Knowledge Center

The "Knowledge Center"is your best resource for technical information on a variety of subjects that are valuable to Community Foundation staff.

Articles are grouped topically to make them easier to reference. The vast majority of content is also downloadable from the Document Downloads page.


Knowledge Center topics include:

In the Trenches - IT Essentials
Want to learn "ISL"- (IT as a second language), and take control of the role that IT plays in your organization? Learn from this session, presented originally at the 2005 Fall Conference as a joint project of the FAOG Technology Committee and the CFIT group.

Just Getting Started 
Whether you’re setting up your foundation’s network for the first time or just want to freshen up on the basics, here are some resources to get you started.

Web Site Design (NEW!)
You need a Web site.  Whether your board or your budget agrees or disagrees, it’s the single most effective outreach tool a foundation can have.  Consider these tips as you get started or make improvements.
General Maintenance & Security
Secure your network with a firewall, virus protection, adequate passwords, and stay current with software updates and patches.

Strategic Planning & Outsourcing
Develop a strategic plan for your foundation’s technology needs, or view sample proposals from another foundation.

E-mail Management & SPAM
Manage email with Outlook and control unwanted junk mail.

Remote Access 
Connect to your office email or computer files from home or while traveling.

Wireless Networking 
Learn how to set up a wireless network at your foundation.

Paperless Office
Store electronic copies of important documents on your network.

Knowledge Management 
Discover how Knowledge Management can make a difference in your organization.

Emerging Technologies
Get acquainted with some of the newest Internet technologies including Web Services and XML.



Knowledge Center