TechBridge and Accenture Call on Nonprofits to Share Tech Vision
Applications Open for 2012 Technology Innovation Award
TechBridge News Release
January 26, 2012

Atlanta; January 26, 2012 - TechBridge, a nonprofit that provides professional, affordable technology services to other nonprofits, is now accepting applications for the 2012 Technology Innovation Award, presented by Accenture. This award will help Georgia nonprofits fulfill their technology visions.

"We know that creativity and ingenuity run deep in the nonprofit community," said TechBridge CEO, James Franklin. "In these challenging times, however, resources are severely limited, so it is more important than ever to help deserving nonprofits increase their capacity to serve our community through technology."

The 2012 Technology Innovation Award winner will receive $25,000 in TechBridge services and a $5,000 grant to support the technology project, both underwritten by Accenture, as well as thousands of dollars worth of software donated by other TechBridge partners. The winner and two finalists will be announced May 5, 2012 at the TechBridge Digital Ball, which will host more than 800 guests, including Atlanta’s most influential technology and business leaders.

"Accenture is committed to helping both our clients and the nonprofits in our community apply technology to improve operations and overall performance," said Craig Ramsey, Atlanta managing director for Accenture.  "We look forward to presenting this prestigious award for the eleventh consecutive year and will continue to encourage nonprofits to develop their technology capabilities through this important program."

Nonprofits interested in applying for the 2012 Technology Innovation Award can visit www.techbridge.org to learn more. Applications will be accepted through February 6, 2012.

About TechBridge
TechBridge is an Atlanta-based nonprofit with one mission - to help nonprofits use technology to do more and serve more people. We focus on technology enabling nonprofits to focus on their mission. TechBridge has provided IT consulting, hosting and outsourcing services to hundreds of nonprofits, helping them harness the productivity gains long since enjoyed by the corporate sector by connecting the needs of nonprofits with the skills and financial resources of the technology community. The Digital Ball, TechBridge’s signature fundraiser, brings together our technology community to celebrate the impact technology can have in strengthening the Atlanta community. For more information, please visit www.techbridge.org.

About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with more than 244,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries.  Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments.  Through its Skills to Succeed corporate citizenship focus, Accenture is committed to equipping 250,000 people around the world by 2015 with the skills to get a job or build a business. The company generated net revenues of US$25.5 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2011.  Its home page is www.accenture.com.