Guides & Papers

Nonprofit Guide to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (PDF)
What you need to know to prepare your organization for a disaster, from staff emergency procedures to protecting your data. (38 pages)

Selecting the Right Technology Vendor (PDF)
Step-by-step guide on how to define a project, then evaluate and select a vendor. (8 pages)

Technology Guide for Nonprofit Leaders: Arts and Culture (PDF)
One of four "Technology for Leaders" guides: exploring the value of technology in increasing efficiency and bringing the arts to greater audiences. (40 pages)

Technology Guide for Nonprofit Leaders: Community Development (PDF)
One of four "Technology for Leaders" guides: technology tools to help build stronger communities. (36 pages)

Technology Guide for Nonprofit Leaders: Education Services (PDF)
One of four "Technology for Leaders" guides: using technology to enhance education services. (32 pages)

Technology Guide for Nonprofit Leaders: Health and Human Services (PDF)
One of four "Technology for Leaders" guides: using technology to more effectively deliver health and human services. (40 pages)

Technology Literacy Benchmarks for Small and Medium-sized Nonprofits (PDF)
A guide to technology basics that all organizations should have in place, including a technology plan integrated with a strategic plan, staff training, secured network, email, Internet connectivity standards, and more. (44 pages)

Using Free Online Tools (PDF)
An interactive guide to how nonprofits can use free online tools to support their work with clients. (47 pages) Also includes additional companion resources.

Weathering IT Integration in the Nonprofit Sector (PDF)
Understand the true costs of integrating new technology systems into your existing ones, and avoid common pitfalls. (5 pages)