Computer poor institutions will often be happy to get any old computers. Before any delivery to a site, check equipment compatibility. A database of the incoming requests should be kept to help placing equipment. A record of when and where equipment was placed and how it is to be used should be entered and donors informed. Publicity Publicity is a free form of advertising.
Wages are helpful in maintaining productivity.
Brokering information is by far the lowest cost operation. Cars and vans are needed for pickup and delivery and there will be some fuel costs. Donors may deliver and recipients will generally pick-up computers. Getting Started The most important things are to have a database setup for storing information of offers and requests, a working telephone and address, a storage facility, and at least one dedicated worker with access to volunteers and transportation. Some volunteers should have some relevant computer expertise.