Why TechEffective?

Independent guidance for nonprofits who want clarity, confidence, and technology that truly supports their mission.

Many nonprofits struggle with technology not because they lack tools, but because the advice they receive is shaped by sales incentives, service catalogs, or one-size-fits-all solutions.

Technology advice should work for you—not for a vendor

TechEffective exists to offer something different: independent, nonprofit-focused technology guidance that puts your organization’s mission, people, and capacity first.

I don’t sell software. I don’t lock you into long contracts. And I don’t assume what worked elsewhere will automatically work for you.

What “independent” really means

Independent guidance isn’t just about avoiding vendor pressure—it’s about creating space for better decisions.

Working with TechEffective means:

  • Advice that isn’t influenced by resale commissions or service quotas
  • Recommendations that consider your staff capacity, budget, and timeline
  • Honest answers—including when the right move is to pause, simplify, or do nothing

This independence allows us to focus on what actually matters: impact, sustainability, and confidence in your decisions.

Grounded in real nonprofit experience

Nonprofits operate under constraints that most commercial IT advice doesn’t fully account for:

  • Limited and highly scrutinized budgets
  • Board oversight and governance realities
  • Staff wearing many hats
  • High mission pressure with low tolerance for failure

My work is shaped by hands-on experience supporting nonprofits—not just from a technical perspective, but across leadership, operations, budgeting, and change management.

That means recommendations that are:

  • Practical, not theoretical
  • Implementable with real people and real time
  • Sensitive to organizational culture and fatigue

Built for humans, not just systems

Technology challenges are rarely just technical. They’re often about:

  • Confusion
  • Burnout
  • Fear of making the wrong choice
  • Past negative experiences with vendors

As someone who is neurodivergent and trained in change management, I design my work to:

  • Reduce cognitive load
  • Increase clarity and shared understanding
  • Respect how people actually think and work

This approach helps teams feel more confident, less overwhelmed, and better supported—especially during periods of change.

How I typically work with nonprofits

While every engagement is different, most start with a simple conversation to understand:

  • Where you are today
  • What feels unclear, fragile, or stressful
  • What decisions are coming up

From there, support may include:

  • Independent assessments
  • Strategy and roadmap development
  • Project recovery or stabilization
  • Ongoing advisory or fractional IT leadership

You stay in control. Nothing is rushed. And you always know why a recommendation is being made.

If this resonates

If you’re looking for:

  • Clear, independent guidance
  • A partner who understands nonprofit realities
  • Support without pressure or hype

Then a conversation may be a good place to start.

Start with a conversation

No obligation. No sales pitch. Just clarity.