Realizing the need to upgrade our outdated technology, the Archives Commission created a Technology Fund in 2019 with an initial goal of $20,000 by June 30, 2020. The fund will be used to purchase new computers and software for the Archives so that we can better access our holdings and communicate them to the public. As of March 2021 the Archives Commission members and staff are excited to announce that we have reached the goal for our special Technology Fund! We extend a hearty “thank you” to all donors and especially to the generous donor whose recent gift took us to our goal. We are talking to consultants and hope to have new equipment in use this summer. Your donations help us fill the growing gap in our expenses and income. Thank you again for your past support and continuing to think of us as you make gifts in 2021. Many thanks to Sallie Greenfield who, through her Greenfield Ministries Fund, matched dollar for dollar the first $5000 given to this Fund.
Here’s what your gift to the Fund will make possible:
MORAVIAN ARCHIVES SPECIAL PROJECT FUND FOR TECHNOLOGY
Upgrades Needed
Two reading room computers at 1000 each- $2000
One scanning station computer (upstairs) $1000
Two office computers at 1000 each- $2000
Office furniture for downstairs workstation (chair, lamp, supplies) – $500
One computer image server station (downstairs) with onsite storage backup at $2500-3000
Microsoft Office 2013 should be included in Church license – Office 2019 for $29 more per machine
Adobe Creative Cloud for Archivist future licensing at approx. $250-300 year Adobe Acrobat full version for Assistant Archivist $59
Total upgrade budget – approximately $12,000
Extra Tech Desired
One kiosk with exhibit/display information in lobby area $750
One large screen display with rotating information behind check-in desk $750
One large flat screen display for upstairs use with teaching and lectures in conference room and lecture hall $750
Extras Total – $2250
TOTAL TECH BUDGET – $14,250
Reserve for future technology and program upgrades, software licensing renewals, additions – $5750
TOTAL FUND ASK GOAL – $20,000
We invite you to make your gift today to this Technology Fund. It will provide us the tools to better serve the digital needs of the next generation of church members, families, and researchers looking to discover the resources at our Moravian Archives. To get more information about the Fund or a print out of its goals, contact the Archives at moravianarchives@mcsp.org . To make a contribution to the Fund, click on the button below.