The Latest News from Serve IT
Serve IT client applications open for the Fall 2013 semesterMay 21, 2013
Client applications for Serve IT for the Fall 2013 semester are now open! The application can be found here. The clinic is looking to bring in 6 new local nonprofit clients starting in late August, 2013. Rolling applications will be accepted with a due date of June 7th for full consideration. Clients who are chosen will undergo a needs assessment of current operations, will be assisted through the development of a strategic IT plan, and then a student intern team will help the organization work through that plan. There is currently no cost associated with participation in the project.
Potential services that can be provided would be determined by further discussion with prospective clients, and could include such activities as:
- Product research, purchase, and licensing
- Consulting
- Workflow and efficiency
- Policy development
- Strategic implementation of social media or mobile platforms.
- Product development
- Graphic design
- Web design and development
- Desktop software design and development
- Mobile application development
- Communications
- Hardware refurbishment and/or purchase
- Database development
- Customized Training: On-site, off-site, and/or web-based
- Equipment Donation Match-Maker
- On-Site and remote Tech Support (repair & installation of software)
- IT Grant writing
Clients will be chosen based on four criteria, the most important of which is (1) whether the potential projects will provide a good learning opportunity for the students involved. The remaining criteria include (2) the relative stability of the organization, (3) the apparent need for the technology services provided, and (4) whether the organization meets or is presumed to meet the IRS definition of a charitable organization under section 501(c)3.
Each client organization chosen must have one liaison staff member or volunteer who can devote some time each week coordinating with the student team. That staff member should expect to spend on average 1-2 hours per week minimum working with the teams, and should be empowered to make decisions on the services provided by the team.
February 27, 2013
Serve IT internship applications have opened for the Summer and Fall, 2013 sessions. This is the first time that we have offered academic internships during the summer, and we are looking forward to an exciting summer! As always, any IU student of any level is welcome to apply, but backgrounds in nonprofit management, design, business, and technology are preferred. Interns will be eligible for up to 3 hours of internship credit per session and will be expected to contribute 60 hours of work in the clinic per semester per credit hour taken. This translates to 4 hours per week per credit hour in the Fall or 10 hours per week during the 6-week summer session.
Applications for both sessions are due by 5pm on Friday, March 22nd and can be found here.
Serve IT interns set to start the Spring 2013 semesterJanuary 7, 2013
As the Spring Semester begins, 51 Serve IT Interns are ready to hit the ground running! This is our biggest intern group yet, dedicated to helping 1 returning and 5 new nonprofit clients from the Monroe County area. Our returning client this semester is Middle Way House, while our new clients include Batchelor Middle School, the Bloomington Community Orchard, The Bloomington Volunteer Network, the Hoosier Hills Food Bank, and Monroe County United Ministries. In addition to these client teams, we have created a new "Small Projects" team that will be working with several different organizations over the semester helping with smaller tasks. Our Training Team will continue to help local nonprofits develop social media competencies in starategy and policy, and will be partnering with the Nonprofit Alliance to hold workshops starting in the spring. At the same time our Tech Team will be helping several nonprofit clients deal with issues ranging from hardware and software problems to networking and technology policies.
It looks like a busy semester ahead but we know our interns are up to the challenge!
Area 10 Agency on Aging website goes live.January 3, 2013
Serve IT Started off the new year with another achievement - taking the Area 10 Agency on Aging site live! The Area 10 Agency On Aging provides many services to seniors in the Monroe and Owen Counties, as well as providing 211 service to the area. Take a look at their new home on the web at http://area10agency.org. Special recognition goes to interns Mick Johnson, Derek Riebau, and Lizzi Pomeroy for all of their hard work making the site happen.
Serve IT client applications open for the Spring 2013 semesterOctober 31, 2012
Client applications for Serve IT for the Spring 2013 semester are now open! The application can be found here. The clinic is looking to bring in 4-5 new local nonprofit clients starting in January, 2013. Rolling applications will be accepted with a due date of November 16th for full consideration for the Spring semester. Clients who are chosen will undergo a needs assessment of current operations, will be assisted through the development of a strategic IT plan, and then a student intern team will help the organization work through that plan. There is currently no cost associated with participation in the project.
Potential services that can be provided would be determined by further discussion with prospective clients, and could include such activities as:
- Product research, purchase, and licensing
- Consulting
- Workflow and efficiency
- Policy development
- Strategic implementation of social media or mobile platforms.
- Product development
- Graphic design
- Web design and development
- Desktop software design and development
- Mobile application development
- Communications
- Hardware refurbishment and/or purchase
- Database development
- Customized Training: On-site, off-site, and/or web-based
- Equipment Donation Match-Maker
- On-Site and remote Tech Support (repair & installation of software)
- IT Grant writing
Clients will be chosen based on four criteria, the most important of which is (1) whether the potential projects will provide a good learning opportunity for the students involved. The remaining criteria include (2) the relative stability of the organization, (3) the apparent need for the technology services provided, and (4) whether the organization meets or is presumed to meet the IRS definition of a charitable organization under section 501(c)3.
Each client organization chosen must have one liaison staff member or volunteer who can devote some time each week coordinating with the student team. That staff member should expect to spend on average 1-2 hours per week minimum working with the teams, and should be empowered to make decisions on the services provided by the team.
October 25, 2012
Serve IT is thrilled to announce Get Engaged!, a program geared for helping nonprofits effectively integrate social media into their online presence. The event will be held at the Monroe County Library Auditorium from 5:30-7:00pm on November 14th. Participants will learn how to create a social media strategy and policy as well as identify specific tactics that can be used to meet their goals. To register for the event, go to http://serveitgetengaged.eventbrite.com. Get Engaged! is free of charge and open to all nonprofit staff and IU students.
Serve IT Intern Applications Open for Spring, 2013October 1, 2012
Applications for internships for Serve IT for the Spring 2013 semester are now open! Applications are due by 5pm on Friday, October 26th and can be found here. Any IU student of any level is welcome to apply, but backgrounds in nonprofit management, design, business, and technology are preferred. Interns will be eligible for up to 3 hours of internship credit and will be expected to contribute 4 hours of work in the clinic per week per credit hour taken.
Bloomington Playwrights Project website goes live.September 14, 2012
The Serve IT-designed and developed Bloomington Playwrights Project website has gone live! It is perhaps the most challenging website design project yet for the clinic, and features the look and feel of a playwright's notebook, complete with tab markers, page turning, and coffee stains. Check out the website and the BPP's new season of original plays at http://newplays.org. Special recognition to interns Sarah Wever, Derek Riebau, and Brandon Mitchell for their work creating the site over the last year.
Interns, client projects up and running for the Fall SemesterAugust 20, 2012
The Serve IT clinic is ready for a brand new semester with 43 interns working on 9 different teams. Nonprofit clients new to the clinic this semester are Big Brothers Big Sisters, Bloomington Area Birth Services, Bloomington Project School, Monroe County Community Kitchen, and the Sassafras Audubon Society. Continuing clients include Middle Way House, Bloomington Playwrights Project, Area 10 Agency on Aging, Leadership Bloomington-Monroe County Alumni Association, and Stepping Stones.
We are looking forward to an exciting semester, with projects ranging from web design and development to database development to social media strategy consulting.
