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NPower
Technology Innovation Award - Application Workshop
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If your organization
is interested in applying for the 2nd annual Technology Innovation Award,
sponsored by Accenture, but would like more information or some helpful
tips on how to do so, come join us for a breakfast workshop on Tuesday,
August 8th from 9:30am – 11am. This short workshop, held at the
Center for Nonprofit Advancment, is free of charge and will include a
brief presentation on past applicants and winners. NPower staff will
answer any questions.
The Award provides the winning nonprofit $10,000 in technology consulting
services provided by NPower and free Microsoft software valued at
$25,000. In addition, the two other finalists will each receive $5,000 in
NPower services and $10,000 in Microsoft software.
Information
& Registration...
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New
NPower Members
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NPower Greater DC Region welcomes our
newest member organization: United Community Ministries. We would
also like to recognize the following organization for renewing their
membership: American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE).
Learn more
about NPower...
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2006
Catalogue for Philanthropy Selects NPower!
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 NPower Greater DC Region has been selected as a
featured charity in the 2006-07 Catalogue for Philanthropy which will be
issued in mid-November. Supported by local foundations (Harman, Meyer,
Cafritz, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Marriott and Fowler) as a service to
the community, the Catalogue profiles environmental, cultural,
educational, human services, and international organizations. Over 30,000
individuals and hundreds of foundations will receive copies of the
Catalogue this year. To date, the Catalogue has helped to raise over $2
million in pledges and gifts for local nonprofits.
Web site...
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GrantStation
Special Offer - Tomorrow Only
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A GrantStation
membership provides access via the Internet to a comprehensive set of
grant research tools that link nonprofits to current sources of grant
money and teaches organizations how to secure available funding. For 8
hours only on July 19th, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific Time (11 a.m. to 7
p.m. Eastern Time), eligible nonprofits will be able to place orders for
specially discounted one-year GrantStation memberships for only $90 After
the special offer ends, TechSoup's usual administration fee of $499 will
apply. The regular retail price is $599 They are only able to offer this
special promotion for a limited time due to the substantial discount
involved.
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information...
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Today's
Tech Tip
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4 Ways to Speed Up Your Computer's
Performance
There are a few guidelines that you can follow to maintain your computer
and keep it running smoothly. This article discusses how to use the tools
available in Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) to more efficiently maintain
your computer and safeguard your privacy when you're online. Article
adapted from "Laptops and Tablet PCs with Microsoft Windows XP Step
by Step: Keep in Touch and Stay Productive--At Work, At Home, and On the
Go!" by Andrew Fuller and Ravipal Soin.
Read more...
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Computer
Bargains - Act Quickly
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If your organization is looking to
purchase new computer hardware, act quickly! Dell pricing on workstations
and servers is extremely aggressive right now. Prices will
likely increase significantly at the end of July by as much as 1/3. If
you need help ordering or installing new computer hardware contact techsupport@npower.org.
Our technology consultants have ordered and installed hundreds or
computers and servers for nonprofits in the DC region.
Take a look!
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