited, so don’t wait to take advantage of this opportunity!

Interested organizations must complete this brief online request form.

Technology Day of Service

NPower Greater DC Region is coordinating volunteers from IT departments of several local corporations to provide pro bono Stable & Secure Scans for interested nonprofits, on Saturday, October 17. Space is limited, so don’t wait to take advantage of this opportunity!

Skilled technology volunteers will meet with you to assess your organization’s current technology environment against 12 key benchmarks that include standards for hardware, software, security, and on-going tech support. Organizations will each receive a report with recommendations that address the areas of greatest need and assist with better business planning. NPower may coordinate face-to-face follow-up meetings as needed.

NPower is the DC area’s only nonprofit that provides technology services exclusively for other nonprofits. The Stable and Secure Scan is a powerful tool for the small to medium sized nonprofits in our community.

“NPower is pleased to be able to offer this opportunity to our nonprofits partners,” says Julie Chapman, president, NPower Greater DC Region.

If you are interested in participating in NPower’s Technology Day of Service, please complete this Participant Request Form.

Click here for additional information or contact Terry Roberts at Terry@npowergdcr.org.

Join Us Next Week

We hope to see you next week at one of these upcoming workshops at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement. Click each listing below for event and registration details.

• Wednesday, August 5, The Basics of Online Fundraising for Nonprofits
• Wednesday, August 5, Contribution Revenue Best Practices in Financial Reporting
• Thursday, August 6, Developing a Technology Plan That Moves Your Organization Forward

Nonprofits and Social Networking

Last week ,the Chronicle of Philanthropy hosted an online discussion to explore "Promoting Causes on Online Social Networks." In addition to a transcript of the discussion, they've compiled a list of resources to help nonprofits navigate social media.

We'll be exploring the role that social networking can play at your nonprofit during several upcoming Center workshops. Click below to learn more.

• Thursday, June 18, Using Technology to Build Your Individual Donor Strategy: Fundraising Using the Latest Technologies
• Tuesday, July 21, Nonprofit PR Essentials: Tapping Traditional and Viral Methods to Get Valuable Coverage for Your Organization
• Tuesday, July 28, Truth & Consequences: Are Social Networking Strategies a Good Fit for Your Organization?

Application Workshop Added: 2009 Technology Innovation Awards

Is your nonprofit effectively using technology to fundraise, communicate, advocate, or even change the world?

Then apply online for the 2009 NPower Greater DC Region Technology Innovation Awards presented by Accenture. Two winners will each receive an NPower Technology Assessment and FREE Microsoft software.

To learn more, register for a FREE 30 minute webinar Tuesday, June 2 at 2:00 p.m. Click here to register for the webinar.

The Award application deadline is June 12. Click here for details.

Free Training Call: What Should a Website Cost?

The Network for Good Learning Center is hosting a free training call on Tuesday, April 7 at 1 p.m. to help you answer the question, "What Should a Website Cost?"

Click here to learn more about, or register for, this session.