I have recently joined a not for profit arts organization in Manhattan
as the IT Director. I've taking a 3/4 cut in pay, and am basically
working with 3 year old computers, totally out of date software, and
basically a zero budget. I'm  working 12 - 16 hour days, updating
software, and putting up fires. My goal is to build   a highly tuned,
information resource management  foundation that maybe can be used for
other not-for-profits. Things to do: Upgrade computers, get wireless
in, get people trained, etc. It's a great team, I have interns, full
time staff, and a new space.  18,000 sq feet to start!  Anyway, of
course NO ONE thinks IT should really get any $$$. However I see it is
crucial!  So what I'd like to find is a basic funding source!  AND
THEN I WANT to start developing Open Source solutions for other
not-for-proftis....  HELP, one lonely programmer to introduce this
not-for-profit to the real world!!!! Funding Sources?  Thanks...

Hello ejp-ga,

Congratulations on your new job and defining your mission of bringing
technology to the organization. You are not the first person
confronted with the situation you describe. Fortunately, there’s lots
of information available to help you get started with seeking funding.
Here’s a list that should directly address your needs.

Good luck.
czh

http://www.techsoup.org/index.cfm
The Technology Place for Non-Profits
This is a portal site with a wide range of technology related
resources.

http://www.benton.org/Practice/Toolkit/techmoney.html
Benton Foundation
Funders Supportive of Communications Technology
This site offers links specifically aimed at helping you get funding
for non-profit technology initiatives.

http://www.fdncenter.org/
The Foundation Center
This organization’s mission is to assist institutional philantrophy.
The site also offers the Foundation Finder to help you search for
grants.

http://www.idealist.org/tools.html
Resources for Organizations - Technology for Nonprofits

http://www.thompson.com/libraries/grantseeking/fits/
Guide to Federal Funding for Governments and Nonprofits
This is a guide to 750 federal grant programs.

http://www.nonprofits.org/
Internet Nonprofit Center 
Information for and about nonprofits

http://www.guidestar.org/
The National Database of Non-Profit Organizations


SEARCH STRATEGY
IT non-profit
IT funding nonprofits

Looks a great start. Thanks.

this company does something like that for non profits in Atlanta. 
Perhaps there is something like it in NY.
http://www.techbridge.org