TechFoundation - Technology Grantwriting & Fundraising for Nonprofits

Technology Grantwriting & Fundraising for Nonprofits

Date: 25 March 2008
Price: $30

TechConnect

A series on information technology for nonprofits

“Technology Grantwriting & Fundraising for Nonprofits"

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Agenda:

8:30am-9:00am Registration & Breakfast
9:00am-11:00am Presentation
11:00am-11:30am Q & A

Location:

United Way of New York City
2 Park Avenue

2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016

(Between 32nd and 33rd streets)
Subway: #6 to 33rd Street Station Abstract:

Allocating appropriate resources to Information Technology (IT) has been a problem for nonprofits in terms of funds, people, and organizational attention. For many nonprofits technology acquisitions are treated in a zero-sum manner where every dollar spent on technology is a dollar not spent on programs. “Unkind” inkind (i.e., donated computers) may not do the job. This presentation will help attendees identify and overcome some of the barriers associated with securing funds for IT projects always remembering that mission sells technology.

Purpose of Presentation:

The purpose of this presentation is to:

increase the confidence of nonprofit managers to secure funding for IT-related initiatives by improving understanding of writing technology proposals and expanding the range of options available.
Identify what makes IT fundraising so challenging
Systematically review techniques targeted specifically at the challenges.
IT initiatives often have a clear return on investment (ROI); by learning how to present this data, attendees should find it easier to secure funding.
Tie technology to mission

Goals and Objectives:

Attendees will:

Understand how IT-related proposals differ from non-IT proposals
Develop methods for writing more effective proposals.
Recognize issues and possible strategies for rethinking the allocation of their organization’s resources budgeted for IT
Learn about additional resources to assist them with their technology funding search
Become vigilant about viewing all technology proposals as enhancers to you mission.

Presented by:

Kathleen A. Sherwin Director, Programs and Public Affairs, TechFoundation

Kathleen has spent much of her life working with campaigns and political organizations. She has helped direct dozens of campaigns across the country ranging from local initiatives in Massachusetts to presidential elections. During the 1999/2000 cycle, Kathleen was the youngest campaign staffer in the nation for Vice President Al Gore. Kathleen worked in both the NH Primary, the White House and traveled with the Vice President managing events during the presidential campaign. Joining TechFoundation in 2001, Kathleen serves as TechFoundation’s Director of Programs & External Affairs. For the recent 2004 Presidential Campaign cycle Kathleen was a political consultant to the DNC Finance Committee for both the Democratic Convention and general Election events.

How much does it cost to attend?

Regular fee: $30
UWNYC Fellows: $15

Payment Options:

Mail: Check mailed to TechFoundation (30 Brattle Street, 3rd Fl, Cambridge, MA 02138)
Pay at the Door: (Check only)
Online: Payment via online registration site