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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
Why It Matters More Than Ever In today’s digital landscape, nonprofits are increasingly reliant on technology to manage operations, engage donors, and deliver services. But with this reliance comes vulnerability. Cyberattacks—ransomware, phishing, data breaches—are no longer just threats to large corporations. Nonprofits, often seen as soft targets due to limited cybersecurity resources, are now squarely … 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
We are thrilled to invite you to our milestone event, Tech4All 10.0, as we celebrate ten incredible years of making a difference together! This year’s event promises to be our most exciting yet, with a special focus on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Event Details: What to Expect: Best of all, because of … Read more
National Backup Day serves as a critical call to action for all organizations, particularly nonprofits, highlighting the importance of consistent data backups. Data is invaluable, and its loss can severely disrupt operations, endanger sensitive information, and diminish trust. Nonprofits as well as other small- and mid-sized-businesses need to recognize that data on individual machines, servers, and … Read more
Last year, IT4Causes spent over 5,800 hours assisting 33 nonprofits nationally. With one dollar invested, we generated on average five dollars in impact. We’re dedicated to continuing this work in 2024!
In an era where our digital footprint is as significant as our physical presence, safeguarding our online data is paramount. Cybersecurity is not just a concern for tech experts; it’s a crucial aspect of everyday life. Here are some vital steps you can take to enhance your cybersecurity and protect your personal information: Avoid Phishing … Read more
We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to the IT4Causes family, Andy Phillips, joining us as a Senior IT Consultant and Systems Engineer. With a wealth of experience in the IT industry, Andy brings a unique blend of skills and insights to IT4Causes. On his prior experience: “Before joining IT4Causes, I was CTO of … Read more
Protect your personal email to prevent business information compromise. Hackers will try anything to get access to company information, including using your personal email accounts and devices against you. Protecting your work AND personal email from compromise is crucial to maintaining the security of your personal and professional communications and sensitive information.
Our latest blog post highlights the talented and dedicated interns at IT4causes. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology, our interns play a crucial role in ensuring that our nonprofit partners can effectively leverage technology for their missions. In this post, we’ll introduce you to the bright minds behind the scenes, delving into their … Read more
It is with great sadness that we mark the untimely passing of Bob Parker, a long time IT4Causes volunteer, on October 30. Bob joined IT4Causes around the time he retired from Altria in 2018 and used his project management expertise to quickly become a critical behind-the-scenes resource for the organization. A dependable and consistent volunteer, … Read more
IT4Causes is growing, so we are looking for our next technical associate! As a small nonprofit dedicated to helping other nonprofits with their information technology needs, we offer a working environment where you can be both technically challenged and emotionally rewarded every single day. Because we deal with many different clients with a wide variety … Read more
Vishing, Phishing and Smishing are ways that scammers get a foot hold into your lives and most want to get access to your financial accounts. The three popular ways of fishing for your information are by voice (vishing), email (phishing), and sending text messages (smishing) to your phone. The voice method is the easiest to … Read more
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time where we recognize the importance of equity, access, and the value and talent people with disabilities can bring to the workplace. At IT4Causes, we believe that technology has the power to level the playing field for everyone. Joe Gatzek, current technology intern at IT4Causes, lost his … Read more
Nonprofit organizations can be particularly vulnerable to fraud. Employees who are passionate about their cause can be potentially disarmed by people who share their interests. Additionally, it can be difficult for organizations that rely heavily on volunteers to provide consistent training against the warning signs of fraud. Nonprofits should be wary of the dangers posed … Read more
With the COVID-19 pandemic posing new challenges for businesses to quickly adapt to an online operating model, cybersecurity attacks are significantly increasing. Non-profits are not immune to cybersecurity attacks. If time is taken to understand the basic steps to combat attacks, your non-profit is less likely to suffer an incident that will cost time, money, … Read more
We, in this short piece, give special recognition to volunteer Michael Edwards (he/him). Michael is one of many volunteers who possess unique competencies such as Data Modeling, Business Analytics (requirements gathering), and Governance and Risk Management.
Organizations are relying on telecommuting and teleworking in order to continue operations while simultaneously helping contain the spread of COVID-19. Phishing attacks-collections of personal and/or financial information from individuals posing as representatives of a legitimate organization-are popping up; as the COVID-19 virus continues to affect communities nationwide, scams in the form of charitable solicitations for … Read more
Our local nonprofit community needs our help more than ever, and IT4Causes is helping these organizations get and use the technology they need to remain effective while working remotely. As the COVID-19 crisis continues and their needs increase, we are starting to feel the strain on our resources, and we need your help to support … Read more
Given the current coronavirus situation, your nonprofit organization will likely need to make some changes to how you work. We at IT4Causes stand ready to help nonprofits in the greater Richmond, VA area* use technology to lessen the impact of closed offices or self-isolation of individual workers. We’ve been closely following the situation and working … Read more
Based on the current State of Emergency in both the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States as a whole, IT4Causes is assembling a team of current, past, and new skilled IT volunteers to help nonprofits in the greater Richmond VA area continuing to fulfill their missions in rapidly evolving circumstances. To best serve the … Read more
RICHMOND,VA—IT4Causes, Inc. continues to make a lasting impact on local non-profits, and we aren’t the only ones who have taken notice. Because of the tremendous work that IT4Causes is doing, the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond has awarded IT4Causes a $20,000 grant to expand workforce development in the local community through our internship program. … Read more
RICHMOND,VA—IT4Causes is no stranger to information technology support for non-profits. For five years, we have been providing assessments and solutions to small to mid-sized non-profit organizations in the local RVA area. As we continue to uphold our commitment to #BetterITforaBetterWorld, we are proud to announce a new partnership with Networking Technology Solutions (NTS) in Midlothian … Read more
RICHMOND,VA—IT’S BEEN 5 YEARS, AND WE’RE STILL KICKING! Because many small businesses do not successfully make it to 5 years, we are delighted to announce that IT4Causes is still here, operating stronger than ever. When IT4Causes incorporated in October 2014, we did so to make a positive impact through IT solutions. Five years later, we … Read more
RICHMOND, Virginia—We recently announced our 2018 Volunteers of the Year for the Retiree category (Bob Parker) and the Job Seeker category (David Crighton), and now we’d like to announce one final Volunteer of the Year, Dave Williams, in the Corporate category. Dave currently works as a cloud architect where he helps clients migrate files to … Read more
I would like to take a moment to thank everyone for your support of IT4Causes in 2018! We’ve had a great year, supporting 26 agencies with around 6000 hours of skilled IT staff, volunteers, and interns. Together, we’ve completed hundreds of projects to help make life easier for our nonprofit partners as they serve their … Read more
On September 30, 2018, IT4Causes wrapped up our 4th complete fiscal year, and we’d love to share with you some numbers and stories about the impact we’re having in our community. Our 2018 Impact Statement shows how we’ve combined donor dollars and fee-for-service from our nonprofit partners with thousands of hours of volunteer and intern … Read more