Why nonprofits choose managed IT
Nonprofits stretch every dollar, and IT is often handled by whoever is most comfortable with computers. That works until a laptop is stolen, a volunteer keeps access after leaving or the donor database stops syncing.
Grant-funded organizations also need predictable costs and a technology plan they can budget for.
What we manage for nonprofits
- Microsoft 365 administration and licensing that fits your organization
- Separate, limited accounts for volunteers
- Backups for donor and program data
- MFA and device encryption
- Planning that lines up with budget and grant cycles
- Setup and removal when staff and volunteers come and go
Working with your software vendors
We keep the systems behind your donor management, Microsoft 365 and accounting software running, and we work directly with your vendors when a problem sits between their software and your systems.
We handle
- Workstations, laptops and network
- Microsoft 365 and licensing
- Accounts for staff and volunteers
- Backups and security
Your vendor handles
- Donor management application support
- Accounting software issues
- Website and email marketing platforms
Security and compliance
Donor and client data need protection whatever the budget. MFA, access controls, encryption and backups keep it safe, and limited volunteer accounts mean short-term helpers only see what they need.
Onboarding
First we learn how your office uses donor management, Microsoft 365 and accounting software: who logs in, where the data lives and which vendor supports what. Then admin access is locked down, our tools go on every computer and the setup is written down.
Pricing
Pricing for nonprofits works as a monthly fee per user plus separate fees per workstation, per server and for the network, so the bill follows real headcount and real devices. An office with more email users than computers pays mostly user fees. A longer-term agreement is what lets us plan hardware refreshes and security upgrades with you.
Sources
Information on this page is general and is not legal or compliance advice.