IT leadership for nonprofits that can't afford to guess.
Electric Software helps nonprofits run a real IT department—secure, planned, and supported—without needing to hire or manage an internal IT team.
Most nonprofits don't have dedicated IT leadership. That's exactly where we help most.
The nonprofit IT gap no one talks about
Nonprofits often grow faster than their internal systems. Technology becomes critical—email, cloud apps, security, remote work—but IT is still handled by:
- A well-meaning staff member wearing too many hats
- A volunteer or board member
- A part-time or reactive IT provider
The result: IT becomes mission-critical before it becomes properly managed.
We exist to close that gap.
More than support — we manage the department
Electric Software doesn't just "fix computers." We help nonprofits operate IT as a mature, accountable function of the organization.
What that means in practice:
- Ongoing consultation, not just ticket responses
- Budget planning and lifecycle forecasting
- Security decisions explained in plain language
- Clear priorities instead of reactive spending
- A long-term view that aligns IT with the mission
This is why our clients rely on us more frequently than well-funded businesses do—we become their IT leadership.
For organizations with no internal IT
This is where we shine.
We act as:
- Your IT Director
- Your security lead
- Your planning and budgeting partner
- Your technical escalation path
You get structure, accountability, and experience—without hiring full-time staff.
If you do have an IT person
That's okay too.
We regularly support:
- New or under-resourced IT staff
- Staff who inherited IT responsibilities without formal training
- Teams that need help maturing processes, security, and planning
We don't undermine internal staff—we support and elevate them.
What nonprofits really need from IT
- Fewer emergencies
- Better visibility into risk
- Predictable spending
- Someone who can say “here’s what matters now—and what can wait”
- A partner who understands constraints, not just technology
That's the role we fill.
What changes when IT is properly managed
Within the first few months, nonprofits typically see:
- Clear ownership and accountability for IT decisions
- A realistic technology budget (no surprises)
- Reduced security exposure
- Less dependence on single individuals
- Staff confidence that “IT is handled”
How We Start
- Intro call
Understand your organization and current pain points - Assessment & recommendations
What’s needed now vs later - Ongoing partnership
Management, security, support, and guidance
Built around nonprofits and mission-driven organizations
Electric Software has deep experience supporting nonprofits and schools where:
- Budgets matter
- Staff wear many hats
- Security and continuity are non-negotiable
We design IT programs that are sustainable—not theoretical.
Your mission deserves real IT leadership.
No pressure. No sales tactics. Just a practical conversation.
