Tech Systems Review
Friends of the Future
Tech Systems Review
Project details
What we need
- Assessment of current technological resources and needs
- Recommendations for improvements to office networking, site infrastructure, server capabilities, and applications
- Cost estimates for proposed actions, along with preferred software providers and vendors
What we have in place
- Our hardware and software resources include:
-ten (10) donated licenses of Saleforce, utilizing16.0 MB of 1.0 GB storage allowed
-one(1) license Filemaker Pro 13 Advanced
-three (3) licenses Filemaker Pro 13
-CiviCRM free, open source, online application
Microsoft Access 2000
one (1) PC running Windows XP
-six (6) iMacs running OS 10.7, networked
-one (1) Mac Mini, network server and shared file storage
-DSL Internet
We use:
-Salesforce: donors/ donations
-Microsoft Access: activities who/when/where/what
-Excel: participant information
-Paper: names of participants in each activity. (Don't laugh too hard. This is one reason we need help!)
How this will help
This project will save us $5,000 , allowing us to devote precious resources towards engaging 8000 people of all ages in 12 different community initiatives.
People tell us we make a difference. We need help keeping track of their stories and collecting empirical evidence. We've gathered the ingredients (resources). What's the recipe? Which resources do we use to keep track of who we serve, how we serve them, and how their lives are changed? Knowing how and when we helped "Kimo," what activities he likes, and how the activities change his life will help us more fully share the impact of our work. Ultimately, this project will help us involve more participants and donors in preserving our best, embracing the future, and creating community anew.
Project plan
Posted by
Michelle M.
Resource Development Leader
Our mission
Friends of the Future's mission is to create trust and harmony among the diverse cultures of Hawai´i through a process where all people can openly contribute their deepest values,
create shared visions and continuously improve their communities.
What we do
Friends of the Future provides a 501(c)3 non-profit home for people who are passionate about improving their community, and who want to "do the work", not be overwhelmed by paper and reports and insurance and the myriad of other administrative tasks needed to keep a non-profit organization in good standing.
Since our founding in 1991, we have provided administrative support to more than 50 programs serving all ages, ethnic and economic backgrounds and interests. Some groups have become independent 501(c)3 organizations, other have become part of another non-profit and others have been time specific projects which completed their work.
Projects span education, environment, leadership, health and wellness and community capacity building. At any given time we have between 10 and 15 active projects and no two are the same.
It's always gratifying to know that our "job" is to find a way to say yes to a person or group that have a vision and passion for improving our communities!
