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Nonprofit technology comprises information and communication technologies that support the goals of nonprofit, nongovernmental, third sector, grassroots, and other mission-based organizations.

The professional association for this field is N-TEN (Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network). Practitioners are sometimes known as eRiders or circuit riders, or more broadly as NTAPs (nonprofit technology assistance providers).

Some of the work of nonprofits is done in communities or regions that are negatively affected by the digital divide. This usually results in a number of very creative solutions.

Many nonprofits are under-funded but rich in ingenuity, which often leads to the deployment of open-source solutions. Another advantage of open-source solutions is that creativity permeates the organization, making the normal business model much different than in businesses. Open-source products can often be modified to fit these creative business models around the world.

See also

Nonprofit projects

Incorporated and unincorporated NPOs. 501c3 charity where noted.

Individuals or commercial/for-profit organizations.

Projects with unknown sponsorship

References

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