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General Questions
How do I make a donation to GroundWork group?
How do I donate used equipment to GroundWork group?
How do I volunteer?
How do I become a member?
For Foundations and other Funders
How do I evaluate a technology proposal?
How do I become involved with GroundWork group?
For Businesses and Potential Suppliers
I have used equipment I’d like to donate – what can I do?
I have a product I would like to market to GroundWork group members – where can I get a contact list?
For Nonprofits
What benefits do I get for becoming a member?
I need a database – how do I know which one to select?
Where can I find quality IT training for my staff?
How do I get an IT Professional to serve on my Board?
How do I get used computers or other office equipment?
Does GroundWork group have office equipment I can rent (such as power point projectors, computers, etc.)?
When is the next Innovations Awards Contest?
Where can I find funding for IT initiatives?
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| How do I make a donation to GroundWork group? |
GroundWork group is happy to accept donations of cash, securities and other substantive items. To make a
cash donation, you may send a check made payable to "GroundWork group" to:
GroundWork group
Attn: Krista Gardner
1880 Mackenzie Drive, Suite 207
Columbus, OH 43220
To make a non-cash donation, please contact us.
If you wish to donate used
equipment, please see "How do I donate used equipment to GroundWork group?" below.
You may also call
us at 1.866.495.6200 or 614-884-7780 to speak with Krista Gardner.
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| How do I donate used equipment to GroundWork group? |
GroundWork group accepts quality used computer equipment that meets the current used equipment standard. We
will also accept donations of some other types of office equipment (fax machines, scanners etc.) if deemed
to be quality, useable machines with significant useful life, in working condition, and if we know there are
members who have requested such equipment. Please contact us to further discuss
equipment donations.
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Current Used Equipment Standard
Intel Pentium III
800 mhz processor
256 mb ram
10 gb hard drive
Windows 2000 OS
Microsoft Office Professional Suite of products
AntiVirus software that is kept updated
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| How do I volunteer? |
GroundWork group involves volunteers in many ways. For example:
- We link IT professionals with nonprofit agency boards of directors
- We link IT professionals with technical skills to agencies with short-term IT projects.
- We recruit volunteers to serve on various GroundWork group committees to develop and assess pilot
projects and create quality educational offerings
- We invite IT professionals to respond to email technology questions and facilitate on-line
chats/message boards to assist nonprofit organizations in getting quality answers to IT questions
Please contact us by email to further explore this option.
You may also call us at 614-884-7780 ext 101.
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| How do I become a member? |
| Membership is open to all nonprofit organizations with annual budgets of at least $25,000/year, that are
501 (c) organizations. To become a member we ask that you complete a short application and pay an annual
membership fee. Follow this link for more information
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| How do I evaluate a technology proposal? |
| GroundWork group offers workshops and consultation specifically for foundations and other funders interested
in funding technology applications. Please contact usto discuss
your specific needs.
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| I need a database – how do I know which one to select? |
| GroundWork group members may use the consultation services included in their membership and attend GroundWork
Group sponsored database training classes to learn how to effectively select a database. Please
contact us for more information.
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| Where can I find quality IT training for my staff? |
| GroundWork group has a variety of Education and Training programs available to all nonprofits. GroundWork
Group can also assist member organizations in assessing the level of staff expertise with various software
products and locating appropriate classroom, video or on-line training for the level of need. Please
contact us by email to discuss your particular need.
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| How do I get an IT Professional to serve on my Board? |
| All member nonprofit organizations are eligible for the Board Matching program. To apply,
contact us by email.
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| How do I get used computers or other office equipment? |
| Quality, used equipment is available to GroundWork group members on a first-come, first served basis and is
subject to fluctuations in supply. Please contact us for more
membership information. |
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| Does GroundWork group have office equipment I can rent (such as power point
projectors, computers, etc.)? |
| No, we have no such items available at this time. |
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| When is the next Innovations Awards Contest? |
| GroundWork group sponsors periodic Innovations Awards Contests for members to highlight the great ways that
nonprofit organizations are using technology to advance their missions. These contests are open to members
only.
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| Where can I find funding for IT initiatives? |
| GroundWork group is aware that many funding sources are reluctant to fund IT initiatives. GroundWork group
will assist member organizations by helping create a quality IT plan and funding proposal. GroundWork group
maintains a funder's forum where quality IT projects are posted. GroundWork group works diligently to find
funders and encourages them to visit the site to select quality projects for funding. GroundWork group also
provides training sessions and consultation to funders to assist them in making wise investments in technology
projects. For more information please contact us.
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