Bridges.org welcomes contributions of in-kind services, equipment and other materials as a valuable and often cost-effective means to support our work. The items listed below represent things we always. However, if you are able to donate items not specifically listed below, feel free to contact us at info to discuss your donation.
Computer hardware
10/100 Ethernet networking hub
Workstation Class PC for new employees
Laptops for new employees
Server Class PC
Laser Printer
Scanner
Fax Machine
Digital Camera (for project documentation)
Blank CDs for archiving
Zip Drive
Miscellaneous hardware
File backup solution
UPS
Ethernet Cable
Workstation Chairs
Workstation Desks
Workstation Partitions
Paper shredder
Ethernet Cards (PCMCIA; Wireless and RJ45)
Software
Email Software
Windows
Client Virus Software
Adobe Acrobat Writer Adobe
Photoshop
Adobe Pagemaker
Intuit Quick Books
Macromedia DreamWeaver
Macromedia Flash
Server software (open source or proprietary)
(note: preloading the server and client machines with this software would be a great added value, but is not required for a donation!)
Webserver, database server, firewall, proxy server, file server software (ex: Apache / IIS, MySql / Oracle 8i)
Project Management Software (ex Microsoft Project)
Office services
Copying
Graphic
Design
Printing (for large, bound reports)
Postage, shipping
Miscellaneous office supplies
Notebooks
Laser printer paper
Letterhead
Envelopes
Subscription services
International magazines: Wired, Red Herring, The Independent, Time Magazine.
Agency to collect our press clippings.
Lexis-Nexis
Local newspapers: Business Day, The Argus, Cape Times, Die Burger, Beeld, The Star, The Sowetan.
Weekly magazines and Sunday Papers: Mail & Guardian, Sunday Times, Rapport.
Financial magazines: Financial Mail, F&T (Finansies en Tegniek) Leadership Magazine, African Mirror
IT magazines: Brainstorm, Business2.0, Telecommunications Quarterly.
Membership to CUASA (Communication Users Association of South Africa)
Membership to CITI
If you have questions about contributions or how we would use your donation to support our work, please contact us at info.
