Tools
The following tools can help your organization assess its technology and plan for the future:
TechAtlas
Managed by NPower, TechAtlas is an online tool that helps nonprofits assess, plan for and manage the technology they need to make an even greater difference in their communities. TechAtlas walks nonprofits through the technology planning process, from creating a vision of how technology could be most effective in their organizations, to assessing and prioritizing their needs, to generating a final report that can be shared with board and staff. Additionally, advanced features of TechAtlas provide tools to manage existing technology more effectively, such as online inventorying, help desk tracking and special assessments. To date, more than 13,000 nonprofits have used TechAtlas to help manage their technology and plan for future needs.
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator
The TCO Calculator is an important part of technology planning designed to help you analyze the long-term costs associated with owning technology on a per PC basis and then compare your results to industry benchmarks. Be sure to download the TCO Calculator Companion (PDF) to guide you.
Download the TCO Calculator (MS Excel).
