TechFoundation's
TechMarketplace provides nonprofit organizations with discounted and
donated hardware from partners like Dell, CDW, PC Connection, and
SkillSoft.
TechSoup offers Cisco network equipment (switches, firewalls,
routers, wireless networks, and bundles) at significant discounts.
TechSoup Stock: Microsoft, QuickBooks, eTapestry,
GrantStation, Macromedia, and more.
Microsoft Office 2003 Professional: $20
QuickBooks Simple Start Edition: $18
Provantage is a
Microsoft Open Charity Reseller, offering significant
discounts for 5 or more licenses. Since you are limited
to 50 at TechSoup (and only once per year), this is a
great fall-back option.
The
United Way of Summit County is a network affiliate
of
Gifts in Kind International, a national
clearinghouse that distributes
corporate donations ... such as computers, software, office
equipment and supplies, clothing, personal care
products, building materials, and educational and
recreational supplies.
Of
particular interest are Adobe projects: Acrobat
Professional ($35), PageMaker ($35), and PhotoShop
($35). Other products include maternity pants (20
for $55), paint brushes ($55 per carton of 75-200),
shaving gel for men ($600 for a pallet of 480-700),
and more. To see the entire catalog, visit
http://www.giftsinkind.org/newhome/directory.asp
and click on the link for the most recent print
catalog (if you select online, you will have to
register).
To
apply for donations:
Non-Profits in the Summit County/Akron, Ohio area
ONLY use this application:
Local Gifts in Kind Application and print, fill
in and mail the application. (Only 501(c)3
non-profit organizations may apply)
For
more information on the Gifts In Kind International
program in Summit County/Akron Ohio, contact
Ed Glassner, United Way of Summit County GIKI program
coordinator, at 330.643.5524 or email
eglassner@uwsummit.org
Non-profit organizations can better serve their mission when they use technology and connectivity to increase efficiency and improve communications among their clients, other non-profit agencies, and the general community.
Our Mission
Assist non-profit organizations to better serve their mission through technology and connectivity by providing easy, affordable access to equipment and software, training, technical assistance, and website management.
If you would like to support our efforts, please contact Jacquie
Skrzypiec, Project Director, at 330-315-1335 or
js@infolineinc.org.
For
our 2006 Annual Report for Ohio Grantmakers,
click here.
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