Steve Albertson ONE/Northwest & TechPartners.org February 25, 2000 Using Technology to Protect the Environment (and other misadventures of a former.com person)

2 What I’ll Say Today About ONE/Northwest Technology and Nonprofits Today “Philanthropy” and.com People Questions, Answers & Discussion

3 ONE/Northwest Helping the Northwest nonprofit conservation community get online since 1995 “Online Networking for the Environment” Six permanent staff members, 1-2 “network trainers” groups in 5 states/1 province (BC)

4 What We Do Networking Projects –Equipment, LAN installation, consulting, support Network Trainers (Anchorage, Boise, B.C.) Technical Assessments “Web University” Customized Internet Applications – Consulting, Support & lists –420 lists, 19,000 individuals Volunteer Matching

5 Where We Work (A Typical Nonprofit Office) What We Do (ONE/Northwest in Action)

6 “Online Organizations” (Where We’re Trying to Take Nonprofits) 1)A Network (duh!) 2)Desktop Internet access 3) Identified/Available Technical Resources 4) Integration of Technology into Planning 5) Addresses for Key Constituencies 6) Protection of Electronic Resources 7) An Organizational Web site

7 Technology and Conservation Nonprofits 202 conservation groups in Seattle area –50-60% “online” (at least one address) –~ 30% with Web sites Some Characteristics: –Few LANs –Little formal training or identified tech resources –Equipment needs –Infrequent planning for tech work ($$) –Wide variety of hardware & software in use

8 Project Example: Washington State Audubon 26 Chapters, all over the state (mostly volunteers) Few technical resources 20,000 members Protecting wetlands, habitat and birds Our Goal: Give each chapter access to and the Web, and the training to use these tools effectively. American Goldfinch (our state bird)

Audubon: Where We Went

10 Audubon: What We Did Provided new & upgraded equipment to 20 chapters Extensive group and one- on-one training Consultation on communication plans Ongoing technical support ONE/Northwest consultant Argon Steel trains Shirley Muse (Blue Mountain Audubon, Walla Walla)

11 Audubon: The Ongoing Impact 20 chapters “online” & trained Chapter participation in Audubon lists between chapter boards, volunteers, & members Plans to develop and nurture the network Thank you! “We believe the benefits of the network will have far-reaching effects, for Audubon and for the conservation community at large.” - Jeff Parsons, Executive Director Washington State Audubon

12 “Philanthropy” &.com People Perceptions of High-Tech People –Everyone is wealthy –Everyone is complete focused on career and the acquisition of wealth –Few are giving back to the community –Only gazillionaires are “philanthropists” –Everyone is wealthy (did I say that already?)

13 “Philanthropy” &.com People The Reality –Many are wealthy, but young, busy and invested –“Philanthropy” is becoming cool –Focus on measurement and accountability –Broad “venture philanthropy” initiatives (esp. Seattle, Silicon Valley) –Not just the “retired” or the super-wealthy

14 Local Philanthropy Initiatives Social Venture Partners ( –“Giving Circle” supporting kids and education –$5,400/yr. for two years; volunteering w/grantees –232 “partners”, ~$700,000/yr. donated A Territory Resource ( –Focus on “root causes” of problems; progressive –Growing high-tech individual participation –400 donors / $1 million in grants

15 Local Nonprofit Technology ONE/Northwest NPower ( –Nonprofits in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties –Training and consulting emphasis Technology Access Fdn. ( –Focus on “communities of color” –Youth training programs, tech projects

16 Final Thoughts Do Well in your career Do Good with your skills & experiences Keep an eye open for interesting opportunities Give back to your community (time, money, expertise, influence) It’s easy, fun and rewarding

17 Staying Informed (ONE/Northwest) Subscribe to The Connection –Quarterly newsletter about the work we do –On-the-ground insight into how we help nonprofits –Subscribe via our web site Subscribe to ONEList –Monthly newsletter about technology –Review past editions & subscribe via our web site Regular Events –Brain Trusts, fundraising events

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