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Outsource IT vs Hire In House for Nonprofits

Should Your Nonprofit Outsource IT or Hire In-House?

The short answer: For most nonprofits with 10–75 staff, outsourcing IT to a managed services provider costs less, scales faster, and reduces risk compared to hiring a full-time IT employee. Hiring in-house makes sense when your organization needs dedicated on-site support daily or manages highly sensitive infrastructure that requires constant

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How Much Does a Fractional CIO Cost for a Nonprofit

How Much Does a Fractional CIO Cost for a Nonprofit?

TL;DR: Scottship Solutions breaks down what nonprofits actually pay for fractional CIO services: monthly retainers run $2,000–$8,000/month, hourly work runs $150–$300/hour, and defined projects run $5,000–$25,000. The right model depends on your size, IT complexity, and how much ongoing strategic leadership you need. This post covers the three pricing structures,

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