Tech Tip of the Week:

Problem #1: We'll start with something fairly basic. You need to deliver a presentation, but have no idea how to use powerpoint.
Solution: Here are some quick steps to get you started in how to Apply a Design to your Powerpoint Presentation
Step # 1: When opening Powerpoint you will see a window with 4 options.
Step # 2: Click on blank presentation, the click ok.
Step # 3: Then select the Autolayout of the slide that you wish to you use.
Step # 4: Go to Format and select apply design
Step # 5: There are several different types of presentation design templates. Select the design that you wish to use.
Step # 6: Select the Apply Button. You can now begin content development.

Problem #2: You need a database program to manage a growing donor base, but you don't have the time or the expertise to build one out using Access or other database program.
Solution: Techrocks, a Philadelphia-based technology solution nonprofit,
has developed a donor management database that is completely functional out of the box. Download the free copy at www.ebase.org

Have a technology question or tip for us to share? E-mail
Teamtech@uwsepa.org <mailto:Teamtech@uwsepa.org>

Check Out These Websites:
1. www.techsoup.org TechSoup. The Technology Place for nonprofits. The C-Net.com of the nonprofit world. One of the premiere sites for addressing nonprofit technology concerns in a comprehensive manner. From hardware recommendations, to nonprofit technology discounts, to online tech support, this site takes a comprehensive look at nonprofit tech issues. Don't worry if you don't have time to access their site, will be relying on them for a lot of our content.
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Resources for Non Profits: *****

2. www.webmonkey.com WebMonkey. The Web Developers Resource. Webmonkey is an excellent resource for everyone from the experienced web developers to the beginner teaching herself the basics of html code. A great reference source and teaching source.
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Design: ***
Resources for nonprofits: *****

3. www.phillyteamtech.org Philadelphia Teaming for Technology Website.
We will launch the first phase siteon May 28, 2001.
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Conferences/Trainings:
TOPIC: Technology Planning, Thursday May 24 at the United Way Building.
Two sessions: 9:00-12:00 or 1:30-4:30.
RSVP to Amy Oommachan at amyo@uwsepa.org or 215-665-2514.
The training is open to all United Way member agencies as a hands-on workshop where we will take you through the process of forming and implementing a Technology Plan. You will walk away from this training with a rough sketch of a technology plan and resource materials, from which you
will be able to further develop and refine a useful Technology Plan for your organization. Topics include: Technology assessment, Sustainability and Upgrades, Professional Development, Budgeting and Resource Development,
Choosing the Correct Hardware and Software. Sponsored by Philadelphia Teaming for Technology.

TOPIC: The ABC's of ASPs
The United Way of New York City and IBM are presenting a technology forum on "The ABCs of ASPs". The forum will be held at the United Way of NYC on Friday, May 18, 2001 from 8:30-11:30am. We invite all interested indiviuals to attend the forum, which will discuss the purpose and benefits of
Application Service Providers. To register, please see the following flyer.
For more information on the technology forum contact Brian Joyce at 212-251-4104. If you would like more information on Application Service Providers, please e-mail Julie Pugkhem at jpugkhem@uwnyc.org. Friday, May 18, 2001 8:30am to 11:30pm
United Way of New York City
2 Park Avenue (between 32nd and 33rd Streets)
2nd Floor

Resources/Funding Opportunities for Your Organization:
TOPIC: Software Donations
CompuMentor distributes product donations from companies such as Microsoft and Lotus. A nominal shipping and handling fee is applied to each product. You can place an order on the web or by regular mail. To order:
On the Web: Use CompuMentor's secure order form at CompuMentor
Via fax: Call 415-339-8301 to receive a faxed order form.
By mail: An order form is available in CompuMentor's quarterly newsletter,
Connect. To subscribe to Connect, visit
http://www.compumentor.org/about/publications.html. Address: 487 Third
Street San Francisco, CA, CA 94107
Email: software@compumentor.org

TOPIC: Funding Opportunity for Education Organizations
The National Education Association is focusing the energy and resources of its 2.2 million members toward the restoration of public confidence in public education. In order to help local Associations to use the ESP Information System and other on-line resources in carrying out our strategic
focus, the NEA has created the ESP Technology Grants. These grants are awarded to Educational Support Personnel local Associations (not to individual members).
The Technology Grants are administered by the NEA Office of Educational Support Personnel, and are awarded in amounts from $250 to $3,500. In the third year of the Technology Grants program, 16 grants were given to ESP locals around the country. General Information: 2001-2002 Technology Grants The NEA ESP Information System (ESPIS) is pleased to announce that it will be awarding Technology Grants for the fourth year. These grants provide an opportunity for ESP locals to involve ESP members in the application of technology in projects that could help their locals,
schools, and/or communities and that could advance NEA's strategic focus of restoring public confidence in public education.
Grant Guidelines:
The grants range from $250.00 to $3,500.00.
To get an idea about the kinds of projects that have received Technology Grants in the past, go to http://www.nea.org/esp/espnea/techgrnt.htm the
NEA ESP Web Site, or contact ESP.Program@nea.org at NEA's office of Affiliate Capacity Building (202 822-7131, 1201 16th Street N.W., Room 410,Washington, D.C. 20036) for a printed version of this information.
Grant applications will be reviewed by the ESPIS User Group and will be awarded, in part, based on the integration of the ESPIS, the involvement of ESP members, and the merits of the proposed goals and projected outcomes. The proposed project's contribution to achieving the NEA Strategic Focus and the completeness of the application form are also important factors.