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Tech Assessment Project

Welcome to the Tech Assessment Project, run by NPower's AmeriCorps VISTA team. Our Tech Assessment Project will provide small poverty alleviation nonprofits in the Seattle area with a snapshot of their current technology systems, and a strategy to take their systems to the next level -- all at no charge.

NPower's AmeriCorps VISTA team is excited to announce the launch of our Tech Assessment Project. Our team sees evidence every day of strategic technology planning helping organizations to achieve their goals - whether that means raising more money, communicating more effectively, or running better programs. Our Tech Assessment Project will provide small poverty alleviation nonprofits in the Seattle area with a snapshot of their current technology systems, and a strategy to take their systems to the next level -- all at no charge. Applications are due by March 23rd so don't delay!

Benefits of participating:

Each participating nonprofit will receive:

  • A technology assessment and strategy map that align with organizational goals and the NPower Northwest Technology Best Practices Model.
  • A set of specific technology recommendations that suggest areas for improvement, and tips for creating projects for grants or technology volunteers.
  • An invitation to three practicum trainings at NPower’s office tailored to the needs of the participating nonprofits.

All project services and final products are available free of charge to Tech Assessment Project participants thanks to funding from Google, Points of Light Foundation, and the AmeriCorps VISTA program, and support from NPower Northwest.

Program criteria:

In order to take advantage of this program, participating organizations must:

  • Be located in and serving the Seattle metro area
  • Have 501(c)3 nonprofit status, be under the fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)3, or be a program of a 501(c)3
  • Operate on an annual budget of $1 million or less
  • Not be a religious or political entity
  • Do work that is dedicated to poverty alleviation
  • Have lead staff or a team from your organization that is able to commit 10-12 hours to the project (with an additional 6-8 optional training hours)
  • Be willing and interested in using technology to further their mission

How to apply or learn more:

Applications for the program are due by March 23rd, 2012 and can be filled out online:

Tech Assessment Project Application

Just interested in the trainings?

Check out our Training Calendar for all our upcoming brown bags or learn at your own speed in our well-stocked Knowledge Center

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the AmeriCorps VISTA team at vistastaff@npowernw.org.

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