Tech Tips for Fundraisers in 2009

4. Digitize your information. Paper forms, notes and records can be lost or easily damaged. Scan your current paper-based data into a server or desktop computer so it can be preserved and backed up.

5. Update your software. While Microsoft Windows Update keeps your operating system and Microsoft Office files secure and updated, it will not update non-Microsoft applications. Look online for services like those at Secunia.com that will scan your computer for missing software patches and vulnerabilities. You can find free updates of printer and graphics driver software at manufacturers’ Web sites.