Practical IT insights for nonprofit leaders. Guides on cybersecurity, AI, managed IT, fundraising technology, and strategic planning to help your organization get more from its technology investment.
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
Learn what outsourced IT services cost for nonprofits in 2026, what’s included, and how to choose the right managed IT provider for your organization.
Compare nonprofit IT consulting vs in-house IT support with real cost data, pros and cons, and guidance on finding the right IT model for your organization.
Learn how to build a nonprofit disaster recovery plan with realistic RTO/RPO targets, backup strategies, and a step-by-step checklist to protect your mission.
TL;DR: Scottship Solutions breaks down An AI consultant helps nonprofits use tools like ChatGPT and Copilot to save staff time on fundraising, grant writing, reporting, and operations. Start with a focused 90-day pilot, pick a consultant who knows the nonprofit sector, and build internal capacity so you eventually need less
TL;DR: Scottship Solutions breaks down Nonprofits have access to hundreds of free and discounted tools across fundraising, marketing, legal compliance, and operations. Start with Google for Nonprofits, TechSoup, Canva Pro, and VolunteerMatch. This guide covers the top resources in each category with direct links and eligibility details. Running a nonprofit
From Scottship Solutions: Are you overwhelmed by the administrative burdens of running a nonprofit? In 2025, organizations that embrace automation are seeing up to a 40% increase in efficiency, allowing them to focus more on their mission. This article will unveil the top 10 nonprofit automation solutions that can transform
Most nonprofits struggle to reach their supporters effectively through email. Open rates are declining, donor lists are shrinking, and staff lack the time to craft personalized campaigns – all while budgets stay tight. Without a reliable email marketing strategy, fundraising goals fall short and community engagement suffers. Mailchimp offers a
TL;DR: Scottship Solutions breaks down Cloud managed services let you hand off cloud infrastructure management to a specialized provider so your team can focus on the work that matters. This guide breaks down what these services include, the real cost savings and security benefits, common pitfalls to avoid, and how
TL;DR: Scottship Solutions breaks down Hiring the right nonprofit consultant can accelerate your mission, but choosing poorly wastes money and time. This guide covers when to bring in outside help, what different types of consultants do (strategy, fundraising, tech, operations), realistic pricing from $5K to $500K+, and how to evaluate
