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Today, more than ever, nonprofit organizations depend on technology to achieve their mission. However, studies have shown that IT does not play a prominent role in most nonprofits. Spending for technology purposes is a small portion of most nonprofit annual budgets, a majority of cases less than 1% as compared to 3%-4% for small-medium corporations. This workshop will provide tools for creating a strategic technology plan for your organization, explore the cost of technology, and provide tips for creating an effective RFP.
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How to Budget for IT and Develop an RFP
12/15/2010Tal FrankfurtFounder/CEOCloud for [email protected]
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Working with organizations to create strategic solutions based on cloud technology.
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Technology and budget, sounds like fun!
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Understanding Technology
Budget for Success Budget for Success (partial list)(partial list)
• Infrastructure– Dedicate time to fixing and replacing existing
computers and networks– Budget for staff/consultant time for upgrades and
maintenance – Whether you are a Mac or a PC, you will need to
budget for regular upgrades – Backup and antivirus– Printer supplies
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Budget for Success Budget for Success (partial list)(partial list)
• Collaboration – Web and Email hosting– Domain name registration renewal– Training!
• Operation– Discovery, documentation,
customization/development, data migration, training, ongoing support
– System Administrator
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• Online Presence – Website Cost– Online community manager
• *Staffing Costs– CIO : $97,500 (average)– Online communication manager, database manager,
web developer, and system administrator : $57,000 – 62,000
– IT support staff : $44,375– Online community manager : $48,125
* NTEN, 2009 IT Staffing & Spending Report
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Budget for Success Budget for Success (partial list)(partial list)
Reducing Your IT Costs?Reducing Your IT Costs?
1. Tips for an effective RFP• Do your homework • Introduce your organization• What is the nature of your project? What are
your needs? What are the expected outcomes? • Yes, we need to know your budget• You should have a timeline• Distinguish between need and want
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2. Move to the cloud (January 13th)3. Techsoup – Donated software for nonprofits4. Nonprofit Purchasing Group – Discounts for
nonprofits 5. NTEN – Ongoing technology education and
discounts6. Plan before your buy (!)
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Reducing Your IT Costs?Reducing Your IT Costs?
