Technology Shaping Nonprofits 2019

January 3, 2019

2018 was a landmark year for many nonprofits. In the face of political uncertainty, individuals and communities turned to the causes and organizations close to their hearts to unite them. Organizations with diverse missions, from protecting the environment, to providing education and healthcare, to promoting the arts, served as an anchor to many Americans looking to invest their time and talents in the things they care about.

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Smith & Associates

Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks sixth among all global distributors. As a pioneer in the electronics distribution marketplace, Smith has spent over 39 years developing its customer-focused business model. Driven by customer demand and market forces, Smith acquires, tests, and distributes products required by our customers. In 18 cities around the world, Smith’s legion of employees communicates in 50 languages and dialects and buys and sells components 24 hours per day, generating global annual sales in excess of $4.8 billion in 2022. Smith is a leading supplier of semiconductors, CPUs, memory, integrated circuits, peripheral devices, networking equipment and other electronic components. Smith representatives have deep product knowledge and market expertise.

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Smith & Associates

Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks sixth among all global distributors. As a pioneer in the electronics distribution marketplace, Smith has spent over 39 years developing its customer-focused business model. Driven by customer demand and market forces, Smith acquires, tests, and distributes products required by our customers. In 18 cities around the world, Smith’s legion of employees communicates in 50 languages and dialects and buys and sells components 24 hours per day, generating global annual sales in excess of $4.8 billion in 2022. Smith is a leading supplier of semiconductors, CPUs, memory, integrated circuits, peripheral devices, networking equipment and other electronic components. Smith representatives have deep product knowledge and market expertise.

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