Technology Committee Proposal
Goals of the Committee:
- Develop an electronic database of members and/or update the current database.
- Organize a website around the database.
- Assess the technology needs of the Shelter and Board and make necessary upgrades.
- Organize an electronic archival site to store documents such as strategic plans, annual reports, organizational charts, financial records etc and make that site available to the public when appropriate, and to the Board for private documents.
- Post available animals to the website and coordinate those postings with Pet Finder.
- Produce electronic documents for distribution through the Internet of newsletters, invitations, thank you notes etc. Also make mailing available through traditional mail of the above items.
- Make available online donating through the website.
- Make available special items for sale when needed, from the thrift stores through the website.
- Provide for staff and Board training as needed.
- Establish instant messaging for staff and Board as needed.
Resource budget
Possible software purchases, domain name purchase, hardware, training. Estimated budget not to exceed approximately $2500. I will apprise the Board of any costs before making any purchases.
Time frame to accomplish goals - I would like to achieve the goals above within one year at which time the Board can determine whether there is further need for the Committee.
K. Fueston
May, 2006
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