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Our partnerships with other institutions and organizations in the nonprofit and technology sectors has made it possible for Groundspring.org to facilitate positive social change through the use of Internet technology.
Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management
http://www.rmu.edu/OnTheMove/findoutmore.open_page?iCalledBy=findoutmore&iPage=1680&ivisitor=0
Moon Township, PA
The Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management at Robert Morris University was founded in 1999 to provide the necessary tools for nonprofit organizations to effectively manage and compete in today's society. The Center works with clients to assure that the money invested from public and private sources is efficiently and effectively spent to advance their charitable mission.
CitySoft
www.citysoft.com
Boston, MA
CitySoft's mission is to deliver exceptional, client-focused Internet services to Common Interest Enterprises while maintaining a commitment to urban economic opportunities. CitySoft actualizes its mission in four distinct ways: 1) Mentoring urban adults who are interested in careers in Internet technologies; 2) Internship programs which can lead to full-time employment should the candidate pass muster; 3) Partnering with particular urban training centers by providing them market feedback curricula and presenting a variety of hard and soft skill topics; 4) Through the spin-off of CitySkills , a non-profit focused on creating IT job opportunities for urban adults. Groundspring.org partners with CitySoft to disseminate its "Internet Techniques Series."
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services
www.compasspoint.org
San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services is one of the nation’s leading consulting and training firms serving nonprofit organizations. Through its 41 staff and hundreds of volunteer professionals, CompassPoint conducts research and provides consulting & training to nonprofits in executive transitions, fundraising, technology utilization, human resources strategic planning, nonprofit finance, boards of directors, strategic internet presence, and other topics. Last year 11,400 nonprofit staff and volunteers enrolled in CompassPoint’s 700 workshops and six conference, and more than 300 nonprofit organizations chose CompassPoint as their consultants. In addition to workshops, consulting and research, CompassPoint publishes three free electronic newsletters--Food for Thought, Silicon Valley Food for Thought, and the Board Café. CompassPoint’s newest service to the nonprofit sector is TrainingPoint.org, a free web forum where trainers of all kinds can share curriculum and training notes. Through TrainingPoint, CompassPoint has made its extensive technology curriculum and original-content manuals available for free to nonprofits, consultants and trainers. CompassPoint’s mission is to increase the effectiveness and impact of individuals working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector. Groundspring.org partners with CompassPoint to offer training workshops in San Francisco and San Jose.
Donordigital
www.donordigital.com
San Francisco, CA and Washington, DC
Donordigital is a leading online marketing agency for nonprofits. Working with clients such as Environmental Defense, Drug Policy Alliance, SETI Institute, and Earthjustice, Donordigital helps organizations use e-mail and the Web to build brands, grow supporter bases, increase political impact, and change the world. Donordigital's senior consultants are among the most talented and visible thinkers on on-line fundraising (they literally wrote the book on the topic) in the world.
Engage Interactive Communications
www.engagency.com
Atlanta, Georgia
Engage Interactive Communications is an interactive relationship marketing agency, offering a full range of services and products with a strong emphasis on email marketing and communications. Engage's mission is to consult, create and deliver valuable, personalized outreach strategies that allows you to nurture your relationships, amplify your message, and engage your audience. Engage's core services include marketing and communication campaign consulting, message and website design and development, and campaign deployment services. Their team offers years of experience in online communication, resulting in a proven methodology that builds brand value and loyalty with a personal touch. They also offer integrated strategies that coordinate interactive outreach efforts between your website, internal information systems and email campaigns. Engage's integrated strategies mobilize your web presence and consistently deliver an effective call to action. Groundspring.org has partnered with Engage to do outreach in the Southeastern region of the U.S.
NPower
www.npower.org
Seattle, WA
NPower is a growing network of independent, locally based nonprofits dedicated to one thing: Putting technology know-how in the hands of nonprofits. NPower's mission is to ensure all nonprofits can use technology to expand the reach and impact of their work. Groundspring.org partners with NPower to offer training workshops for nonprofit organizations nationwide.
NPower Greater DC Region
www.npowerdc.org
Washington, D.C.
NPower Greater DC Region is dedicated to ensuring that nonprofits of all sizes and serving a variety of sectors in our region can access and use technology to work smarter, deliver better programs, and achieve more. Formerly known as Technology Works for Good, NPower Greater DC Region offers fee-for-service technology consulting, training, and support services designed and priced specifically for the nonprofit sector. NPower Greater DC serves organizations in Washington DC, suburban Maryland, and suburban Virginia. Groundspring.org partners with Npower Greater DC Region to offer training workshops in the Washington, D.C. Metro area.
NPower NY
www.npowerny.org
New York, NY
NPower NY's mission is to help non-profits use technology more effectively in serving their communities. Their direct services and online tools help to demystify the technology that sits on your desk and in your office. Because they understand non-profits and technology, they work to blend mission and technology effectively to produce high performing, high impact non-profits. Groundspring.org partners with NPOWER NY to offer training workshops in the New York City area.
ONE/Northwest
www.onenw.org
Seattle, WA
ONE/Northwest is a Seattle-based nonprofit that provides technology resources and expertise to environmental groups in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho. Since our inception in 1995, we have provided technology assistance to over 600 conservation organizations in the Pacific Northwest. To ensure a healthy environment for future generations, ONE/Northwest powers the voice of conservationists with technology tools and know-how that connect and involve people in protecting the environment of the Pacific Northwest. Groundspring.org partners with ONE/Northwest to offer its software services to nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest.
Teaming for Technology at United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
www.uwsepa.org/team4tech/
Philadelphia, PA
Teaming for Technology (T4T), a collaboration between the United Way of Southeastern PA and IBM, helps individuals, non-profit agencies and communities further their missions by building and improving their technological capacity. As a member of Teaming for Technology's Assistance Program, non-profits enjoy access to a full spectrum of services including: development of strategic technology plans, establishment and support of community technology centers, hardware and software donations and access to the T4T Internship Program. Teaming for Technology also offers multi-level training classes that improve technical skills and help improve efficiency and productivity within organizations. These courses are offered at discounted prices, while not compromising quality. At Teaming for Technology, we measure our success by what matters - Member organizations employing the proper application of technology to ensure cost-effective service delivery and successful outcomes. Groundspring.org partners with Teaming for Technology to offer training workshops in the Philadelphia area.
Technical Assistance for Community Services (TACS)
www.tacs.org
Portland, OR
For over 25 years, TACS has provided knowledge, skills, and resources to over 6000 nonprofits.
It's our goal to make the "business" of running a nonprofit less complex and trouble-free, so the work can stay focused, and dreams can be delivered.
Technical Assistance for Community Services (TACS) has served the nonprofit community in Oregon for over 25 years providing training, consultation, information, and resources that nonprofits need to do their work better.
Working Assets/Youth Focus Fund
www.workingassets.com and www.youthfocusfund.com
San Francisco, CA
Groundspring.org partners regularly with Working Assets and its various programs. The Working Assets Youth Focus Fund is an easy way to do raise donations for nonprofit groups, such as Girls Inc. and Children's Defense Fund, working toward improving the lives of children without spending anything extra. Simply enroll your credit, ATM/debit and supermarket club cards with the Youth Focus Fund. Then shop at participating retailers. When you do, up to 5% (average is 1% to 2%, varies by merchant) of your purchase price will go to the Youth Focus Fund - at no extra cost to you.
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