The Technology Team is responsible for guiding the strategic technology planning process and its implementation. The Technology Team will help the organization's stakeholders define a vision, establish goals, and develop a plan that will result in a blueprint for implementation and sustainability. A successful technology plan should be the product of the entire organization, not just one person's vision and knowledge. If one person creates the plan, your organization can put itself in danger of losing it's technology knowledge if that person should change jobs. The team will help institutionalize technology knowledge within your organization.
Technology has an impact on everyone's job.
Most likely your plan will include implementing some changes in the way your staff does its work, whether it be upgrading equipment, adding new software, or redesigning entire information systems. It essential to include the people who will be affected by the change and get their buy-in. There is no substitute for an Executive Director's involvement, support, and cheerleading for the process. Think carefully about the makeup of your team. It is important to include people who have skills and knowledge about technology, but even more important is the involvement of those who understand your organization's mission, programs and administrative operations.