The Central Valley Digital Network (CVDN) provides access, innovation, and opportunity to Valley communities by strengthening the technology infrastructure of selected organizations and agencies through efficient use of leveraged funds, infusion of human resources, training and technical assistance. To meet this challenge, CVDN trains and deploys AmeriCorps*VISTA Members—the domestic Peace Corps—into nonprofit organizations and agencies serving low-income communities throughout the region.

Nonprofit Technology Resources

TechSoup - The Technology Place for Nonprofits
Powered by CompuMentor, one of the nation's oldest and largest nonprofit technology assistance agencies, TechSoup.org offers nonprofits a one-stop resource for technology needs by providing free information, resources, and support. We also work with our technology partners to provide nonprofits access to donated and discounted technology products through our TechStock service.

NPower
NPower's mission is to ensure all nonprofits can use technology to expand the reach and impact of their work. NPower offers great tools such as TechAtlas for technology planning and TechSurveyor for technology inventory tool for Nonprofits.
»TechAtlas
»TechSurveyor

Community Technology Foundation of California
CTFC is a philanthropic leader engaged in supporting a movement of diverse social change initiatives in under served communities through the use of information technology and telecommunications. Offers a resource list for funding; software; networks; training; web hosting; database design; technical issues; and accessibility resources for Nonprofits.

Summit Collaborative helps foundations, nonprofit networks and support providers build nonprofit power. We provide a range of services including strategic advising, facilitation, program development, technology and Internet strategy and production of nonprofit focused content. We specialize in the building collaboratives and learning communities that strive to improve their effectiveness and increase their impact.

N-TEN - The Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (N-TEN) works to support the diverse people and organizations who help nonprofits understand and employ technology effectively.

Nonprofit Open Source Initiative
(NOSI) Open Source will only become really useful to non-profits when the appropriate service/support, training and documentation models are provided with it. NOSI's new guide, "Choosing and Using Open Source Software" with its explanation of open source software and its practical case studies, is an important addition to the literature. It provides appropriate context for a non-profit's understanding, choice and use of open source products.

Community Technology Center’s Network
CTCNet brings together agencies and programs that provide opportunities whereby people of all ages who typically lack access to computers and related technologies can learn to use these technologies in an environment that encourages exploration and discovery and, through this experience, develop personal skills and self-confidence. Offers a great tool kit for Community Technology Centers and has a CTCNet National Conference each year.
» CTC Tool Kit
»CTCNet Conference

America Connects Consortium
Supporting community technology centers nationwide to improve programs, support community development, and improve adult literacy and achievement in education. To help centers create strong programs that leverage powerful computer technology to improve academic achievement, teach new job-related skills, build small businesses, and empower the most disadvantaged Americans to become "digital citizens."

Alliance for Technology Access
ATA is a network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies.

Disability Resources Agency for Independent Living

Computers for Classrooms - Computer Refurbisher for the Central Valley


Technology Training Resources

InfoPeople - Computer Workshop Curriculum Guides
» Past workshop curriculum
» Using the Internet workshop in Spanish

Spanish Based Computer Tutorials

Microsoft Office Tutorials

Microsoft Office Templates and ClipArt


Nonprofit Training

Nonprofit Resource Center in Sacramento

Nonprofit Advancement Center in Fresno

CompassPoint Nonprofit Training in San Francisco:


Funding Resources
These are some of the major funding sources for technology programs in the Central Valley. Foundation grant cycles change from year to year – be sure to check their web site for active grant applications.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals has two chapters in the Central Valley – Fresno and Stanislaus County.

Beaumont Foundation
The Beaumont Foundation of America grants state-of-the-art, wireless laptop computers and technology equipment to schools and community groups serving low-income populations and individuals. The Foundation distributes technology grants as follows: Education grants of technology equipment for eligible schools; Community grants of technology equipment to eligible community-based organizations; and Grants of technology equipment to Individuals.

California Consumer Protection Foundation
Their Community Collaborative Fund grants funds to be used for underserved community access to telecommunications and information services projects in the program areas of education/literacy, telemedicine, economic development, and telecommunications advocacy.

Community Technology Foundation of California
(CTFC) As technology transforms how the world lives, works and communicates, our mission is to bring the benefits of basic and advanced telecommunications and information technologies to underserved communities. We envision a world in which there is a technology user in every home, a technology resource center in every community, and where technology no longer divides, but is a bridge to a better life.

Funding Resources for Nonprofits

The Grantsmanship Center: Do’s and Don’ts of Grant Proposals for Tech Funding

Network For Good: How can I find Technology Funding?

Nonprofit Bytes E-Newsletter
An e-newsletter full of useful information, funding opportunities, and tools to assist Nonprofit and Community-Based Organizations in California’s Central Valley.
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SBC Foundation
SBC Excelerator, the SBC Foundation's signature initiative, funds projects that use technology to build stronger communities. SBC Excelerator grants help organizations connect some of the nation's neediest residents - including at-risk youth and underserved urban families - to important community resources, such as hands-on computer training, Internet access, math and reading classes, and job skills programs.

Teleconnect Fund: The California Teleconnect Fund provides 50% discounts on telecommunication services (including DSL!) for qualifying Community Based Organizations. In order to qualify for the CBO discount, the CBO must provide proof at the time of application that it is a tax exempt organization [501(c)(3) or 501(d)], and that it either offers health care, job training, job placement, educational instruction, or "engages in diffusing technology into local communities and training local communities that have no access to or limited access to the internet and other technologies".
Fact Sheet | Application