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		<title>How can I learn more about good management and governace of our ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/06/how-can-i-learn-more-about-good-management-and-governace-of-our-ict/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s important for senior managers and trustees to  ensure good governance and management policies are in place covering legal responsibilities such as personal safety, data protection and health and safety. They must also help develop and implement strategic ICT plans to ensure the organisation has the resources and support it needs.
The ICT Champions have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I manage the risks associated with ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-manage-the-risks-associated-with-ict/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-manage-the-risks-associated-with-ict/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Potential risks related to ICT include risks to security, health and safety and financial stability. Information and valuable equipment may be lost, damaged or stolen. Or unauthorised people may gain access to sensitive information. Charities above a certain size must carry out risk assessments and may need to take technical advice to address ICT-related issues. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I take donations through my website?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-take-donations-through-my-website/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-take-donations-through-my-website/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The internet offers new opportunities for fundraising and there are lots of ways for charities to generate money online.
Your supporters can use sites such as Justgiving or bymcharity to raise funds when they are taking part in bike rides, marathons or other activities. They will use your charity number to nominate you, so make sure [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What should I do about back-up?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-should-i-do-about-back-up/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-should-i-do-about-back-up/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:35:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A reliable back-up system protects your organisation when things go wrong. It is a vital ingredient in safe and secure ICT operations and can be installed and operated at relatively low cost. Although it is a technical issue it is the responsibility of trustees and manager to make sure that data is secure and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-is-ict/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-is-ict/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ICT stands for Information and Communications Technology and is an umbrella term that covers computer hardware and software, the internet, mobile phones and the other computer-based tools and applications we use. Many people also refer to Information Technology, or IT, and the terms are usually taken to mean the same thing. 
Computers and the internet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are the health and safety risks when using ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-are-the-health-and-safety-risks-when-using-ict/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-are-the-health-and-safety-risks-when-using-ict/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Computer equipment is rarely dangerous but the way it is used can be a hazard to the health of staff, service users and volunteers. The Health and Safety at Work Act lays down legal standards for computer equipment and requires employers to take steps to minimise risks for all workers. 
It is vital that trustees [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What does ICT have to do with good governance?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-does-ict-have-to-do-with-good-governance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-does-ict-have-to-do-with-good-governance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/?p=315</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Trustees may have valuable practical ICT skills but their key role is to ensure that policies are in place to cover legal responsibilities such as personal safety, data protection and health and safety. They must also help develop and implement plans to ensure the organisation has the resources and support it needs. Trustees need to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can ICT help my organisation?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-ict-help-my-organisation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-ict-help-my-organisation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:15:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/?p=313</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ICT is a tool to enable your organisation to work more efficiently and be more effective.It can help you do better things and do things better.It can help you with:

Better service delivery to bring benefits to your clients or community; 
Better information for decision-making, including monitoring and evaluation; 
Better financial information to manage your accounts; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Which books can help me with my ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/where-can-i-get-books-to-help-me-with-my-ict/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/where-can-i-get-books-to-help-me-with-my-ict/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Budgeting]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Online information such as the ICT Knowledgebase is a great resource but sometimes a book is better. User-friendly options such as Dummies Guides are handy as a reference, as well as for learning new skills.
There are also specialist titles that explain how ICT can meet the needs of the third sector. “The Guide to Managing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can ICT help my organisation save money?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-can-ict-help-my-organisation-save-money/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-can-ict-help-my-organisation-save-money/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:26:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/?p=92</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Work more efficiently by making sure your computer systems are set up to collect, store and retrieve information quickly and easily.

Use the internet to find the cheapest deals on supplies and services.
Use free services such as Skype to make cheap phone calls.
Use online teleconferences and video conferencing to save money on travel and meeting costs.
Spend [...]]]></description>
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