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Over 80% of IT projects fall short of their long-term goals. Today’s question is: How can we build systems that are sustainable and renewable?
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Abstract: Nonprofits today use technology extensively, but their systems fall apart under stress: when a key person leaves, when funding drops, when computers fail, or as the world of technology changes. Over 80% of IT projects fall short of their long-term goals. Today’s question is: How can we build systems that are sustainable and renewable?
Goals and Objectives:
Attendees will:
"The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation matches the generosity of our donors with needs we see in the community, and the need for technology information among our local nonprofits has been consistently unmet. Through TechConnect's donation of curriculum and support, we are starting to bridge the digital divide by providing our community with much-needed technology instruction which is close to home, affordable, and presented in way that helps even "non-techies" feel comfortable."
Ellen Koenig, e-cares coordinator, Senior Program Officer, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Marie Charpentier
placement at the Media & Technology Charter High School (MATCH)
Marie’s Worchester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) help desk experience landed her placement at the MATCH School as its Director of Technology. Marie graduated from WPI with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.