Since technology began to find its way into nonprofits in the 1980’s, budgeting for it has been a problem. Many nonprofits still have no distinct IT budget or budgeting process, let alone separate capital, operations, and support budgets. This presentation argues that preparation of an IT budget is a critical step both toward controlling IT costs and increasing the usefulness of IT systems. Through the use of standards, templates, and industry experience, nonprofits can develop IT budgets with relative ease, and should.

Takeaways:

1. Know and apply Total Cost of Ownership & IT Life Cycle concepts in their agencies
2. Learn the 6 steps to developing an IT budget
3. Have spending standards against which to compare their budgets

Speaker List:

1. Kathleen Ann Sherwin / TechFoundation

Session Materials:

1. Session slides