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Black Belt Broadband Action Toolkit · Community Resources

Nonprofit organizations

Reliable internet can help community-serving organizations raise funds, find and apply for grants, train staff, stay in touch with members and manage programs.

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What broadband can make easier

Reach people

Keep a clear website, email list and online event information so residents know where to find services and how to participate.

Find and manage funding

Research grant opportunities, submit applications, share budgets and track deadlines using secure online tools.

Support staff and volunteers

Offer remote training, coordinate shifts and make approved forms available to people working in different counties.

Start with the mission, not the software

Choose one service or workflow that is difficult today. Ask residents, staff and volunteers what would actually make it easier. Then select a digital tool that fits your budget, connectivity and privacy responsibilities.

A practical first-month checklist

  1. List the audiences you serve and the information they most often need.
  2. Update your contact details, hours, eligibility and service locations everywhere they appear online.
  3. Give staff and volunteers a simple, shared process for responding to online inquiries.
  4. Use strong passwords, multifactor authentication and role-based access for donor and client records.
  5. Set one measure of success, such as completed referrals, event registrations or follow-up time.

Build the skills behind the tools

A good connection helps only if people know how to use it. Invite staff, volunteers and clients to begin with free digital-literacy lessons, then practice the tasks your organization performs every day.

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