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We are a VERY small 501(c)(3) needing to find an inexpensive way to have our website managed (and possibly updated to look more professional.) We have tried asking local colleges if anyone in IT could help, but no interest, and have also posted on FB looking for a volunteer (retired IT person or some such) to do so (no interest.) Does anyone have any ideas how we might find someone, or is there a way to have this done inexpensively? Suggestions, please! Thanks!

Have you signed up for volunteermatch.org yet? You can list exactly what you are looking for and they match you with volunteers. There are a lot of people on there looking for virtual or at home volunteer opportunities. Also locally, we have listed our volunteer opps on our local United way website. 

We are a VERY small 501(c)(3) needing to find an inexpensive way to have our website managed (and possibly updated to look more professional.) We have tried asking local colleges if anyone in IT could help, but no interest, and have also posted on FB looking for a volunteer (retired IT person or some such) to do so (no interest.) Does anyone have any ideas how we might find someone, or is there a way to have this done inexpensively? Suggestions, please! Thanks!

We are a VERY small 501(c)(3) needing to find an inexpensive way to have our website managed (and possibly updated to look more professional.) We have tried asking local colleges if anyone in IT could help, but no interest, and have also posted on FB looking for a volunteer (retired IT person or some such) to do so (no interest.) Does anyone have any ideas how we might find someone, or is there a way to have this done inexpensively? Suggestions, please! Thanks!

You might try posting on TapRoot. (https://taprootfoundation.org/nonprofits/ )    They match volunteers with non-profits for projects, and list technology as one of the areas of assistance, including website refreshes.

We are a VERY small 501(c)(3) needing to find an inexpensive way to have our website managed (and possibly updated to look more professional.) We have tried asking local colleges if anyone in IT could help, but no interest, and have also posted on FB looking for a volunteer (retired IT person or some such) to do so (no interest.) Does anyone have any ideas how we might find someone, or is there a way to have this done inexpensively? Suggestions, please! Thanks!

We are a VERY small 501(c)(3) needing to find an inexpensive way to have our website managed (and possibly updated to look more professional.) We have tried asking local colleges if anyone in IT could help, but no interest, and have also posted on FB looking for a volunteer (retired IT person or some such) to do so (no interest.) Does anyone have any ideas how we might find someone, or is there a way to have this done inexpensively? Suggestions, please! Thanks!

I feel your pain Lynda! We have been looking for volunteer help for other types of non hands-on, background work and it's tough!

In your ask for help, be VERY clear about what you are asking. That can help generate more interest. 

Having a new web person jump into an existing website can open up a can of worms and lead to bigger problems and expenses down the road unless expectations are not clear from the beginning. 

In your recruitment ad, make sure you describe the current platform your site is built in, and what level of site change and ongoing management you are looking for. Spell out the kind of IT background your team is looking for in a volunteer, and about how much time you expect a volunteer will spend on that project. Also, have some examples of existing websites that you want yours to resemble, so that a potential volunteer can set your expectations (and you can set theirs).

Do you have any budget at all where you can offer a small stipend? We are about to go that route to find publicist help next year. 

We are a VERY small 501(c)(3) needing to find an inexpensive way to have our website managed (and possibly updated to look more professional.) We have tried asking local colleges if anyone in IT could help, but no interest, and have also posted on FB looking for a volunteer (retired IT person or some such) to do so (no interest.) Does anyone have any ideas how we might find someone, or is there a way to have this done inexpensively? Suggestions, please! Thanks!

We are a VERY small 501(c)(3) needing to find an inexpensive way to have our website managed (and possibly updated to look more professional.) We have tried asking local colleges if anyone in IT could help, but no interest, and have also posted on FB looking for a volunteer (retired IT person or some such) to do so (no interest.) Does anyone have any ideas how we might find someone, or is there a way to have this done inexpensively? Suggestions, please! Thanks!

Have you looked into organizations that donate IT services to non-profits? I know there are a few that are listed on Grant Gopher periodically or Tech Soup for Non-Profits. If you don't have access to these, I'm happy to help do a search. Since you say "managed", I assume that means you know that development and hosting are two different things. Hosting shouldn't be much, but there may be IT services that include that in grants/gifts. 

We are a VERY small 501(c)(3) needing to find an inexpensive way to have our website managed (and possibly updated to look more professional.) We have tried asking local colleges if anyone in IT could help, but no interest, and have also posted on FB looking for a volunteer (retired IT person or some such) to do so (no interest.) Does anyone have any ideas how we might find someone, or is there a way to have this done inexpensively? Suggestions, please! Thanks!

Hi Shari-actually, I never thought about those organizations. If you would be willing to do a search I would very much appreciate the help! Thank you!

Have you looked into organizations that donate IT services to non-profits? I know there are a few that are listed on Grant Gopher periodically or Tech Soup for Non-Profits. If you don't have access to these, I'm happy to help do a search. Since you say "managed", I assume that means you know that development and hosting are two different things. Hosting shouldn't be much, but there may be IT services that include that in grants/gifts. 

We are a VERY small 501(c)(3) needing to find an inexpensive way to have our website managed (and possibly updated to look more professional.) We have tried asking local colleges if anyone in IT could help, but no interest, and have also posted on FB looking for a volunteer (retired IT person or some such) to do so (no interest.) Does anyone have any ideas how we might find someone, or is there a way to have this done inexpensively? Suggestions, please! Thanks!

Lynda - I did a quick search both AZ & nationwide. There are a few that look like they will support general operating or project type expenses. Some of the AZ grants specify cities of Phoenix or Tucson. To me, looks like you are close enough geographically to those as long as the county is not specified. There are a couple with app deadlines of 9/30 and into October; some accept apps year round.  I don't know if you have created a detailed project budget yet, which you will need to apply so the closer deadlines may not be realistic. I think the Tech Soup site will be helpful for both planning your site and your grant proposals so take a look here...

https://page.techsoup.org/website-services

For the grant search results, please send me an email and I will reply with screenshots and links. 

Shari 

silvercometawa@gmail.com

Hi Shari-actually, I never thought about those organizations. If you would be willing to do a search I would very much appreciate the help! Thank you!

Have you looked into organizations that donate IT services to non-profits? I know there are a few that are listed on Grant Gopher periodically or Tech Soup for Non-Profits. If you don't have access to these, I'm happy to help do a search. Since you say "managed", I assume that means you know that development and hosting are two different things. Hosting shouldn't be much, but there may be IT services that include that in grants/gifts. 

We are a VERY small 501(c)(3) needing to find an inexpensive way to have our website managed (and possibly updated to look more professional.) We have tried asking local colleges if anyone in IT could help, but no interest, and have also posted on FB looking for a volunteer (retired IT person or some such) to do so (no interest.) Does anyone have any ideas how we might find someone, or is there a way to have this done inexpensively? Suggestions, please! Thanks!

We are a VERY small 501(c)(3) needing to find an inexpensive way to have our website managed (and possibly updated to look more professional.) We have tried asking local colleges if anyone in IT could help, but no interest, and have also posted on FB looking for a volunteer (retired IT person or some such) to do so (no interest.) Does anyone have any ideas how we might find someone, or is there a way to have this done inexpensively? Suggestions, please! Thanks!

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L.A Nesbitt
President
Pets In Need Action League
Casa Grande, AZ 85130
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Hi Lynda,

I second other recommendations here, specifically  Tech Soup and Volunteer Match. 

Also, I found this GREAT website that has aggregated freebies and discounts for nonprofits. Hopefully this helps?

Fist of Free & Discounted Digital Tools for Nonprofits. Their main website: https://needbyneed.org/thank-you/list-of-free-discounted-digital-tools-for-nonprofits/?submissionGuid=f3b94a6c-acc2-434b-93b6-0ca41cc403f4. 

Take a look at this link to see if you can use any of them: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BUDf_BXumBkp991Dlmyv4UWP-yicqnFYywUemlV05Dk/edit#gid=0.
One example is DreamHost, which offers "Free Hosting for Nonprofit's main website." There are lots of goodies in here in general, including Canva for free for non-profits (I use it daily!). There are also discounts for website tools you could look into. 

Good Luck! Let me know if this helps!

We are a VERY small 501(c)(3) needing to find an inexpensive way to have our website managed (and possibly updated to look more professional.) We have tried asking local colleges if anyone in IT could help, but no interest, and have also posted on FB looking for a volunteer (retired IT person or some such) to do so (no interest.) Does anyone have any ideas how we might find someone, or is there a way to have this done inexpensively? Suggestions, please! Thanks!