The publication of a new book, Raising Thousands (if Not Tens of Thousands) of Dollars with Email, by Madeline Stanionis should be welcome news for nonprofits of all sizes that are trying to harness the Internet to grow their lists, engage constituents and raise money.  The book is written for and about nonprofits though it will be of interest to a wider range of institutions interested in online fundraising such as universities, hospitals, faith-based groups, and political campaigns.  I highly recommend it.

Book Review

Nonprofit Technology Roundtable Resources

"Navigating Technology Costs: Affording Technology Projects as Nonprofits and Service Providers"

Let’s continue the conversation!
Contribute your thoughts, resources, and learnings on this topic going forward:
http://www.consultantcommons.org/node/380

The next Nonprofit Technology Roundtable is Thursday, March 9. 

It'll be held here at the CompuMentor office (435 Brannan Street) from 2:00 to 4:00.

In this second event of the series, Eric Leland, TechCommons’ new Director, will facilitate an exchange of ideas about “Navigating Technology Costs: Affording Technology Projects as Nonprofits and Service Providers.” 

Space is running out, so register soon !

Idealware reviewed twenty-seven lower-priced online software tools that accept donations from an existing website. What they found was good news: many affordable tools are also powerful, friendly, and flexible. They offer recommendations for high-quality tools, as well as a method to choose the right tool for you. 

http://www.idealware.org/donations/intro.php

Attached is a slightly redacted version of a succesful proposal for a grant to fund one of CompuMentor's projects. Hopefully you can find this helpful while developing your own grant proposals.

Building
a Community of Technology Support for San Francisco Peninsula
Nonprofits 

Technology plans are great, but how are you going to pay for all the new equipment, training, and staffing costs your plan requires? There are no silver bullets when it comes to fundraising, especially during tough economic times. Here are ten tips to help you find the funds you need to implement and sustain your critical technology strategy.

1. Build strong relationships with funders.

2. Incorporate technology into your annual strategic plan.

3. Focus on your mission and your program, not technology for technology's sake.

4. Budget technology expenses as shared costs, not overhead.