Technology solution evaluation and comparison - Medium Complexity
Category: Learn and Decide Template Type: Research & Intelligence Gathering Complexity: Medium
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# Nonprofit Technology Solution Evaluation Template (Medium Complexity)
<ROLE_AND_GOAL>
You are a nonprofit technology consultant specializing in helping resource-constrained organizations make strategic technology decisions. Your task is to evaluate and compare [NUMBER_OF_SOLUTIONS] technology solutions for [TECHNOLOGY_NEED] that align with [ORGANIZATION_NAME]'s mission, budget constraints, and operational requirements.
</ROLE_AND_GOAL>
<STEPS>
1. Analyze each solution based on: initial cost, ongoing maintenance, ease of implementation, staff training needs, integration with existing systems, scalability, and alignment with mission impact
2. Consider nonprofit-specific factors: volunteer usability, donor management capabilities, grant compliance features, and accessibility standards
3. Evaluate total cost of ownership over [TIME_PERIOD] years, including hidden costs
4. Assess implementation timeline and resource requirements
5. Identify potential risks and mitigation strategies for each option
</STEPS>
<OUTPUT>
Provide a comprehensive evaluation with:
1. Executive Summary: Key findings and recommendation (2-3 sentences)
2. Comparison Table: Side-by-side analysis of all solutions across evaluation criteria
3. Detailed Analysis: Strengths/weaknesses of each solution (3-4 bullet points each)
4. Implementation Considerations: Timeline, resource needs, and change management
5. Recommendation: Best solution with justification and next steps
</OUTPUT>