Tech4All is a showcase networking event hosted by IT4Causes, an RVA nonprofit that provides affordable, mission-driven technology solutions to help other nonprofits advance their missions. This year’s event, Tech4All 11.0, celebrates our interns, as well as the volunteers, partners, and community members whose passion, innovation, and service are helping to shape them into the next … Read more

Microsoft is transitioning from Classic Outlook (native desktop application) to the New Outlook for Windows (web-based style web app). This architectural shift introduces several critical trade-offs, workflow disruptions, and system limitations. Because your daily work relies on laptop mobility, shared calendars, and email-based file attachments (instead of OneDrive/SharePoint links), this update directly impacts users’ core … Read more

Goodstack is a fairly new nonprofit services platform focused on eligibility verification, discounted software access, and nonprofit visibility within corporate giving ecosystems. In some ways similar to the venerable TechSoup, the platform serves as a nonprofit technology clearinghouse, among other services. For the nonprofit organization, the primary value is both tactical and strategic: it can … Read more

At IT4Causes, we are always excited to welcome new team members who bring fresh energy, diverse experiences, and a shared passion for using technology to support nonprofit organizations. This season, we are proud to introduce Julian James, Sam Plummer, and Matt Harper as our newest interns. Each of them brings a unique background and perspective to IT4Causes, … Read more

Current Landscape As we move through 2026, cybercriminals are increasingly zeroing in on the nonprofit sector, recognizing it as a “soft target” rich with donor information yet often constrained by limited security resources. In this environment, a robust cybersecurity awareness program has shifted from best practice to a strategic imperative. With executive‑level vulnerabilities on the … Read more

Every year, tax season creates the perfect storm for cybercriminals. Staff are expecting W-2 forms, payroll reminders, donation receipts, and IRS-related emails — and attackers know it. Security teams are warning that phishing campaigns are spiking right now, timed specifically to exploit nonprofit employees and finance teams who are handling sensitive tax and payroll information. … Read more

by Mark Meyerson Most organizations get AI backwards. They start with the shiny tools (chatbots, analytics platforms, automation software) and figure out the rules later. But the organizations getting real value from AI are doing something different: they’re writing policy first. A human-first AI policy is really just documenting your intentions before the technology arrives. … Read more

How to protect your organization, your people , and yourself from this common scam. As the holiday season approaches, we want to remind everyone, from our non-profit clients, our volunteers, and our interns to remain vigilant against phishing scams. Cybercriminals often target organizations, especially non-profits, during this time of year, aiming to take advantage of … Read more

Corporate matching gift programs represent one of the most overlooked revenue streams for nonprofits. Every year, billions of dollars in employer matching funds go unclaimed simply because donors don’t know these programs exist—or nonprofits don’t have the systems in place to capture them.  Matching gift services simplify this process. Platforms like 360MatchPro, DonationMatch, Double the … Read more

Building a Safer Digital Environment Through Informed Users Core Issue: In non-profit cyber security, the end-user (staff, volunteers, and board members) represents the greatest vulnerability. Sophisticated technical defenses are often nullified by simple human errors, such as clicking a malicious link, using weak passwords, or falling for a texting scam. For non-profits, this risk is … Read more

Contributed by: Devrielle Stokes A year ago, I found myself at a crossroads, unsure of how to connect my technical skills and academic background with my deeper passion for making a meaningful impact in my community. I knew I wanted to do work that mattered, but I wasn’t sure where to start or how to … Read more

Cyber Awareness Month, observed every October, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. In 2025, non-profits have a critical opportunity to strengthen cyber hygiene, protect donors, safeguard beneficiary data and build trust with the communities they serve. Why Cyber Security matters most to nonprofit organizations Threats facing your organization … Read more

Windows 10 End of Support With the exception of certain LTSB/LTSC Windows 10 edition versions, Windows 10 End of Support (EOS) is set for October 14, 2025. Consequently, following this date Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, security updates, and software updates from Windows Update for Windows 10. Over time, Windows 10 will become … Read more