IT4Causes Pays It Forward With VCU Interns

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In a recent article in VCU News, Brian McNeill talks about how VCU graduates like IT4Causes founder Tom Anderson are helping the next crop of students get a leg up on full-time careers by offering internships to current VCU students.  IT4Causes currently has a total of eight interns, including 6 from VCU.  Read the whole … Read more

Another successful internship – Michael Taylor

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Over the summer, Michael Taylor, a student from J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College and a participant of Courage To Succeed from Charterhouse School, had the opportunity to intern with IT4Causes. Michael benefited from his internship both personally and professionally. He gained skills in web design and gained experience working within a professional organization, which is much different than simply doing assignments for school. He was able to work with clients and see his web design ideas put into practice. He was eager to learn from Tom and eager to master the tasks he was assigned.

Michael also grew in his social skills during this internship. He improved in his ability to greet Tom in the mornings and to stay on topic in conversation. He expressed gratitude for all of the time and assistance he got from Tom throughout the internship. By the end of the internship, Michael expressed sadness that it was over and wished the experience could continue! Michael was pleased to be offered the opportunity to continue to work with some of his clients on an as-needed basis under Tom’s supervision.

Michael recently wrote this about his internship experience:
“This summer I had an internship with IT4Causes I did very well. However I was not the only one with an internship as each summer everyone in C2S who is going to be partaking in classes the next semester has to have an internship.
This is about me however, in my internship I worked on websites in WordPress. I helped fix problems with the sites, as well as made improvements. I did so well that one of the clients of IT4Causes asked me to do maintenance on the site I worked on for his nonprofit! ….

You never know what will happen with an internship!”

The Courage to Succeed program is a college and transition support program for young adults with neurological differences. This program is a part of Charterhouse School at the nonprofit UMFS. The goal of the program is to assist students in pursuit of their academic goals while also strengthening social skills, independent living skills, emotional well-being, community involvement and self-advocacy skills.

To learn more about this Courage to Succeed and how you can get involved, go to https://www.charterhouseschool.org/courage-to-succeed/.

Michael Taylor

Volunteer Spotlight: Chris Tetzlaff

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Chris Tetzlaff has been doing quite a bit of work for IT4Causes recently as a way to give back to organizations in the Richmond Community. He has been involved in various forms of volunteer work for over 20 years and has said, “I really value being able to contribute through volunteer organizations.” Chris has been … Read more

Our New Client: Assisting Families of Inmates

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Meet our New Client: Assisting Families of Inmates! AFOI was created in 1978 as a transportation program to help families visit relatives in state prisons.Today, the organization provides opportunities for regular, meaningful visitation, referrals to community resources, and other services that help families cope with incarceration and prepare for release and reunification. Last year, AFOI assisted … Read more

Internship Opportunities at IT4Causes!

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It’s the start of a new school year!  When you graduate, will you have the experience that employers want to see, and a strong network of local businesses and professionals who can help you land a great job?  IT4Causes can help you get ready for post-graduation success, if you’re willing to help us deliver great … Read more

Our Newest Client: ReEstablish Richmond

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Meet our newest client: ReEstablish Richmond! This amazing nonprofit was started by Patrick Braford after he noticed the issues facing refugees who were new to Richmond. ReEstablish Richmond’s mission is to help refugees establish roots, build community, and find self-sufficiency. ReEstablish Richmond (ReR) provides programs that help newcomers to the River City adjust and become … Read more

Meet Our New Intern

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My name is Ben Simpson and I am a Washington D.C. native going into my senior year at the University of Richmond. I am very excited to be interning with IT4Causes this summer, helping to improve the processes for the business development pipeline. Bringing expertise in leadership studies and Latin American/Iberian studies, I am keen … Read more

Tech4All Sponsorship

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IT4Causes is looking for sponsors and vendors for the First Annual Tech4All fair! If you are looking to get your product or service in front of a technology hungry audience a couple of weeks before Black Friday, now is your chance to lock in space at this exciting new event! Tech4All is shaping up to … Read more

Meet Our New Intern

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Hello Everyone! My name is Amanda Crittenden and I am the Event Management Intern for summer and fall. I am currently a VCU senior working towards my Bachelor’s in Business Management with a concentration in small business and entrepreneurship. I have lived just outside of Richmond in New Kent my whole life. Since I started … Read more

Planning Meeting June 8

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Please join us for the first planning meeting for the First Annual Tech4All Fair. This meeting will introduce a number of topics to be discussed and planned over the coming months in order to make this event a success.   Location: Impact Makers Date: Wednesday June 8 Time: 6-7:30pm   Light refreshments will be provided. … Read more

AmazonSmile for Father’s Day

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Are you shopping online for Father’s Day this year? If so, head over to AmazonSmile and do some good while you shop. Just use this link and shop for the perfect gift knowing your purchase will help out a local nonprofit. Don’t forget, Father’s Day is June 19!

Mental Health Awareness

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As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, we would like to draw attention to an article posted in USAToday showcasing the struggles of the mentally ill. Even though Mental Health Awareness Month is done, that does’t mean the conversation should stop.    

What’s New at IT4Causes

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Are you looking for a chance to get involved? Well now is your chance! The introduction of a new client, Commonwealth Autism, comes the ability for growth and expansion. With all the things going on at IT4Causes right now, there is a need for new volunteers. If you would like to be involved in a great … Read more

Mental Health Awareness Month

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Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we would like to take this chance to recognize the great work of one of Richmond’s local nonprofit agencies. The Children’s Mental Health Resource Center has been serving the greater Richmond area since March of 2011 with the goal of making the education of children’s mental health easily … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight- Dave Zaras

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IT4Causes is proud of our dedicated team of hard working volunteers. Dave Zaras has been a tremendous help throughout a number of projects and we wanted to take some time to personally thank him for contributing his time and energy. IT4Causes cannot implement the great work we do without our outstanding volunteers. Dave Zaras is … Read more

Updated Volunteer Opportunities

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At IT4Causes, we’re re-inventing IT volunteerism while we’re serving local nonprofits. All it takes is a few hours a month, either short term or on-going. Check out the new opportunities for you to consider! Ongoing Opportunities Marketing and Branding Committee The all-volunteer Marketing and Branding Committee works to get out the IT4Causes’ message about our … Read more

Partner Highlight- ART 180

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ART 180 “Young people turning lives and communities around through art” IT4Causes recently had the opportunity to work with RVA nonprofit ART 180 by helping them through some IT issues, upgrading systems,sourcing a modern fund raising platform,  and helping locate critical funding for IT infrastructure. Since 1998, ART 180 has been providing art-related programs for … Read more

New Internship Opportunity!

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IT4Causes is looking for an Event Management Intern for Spring & Summer! Want to help start a new tradition in RVA? IT4Causes is a local startup nonprofit agency, and we want to start putting together a signature annual fundraising event. We’re looking for someone who can help us pull off a family-friendly technology oriented event … Read more

IT4Causes at VCU Career Fair

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Nonprofit and Social Services Career Fair at VCU Want to build your professional network outside of your university? If you are looking to intern with a dynamic nonprofit organization IT4Causes has the experience for you. There is no time like the present to give back to your community! IT4Causes is looking forward to the upcoming … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight- Dalhia Cavazos

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IT4Causes is proud of our team and we would like to share with you one of our outstanding volunteers Dalhia Cavazos. Check out our interview with this creative and talented volunteer below. Where did you attend University?: I started my college days at Virginia Commonwealth University and transferred to the University of Kansas where I … Read more

Spring Internships Open

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With the Spring semester just around the corner, how are YOU developing the practical skills and experience that will make you stand out with top employers when you graduate? More importantly, are you building your professional network outside of campus to help you land a great job when you finally get that sheepskin? At IT4Causes, … Read more

CreateAthon @ VCU 2016 Here We Come!

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IT4Causes is thrilled to announce that we are a recipient for CreateAthon @ VCU 2016! We’re one of the local nonprofits selected to be aided by students at VCU for their creative talents. It’s mission is to provide effective nonprofit marketing through pro bono work. The program consists of a sequence of meetings with a … Read more

Latest Volunteer Opportunities

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At IT4Causes, we’re re-inventing IT volunteerism while we’re serving local nonprofits. All it takes is a few hours a month, either short term or on-going. Check out the new opportunities for you to consider! Ongoing Opportunities Marketing and Branding Committee The all-volunteer Marketing and Branding Committee works to get out the IT4Causes’ message about our … Read more

Thanks to my Nonprofit Management profs at VCU!

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I’m just thrilled to have graduated from VCU’s Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management program this weekend! Offered through the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Administration, the program consists of 5 Masters level courses, each of which helped me gain knowledge that I applied directly to IT4Causes. I entered the program with a … Read more

Games, Games, Games

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IT4Causes continues its Flashback Friday blog series by taking looking at how technology has changed the way we play games. Help IT4Causes take a look back by sharing with us your favorite video games – past and present. Games in various forms have existed since pre-historic times as a way for people to socialize, play, and learn. In the 1950s, … Read more

New Data Collaborative project with Partnership For Families

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IT4Causes is pleased to announce formalization of a project with Partnership For Families (PFF) to create a collaborative data management system for a group of local nonprofit agencies. The system will streamline processes for vulnerable families, help the partner agencies provide more integrated services, and enable better tracking of outcomes across the programs, all of … Read more

Our Annual Campaign Is Underway!

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From:  Ryan Harris, Volunteer and Annual Campaign Committee Chair Dear IT4Causes Supporter, Welcome to the 2015 holiday season! I hope you’ve had a successful and productive year, and that your 2016 is even better! During this time of giving, I hope you’ll remember to support your favorite charities so that they can support our community … Read more