Technology Resources

NPower Michigan
NPower Michigan provides technology services to nonprofits in Michigan, ensuring that all organizations have access to the best technology resources and know-how and can apply these tools to help create healthy, vibrant, thriving communities. View their resources page for tools to help your volunteer center.

Volunteer Center Technology Purchasing Guide
Thinking about purchasing a new laptop?  Weighing your web hosting options?  The Technology Purchasing Guide is a helpful resource that will give you a starting point when thinking about and researching new equipment and services. Check it out at www.npowermichigan.org/services/consulting/vcmproject.htm

Staffing for Technical Support
Technology staffing can be a challenge, especially when technology isn't your strong suit. This downloadable guide from NPower NY helps nonprofits navigate the process, from sourcing and hiring to managing and spending. http://ga0.org/ct/tdSy55E1pX-r/

SurveyMonkey.com
Distributing surveys is a great way to get feedback on your affect in the community.  Creating and analyzing these surveys, however, can be a complicated process.  SurveyMonkey.com is a resource that makes this process easier, and more manageable.  Available free to users targeting audiences of less than 100, SurveyMonkey could be your answer to simplifying the survey process. Check it out at http://www.surveymonkey.com.

Meeting Wizard
Online innovations like Meeting Wizard are making web conferencing more convenient and effective.  Application sharing features allow attendees to see a software application running on an instructor’s desktop and even allow the instructor to pass software control to participants. http://www.meetingwizard.com has more information about using this cutting edge technology for your next online meeting or training.