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Non-Profits & Government AgenciesNon-Profits and government agencies must stretch their resources for maximum impact while maintaining compliance. For example, Section 508 legislation was created when the U.S. Government officially determined that the internet was to be accessible to all persons, including the blind and color blind. TriMedia has undergone Section 508 compliance training and has adopted an auditing process to make sure all persons can view client websites. Technology has evolved into open source (FREE) software solutions perfect for non-profits, government agencies and small businesses. What is open source? Open source is an international effort to move technology forward and make common functions economically available to everyone. Albert Einstein inspired the movement; we pay for the distribution of energy but not energy itself due to Einstein's contribution. Think about how you organize your files in a filing cabinet. You have standardized documents to streamline certain functions and organize your communications with external parties. Programming operates the same way. Pieces of code are filed away into a library so that they can be used over and over again. This way, one does not need to reinvent the wheel on common taks. Instead, programmers focus on efforts to improve functions. As improvements are made, we "upgrade" just like any other software and reap the benefits of better FREE technology. Comment of the MonthDo you know a church member or non-profit who needs to raise funds? Let us know! We just built an online program to help people make donations through a walkathon, golf tournament, sock-hop or similar. Joomla!Joomla! is an example of open source software. It is a website content management system (CMS) that allows staff with the skillset of MS Word to make edits such as text changes, photo postings and links. Common enhancements for Joomla! include: event posting tied to automated registration, advanced user management that creates communities assigned to multiple security levels, and e-commerce through VirtueMart. What is the difference between Joomla! and Wordpress? Wordpress requires less training since pages automatically post to your navigation bar. Joomla!, on the other hand, requires an extra step; yet, menus are far more flexible. Functionality is more robust with Joomla! as well. See below for examples of non-profit clients using this CMS.FACES of Virginia Families supports foster families, adoptive families and kinship families. Their community outreach includes educational events and support via the phone, website, newsletters and social media. Enhanced Features:
 We meet with you, learn about your initiatives, then recommend the best software for your organization. CCA Virginia is a non-profit committed to influencing regulation and legislation so that both recreational and commercial interests can enjoy the benefits of sustainable saltwater fisheries.
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 WordpressWordpress is another example of open source software. Like Joomla!, it is a website content management system (CMS) that allows staff with the skillset of MS Word to make edits such as text changes, photo postings and links. Since Wordpress is really a blog, you can allow users to comment on specific pages. Also, blog technology speaks directly to the algorithms that search engines are built upon. Common plug-ins for Wordpress include: events calendar, integration with social media and mobile phone formatting. See below for examples of non-profit clients using this CMS.Crimesolvers of Chesterfield County and Colonial Heights is a non-profit organization that raises money to fund anonymous tips. In 2010, CrimeSolvers developed a sponsor ad program for fundraising; the program launched January 2011.  |