The book shows how to effectivelymanage technology and offers practical advice for decision makersand staff alike who often have little or no experience withtechnology.With contributions from the top experts in the nonprofittechnology field, this must-have guide addresses technologyplanning and people. It includes the tools you need to get the workdone, and the knowledge that will help you communicate better,evaluate technology investments, raise money, and more. Written innontechnical language the book covers a broad spectrum of topicsincluding:Achieving IT Alignment with Your Mission Steve Heye, YMCA ofthe USAManaging Technology Change Dahna Goldstein, PhilanTechMeasuring the Return on Investment of Technology Beth Kanter,trainer, blogger and consultantIT Planning and Prioritizing Peter Campbell, EarthjusticeFinding and Keeping the Right PeopleJames L. Weinberg and CassieScarano, Commongood CareersBudgeting For and Funding Technology Scott McCallum and Keith R.Thode, Aidmatrix FoundationIntroduction to IT and Systems Kevin Lo and Willow Cook,TechSoup GlobalWhere Are Your Stakeholders, and What Are They Doing Online?Michael Cervino, Beaconfire ConsultingEffective Online CommunicationsJohn Kenyon, nonprofit technologystrategistEffective Online Fundraising Madeline Stanionis, WatershedThe Future if IT in NonprofitsEdward Granger-Happ, Save theChildrenPraise for Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission"This invaluable guide for nonprofit leaders proves thatnonprofit organizations can and should embrace technology, ratherthan being scared of or intimidated by it!"—Kristie Ferketich, senior strategist, Google Grants, GoogleInc."NTEN's Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission can helpleaders craft a technology strategy that makes sense and builds ROIwhile also providing inspiration for their staff andsupporters!"—Jonathon D. Colman, associate director and web evangelista,digital marketing, The Nature Conservancy"This book shows what NTEN does best: Bring together a widerange of voices to provide practical technology strategies andknow-how to help nonprofits more efficiently and effectively movetheir own missions forward."—Marnie Webb, TechSoup Global

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