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Technology Grants Gifts in Kind

Technology Grants Gifts in Kind. Technology Grants Getting the Good Stuff. The First Step Have a solid technology plan that aligns with your strategic goals Must have a solid business case as to why you need the stuff Think ahead Maintenance – total cost of ownership.

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Technology Grants Gifts in Kind

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  1. Technology GrantsGifts in Kind

  2. Technology Grants Getting the Good Stuff • The First Step • Have a solid technology plan that aligns with your strategic goals • Must have a solid business case as to why you need the stuff • Think ahead • Maintenance – total cost of ownership

  3. Technology Grants Getting the Good Stuff • - Software • Easier than hardware! • Beyond TechSoup • Identify your need – create a relationship • Sometimes Software Venders have their own program - ESRI • Find a volunteer developer to donate ‘coding’ time for customizations or in-house applications.

  4. Technology Grants Getting the Good Stuff • Hardware – (non capital) • You usually need an inside contact. • Board Members – Friends – Family • If hardware technology is critical to your enterprise – create relationships and build trust with hardware providers

  5. Technology Grants Getting the Good Stuff • Capital Projects • Identify needed hardware – software • Find a funder that is interested in the project. • Example – SHFB Business Continuity Project • $250,000 in NAS from NetApp • $25,000 from DHS through grants

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