TECHNOLOGY

NON-PROFIT TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENTS


The Technology Advisory Committee of the Community Foundation has coordinated a Technology Assessment project that is being offered to any DeKalb County non-profit (501(c)3) organization. The purpose of the assessment is to help an organization evaluate its current technology status and capabilities while offering recommendations for improvement and helping plan for future technology needs.  There is a minimal cost for the assessment. 

Click here for a full description of the Technology Assessment.

NON-PROFIT/SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY CONSULTATION

  • A FREE service offered exclusively by members of the Community Foundation’s Technology Advisory Committee who are closely related to the industry in which the request originates.
  • Included in the Consultation would be discussion about the organization’s technology planning and management, providing information about resources (such as Tech Soup), and recommending effective practices.  Consultation is not given regarding specific software or troubleshooting issues the organization is experiencing.
  • A Consultation session consists of up to 2 hours of the volunteer’s time.

Find a few more details here.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THESE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES

To apply for a technology assessment and/or consultation session,click on this link, fill in your information and click "submit". Your request will be forwarded to the Community Foundation office. Requests will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Funding is limited, so some organizations may be put on a waiting list for a future round of assessments.

TECH TIPS - Vol. 1, 2008

The Technology Advisory Committee of the Community Foundation has created a set of tips and suggestions for improving your technology in your organization.  Check it out here! 

LOCAL RESOURCES!

THE DEKALB COUNTY NONPROFIT DIRECTORY

Announcing a new resource to enhance philanthropy and highlight services in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Nonprofit Directory is a website listing of 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that serve DeKalb County. The website includes:

  • Individual profiles for 501(c)3 organizations that contain contact information, describe their mission and services, and has a link to their website Links to other resources relevant to the nonprofit sector A link to volunteer opportunities available within nonprofit organizations
  • Advanced search options in order to find organizations by the populations and communities served as well as their physical location

To go directly to the DeKalb County Nonprofit Directory, click here www.dekalbcountynonprofits.org

 

DEKALB COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE

A billingual directory of services available to residents of DeKalb County.
Click here to view the directory. Feel free to copy, print, and distribute the directory.

HELPFUL LINKS

OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

CITY OF DEKALB
http://www.cityofdekalb.com
Official website for the city of DeKalb includes tourism information and details about
municipal operations.

CITY OF SYCAMORE
http://www.cityofsycamore.com
Official website for the city includes government resources, school information, and
recreation and tourism information.

DAILY CHRONICLE
http://www.dekalb-chronicle.com
News and information for and about those in DeKalb County.

DEKALB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
http://www.dekalb.org
Official Chamber of Commerce information includes a community calendar and profile.

DEKALB COUNTY GOVERNMENT
http://www.dekalbcounty.org
Official county government website with election results, financial information, and
many more resources.

DEKALB COUNTY ILLINOIS: A VIRTUAL GUIDE
http://www.dekalbcounty-il.com
Local news updated daily and information on DeKalb County, IL.

DEKALB COUNTY - ILGENWEB
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ildekalb
View photos of DeKalb County's courthouse built in 1903. Also find lookup services,
maps, military records and photos.

DEKALB COUNTY QUICKFACTS FROM THE US CENSUS BUREAU
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/17/17037.html
Frequently requested Census statistics for DeKalb County.

SYCAMORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
http://www.sycamorechamber.com
Official Chamber of Commerce website includes a history of the city, a list of
attractions, a member directory and contact information.

OUR FOUNDATION COMMUNITY

COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS
http://www.cof.org
A nonprofit membership association of grant making foundations and corporations.
ALLIANCE OF ILLINOIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS
http://www.communityfoundationsofillinois.com
An ossociation of Community Foundations in Illinois.

NON-PROFIT RESOURCES

CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY
http://www.philanthropy.com
Referred to as "The Newspaper of the Non-profit World." Published bi-weekly. Annual
subscription fee is $67.50

GUIDESTAR, THE DONOR'S GUIDE TO THE NONPROFIT UNIVERSE
http://www.guidestar.org
A National database of nonprofit organizations that gives information on over 700,000
U.S. charities and their financial information, operations and tax returns.

LEAVE-A-LEGACY
http://www.leavealegacy.org
Leave-A-Legacy is organized and supported by the National Committee on Planned Giving
to encourage and educate the public and professional advisors about charitable giving techniques.

NATIONAL CHARITIES INFORMATION BUREAU
http://www.give.org
Promotes sound, charitable giving; provides reports and evaluations on specific charities.

PHILANTHROPY NEWS NETWORK
http://www.pnnonline.org
Philanthropy News Network's online publication.