This document summarizes technology solutions for non-profits in the areas of contacts, communications, and cash. It recommends customer relationship management tools like CiviCRM to manage contacts. For communications, it suggests content management systems like Wordpress and Drupal for websites, and tools for email and graphic design. It also provides examples of technologies to help with transactions, bookkeeping, and fundraising for cash management.

1. The Three C’s of NPTech Contacts, Communications, Cash A presentation to the CTC VISTA Project January 19, 2007 http://organizerscollaborative.org/presentations

2. Before We Begin . . .

3. Before We Begin . . . Challenge People, and especially organizations, are slow to understand new technology

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6. Before We Begin . . . Challenge Non-profits, especially small ones, are reluctant to spend money on technology

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9. Before We Begin . . . Challenge Non-profits, of all sizes, often have no plan for their information and communication technologies

12. Contacts

19. Communications

37. Cash