Friday, September 21, 2007

Technology Training: The Nonprofit Viewpoint

Lack of resources often a challenge

"Many nonprofits fear that proper technology training will take time away from critical mission work. Read about how to overcome obstacles to training in your organization."

Read the rest here: Link
Or copy this into your browser: http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/training/page5421.cfm

This article really highlights the digital divide between non-profit and for-profit organizations. As part of a renewed vision for Geeks on Ice, see building a local organization which professionals can volunteer to their time to conduct workshops/training for local non-profits.

The goal is to help them with their struggle to meet growing demands for their services. This new Geeks on Ice vision plan will be released soon and I sincerely hope the community rallies around our goal to eliminate the digital divide.

-Trevor MacAusland

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