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Technology Works for Nonprofits: Building Technology Capacity in Ventura County

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On October 11, 2006, the Center for Nonprofit Leadership opened its new state-of-the-art computer lab. In the computer lab, visitors will find 10 computer workstations with flat screen monitors, broadband internet access and FREE access to Foundation Directory Online – Professional.

The computer lab is also home to Technology Works for Nonprofits, a strategic initiative to ensure that nonprofit organizations have access, at an effective cost, to technology based skills-building opportunities and to impart to nonprofit leaders how appropriate use of technology can improve efficiency and effectiveness. This will be achieved through technology training and skill-building workshops, peer networking opportunities and access to expert consulting. Initial program focus will include trainings that build the foundation of a technologically literate nonprofit organization. Workshops will address how to use computer hardware, software, data and information to communicate mission, manage staff and resources, identify donors and funders, strengthen financial practices and inform day to day operations.

Construction of the computer lab and associated programming are generously underwritten by the Amgen Foundation, AT&T Foundation, Edison International, Verizon, and the Weingart Foundation; with hardware donated by Santa Barbara Bank and Trust and the Erickson Family Fund at VCCF.

For more information or to become involved, contact Dena Jenson at 805-988-0196, ext. 128, or via email at djenson@vccf.org.

For a printable schedule of events – Click Here

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Welcome New Technology Center Faculty!

The Center for Nonprofit Leadership is pleased to welcome Stacey Hammons of Latitude 34 Computer Services and Stephen Guine of Technical Services Consortium to our workshop faculty!

Stacey has over 17 years of experience in the Information Technology field. She has worked in corporate environments and has owned her consulting business for over five years. Latitude 34 Computer Services specializes in providing personalized computer services to non-profit organizations, small businesses and individual users.

Stephen is a Certified Microsoft Office Specialist and Managing Partner of Technical Services Consortium. He has over ten years of experience in business technology consulting, education and training and has worked with both community-based organizations and commercial enterprises. He is a strong believer that everyone can learn anything when provided with a supportive environment and quality instruction.

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last page update 12.17.07