Nonprofit Essentials
Managing Technology
Chapter One
Getting Started
with Technology
After reading this chapter, you will be able to:
Decide exactly what it is you want to get from technology.
Measure both the cost and the rewards of technology.
Perform a technology assessment.
Understand the basic components of a technology plan.
The Impact of Computers
In just a few years, computers have become a part of nearly every aspect of modern
life. In fact, they have transformed every sector of our society. At first, only larger
organizations could afford the high cost of hardware and software. In recent years,
however, costs have fallen to the point that most individuals and organizations have
some kind of computer access. As time goes on, it becomes increasingly clear that
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