Many VCOs don’t even use ICT. What relevance will net:gain have to them?

All recent research shows that the majority of VCOs now use ICT to some extent. They do not always use it efficiently, and developments are often 'ad hoc', driven by projects or donated equipment, and supported by 'accidental techies' rather than a solid strategy. 

net:gain enables even the smallest organisation to take a step back and think about what it wants to achieve, why, and importantly, how. This small investment of time impresses funders, stakeholders and potential contractors; it leads to happier, better trained staff, and services better adapted to users' needs.

net:gain also challenges its delegates to go a step further, to be visionary. How about using access to ICT as part of an outreach programme? How about an interactive website offering confidential counselling and advice to service users?   Or a fund-raising website?   

Matching vision with access to expert advice on seeking funding, net:gain can make ICT relevant and obtainable to every organisation.