ICT Foresight

"It's good to see technology foresight starting from social benefits rather than latest tools"

ICT Foresight helps VCOs understand the impact of ICT. Our series of publications aims to help leaders understand the strategic opportunities and challenges presented by ICT. Our thinkpieces aim to stimulate debate.

New Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are having a huge impact on the VCS creating both opportunities and challenges. But evidence shows that the sector, and small and medium VCOs in particular, have not identified how ICT will change their external environment and their role. We want to get organisations thinking about the changing external environment, their future direction and strategic decisions.

Publications

ICT Foresight: How ICT is Shaping the Future Design and Delivery of Public Services

Published April 2008

This report explores the tools available for electronic giving, such as websites and mobile phones. It looks at the impact of technology on traditional marketing methods and at how to adapt to a cultural change in managing donors to ensure these tools are used effectively.

 Read our thinkpiece

ICT Foresight: Charitable giving and fundraising in a digital world

Published December 2007

This report explores the tools available for electronic giving, such as websites and mobile phones. It looks at the impact of technology on traditional marketing methods and at how to adapt to a cultural change in managing donors to ensure these tools are used effectively.

Download this report (PDF 673KB)

ICT Foresight: How online communities can make the net work for the VCS

Published: March 2007

This report examines the impact of online communities and social networking technologies on the VCS in a range of areas, including: membership; fundraising; marketing and campaigning; transparency; and knowledge management.

Download this report (PDF 1.32MB)

ICT Foresight: Campaigning and consultation in the age of participatory media

 Published: October 2006

This report examines the impact of ICT on the sector's 'voice' and advocacy roles by exploring consultation and campaigning. It explains technological, political and social trends outlining future risks and opportunities and highlighting examples of innovative use of ICT.

Download this report (PDF 580KB)

Thinkpieces

• The impact of new technologies on charitable giving (April 2007, PDF 30.7KB).
• One medium sized charity and the net:A short story about how a new form of effective campaign could be run (January 2006).
  

ICT Foresight is funded by the ICT Hub.

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