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Project Advisor Whit Smith Group Members - Taylor Kulp - Stephen Nowell - Brittany Stewart

Expanding and Improving the Technical Infrastructure of the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children. Project Advisor Whit Smith Group Members - Taylor Kulp - Stephen Nowell - Brittany Stewart - Andrew Wallace. Wednesday, October 22 nd 2008. Project Objectives.

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Project Advisor Whit Smith Group Members - Taylor Kulp - Stephen Nowell - Brittany Stewart

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  1. Expanding and Improving the Technical Infrastructure of theAtlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children Project Advisor Whit Smith Group Members - Taylor Kulp - Stephen Nowell - Brittany Stewart - Andrew Wallace Wednesday, October 22nd 2008

  2. Project Objectives Upgrading Network Implementing Online Donation System Developing Shelter Security Recommending Software Package

  3. Active Directory Users can move between PC’s without losing access to their files. Sensitive files and folders can be hidden from those who do not need access. Computers can be secured against intentional and accidental alteration. Active Directory is a framework for a future deployment of Exchange and Outlook when practical. Active Directory allows coordination of additional services such as Symantec Antivirus.

  4. Changes to Expect Users will now always have to use a password to access a machine. Special accounts can be set up for lab use. In order to ensure consistency and reliability, user data will be transferred to the server and all computers will be reprogrammed. Team members will assist users with the transition. After the upgrade, individual users will not be able to install software. Supervisors will have the ability to do this at their discretion.

  5. Website Comparison Current Website New Website

  6. Website Additions • Photos to create an emotional connection. • A dual menu bar for website navigation. • Simplified style for less page clutter. • Used Kompozer software for easier updates. • Expanded website content.

  7. Website Plans • Add flash presentation to home page. • Include YouTube video links. • Add more colorful logo. • Link to a volunteer blog. • Add donation button through PayPal.

  8. Website Recommendations • To be more interactive, need to use Adobe Flash. • To make updates easier, need to train a shelter staff member in update protocol. • To improve communication, staff should write material about shelter.

  9. Security Center Implement photo ID badge system and print center. Badges have ID numbers, photo ID, and barcode for barcode scanner. By December, have badges for staff and volunteers. Database to keep track of arrival times and unique ID number. Set up new monitoring station.

  10. Security Center Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children BUZZ Volunteer ID #910-08-0005

  11. Security Center Considerations • Purchase/Donation of • Barcode scanner • Digital camera • Photo paper • Photo Ink cartridges

  12. Development Software Research • Nonprofit Organizations • Trinity Community Ministries • Traveler’s Aid • Samaritan’s House • Crossroads • Atlanta Union Mission • St. Vincent de Paul • Buckhead Christian Ministries • Georgia Center for Nonprofits • Software Company Websites

  13. Development Software • Recommended Software Packages • Exceed Premier • eTapestry • GiftWorks • DonorPerfect • Each of these software packages should be tested using the demos.

  14. Project Status • New server has arrived and is being prepared to be implemented. • Major website changes are underway. • Security Center pending Active Directory activation. • Development software research complete, ready for trials and testing.

  15. Some Considerations • Network going live • Website implementation • Security Center purchases • Development software decision

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