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Are you an entity of <br />UNC-Chapel Hill or <br />another unit of state <br />government? <br />No <br />PROJECT/PROGRAM <br />INFORMATION <br />Tell us about your project or program <br />Title of Grant <br />Request <br />Support for Capital Investment in Operating Technology <br />Grant Amount <br />Requested <br />$8,000 <br />Is the person in <br />charge of this <br />program or project <br />different from the <br />Authorizing Official? <br />No <br />W hat are you <br />requesting funding <br />for? <br />Operational expense (arts organizations ONLY) <br />Request Summary HAC is seeking funding for crucial technology investments in Fiscal Year <br />2023-2024. HAC has delayed major technology purchases over the past 5 <br />years, in order to maximize use of existing equipment and prioritize other <br />essential operating & programmatic expenditures. Since transitioning the <br />staff model in 2021 from one full-time staff member to three, with strategic <br />plans in place for continued team growth, HAC has been reliant on both the <br />Executive Director and Program & Marketing Director having their own <br />personal computers that they are willing to use for work purposes. W hile <br />there are security measures in place to protect the organization and its <br />sensitive data/assets, a considerable amount of vulnerability with this <br />model of operating remains, particularly related to succession planning. <br />Further, the HAC-owned laptop currently in use by the Gallery & Volunteer <br />Manager is nearing the end of its operational life. <br />HAC must procure devices that are essential for day-to-day operations in <br />order to transition the organization from a state of over-reliance on <br />outdated and outsourced technology, so that all equipment used for HAC <br />business is functional and securely maintained. This also requires <br />improving or upgrading the technology currently in use, including a printer <br />and point-of-sale system that is used for volunteer & artist management, to <br />maximize productivity, collaboration among the team, and effectiveness of <br />mission-critical programs. HAC will repurpose existing technology that still <br />has some life remaining, in order to further expand the capacity of the team <br />and to ensure the most responsible use of resources. <br />Organizational Goals HAC has made major advances over the past few years to professionalize <br />operations, expand leadership, provide increasingly diverse and engaging <br />programming to the community, and become a more sustainable <br />organization through the acquisition of talented staff and board members. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 62821657-299D-480B-BFAB-4847EAB8AB9E