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Technology Resources
The Technology Connectors program has researched and compiled many technology tools and resources that can benefit arts and cultural organizations.
These tools can be very helpful. If you have any questions or comments, or are seeking information you don't see here, please contact us to discuss your needs.
- Discount Hardware/Software
- Donate Your Old Computer
- Computer Assessment Tools
- Free Tools/Software/Services
Discount Hardware/Software
Consistent Computer Bargains
Consistent Computer Bargains works to make technology accessible to nonprofit organizations
by encouraging leading software companies to provide discount pricing to the nonprofit community
Gifts In Kind International
Once your organization becomes a member, Gifts In Kind offers a variety of low-cost and donated software products.
TechFoundation's TechMarketPlace
TechFoundation has negotiated special nonprofit pricing from many hardware and software vendors for distribution to nonprofit organizations.
TechSoup Stock
A very low-cost resource for many current software titles including most Microsoft products for desktops and servers. Discount pricing is available to any 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Donate Your old computer
Non-Profit Technology Resources
NTR provides computer consulting , hands-on training , used computer hardware, and technical support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region. Donate your old computers and give them a great new home!
Computer Assessment Tools
Belarc Advisor
The Belarc Advisor software builds a detailed profile of your computer's installed software and hardware and displays the results in your web browser. This powerful tool keeps track of the computers in your organization, including software licenses, service packs, network connections and much more. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server. Nonprofit organizations can receive permission to use the software for free.
PC Pitstop
PC Pitstop provides a free online computer assessment, putting your computer through a battery of tests to check its health, configuration and performance. Then the service will provide a series of recommendations and suggestions on how to improve your computer's performance.
Free Tools/Software/Services
Free Conference Calls
This service provides free telephone conference call for up to 6 hours and 96 participants. Only long-distance charges apply.
Meeting Wizard
A free online tool to manage invitations and RSVPs to meetings. Perfect when trying to schedule groups of board members or other people with hectic schedules.
Free Anti-Virus Software: Symantec Giving Program
Symantec offers free software such as their Anti-Virus and Crashguard products, as well as other utlities such as WinFax. Just submit a letter (on your organization's letterhead) via fax or mail to the Symantec Giving Program. Be sure to include a brief summary of your organization, the software you would like to receive, and a copy of your 501(c)3 tax exempt certification.
Free Spam Filtering Software: SpamBayes (works with MS Outlook)
This free application, which works with your Outlook email, learns how to automatically filter spam from your inbox. By showing the program what is spam and what is not, you can keep junk mail out of your inbox.
Send Free Faxes from the Web and Email: TPC
This free web and email based service allows you to send a message to any fax machine right from your web browser or your email software. Your message will be sent with a cover sheet and addressed as you specify.
Free Web Conferencing: WebEx
Through TechFoundation, nonprofit organizations can utilize Webex's Web Meeting services for free. Webex allows you to hold real-time interactive meetings on the web. Share files, give presentations and collaborate all through your web browser.
Free Web Conference, remote access: Yuuguu
Instant, easy remote access, free conferencing, and share anything with anyone.
Send Large Files: YouSendIt
Send up to 100MB of files to anyone for free. No more sending seperate emails or worrying about bounce-backs.
ZOHO.com
Online Office, Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Presentation, CRM, Project Management, and more... This is an unbelievable free resource that almost every organization will find usefull.
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