Atlanta – November 6, 2012 - Atlanta-based TechBridge, a nonprofit that leverages technology to empower the nonprofits that impact our community, is pleased to announce that the 13th annual TechBridge Digital Ball is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2013. The event, to be held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, is the chief fundraising event for TechBridge and is recognized for drawing the who’s who of the technology community.
Co-chaired by Lisa McVey, CIO of McKesson Provider Technologies and Ed Steinike, VP & CIO of The Coca-Cola Company, the 2013 Digital Ball is expected to bring together 800+ guests, including leaders in the business, IT, and nonprofit communities.
“TechBridge is an incredible organization,” said McVey. “It is so important that corporations like McKesson get involved. Whether it’s through financial support, IT services, or volunteering - it’s about being part of this community. It’s an honor to give back to the nonprofits served by TechBridge.”
"The Digital Ball series of events brings together an unsurpassed group of technology leaders who channel their skills and resources through TechBridge for maximum impact on our community," added Steinike. "I encourage you to join us and, as the Digital Ball Co-Chair and fellow TechBridge sponsor, I look forward to welcoming you and working with you."
Accenture will once again serve as Presenting Sponsor of the Digital Ball and Technology Innovation Award, carrying on the tradition it began in 2001.
"Accenture is excited to continue our long-standing relationship with TechBridge as we return for our 13th year as the presenting sponsor of the Digital Ball. We look forward to another great year of helping nonprofits creatively use technology to fulfill their missions, become high performance organizations and dramatically increase their impact in Atlanta," said Craig Ramsey, Accenture's managing director.
Interest in the 2013 Digital Ball is at an all-time high. TechBridge has already sold half of its available sponsorships and has completely sold out of its Kilobyte Level sponsorships. Many leading corporations including The Coca-Cola Company, First Data, Google, McKesson, Turner Broadcasting System, and Verizon have already committed to sponsoring the annual event celebrating the technology community’s commitment to philanthropy. For a complete list of sponsoring companies or to join TechBridge as a sponsor please visit www.techbridge.org.
About TechBridge
TechBridge is a nonprofit organization dedicated to leveraging technology to empower the nonprofits that impact our community. TechBridge has provided IT consulting and outsourcing services to hundreds of nonprofits--helping them harness the productivity gains long since enjoyed by the corporate sector-- by connecting the needs of nonprofits with the skills and financial resources of the technology community. The Digital Ball, TechBridge’s signature fundraising gala, brings together Atlanta’s technology community to celebrate the impact technology can have in strengthening our community. For more information about TechBridge, Digital Ball sponsorship opportunities, and the Technology Innovation Award, please visit www.techbridge.org.
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Contact Information:
Carrie Bates Hastings
Director of Development
404.879.5404 cbates@techbridge.org
Registration and Light Breakfast: 8:30am ‐ 9:00am
Presentation and Discussion: 9:00am ‐ 11:00am
What if you could have all the information you need about your donors, volunteers, grants, and clients in one place, which you could access any time from any location? And what if the tool you need to house this information came without an annual price tag?
The good news is nonprofits today are doing just that by leveraging Salesforce.com solutions.
Salesforce.com provides a centralized data hub, where you can track all information that is important to your organization's ability to deliver on its mission. By simply having access to a web browser, you can view and update key client data; keep track of grant deadlines and measure/report on outcomes; share reports and metric dashboards with colleagues; house donor information; track inventories, and so much more. And thanks to generous software donations from the Salesforce.com Foundation, this can all be yours without the burden of having to maintain a server/software in your office, and without costly annual fees.
It's time to consolidate all of that data you have today living in spreadsheets, documents, disparatesystems and paper folders. It's time to share information and measure outcomes without a manipulation marathon. It doesn't have to be difficult. Come and learn how nonprofits are using technology to take their operating effectiveness to the next level and increase their capacity to serve the community:
‐ See actual examples of how nonprofits just like yours are transforming their business and how you can leverage their best practices
‐ Hear lessons learned on how to make this transition successfully
‐ Understand what resources are available to you
‐ Learn how to get started!
LOCATION
The Home Depot, 2455 Paces Ferry Rd NW (Note: This is NOT on W. Paces Ferry!), Atlanta, GA 30339
COST TechBridge Member Nonprofits may attend this event at no charge. Non‐members are asked to pay a fee of $25, which they should bring with them to the seminar.
REGISTRATION To register, email your contact details to events@techbridge.org. Sign up today ‐ space is limited!
Atlanta - July 30, 2012. Atlanta-based TechBridge, a nonprofit dedicated to improving our community by helping nonprofits be more impactful through technology, is pleased to announce that Ann Cramer, Director of Americas for Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs at IBM Corporation, has been appointed as the Chair of its Advisory Board.
"I am thrilled to welcome Ann as the new Chair of the TechBridge Advisory Board. We are grateful for her commitment to TechBridge and the greater Atlanta community. Her energy and leadership, along with that of the other Advisory Board members, will be instrumental in ensuring that nonprofits have access to the technology services they need to strengthen their operations, maximize their reach and ultimately to make our community a better place." said James Franklin, TechBridge CEO.
The TechBridge Advisory Board is comprised of individuals from the community, with diverse areas of nonprofit expertise, knowledge and passion. Advisory Board Members share a vision that TechBridge can improve our community by enabling all types of nonprofits to leverage technology to increase their capacity.
Other members of the TechBridge Advisory Board include Madelyn Adams, Kaiser Permanente; Rick Aranson, Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta; Karen Beavor, Georgia Center for Nonprofits; Bill Bolling, Atlanta Community Food Bank; Scott Geller, Points of Light Digital and TechBridge Co-Founder; Erik Johnson, Woodruff Arts Center; Chris Klaus, Kaneva; Steve Linowes, 08 Partners and TechBridge Co-Founder; Jennifer Mendel, TechBridge Co-Founder;Â Bill Nigut, Anti-Defamation League; Alicia Philipp, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta; and Mike Sweeney, Healthcare Georgia Foundation.
The TechBridge Advisory Board will host an inaugural educational breakfast for foundations on August 15th focused on the 5 questions grantmakers can ask their grantees to find out if they are making the most of technology. Technology can greatly streamline any nonprofit organization's operations, lower their administrative expenses and build their capacity - if the right technology is being used in the right way. Grantmakers interested in attending the invitation-only event should contact Carrie Bates Hastings at cbates@techbridge.org.
In addition to her TechBridge role, Ann Cramer also currently serves as a past chair of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education (GPEE), Communities in Schools-Georgia, and the Georgia Chamber’s Education Committee, Voices for Georgia's Children, and is on the Executive Committee for the US Chamber's Institute for Competitive Workforce, the Conference Board’s Business and Education Council, Metro Atlanta Chamber Education Committee and Project GRAD Board. She also serves on a wide variety of nonprofit boards including: Carter Center, Woodruff Arts Center, Alliance Theatre Company, Georgia Shakespeare Festival, Georgia Center for Nonprofits, Public Broadcasting Atlanta (PBA), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Georgia Chapter of the International Women's Forum and Hands-on-Atlanta. In 2009, Cramer was the first to receive the Essence of Atlanta Award. She was recently honored with the Georgia Center for Nonprofits' 2011 Revolution Legendary Philanthropist Award and named the Power Woman of the Year by Atlanta Woman magazine. She graduated from Salem College in Winston-Salem, N.C., with a degree in mathematics.
About TechBridge
TechBridge is an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization with one mission - to improve our community by helping nonprofits be more impactful through technology. TechBridge has provided IT consulting and outsourcing services to hundreds of nonprofits, helping them harness the productivity gains long since enjoyed by the corporate sector, by connecting the needs of nonprofits with the skills and financial resources of the technology community. The Digital Ball, TechBridge’s signature fundraising gala, brings together Atlanta's technology community to celebrate the impact technology can have in strengthening our community. For more information about TechBridge, Digital Ball sponsorship opportunities, and the Technology Innovation Award, please visit www.techbridge.org.
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Contact Information:
Carrie Bates Hastings
Director of Development
404.879.5404 cbates@techbridge.org
TechBridge is Awarded $130,000 Grant from Healthcare Georgia Foundation
Funds to Support Distance Learning Program
TechBridge News Release
Atlanta - July 25, 2012. Atlanta-based TechBridge, a nonprofit dedicated to improving our community by helping nonprofits be more impactful through technology, is pleased to announce its receipt of a $130,000 grant from Healthcare Georgia Foundation. TechBridge is one of 29 organizations to receive a grant supporting programs to benefit the health of Georgians.
The grant will provide funds to support TechBridge in its work with HealthTecdl, a statewide distance learning program sponsored by Healthcare Georgia Foundation. The program is designed to support health professionals and strengthen services provided by nonprofit health organizations in Georgia. HealthTecdl utilizes health information technology to support nonprofit health organizations that drive positive change in their communities, promote programs which improve health and health care for Georgia residents, and connect people, programs, and resources across our state.
During this grant period, TechBridge will collaborate with HealthTecdl Partners and Healthcare Georgia Foundation to provide the program coordination and technical management needed to deliver HealthTecdl throughout the state. This support includes research for distance learning software; consulting services to support and expand technical enhancements and solutions; managing and moving data to Salesforce.com; and replacing/upgrading the distance learning software at each current partner location including desktops, laptops, speakerphones, cameras, and more. TechBridge will also provide partner training and ongoing technical support, problem solving and implementation of solutions.
"TechBridge is an organization with both technology expertise and a deep commitment to helping other nonprofits," said Dr. Gary Nelson, President, Healthcare Georgia Foundation. "We are proud to enter into our fifth year of this partnership with TechBridge. Together, we look forward to expanding the use of technology in the HealthTecdl program to better support health professionals and the critical work performed by nonprofit health organizations across Georgia."
About Healthcare Georgia Foundation
Healthcare Georgia Foundation is a statewide, private independent foundation. The Foundation's mission is to advance the health of all Georgians and to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare for underserved individuals and communities. Through its strategic grantmaking, Healthcare Georgia Foundation supports organizations that drive positive change, promotes programs that improve health and healthcare among underserved individuals and communities, and connects people, partners and resources across Georgia. For more information, please visit the Foundation online at: www.healthcaregeorgia.org.
About TechBridge
TechBridge is an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization with one mission - to improve our community by helping nonprofits be more impactful through technology. TechBridge has provided IT consulting and outsourcing services to hundreds of nonprofits, helping them harness the productivity gains long since enjoyed by the corporate sector, by connecting the needs of nonprofits with the skills and financial resources of the technology community. For more information about TechBridge, please visit www.techbridge.org.
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Contact Information:
Carrie Bates Hastings
Director of Development
404.879.5404 cbates@techbridge.org
Atlanta, GA, May 25, 2012 – TechBridge is pleased to announce a partnership with Google to offer a seminar on Exploring Google Apps for Nonprofits, June 12, 13, and 14. The Atlanta-based nonprofit is joining Google during GoogleServe week in presenting overviews of Google Apps including Gmail, Youtube, Google Analytics, and more.
Google Apps offers communication, collaboration and publishing tools, including email accounts on an organization's domain (like jdoe@example.org). With Google Apps, a nonprofit organization can decrease its total cost of ownership and offer staff the very latest innovation from Google. It's quick and easy to get started even if a nonprofit doesn't have a dedicated IT staff.
Experts from Google will offer sessions on the following:
- Gmail: Email with 25 GB of storage per account, mail search tools and integrated chat.
- Google Docs/Drive: Create and share documents without managing attachments.
- YouTube: Share your videos with friends, family, and the world.
- Google Analytics: Get rich insights into your website traffic and marketing effectiveness.
- Google+: Share the right things with just the right people using Circles, Messenger and Hangouts.
- Google Grants: Apply for a Google Grant for AdWords and/or Google Apps.
The seminar will be repeated on each of the three days noted above. The program on each day will follow the same format: welcome/overview followed by break-out sessions and concluding with a wrap-up. During the break-out sessions, attendees will attend four 25-minute, small-group sessions focused on the specific functionality above. Registrants will be asked to select and rank by preference five subjects from the list above.
On Friday, June 15, a bonus offering will be made for nonprofits who have received a Google AdWords Grant. This is an opportunity for organizations to consult one-on-one with an expert and receive coaching regarding how to analyze and optimize the results from AdWords. Consultations will last 30 minutes and are open to nonprofits only.
Thanks to Google's generosity, this seminar is offered to attendees at no charge.
Priority attendance will be given to nonprofit attendees; however, other attendees are welcome if space permits.
Google AdWords Coaching is available only to nonprofits.
About TechBridge
TechBridge is a nonprofit with one mission - to improve our community by helping nonprofits be more impactful through technology. We focus on technology, enabling nonprofits to focus on their mission. TechBridge has provided IT consulting and outsourcing services to hundreds of nonprofits by connecting their needs with the skills and financial resources of the technology community. For more information about TechBridge and its programs, please visit www.techbridge.org.
Atlanta, GA, May 25, 2012 – TechBridge is pleased to announce a partnership with Google to offer a seminar on Exploring Google Apps for Nonprofits, June 12, 13, and 14. The Atlanta-based nonprofit is joining Google during GoogleServe week in presenting overviews of Google Apps including Gmail, Youtube, Google Analytics, and more.
Google Apps offers communication, collaboration and publishing tools, including email accounts on an organization's domain (like jdoe@example.org). With Google Apps, a nonprofit organization can decrease its total cost of ownership and offer staff the very latest innovation from Google. It's quick and easy to get started even if a nonprofit doesn't have a dedicated IT staff.
Experts from Google will offer sessions on the following:
- Gmail: Email with 25 GB of storage per account, mail search tools and integrated chat.
- Google Docs/Drive: Create and share documents without managing attachments.
- YouTube: Share your videos with friends, family, and the world.
- Google Analytics: Get rich insights into your website traffic and marketing effectiveness.
- Google+: Share the right things with just the right people using Circles, Messenger and Hangouts.
- Google Grants: Apply for a Google Grant for AdWords and/or Google Apps.
The seminar will be repeated on each of the three days noted above. The program on each day will follow the same format: welcome/overview followed by break-out sessions and concluding with a wrap-up. During the break-out sessions, attendees will attend four 25-minute, small-group sessions focused on the specific functionality above. Registrants will be asked to select and rank by preference five subjects from the list above.
On Friday, June 15, a bonus offering will be made for nonprofits who have received a Google AdWords Grant. This is an opportunity for organizations to consult one-on-one with an expert and receive coaching regarding how to analyze and optimize the results from AdWords. Consultations will last 30 minutes and are open to nonprofits only.
Thanks to Google's generosity, this seminar is offered to attendees at no charge.
Priority attendance will be given to nonprofit attendees; however, other attendees are welcome if space permits.
Google AdWords Coaching is available only to nonprofits.
About TechBridge
TechBridge is a nonprofit with one mission - to improve our community by helping nonprofits be more impactful through technology. We focus on technology, enabling nonprofits to focus on their mission. TechBridge has provided IT consulting and outsourcing services to hundreds of nonprofits by connecting their needs with the skills and financial resources of the technology community. For more information about TechBridge and its programs, please visit www.techbridge.org.
TechBridge Appoints New Board Members
Jay Ferro, Darnell Frymire, Bill Nussey, Karen Painter Join Board of Directors
Atlanta – March 6, 2012 - Atlanta-based TechBridge, a nonprofit dedicated to improving our community by helping nonprofits be more impactful through technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of several Atlanta area executives to its Board of Directors – Jay Ferro, Darnell Frymire, Bill Nussey, and Karen Painter.
Jay Ferro, chief information officer at the American Cancer Society, has more than 20 years of IT experience, including 12 years in executive management, with a proven track record of enabling business strategies through the successful delivery of technology. He serves on the board of UGA’s Terry College of Business and is membership chair of the Georgia CIO Leadership Association, which named him a finalist for Georgia CIO of the Year in 2010 and awarded him Georgia CIO of the Year in 2011. Mr. Ferro has volunteered extensively with TechBridge and founded Priscilla’s Promise, a nonprofit that promotes cervical cancer awareness and raises funds for cervical cancer research, in honor of his late wife, Priscilla Ferro.
Darnell Frymire is president of community affairs for MD&E CLARITY, a firm which provides technology talent solutions, services, support, and executive search for the technology function of any company in any industry. In her community affairs role, Ms. Frymire helps to promote and communicate MD&E CLARITY’s services, capabilities, and contributions as a woman-owned business to the metro Atlanta community and beyond. Through her professional, executive, and trade memberships, Darnell has offered her services to mentor women and small business owners in the Atlanta IT community. Darnell has been involved in many community organizations throughout the years including TechBridge, United Way, and the American Red Cross.
Bill Nussey is chief executive officer of Silverpop, an Atlanta-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider offering advanced email marketing and marketing automation solutions. In addition to leading Silverpop since 2000, Nussey has served on the boards of numerous marketing technology start-ups and lent his expertise to guide them in the development of successful business models. Nussey was recognized as Marketer of the Year by the Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association in 2004 and in 2006 he was selected as top CEO in the email category in B-to-B Magazine’s “Who’s Who in B-to-B.” He has also been listed among the 50 Most Influential People in Sales Lead Management by the Sales Lead Management Association for the past two years. Nussey is the author of “The Quiet Revolution in Email Marketing.”
Karen Painter, senior vice president of enterprise applications with Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., has over 25 years of software development experience across a variety of industries including transportation and retail. In her current role, she leads the development team which supports all of Turner’s businesses – both the Networks and supporting operations. Karen’s team also offers a variety of supporting services including database administration, software quality assurance, business analysis, project management, and security and process improvement. She is an active member of Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT), the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), and the Society of Information Management (SIM). She was honored as SIM’s 2007 Executive of the Year.
“We are delighted to welcome such a talented and energetic group to the TechBridge board,” said James Franklin, CEO, TechBridge. “Their passion for nonprofits and vision for technology as a business enabler aligns them perfectly with the TechBridge mission.”
About TechBridge
TechBridge is an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization with one mission – to improve our community be helping nonprofits be more impactful through technology. TechBridge has provided IT consulting, hosting and outsourcing services to hundreds of nonprofits, helping them harness the productivity gains long since enjoyed by the corporate sector, by connecting the needs of nonprofits with the skills and financial resources of the technology community. The Digital Ball, TechBridge’s signature fundraising gala, brings together Atlanta’s technology community to celebrate the impact technology can have in strengthening our community. For more information about TechBridge, Digital Ball sponsorship opportunities, and the Technology Innovation Award, please visit www.techbridge.org.
Applications Open for 2012 Technology Innovation Award
Atlanta; January 26, 2012 – TechBridge, a nonprofit that provides professional, affordable technology services to other nonprofits, is now accepting applications for the 2012 Technology Innovation Award, presented by Accenture. This award will helps Georgia nonprofits fulfill their technology visions.
“We know that creativity and ingenuity run deep in the nonprofit community,” said TechBridge CEO, James Franklin. “In these challenging times, however, resources are severely limited, so it is more important than ever to help deserving nonprofits increase their capacity to serve our community through technology.”
The 2012 Technology Innovation Award winner will receive $25,000 in TechBridge services and a $5,000 grant to support the technology project, both underwritten by Accenture, as well as thousands of dollars worth of software donated by other TechBridge partners. The winner and two finalists will be announced May 5, 2012 at the TechBridge Digital Ball, which will host more than 800 guests, including Atlanta’s most influential technology and business leaders.
“Accenture is committed to helping both our clients and the nonprofits in our community apply technology to improve operations and overall performance,” said Craig Ramsey, Atlanta managing director for Accenture. “We look forward to presenting this prestigious award for the eleventh consecutive year and will continue to encourage nonprofits to develop their technology capabilities through this important program.”
Nonprofits interested in applying for the 2012 Technology Innovation Award can visit www.techbridge.org to learn more. Applications will be accepted through February 6, 2012.
About TechBridge
TechBridge is an Atlanta-based nonprofit with one mission – to help nonprofits use technology to do more and serve more people. We focus on technology enabling nonprofits to focus on their mission. TechBridge has provided IT consulting, hosting and outsourcing services to hundreds of nonprofits, helping them harness the productivity gains long since enjoyed by the corporate sector by connecting the needs of nonprofits with the skills and financial resources of the technology community. The Digital Ball, TechBridge’s signature fundraiser, brings together our technology community to celebrate the impact technology can have in strengthening the Atlanta community. For more information, please visit www.techbridge.org.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with more than 244,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. Through its Skills to Succeed corporate citizenship focus, Accenture is committed to equipping 250,000 people around the world by 2015 with the skills to get a job or build a business. The company generated net revenues of US$25.5 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2011. Its home page is www.accenture.com.
Atlanta – December 15, 2011. TechBridge, a nonprofit that makes our community a better place by helping other nonprofits be more impactful through best in class information technology, is pleased to announce a milestone for its 2012 annual fundraising event, the TechBridge Digital Ball. The gala is planned for Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and is already well over half way towards its fundraising goal, with the entry level sponsorships sold out in record time.
For the twelfth time in as many years, the occasion will draw a who’s who crowd from Atlanta’s technology and business communities to celebrate the impact of philanthropy and technology on Atlanta’s nonprofits. TechBridge is honored to announce that Accenture will again serve as the Digital Ball’s presenting sponsor.
“Accenture is excited to continue our long-standing relationship with TechBridge as we return for our 12th year as the presenting sponsor of the Digital Ball. We look forward to another great year of helping nonprofits creatively use technology to fulfill their missions, become high performance organizations and dramatically increase their impact in Atlanta,” said Craig Ramsey, Accenture’s managing director.
TechBridge also welcomes marquee sponsors, The Coca-Cola Company, First Data, Dell and Savvis, and major supporters AT&T, Comcast, Fiserv, IBM, SAP, Turner Broadcasting System, and Verizon.
The 2012 Digital Ball will be co-chaired by Maryann Goebel, EVP and CIO, Fiserv and Ed Steinike, VP and CIO, The Coca-Cola Company. “The work of TechBridge can positively transform the effectiveness of a nonprofit organization through the efficiency of technology,” said Goebel. “I’m pleased to have the opportunity to help them continue making a positive impact on our community.”
“The Digital Ball series of events brings together an unsurpassed group of technology leaders, who channel their skills and resources through TechBridge for maximum impact on our community,” added Steinike. “I encourage you to join us and as the Digital Ball Co-Chair and fellow TechBridge sponsor, I look forward to welcoming you and working with you.”
Joining Ms. Goebel and Mr. Steinike to oversee planning and preparation for what has become the not-to-be-missed event within Atlanta’s business and technology communities are the following dedicated volunteers:
Megan Arnall, NationalNet | Co-Chair, Raffle Committee
Marva Bailer, IBM | Co-Chair, Digital Ball Board Committee
Clint Bailey, HUNTER Technical | Co-Chair, Digital Ball Board Committee
Braden Barras, Slalom Consulting | Co-Chair, Sponsorship Committee
Tiffany Brott, Accenture | Co-Chair, Technology Innovation Award Committee
Jennifer Cole, Accenture | Co-Chair, Technology Innovation Award Committee
Joan Guillory, GSquared Solutions | Co-Chair, Host Committee
Carter Johnson, SAP | Co-Chair, Sponsorship Committee
Holly McCaleb, Golden Key International Honour Society | Co-Chair, Raffle Committee
Beth Smith, Corus360 | Co-Chair, Volunteer Committee
Michael Smith, consilium1 | Co-Chair, Host Committee
Scott Wells, RCG Global Services | Co-Chair, Volunteer Committee
About TechBridge
TechBridge is an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization with one mission – to help nonprofits use technology to do more and serve more people. TechBridge has provided IT consulting, hosting and outsourcing services to hundreds of nonprofits, helping them harness the productivity gains long since enjoyed by the corporate sector, by connecting the needs of nonprofits with the skills and financial resources of the technology community. The Digital Ball, TechBridge’s signature fundraising gala, brings together Atlanta’s technology community to celebrate the impact technology can have in strengthening our community. For more information about TechBridge or the Digital Ball, please visit www.techbridge.org.
