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BUYING TECHNOLOGYHow to get the most out of your TECH dollars.04/11/23
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Take advantage of your nonprofit status Where to start? Where to go for projection and sound… Light up your programs Computers (Servers, Software, Desktops,
Networks, ETC) How to get your church online… Back Office Software Questions
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Take Advantage of your Nonprofit Status
Churches are nonprofit. This status gives them some exceptional pricing opportunities that not-for-profit and for-profit organizations do not have.
All you need is a federal tax ID. Most vendors require you to set up an
account and will need a copy of your tax ID on file.
Don’t be afraid to ask about nonprofit pricing. Even local business like Office Depot, Best
Buy, Sam’s Club and others recognize your nonprofit status.
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Where to start?
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The best place to start is the internet. Use search engines like Yahoo, Google, Bing, etc to find what you need. www.google.com www.yahoo.com www.bing.com
Also there are sites that help organizations find donated equipment. One such sight is techsoup.org.
Where to go for projection and sound…
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Used Equipment: Use the web to search for equipment. Used or slightly-used equipment is an option, but make
sure there is a good return policy or manufacturer’s warranty.
Use sites such as: www.ebay.com www.techsoup.org cincinnati.craigslist.org (be very careful) www.newprovideo.com Talk with your local public television stations and cable
company.
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New Equipment: Get a professional quote.
Nor-Com Knight Audio
There are all kinds of places to get new equipment. Local organizations like BestBuy, Sam’s Club, Microcenter and others will recognize your nonprofit status, but may not have discounts.
Sites with great deals: www.allprosound.com - Highly recommended. Set up an
account and ask for nonprofit discounts when ordering. They will help you determine what you need.
www.bhphotovideo.com – Very good retailer. Prices are discounted and they will recognize nonprofit status.
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Worship Software Sites: www.easyworship.com – Recommended www.mediashout.com – Recommended www.presentationmanager.com www.liveworship.com
Online Comparisons: http://www.churchmedia.net/forums/
worship-software-comparisons/
Light up your programs
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Church lighting is sometimes a need during holiday programs or special events Renting is an option:
Vincent Lighting Systems – Cincinnati - (859) 525-2000
Online Purchase: www.stagelightingstore.com www.allprosound.com - Highly recommended. Set
up an account and ask for nonprofit discounts when ordering. They will help you determine what you need.
www.bhphotovideo.com – Very good retailer. Prices are discounted and they will recognize nonprofit status.
Computers (Servers, Software, Desktops, Networks, ETC)
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Used Equipment: www.ebay.com www.techsoup.org cincinnati.craigslist.org (be very careful)
New Equipment: Networking Equipment:
Dell – www.dell.com – Recommend that you set up an account with tax ID. Build quotes online and send to rep for pricing. Pricing is always better than the website price.
Newegg – www.newegg.com – Great prices, but they don’t discount for nonprofits.
Use search engines to find sights. Make sure they are reputable sites. You can reach out to the NKBA Tech Team for questions about sites.
Computers (Servers, Software, Desktops, Networks, ETC)
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Servers: Dell – www.dell.com – Recommend that you set up an account with
tax ID. Build quotes online and send to rep for pricing. Pricing is always better than the website price. You can’t go wrong with Dell for Service and Support.
Recommend Small Business Server for software. Web, Email, File Sharing, Printing, etc. Get everything you need for a server and software for under $1,000
Computers: There are many sites to buy computers. Take your time and get
the best price. Make sure you order the right operating system. Microsoft XP Pro is a minimum in an office environment. Dell – www.dell.com – Discount for nonprofits Best Buy – local and www.bestbuy.com Microcenter – local and www.microcenter.com Sam’s Club – local and www.samsclub.com Apple – www.apple.com – Discount for nonprofits
Computers (Servers, Software, Desktops, Networks, ETC)
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Internet: Insight Business –
www.insightbusiness.com Options:
http://insightbusiness.com/data_research.htm
Cincinnati Bell Options:
Small Office DSL - $80/month – Dedicated IP Address Small Office DSL - $49/month – Dynamic IP Address http://www.cincinnatibell.com/business/bundles/
Computers (Servers, Software, Desktops, Networks, ETC)
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Software: Many vendors discount software for
nonprofits. Recommended sites to help with this: www.ccbnonprofits.com – Consistent Computer
Bargains discounts software for nonprofits. Server Software, Antivirus, Design Software, etc.
Maci Shrock Regional Sales Manager
Consistent Computer Bargains, Inc. 2823 Carlisle Ave. Racine, WI 53404
Ph: 1-800-342-4222 Ext. 110
Fx: 1-800-864-1419
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.1computerbargains.com
How to get your church online
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Web Hosting: Go Daddy - http://www.godaddy.com Network Solutions -
http://www.networksolutions.com
URL Service DYNDNS.COM Great place to buy web site
domains at a low cost
Back Office Software
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Accounting: QuickBooks – Budgeting, Accounts Payable, Payroll
(includes a payroll service) Cost:
Software - $100 to $199 http://quickbooks.intuit.com/product/accounting-software/
quickbooks-comparison-chart.jsp Payroll Services - $17/month
Membership: Membership Plus –
http://www.memplushome.com/products Church Soft - http://churchsoft.com/ Capterra (Software Finder)
http://www.capterra.com/church-management-software
Thank you for your time.
Questions
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