Founded in 1999, the Organizers' Collaborative helps social change organizations make more effective use of computers and the Internet. Non-profit consultants, activists, and technology professionals provide free software, networking tools, and technical guidance to smaller nonprofit groups (budgets under $300,000) that have been unable to take advantage of the potential of computers and the Internet. OC's "Associates" program analyses the needs of small organizations and works with them to implement a standard set of technology improvements. Creating a backup system, adding virus protection, implementing hardware upgrades, developing a basic technology plan, creating a database -- all improve the effectiveness of small organizations. Your contribution widens the reach of OC and helps make other non-profits stronger!