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Technology Innovation Award Sponsored by Accenture

Application for the 2008 NPower Greater DC Region Technology Innovation Award, presented by Accenture

Part One: Eligibility

To qualify for the Technology Innovation Award, your organization must meet the following requirements. Please check each box to verify your eligibility.

  Must be a 501(c)3 charitable organization (as defined by the Internal Revenue Service), other than: churches or organizations whose primary mission is to promote a religion; private school, colleges or universities; nonprofit hospitals or cooperative hospital service organizations; governmental units.
  Must have an annual operating budget in the current or most recent fiscal year greater than $500,000.
  Must demonstrate fiscal responsibility, which is defined by adherence to generally accepted accounting standards.
  Must be inclusive and embrace diversity; does not discriminate in service delivery and employment on any basis including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or religion.
  Must be based or have a chapter in the Washington Metropolitan area which is defined as the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland or suburban Virginia.
  The technology innovation described in this application must have been implemented within the past 12-18 months.
Part Two: Organizational Information
Organization:
Address:
Website:
Contact Person:
Title:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Annual Operating Budget:
How did you hear about the TIA Award?
Did you attend one of our TIA webinars on how to apply?
If other, please describe:
Part Three: Organizational Background
Briefly describe your nonprofit's history, mission, goals, and accomplishments. (300 words maximum)
Part Four: Technology Innovation
Describe your technological innovation. (300 words maximum)
Part Five: Judging Criteria

Please answer the following three questions and include quantitative examples whenever possible. (300 words maximum per question.)

What is the IMPACT of your technological innovation on your programs and operations, e.g. fundraising, advocacy, membership, volunteer, financial and/or human resources management? (40 points)
What is the IMPACT of your technological innovation on your ability to better serve your clients, customers, donors, members and/or our community at large? (40 points)
What can other nonprofits learn from your experience? (20 points)