There’s a new way to get IT done for nonprofits, and it’s coming to Lynchburg. Help IT4Causes enable Region 2000 agencies to become more effective and efficient using a proven model for success. Because most nonprofits can’t afford their own Chief Information Officers and full-time technology staff, we give them access to top-notch IT professionals through contracts that blend paid and pro bono experts, volunteers, and workforce development participants. We’ve been using awesome people, great technology, and best practices to deliver world-class information technology solutions to nonprofits in Richmond for over two years, and now we’re looking to expand our impact into the Lynchburg-Roanoke region. We need civic-minded IT professionals of all skill levels and disciplines to help us make good programs better & improve the lives of many in the region. Here’s who we need to make it happen:
IT Director/Fractional CIO for Nonprofits (paid position)
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We’re looking for an IT leader with broad experience in technology, who can think strategically, plan tactically, manage practically, as well as perform some system administration tasks. We’ll provide you with at least one initial nonprofit client in Lynchburg to get you started, and help you identify and land additional work with other agencies in the region.
Our ideal candidate has the following attributes:
Skills:
- Consultant-grade ability to listen, understand current technology capabilities, follow emerging industry trends, and envision new approaches
- Core knowledge across many technical disciplines, including networks, communications, info security, systems administration, client-server, and cloud-based solutions
- Knowledge and ability to support Windows servers, third-party applications, networks, security systems, virus protection, and hardware configurations
- Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-IT audiences
- Unending desire to learn new technologies as well as troubleshoot and maintain existing ones
- Excellent written and verbal communications as well as presentation skills
- Outgoing personality that builds professional networks across organizations
- Exceptional project and time management skills to work with multiple clients and projects simultaneously
- Confidence to make informed decisions
Experience:
- Proven leader of organizations, projects, and people, including volunteers
- 10+ years leading/deploying 3rd party applications to solve for business needs and/or managing IT operations
- Some experience recruiting and managing volunteers as well as staff
- Demonstrated capability to sell strategic IT improvements to non-IT customers
Values:
- Cares about having an Impact
- Values collaboration over competition
- Loves innovating and start-up thinking, especially to benefit the community
- Appreciates the experience and knowledge of others
- Believes in developing others through mentorship and guidance
Full compensation will be dependent upon ability to help close deals for additional work at new clients. We offer help with health insurance premiums, and an unparalleled opportunity for IT professionals to have an impact in their communities. If this sounds like you, and you’re looking for a unique way to be a force for good through technology, please contact IT4Causes CEO Tom Anderson at 804.241.2555 or Thomas.anderson@IT4Causes.org. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
IT Pro Bono Experts and Skilled IT Volunteers
IT4Causes’ success depends on the service of community-minded IT professionals who are willing to commit their time and expertise in bite-sized chunks to help nonprofits better serve their missions. If you’ve got IT knowledge and would like to volunteer, IT4Causes is here to guide you to the right opportunity. Our staff are expert at taking the business requirements of nonprofits, identifying solutions, and breaking projects into small tasks for individual volunteers. In general, we try to break work into pieces that the right volunteers can execute in 8 hours or less, over the course of 2 weeks. Once that commitment is done, you can take on more or walk away knowing your time and talent contribution will be combined with the work of others as part of a sustainable solution for a great cause. While we are actively seeking to build a base of IT pros in Central Virginia, most of our current assignments could be performed remotely. Our volunteer needs are constantly evolving with our client and project base, and right now we’re looking for volunteers with skills in these areas:
- IT Consulting
- Networks
- Windows Small Business Server and Exchange Server
- IT Security
- End-user support
- IT Project Management
- Electronic Health Records
- Access and/or SQL Database
- Case Management Systems
- CRM and fundraising solutions
If you’re ready to use your IT skills to help those who serve your community, please visit www.IT4Causes.org/volunteer and complete our volunteer application.
