iT4C's Professional Development Resources

iT4Communities provides professional development workshops and presentations on maximising the benefits of IT volunteering.

If you'd like more information or would like to arrange a workshop or presentation, please don't hesitate to contact us: info@iT4Communities.org.uk.

Centre for Charity Effectiveness(CCE)

As part of the Cass Business School Leadership Development Programme, CCE is offering a course in the strategic management of IT for VCS organisations supported by iT4Communities, WCIT and NCVO.

The purpose if this course is to provide senior executives with:

  • An understanding of the potential of Information Communication Technology (ICT) to improve the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of their organisation
  • The skills to harness ICT, produce a ICT strategy and resource ICT development
  • Top tips on good practice in the management of ICT

For more information visit: http://www.centreforcharityeffectiveness.org/

More VCS IT Professional Development Resources:

NCVO ICT Project

The aim of NCVO's ICT Project is to build the quality and extent of good ICT management throughout the voluntary sector.

It aims to do this by:

  • Increasing the effectiveness of paid staff in the voluntary sector
  • Providing access to high quality advice and support
  • Supporting a network of IT practitioners around the country

So what is on offer?

  • A series of up to date practical briefing and guidance sheets
  • Signposts to other organisations with particular expertise and information
  • A series of regional and national events
  • ICT advice and support via NCVO's helpdesk
  • Free access to a regular discussion and network forum for ICT practitioners called the Computer Support Workers Forum

The ICT Project will assist organisations in areas like:

ICT planning, how to budget and plan to implement and make changes to ICT systems, technical advice and support, how to make the most of hardware and software packages available to meet your business requirements ICT Support, how to access training and support for the ICT operation, ICT management, the frameworks, policies and procedures to ensure the ICT operation is effective

How can I access the ICT Resources?

The ICT briefing and guidance sheets can be accessed via ICT Hub or via NCVO's helpdesk 080 0652 4737

NCVO's HelpDesk can refer you to a free source of ICT Advice and information. Call free on 0800 2798 798.

NOSI's Guide to Implementing Open Source Software

The NonProfit Open Source Initiative offers a range of resources to non-profit organisations wishing to make a professionally managed transition to Open Source Software

  • Share technical expertise across organisations
  • Leverage limited software development resources
  • Avoid lock-in to proprietary technology platforms, and
  • Minimize licensing costs as well as total cost of ownership.