1.) Christine James Brown Leaving United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
2.) CompuMentor report on CTC's
3.) NTEN conference
4.) LINUX World Conference
5.) Free Training Opportunity from ExecuTrain

1.) Christine James Brown Leaving United Way of Southeastern
Pennsylvania
We wanted to make you aware that Christine James-Brown, president and
CEO of United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania (UWSEPA), announced
her resignation earlier this week. The good news is that she
won't be leaving the United Way family. We hope you will join us in
wishing Chris well in her new position as head of United Way
International (UWI).

The announcement was made at a United Way Board meeting, and was
followed by an announcement to staff. The news was met with
congratulations from both the Board of Directors and staff.

Jim Gately, chairman of UWSEPA's Board of Directors will work
with United Way Board members and staff this week to form a committee that
will conduct the search for a new president and CEO. The search
committee is expected to be made up of a broad cross section of the
community. James-Brown will remain president and CEO of UWSEPA for
the next two months.

United Way International was formed in 1974 to respond to requests
for assistance from companies wishing to establish global
philanthropic programs and from the international United Way
community. UWI guides communities in forming new United Way
organizations or improving existing ones. UWI is based in
Alexandria, Virginia, and provides services to over 3,000 United Way
organizations in 45 countries, which collectively raise over $800
million a year.

James-Brown's first act as the head of UWI will entail an 11day
trip to Asia where she will visit nine countries.

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2.) CompuMentor report on CTC's
Over the past several years, much discussion has taken place in the
nonprofit sector and particularly in the community technology movement
around the evolving roles of community technology centers (CTC). One
idea that has received significant attention is whether CTCs may
expand their roles to act as nonprofit technology assistance
providers (NTAPs).

With the support of the AOL Time Warner Foundation, CompuMentor took a
closer look at this issue and published its findings in the report
"Exploring New Roles for Community Technology Centers: Can CTCs Serve
as Nonprofit Technical Assistance Providers?" CompuMentor's interest
in this subject came from two vantage points. First, as an NTAP we
understand there is a very large unmet need in the nonprofit sector
for technology support services. Second, as a provider or services
and technical assistance to CTCs, we know that sustainability is a
huge challenge.

The key findings of the report, conducted by Rem Hoffmann, include:

* Although CTCs are perceived as tech-savvy organizations, they may
not have the capacity to function as NTAPs.

* Technology skills are only one of five categories of qualifications
necessary to serve as an NTAP. Others are mission congruency, business
capabilities, the ability to subsidize the cost of providing service,
and position in the community. While a number of CTCs meet some of
these qualifications, very few meet all or most of them.

* NTAPs reported that fundraising to subsidize the cost of providing
services was critical to succeeding. The report found that it costs
much more to provide these services than nonprofits are able to pay,
which directly contrasts the perception that CTCs acting as NTAPs can
generate earned income to support their other programs.

There appears to be a small subset of CTCs that can offer NTAP
services. The paper concludes with a recommendation to conduct
further research of new models for NTAPs and CTCs to partner to
deliver services to community-based organizations.

The report is available for download at
http://www.compumentor.org/ctcstudy/

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Sarah Hawkins, Program Associate, TechSoup.org.
CompuMentor
435 Brannan Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107-1234
Voice: 415.633.9350
Fax: 415.512.9629
Email: sarah@compumentor.org
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Bringing people and technology together to strengthen our communities
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Technology served the way nonprofits need it, powered by CompuMentor

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3.) NTEN conference
Hi folks - (feel free to pass this message along!)

The 2004 Nonprofit Technology Conference is the event you can't
afford to miss. Presented by N-TEN and co-hosted by Network for Good
and United Way of America, the 2004 event will be bigger, and better,
than ever.

We sold out last year, so don't wait to register. Join us March 25-
27 in Philadelphia - register now at:
http://nten.forms.soceco.org/33/

Here's why you can't miss this event:

<> Comprehensive agenda. With 42 breakout sessions, there's
something for everyone. We've designed sessions specifically for
nonprofit management and program staff, nonprofit tech staff, and
nonprofit technology assistance providers, and session cover
everything from nuts and bolts technology implementations to sector-
wide issues you should be thinking about. And we're amassing an
incredible array of speakers. Check out the agenda at:
http://www.nten.org/ntc-agenda

<> Meet your colleagues. This is the only conference that brings
together people from across the globe with the same two passions:
nonprofits and technology. Whether you're new to the community or
you've been tuned in for years, this is a valuable opportunity to
meet all those people you've conversed with via email. We're
expecting more than 600 attendees! And, we're busy planning more
ways for you to get to know each other. From receptions to evening
activities, you'll have plenty of chances to get to know each other.

<> Science Fair. Exhibitor halls are lonely places. That's why we
invented the Science Fair. It's a chance for all kinds of companies
and organizations to show off their products and services in a fast-
paced, fun environment. Learn more about the Science Fair at:
http://www.nten.org/ntc-science-fair

<> Day of Service. How many other conferences give their attendees a
chance to do something good, and leave the local nonprofit community
better off than when they got there? This year, Day of Service will
serve over 30 Philadelphia organization with on-site technology
assistance. Learn more at:  http://www.nten.org/ntc-dos

<> Padfolios. That's right, attend the 2004 Nonprofit Technology
Conference and you'll get your very own, limited edition, conference
padfolio! Perfect for taking notes at sessions, and storing your
handouts. Don't worry, we won't tell your geek friends you still use
paper and pens.

Join over 600 of your colleagues and peers this March! To learn more
about the conference, visit our web site at: http://www.nten.org/ntc
I hope you'll be able to join us for a productive and fun-filled
event!
Best,
Holly

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SAVE THE DATE: 2004 NTC
Philadelphia, PA
March 25-27
Details at www.nten.org/ntc
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Holly Ross, Director of Programs, N-TEN
Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network
www.nten.org/ntc
holly@nten.org, 415.397.9000

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4.) LINUX World Conference
If you are interested in attending the LinuxWorld Conference (Dec.
19) for free! Just go to this link and use the following code:
Registration priority code: E-GENC
http://www.linuxworldexpo.com/linuxworldny/V40/index.cvn?ID=10128

Antoinette Smith
Critical Path Support
215-985-4851 ext. 166

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5.) Free Training Opportunity from ExecuTrain
ExecuTrain recently partnered with Mile2 to offer Network Security
training. It teaches IT people how to enhance security on their
networks from hackers and anyone else who is illegally trying to
access information. We are holding a free 2 hour evening workshop
here January 27, 2004 open to the public. This is a free
service that would definately benefit IT personnel and non-profit
staff. Learn how to protect data, including donor lists and other
confidential materials that are probably unprotected now.

Time and location to be announced - for more info:
http://www.mile2.com/Free_Counter_Hacking_Ethical_Hacker_Seminar_Training.htm

Kirsten H. Timmins
Account Executive
ExecuTrain of Philadelphia
610-940-5900 ext. 230
kirstent@phl.executrain.com
www.executrain.com

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