That’s Good Soup

Thanks to blogging compadre Joe Patti, I discovered an enormously useful resource called TechSoup.com. The organization describes itself as offering “nonprofits a one-stop resource for technology needs by providing free information, resources, and support. In addition to online information and resources, we offer a product philanthropy service called TechSoup Stock. Here, nonprofits can access donated and discounted technology products, generously provided by corporate and nonprofit technology partners. At Joe’s suggestion, I spent some time digging through the site and although the interface is a bit dated the content is useful for a wide variety of budget size nonprofits…

Fortunately, there’s a big notice on their homepage indicating they are in the process of redesigning the entire site, the results of which should make navigating the bounty of content much easier. Given yesterdays rant about performing arts blogs (and ongoing examination of all things web/tech oriented in this business); it is comforting to find a site like TechSoup that provides some solid advice for tech related issues.

A good place to start is one of their recent articles entitled A Nonprofit’s Guide to Building Simple, Low-Cost Websites. Although I could quibble with some of the advice and services listed, overall it is a very useful guide for lower and mid budget performing arts organizations looking to redesign their website.

Postscript: Speaking of websites – don’t forget that the Annual Orchestra Website Reviews are coming out next month which means the examination period could start any day now – maybe it’s already started…