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USINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTY

techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYPOVERTYIN AMERICAUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYmen, women and children are experiencing poverty in the U.S.45.3millionThe 2013 United States Census Bureau Reporttechbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYNote: Poverty level for a family of four equals $45K/yr or less.The Cycle of PovertyPoverty is passed from generation to generation as families are not able to provide children with the resources they need to excel.techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYLack of access to basic needs like food and shelterLack of opportunity to improve ones prospects due to low literacy rate and inadequate educationLack of economic prospects due to exclusion from markets such digital divide, inadequate job skills and an insufficient number of jobs.Expensive and often low quality healthcare prevents families from keeping jobs, attending school and training, and building wealthAnd low family income results and perpetuates the cycle of unaddressed needs leading to lack of opportunity. 1 in 4children live in food-insecure household. 12.5 millionchildren are homeless annually. 2Huffington Post,U.S. Child Poverty Rate Hit A 20-Year High 4 Years Ago And It's Not Budging: Report,10/28/2014

Americas Youngest Outcasts, by The National Center on Family Homelessness

techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTY1) Lack of access to basic needs like food and shelter

Note: The USDA definesfood insecurityas meaning consistent access to adequatefoodis limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the year.60%of low-income families have no books in their homes for their children. 1 52%of households below $25,000/year of income are without Internet. 2 1. Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy

2. The 2013 United States Census Report on Computer and Internet Usetechbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTY2) Lack of opportunity to improve ones prospects due to low literacy rate and in adequate education

Note: Low-income families are defined as the Population Reference Bureau report (U.S. Low-Income Working Families Increasing) defineslow-incomeworkingfamiliesas those earning less than twice the federal poverty line. In 2011, thelow-incomethreshold for afamilyof four with two children was $45,622.The Reality:83% of children from low-income families have at least one employed parent. 1

Close to 60% of those children have at least one parent who works full-time and year-round. 1

Poor working adults spend more hours working each week than their wealthier counterparts. 2MYTH:National Center for Children in Poverty, 2004Economic Policy Institute, 2002Poor people are unmotivated and have weak work ethics.techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTY3) Lack of economic prospects due to exclusion from markets such digital divide, inadequate job skills and an insufficient number of jobs.

Note: In fact, the severe shortage of living-wage jobs means that many poor adults must work two, three, or four jobs. 36 millionAmericans had no health insurance in 2014. National Health Interview Surveys Early Release Programtechbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTY4) Expensive and often low quality healthcare prevents families from keeping jobs, attending school and training, and building wealth1 in 4of all U.S. households are unbanked, or do not have checking or savings accounts with a federally-backed financial institution. 11. Who Needs Banks? Number Of Americans Without Bank Accounts Rises, Forbes.com, 9/17/12

2. Thomas C. Corley from his book Rich Habits The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals73%of the wealthy were taught the 80/20 rule vs. 5% of the poor (live off 80%, save 20%). 2techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTY5) And low family income results and perpetuates the cycle of unaddressed needs leading to lack of opportunity.

According to the latest results, 821,000 more U.S. households have become unbanked since the first survey in 2009, representing a 0.6 percentage point increase. Their main reason for skipping traditional bank accounts: They believe they do not have enough money to open one or that they do not need or want an account. 1

For these reasons,the cycle of poverty continues.techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYNONPROFITSSERVING OURCOMMUNITYUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYThe U.S. has1.5 millionnonprofits.Nonprofit Finance Funds Small Nonprofits Solving Big Problems reporttechbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTY94%have budgets that are under $1 million.Nonprofit Finance Funds Small Nonprofits Solving Big Problems reporttechbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYThey are small in budget size only; their impact and community engagement are crucial to building just and vibrant neighborhoods and cities.Nonprofit Finance Funds Small Nonprofits Solving Big Problems reporttechbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYTHE TECHBRIDGE STORYUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYWhat Nonprofits DoNonprofits run complex operations that are too often executed using inefficient, manual processes.Operationstechbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYIS A NONPROFITthat drives community impact bybringing affordable technology and business expertise to other nonprofits.

techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTY4213THE PROBLEMNonprofits are strapped for resources, but need to update IT and infrastructure to streamline operations.THE RESULTStronger nonprofits that share measured results in order to make bigger, more collaborative strides in the fight to alleviate poverty in our neighborhoods.THE IMPACTMore and more nonprofits are now optimized to expand their impact on our world.HOW WE SERVE NONPROFITSTHE SOLUTIONTechBridge innovates through its networks, processes, technologies, services, and fundraising to deliver critical solutions to nonprofits.

techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYWE HAVE A NATIONAL REACHWITH A COMMUNITY FOCUSREACHSERVICEIMPACTWe serve nonprofits in all 50 states and in 6 countries.65,000 nonprofit agencies use our services/technology every day.Annually, TechBridge serves 500 nonprofits that affect over 50 million people.

USINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYHow We Help Nonprofits

techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYIT AssessmentsStrategic IT budgeting and planningProject managementProcess optimizationHow We Help NonprofitsNonprofit data management solutionsCloud migration to Microsoft Office 365, Google AppsRemote collaboration solutions

FundraisingGrantsSCM4 Hunger PlatformCustom application developmentMobile app development

Consulting

Productivity

Operations

MissionSubsidy

Cloud Essentials for NonprofitsStandard Warehouse Event fundraising applications

techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYReactionaryStableProactiveStrategicOptimizedUnstable environment

Failing equipment

Funding based on immediate needSupportedinfrastructure

Effective disaster recovery

Operational IT investmentsModern platforms

Remoteaccessibility

Mission-specific IT investmentsIT aligned to long-term goals

Integrated systems

Investments to support IT initiativesManagement through real-time metrics

Process optimization

Dedicated IT budget as percentage of operating expensesEffective (Consulting + Productivity + Operations + Mission) = Optimized Organizationtechbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTY

THE IMPACTBetter Data = Better Outcomes. Better Efficiencies = More Dollars for the Mission.

Effective Consulting ToolsWhat We Did: Through TechBridges Adopt-a-Nonprot program, we analyzed and mapped Open Hands current processes and recommended improvements across the entire organization.Outcomes:Open Hand saves $300,000 per yearThat translates to 50,000 more meals served per year

techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYNew American Pathways (RRISA)

THE IMPACT

What We Did: Provided them the ability to serve remotely.

Outcomes:Saved 100s of hours and over $200/month in feesenabling them to better help refugees become self-sufficient in their new homelandShrink infrastructure and lower costs.Effective Productivity Tools

TechBridge

What We Did: Switched from PBX to VOIP for our phone system.

Outcomes:Saved $11,000/year, which provided more subsidies to further empower the nonprofits we serve.techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYTHE IMPACT

All data in one place.Effective Operations ToolsWhat We Did: Moved ASUS from a paper-based system to a centralized database and online route mapping system.

Outcomes: Doubled sales for their thrift storeIncreased donor base Atlanta Step Up Society (ASUS)

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THE IMPACTWhat We Did: Implemented a customized Salesforce database.

Outcomes:Purple Heart Homes can now track the veterans they serve from the moment they walk in the door requesting assistance to the time they are welcomed into their new homes.Better Data = Better Outcomes. Better Efficiencies = More Dollars for the Mission.

Effective Mission Tools: Homelessness

techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTY

THE IMPACTBetter Data = Better Outcomes. Better Efficiencies = More Dollars for the Mission.

Effective Mission Tools: Hunger

What We Did: Provided new, cohesive systems and custom developed applications.

Outcomes:Feeding America is able to connect their donors with their members and then their feeding agencies with their local food banks. Everything now works together to make sure that millions of pounds of food actually move through their systems and are made available on a local basis every day.techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYSubsidized Services

SUBSIDIZED SERVICESDigital Event SeriesTee It Up for TechBridgeGrantsDiscounts and Donations from Technology PartnersIndividual DonationsDIRECT FUNDINGAdopt-a-NonprofitTechnology GrantsPlacement of IT Execs on Nonprofit Boards

techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYDIGITAL EVENT SERIES

A series of events to gather the IT community to celebrate technologys impact on the capacity of nonprofits, while growing relationships and making connections.LOCATIONS:AtlantaBirminghamNashville - Coming Soon!

Subsidy

techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYADOPT-A-NONPROFITSubsidy

Provide financial resources and volunteers (optional) to adopt a technology project for a cause you care about.

techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYTECHNOLOGY GRANTSNonprofits can apply for capacity-building grants that are underwritten by a partnering corporation or foundation and selected by a judging panel. Subsidy

techbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYAS A CORPORATION, HOW CAN YOU HELP?Provide financial resources and volunteers (optional) to adopt a technology project for a cause you care about.Adopt-a-NonprofitParticipate in one of events that gather IT professionals for networking, celebration, fundraising, and more.Sponsorship OpportunitiesDonate used handhelds, computers, and hardware to be refurbished, resold, recycledall proceeds benefit TechBridge.Recycling ProgramLoan an IT-skilled executive for a minimum of 3 months to support our delivery of services to nonprofits.Loan an ExecutiveDeepen your companys impact on our community by underwriting a Technology Grant.Underwrite a Technology Granttechbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYContribute your time to TechBridge to help nonprofits provide more service to our communities by participating in an outreach or logistics committee. Support our subsidized programs and services for nonprofits by donating financial resources or used technology.Refer us to the nonprofits you care about and corporations, foundations and individuals who are invested in improving our communities.Donate while you shop (or sell) and search by using avenues like AmazonSmile, GoodSearch, Ebay, and Kroger.Advocate for TechBridges mission to friends and family. Follow TechBridge on social channels and share, like, retweet, etc. to further the reach of our mission.AS AN INDIVIDUAL, HOW CAN YOU HELP?ReferralsVolunteerDonateShop for a CauseBe a TechBridge Championtechbridge.orgUSINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTYName | Title | Email Together, thats how we can alleviate poverty.USINGTECHNOLOGYTO ALLEVIATE POVERTY