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 22nd 2008

Project Objectives

Upgrading Network

Implementing Online Donation System

Developing Shelter Security

Recommending Software Package

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.

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.

Website ComparisonCurrent Website

New Website

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.

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.

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.

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.

Security Center

Atlanta Day Shelter for Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and ChildrenWomen and Children

BUZZVolunteer

ID #910-08-0005

Security Center Considerations

Purchase/Donation of Barcode scanner Digital camera Photo paper Photo Ink cartridges

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

Development Software

Recommended Software Packages Exceed Premier eTapestry GiftWorks DonorPerfect

Each of these software packages should be tested using the demos.

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.

Some Considerations

Network going live

Website implementation

Security Center purchases

Development software decision