WiserIT
So that we don't forget about the impact of IT
How much energy does a laptop use? Where do batteries go when we "recycle" them? What's the kilowatt cost of our data centers? This group was started mainly to talk about our increasing dependency on IT to do our work in the non-profit/ngo world, and how we may often overlook the impact of using this technology. After all, if we go on strike to protest t ...learn more
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Created: Oct 10, 2007
Updated: Aug 27, 2009
Membership: Open To Apply
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The product donations program has enabled organizations to save over $1.3 billion in expenses as of March 2009.
Nonprofit TechSoup.org makes software donations to nonprofits from 35 major technology providers, including Microsoft, Cisco, Symantec, Intuit, and Adobe (for an administrative fee as little as 5% of retail cost). To qualify, organizations must be a 501(c)3 or a library.
The Refurbished Computer Initiative gives nonprofits a chance to get low-cost, high-quality computers with a new operating system and up-to-date software (covered by a 90-day warranty).
Webinars such as “How to Train Your Staff” are archived here.
TECHSOUP.ORG LEARNING CENTER & COMMUNITY
TECHSOUP STOCK PRODUCT DONATIONS
NET SQUARED (USING THE SOCIAL WEB)
NONPROFIT SECOND LIFE (USING THE SOCIAL WEB)
REFURBISHED COMPUTER INITIATIVE (GreenTech)
PHILANTHROPY JOURNAL STORY
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE STORY
NEW YORK TIMES STORY
HUFFINGTON POST (TechSoup’s NetSquared and Nonprofit Second Life)
Read it here and here.
