As two of the leaders in the nonprofit technology world, NTEN and NPower have joined forces to conduct the TechImpact Project and find out just how technology is impacting nonprofit organizations. We brought in the independent consulting firm TCC Group to design the evaluation process.

A Steering Committee and an Advisory Group comprised of professionals from all parts of the nonprofit and technology fields guide the entire process.

Support from our funders - the Carnegie Corporation, the Cisco Foundation, and the Surdna Foundation – made this project possible. We sincerely thank them for their efforts in supporting rigorous research and data analysis in the nonprofit technology field.

Project Partners

NTEN is a professional association of nonprofit technology staff, consultants, and vendors. We believe that technology can make our work more effective and, in turn, make the world a better place. Hundreds of NTEN members – both nonprofit organizations and technology providers – are participating in the TechImpact Project evaluation. NTEN Executive Director Katrin Verclas is leading the project’s Steering Committee.

NPower is a national network of local nonprofit organizations that provide high-quality, unbiased, affordable, and appropriate technology assistance to other organizations. Building on its commitment to evaluation, successful track record in project management, and extensive connections in the nonprofit technology section, NPower manages the daily work of the TechImpact project.

Researchers

The TCC Group is an independent consulting firm that develops strategies and programs to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations, philanthropies, and corporate citizenship programs to achieve social impact. TCC designed and manages the evaluation process for the TechImpact Project.

Supporters

The Carnegie Corporation of New York was created by Andrew Carnegie in 1911 to promote "the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding." The Carnegie Corporation currently has programs in four specific areas: education, international peace and security, international development, and strengthening U.S. democracy.

The Cisco Systems Foundation was established in 1997 by a gift from Cisco Systems, Inc. The Foundation provides grants to organizations with long-lasting impact on a local or global scale. It makes these grants in communities in which Cisco Systems, Inc. has a significant business presence.

The Charles Steward Mott Foundation was established based on its namesake’s belief in the partnership of humanity. Through its programs the Foundation supports efforts that promote a just, equitable, and sustainable society.

The Surdna Foundation is a family foundation established in 1917 by John Emory Andrus. The foundation makes grants in the areas of environment, community revitalization, effective citizenry, the arts, and the nonprofit sector, with annual grantmaking of approximately $30 million.

Other Players

Steering Committee

Advisory Group