TechSoup.org
Mission:
Powered by CompuMentor, one of the nation's oldest and largest nonprofit technology assistance agencies, TechSoup.org offers nonprofits a one-stop resource for technology needs by providing free information, resources, and support.
Background:
Launched in 2000 by CompuMentor, TechSoup.org is a Web site that aims to help nonprofits use technology to enhance their work and make them more efficient. In addition to providing information resources, including a variety of instructional articles and worksheets, the site's DiscounTech online technology store sells technology products and services to nonprofits at the best possible discounts. The site is divided into five main areas: How-to, Community Discussions, Products, Service Directory, and News and Views.
Outstanding Feature:
To benefit from all that TechSoup.org has to offer, visitors should sign up for MyTechSoup. Members of the service can ask technology questions online, debate current hot topics, and participate in discussions with trustworthy experts in the field of nonprofit technology. Registered users can also save selected articles, resources, and completed worksheets to a personal list for future reference, and sign up to receive e-mail updates on new TechSoup.org articles and discounted technology products from DiscounTech.
