Guides and Papers
These guides and papers were written by the NPower Network.
- 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)
