Tech Tips for Fundraisers in 2009

Improvement actions
1. Determine which internal functions can be outsourced. You might find it considerably more cost-effective to switch from your internal Exchange server to an online service that will host Exchange e-mail and calendar functions for you, eliminating your system maintenance expense in this area. Alternatively, you might consider switching to free, Web-based e-mail and calendaring services like those offered by Microsoft’s Windows Live and by Google. Free Web site hosting is available for nonprofit organizations from vendors such as DreamHost or Microsoft Office Live Small Business.