Case Studies 

Collaboration:
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Support for local as well as national use:  Chicago TechFinder
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TechFinder 
a searchable directory of individuals and organizations that provide technology services to the nonprofit sector. Partners N-TEN and TechSoup

TechFinder

Envision a new work process, based on technology potential. Build for one organization, but share functionality widely.
Create tools that can be deployed by many, such as NPower Michigan & Indiana, ITRC, WebJunction, CTCNet , & many others.
TechAtlas Partner Program - an underlying set of tools including survey designer, assessment recommendation builder, data analysis tools, and more. for use in support of TechAtlas and TechSurveyor by partners such as foundations, technology assistance partners, and circuit riders. wpe1FA2.jpg (125453 bytes)
Share results globally and selectively: Illinois
Database Assessment  Review Preview 
Technology Training Assessment   Review Preview 
Developing a Communications Strategy  Review Preview 
TechAtlas - with NPower & TechRocks. TechAtlas is an easy-to-use, web-based technology planning tool. Nonprofits use TechAtlas to assess current uses of technology and get suggestions on how to better implement technology to achieve their mission. TechAtlas
International Collaboration
Support for multiple languages.
Tools Used:
 Sourceforge
 Bravelo
 Mind Mapper
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TechSurveyor Offline (launch from pc)
a technology asset management and benchmarking toolset, designed for use internationally by eRiders in locations with limited internet and network resources. Available for download at TechSurveyor \ eRider . Designed with NPower, Aspiration, and NinthBridge.
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Build custom software ourselves, but build it so many can see what we'd like to share. http://www.catalyst-chicago.org/ 

---can  we maintain it?

Chicago Catalyst Yellow Pages - A directory of more than 300 resources and services offered free online and on a non-profit basis to Chicago's public schools by more than 150 local universities, museums, cultural institutions and other organizations.
Augment and revise traditional service pathways.

--address staff fears of change

Childcare.org - an ecommerce-based, comprehensive database of child care providers, information for parents, employers and providers.  Childcare.org
Pool related nonprofit resources regionally YWCA  Childcare Referrals for Cook, DuPage & Kane Counties. Chicago YWCA   
Pool related nonprofits together at the state level. MNchildcare.org  

Give up turf

-crisis clinic

--address fears of lost revenue

 

 www.seattle.gov/crisisclinic   
Serve our community organizations. Author once, publish twice (in print and online). Philanthropy Northwest's Online Member Directory. This directory serves two purposes: it allows grantmakers to publish information (in their own words) about their foundations or giving programs; it also serves as a comprehensive resource for grantseekers to use in identifying funding options. The Member Directory facilitates more appropriate grant requests, which saves time for grantwriters as well as grantmakers. PhilanthropyNW
 

 

 

 

 

 

   
Use a CMS to manage content, multilingual. Manage handoff to new owners. The Children's Alliance, ParentPower - www.WashingtonParentpower.org  is the essential guide for parents who seek options for financial support from state and federal programs. ParentPower
  Tech Surveyor - IT Asset Management system, a free online toolset for use by nonprofits in the U.S. and internationally. Built with NPower. TechSurveyor
  Bristol Bay Kids  
a website dedicated to the children and families of the Bristol Bay region of Alaska. Built with Bristol Bay Native Association and Agnew Beck Consulting.
BB Kids