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Training
A good rule of thumb is that only 30 percent of your technology spending should go to hardware and software, and the rest should go to training and support. Without training, you and your staff will waste substantial time and money. In this section, we highlight resouces, workshops, and do-it-yourself training options.
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From online courses to NPO-specific technology training workshops, we'll help you find a class.
