TechFoundation

invite you to 

TechConnect

a series on information technology for nonprofits

“Technical Decisions for Non-Technical Managers”

Tuesday, November 1^st 2005

8:00am – 11:30am

(8:00am Breakfast/Registration 9:00am Presentation)

United Way of New York City

2 Park Avenue

2^nd Floor

New York, NY 10016

(Between 32^nd and 33^rd streets)

(Subway: #6 to 33^rd Street Station)

United Way of New York City and TechFoundation, sponsored by IBM present the TechConnect Workshop

“IT Decisions for Non-Technical Managers”

Presented by:

John P. Major, Director of Information Technology, Center for Community Urban Studies

****Special Technology Giveaway: Win a new iPod for you or your organization****

Description of Workshop:

Abstract:

Nonprofit managers are ever more often called on to make decisions about technology, but few have any background or training in information systems. Lack of confidence and, in some cases, skill often lead to slow and ineffective decision-making as well as flawed decisions and, in some cases, no decisions at all A combination of increased literacy, good decision making processes, and effective use of technical resources and peers leads to better, faster decisions, even for non-technical managers

Purpose of Presentation:

The purpose of this presentation is to provide a roadmap for nonprofit managers faced with making decisions about technology, explaining the factors that need to be considered in such decisions, how to avoid common pitfalls, ways to judge the value of proposed technology, and resources for validating decisions. The presentation will also explain some of the reasons that decisions about technology are particularly difficult and risky for nonprofit organizations.

Goals and Objectives:

Attendees will:

1. Learn how to apply good decision-making skills to technology
2. Understand how to factor long-term costs and benefits into technology decisions
3. Know where to turn for advice and assistance
4. Find out how to avoid the most typical problems nonprofits have with technology decisions

Our Presenter:

John P. Major, Director of Information Technology, is responsible for the management of the information technology systems used at CUCS as well as the overall strategic vision with regards to information technology and process improvements.    Mr. Major brings 8 years of information technology experience with significant expertise in the delivery of applications via Citrix (a product designed to allow access to applications and information from virtually any internet connected device).  Prior to joining CUCS, Mr. Major worked for The BOC Group as a specialist in global network infrastructure and requirements based systems design.  He spent 3 years working internationally to implementing systems to support the global IT strategy.  This included designing and managing the successful implementation of systems to support 2000 users across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore based on Microsoft’s Active Directory and Citrix Metaframe Server .

Mr. Major received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Seton Hall University and a Master’s Certificate in Management of Technology from New Jersey Institute of Technology.  He is pursuing his MBA from NJIT.

Mark the Calendar:  The dates are in for the 2006 New York City TechConnect events.

• January 24th 2006: “IT Fundraising for Nonprofits”
• March 29th 2006: “IT Budgeting for Nonprofits”
• May 24th 2006:  “Measuring What Matters:    Turning Your Mission into Metrics”

Take advantage of our new program discount. Sign up for all four sessions at once and receive the fourth session FREE!

How much does it cost to attend?

• Regular fee: $40
• UWNYC Fellows: $20
• Special Discount:  Register NOW for all Four sessions for $120.  Email ksherwin@techfoundation.org for discount details.