Independent Technology Guidance for Nonprofits
Technology decisions shouldn’t be driven by sales incentives or inherited systems. I help nonprofit leaders make clear, confident technology decisions that support their mission—now and over time—without vendor pressure, long contracts, or one-size-fits-all advice.
No obligation. No sales pitch. Just clarity.
What I Do
I help nonprofits answer questions like:
- Are we using the right tools—or just the ones we inherited?
- Why does IT feel so expensive but still fragile?
- How do we plan for the future without overbuilding or burning out staff?
- Who can translate between leadership, staff, vendors, and technology?
My role sits between strategy and execution—part IT Director, part advisor, part problem-solver—focused on helping your organization make good decisions now and sustainable decisions later.
Why Working With Me Is Different
Independent guidance — not tied to selling, implementing, or upselling
Most technology advice is shaped by incentives:
- Vendors recommend what they sell
- Implementers recommend what they can deliver
- Large firms recommend what fits their playbook
- MSPs recommend what fits their service catalog
TechEffective is different. I don’t sell licenses, hardware, or long-term contracts — and I’m not paid more when a solution is bigger.
That means you get:
- Clear, vendor-agnostic recommendations across your whole ecosystem
- Practical plans that match staff capacity, budget, and risk
- Support coordinating vendors/MSPs/implementers — without being dependent on any of them
When you already have partners, I help you get more value from them. When you need new ones, I help you select and manage them with confidence.
Strategy You Can Actually Implement
Many consultants live at 30,000 feet.
Many technicians live in the weeds.
For over a decade, I’ve worked at the intersection of strategy and execution as an IT Director — accountable for making decisions work in real organizations. That means working directly with:
- Executives and boards
- Program staff and operations teams
- Vendors, MSPs, and developers
- Security, compliance, and budgeting constraints
That means:
- Recommendations are implementable, not theoretical
- Plans that account for staff capacity and change fatigue
- Decisions grounded in real budgets, real risks, and real tradeoffs
I help you decide what’s essential, what’s“good enough”, and what can wait.
Built for Humans, Not Just Systems
Technology problems are rarely just technical.
They’re usually about:
- Confusion
- Mismatched expectations
- Fear of breaking something
- Burnout
- Past bad experiences with vendors
As someone who is neurodivergent and deeply trained in change management, I design solutions that:
- Reduce cognitive load
- Increase clarity and confidence
- Respect how people actually work
- Avoid unnecessary complexity
This matters—especially in nonprofits where staff wear many hats and technology stress directly impacts mission delivery.
What You Can Expect
When you work with TechEffective, you get:
✔ Clear explanations (no jargon, no pressure)
✔ Honest assessments—even when the answer is “don’t buy anything yet”
✔ Practical roadmaps you can actually follow
✔ Support working with your MSP or vendors—not replacing them unless needed
✔ A long-term thinking partner, not a short-term sales engagement
Who This Is For
TechEffective is a good fit if you:
- Are a small to mid-sized nonprofit
- Feel unsure whether your technology spending is helping or hurting
- Want independent guidance before committing to new systems
- Need help stabilizing, modernizing, or making sense of what you already have
- Value transparency, stewardship, and thoughtful decision-making
Next Steps
If you’re unsure where to start, a technology assessment or discovery conversation can quickly surface:
- Risks you should address
- Opportunities you may be missing
- What not to spend money on right now
No obligation. No sales pitch. Just clarity.