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Get a handle on your technology: a mini-workshop

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Welcome & IntroductionsWhy is technology planning important?Technology self-assessmentSetting prioritiesSharing & discussionAGENDA55Mention upcoming webinarNameOrganizationWhat are you hoping to get out of this evening?INTRODUCTIONS66Mention upcoming webinarWhy plan for technology?Tierney SmithTechSoup CanadaYour organization is like a houseMost important is your missionMissionWhich you work towards through your programs & servicesMissionPrograms & ServicesTo function, your programs need a strong foundationMissionPrograms & ServicesAdmin & Shared ServicesPutting it all together!MissionPrograms & ServicesAdmin & Shared ServicesLets focus on your technology foundationMissionPrograms & ServicesTechnologyWe all want this:

But this is more the reality:

Which is fine until this happens:

What makes a good technology foundation?

How do I balance competing priorities?

If everything is a mess, where do I start?

1717Mention upcoming webinarSelf-assessmentThe BasicsDay-to-DayStrategyInnovation4 facets of tech planning1919Mention upcoming webinarUp to date technologySupportSecurityBackupPoliciesThe Basics2020Mention upcoming webinarWhat are all the types of software you use to do your work?Think of:Installed softwareOnline (cloud) programsDatabasesDay-to-day2121Mention upcoming webinarIts hard to make progress if your leadership doesnt buy in!

Technology decisions shouldnt be an afterthought. Tie it to strategy & program goals.Strategy2222Mention upcoming webinarTechnology is always changing so theres always room to grow & learn

Transforming your organizationTransforming service deliveryInnovation2323Mention upcoming webinarCount up your score in each areaBringing it all together2424Mention upcoming webinarYou cant do everything at onceWhere do you need to focus?Be realistic.

Pick 2 areas to focus on.Prioritizing

2525Mention upcoming webinarPrioritizing

2626Mention upcoming webinarWhat parts of the assessment did you score well on? Or not?What surprised you?What have you chosen as your 2 priorities?Sharing2727Mention upcoming webinarPlanning timelineBudgetingLearning about tools, case studiesMobilize resourcesTech-savvy staff, volunteers, consultantsLather, rinse, repeatReassess in a few months

Whats next?2828Mention upcoming webinarTechnology planning series of articleshttp://techsoupcanada.ca/learning_centre/articles/tech_planning_getting_startedTech planning resources in our Learning Centrehttp://techsoupcanada.ca/learning_centre/topics/tech_planningList of some common nonprofit toolshttp://www.techsoupcanada.ca/checklistReviews of cloud toolshttp://www.platformation.ca/

Online Resources2929Mention upcoming webinarManaging Technology to Meet Your MissionEdited By Holly Ross, Katrin Verclas and Allison LevineThe Networked NonprofitBy Beth Kanter and Allison FineRecommended reading3030Mention upcoming webinar