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Practical guidance for nonprofit technology decisions — no jargon, no fluff.
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What Great Nonprofit Technology Projects Look Like
Technology projects have a reputation for going sideways. Over budget. Behind schedule. Not what you asked for. If you’ve been through a bad one, you know the feeling. The vendor who disappeared after cashing your…
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What Does a Fractional CTO Actually Do for a Nonprofit?
You’ve probably heard the term “fractional CTO” somewhere. Maybe in a podcast, an article, or a conversation with someone in the startup world. But if you run a nonprofit, you might have dismissed it as…
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How to Write the Technology Section of Your Grant Proposal
You’re working on a grant proposal and you hit the technology section. Maybe the application asks about your “technology plan” or “IT infrastructure.” Maybe there’s a budget line for equipment or software. Maybe the funder…
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5 Signs Your Nonprofit Has Outgrown Its Technology
Technology is supposed to make your work easier. That’s the whole point. But somewhere along the way, it started feeling like a barrier. The database that used to work fine now takes forever. The workarounds…
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Technology Grants for Washington Nonprofits: More Options than You Think
Most nonprofits fund technology the same way they fund office supplies. Whatever’s left over at the end of the year. Maybe a line item buried in the operating budget. Often, nothing at all. But here’s…
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Technology Planning for Small Nonprofits: Where to Start
“Technology planning” sounds like something big organizations do. The kind with IT departments and six-figure budgets. But here’s the thing: if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re using the right tools, or worried about what happens…