Nonprofit organizations do not approach information technology in a systematic manner that builds information infrastructure. Instead software is purchased one package at a time without thinking about integration. Information management planning is lacking. Nonprofit organizations need to examine their needs for information and information technology, prioritize those needs and purchase software which meets those needs. Nonprofit organizations need to educate their board members, management and staffs about the value of information technology in meeting organizational goals and mission.
Alternative funding is necessary for nonprofits to achieve their technology goals.
It is somewhat difficult to gauge the IT needs of the nonprofit community. The community is diverse in many ways and it is very easy to over generalize IT needs. Capacity to Use Computers in Community-based Nonprofit Organizations. Seton Hall University. Too many slow Internet connections out there.