Blog entries
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
For many, the true meaning of the holidays rests not in what we receive in presents, but in what we give to others, especially those in need. #GivingTuesday was started in 2012, and is one way the nonprofit and online communities have worked together to promote charitable giving during the holiday season. At IT4Causes, we … Read more
Let’s give back for a great cause! Just a reminder that at our upcoming Holiday Happy Hour event IT4Causes will be working with Tech for Troops to hold a computer equipment donation drive on November 24th 2015 at the Tin Pan Restaurant and Listening Room 5 -9pm. Join us for an exciting event of FUNdraising … Read more
At IT4Causes, we’re re-inventing IT volunteerism while we’re serving local nonprofits. Here are a couple of new opportunities for you to consider! Business Systems Analysts We have an on-going project to implement a social services case management system using a cloud-based process management tool. We are seeking assistance in documenting current business process, identifying reporting … Read more
Wondering what to do with your old laptop or desktop? Are you too worried about your data to get rid of it? Would you like your old tech to help veterans transition back to civilian life? Have no fear, IT4Causes and Tech For Troops Project are here to help! Give new life to your old … Read more
Happy Friday! IT4Causes believes that an important part of our duty is to evolve with our community of other nonprofits. Here are a few upcoming events we are excited to participate in next week: The 2015 Richmond Nonprofit Summit will be held November 10th, 2015. This event is hosted by Nonprofit Learning Point, marking its 20th … Read more
Holiday Happy Hour Get into the giving spirit with us! IT4Causes invites you to join us for a fun night of networking and entertainment. We are excited to host a fundraising event on Tuesday November 24, 2015 at The Tin Pan Restaurant and Listening Room starting at 5pm. Happy hour food and drink specials will … Read more
Hello! My name is Jade Andrews. I am the new Nonprofit Management Intern at IT4Causes. I would like to start by expressing how excited I am to be a part of the great team at IT4Causes! I am a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies, as well as a double minor … Read more
By Mindy Tanner Value – the importance, worth, or usefulness of something (Oxford Dictionary). When you donate to IT4Causes you know that your donation is helping great nonprofits get great IT at a fraction of the price. IT4Causes uses skilled volunteers, community donations, and lower rates to provide an average of 92.1% savings to … Read more
By guest blogger Dalhia Cavazos I recently read a article at greatergood.berkeley.edu about the benefits of giving. It is not only good for the world, the country and/or the community; it also has tangible benefits for the giver. These are some statistics from the article Giving makes us feel good. In a 2006 study, Jorge … Read more
<To Be Read in the Voice of Benjamin Franklin> Two score and Eight weeks ago, a man set forth the proposition that nonprofits should not suffer the unwieldy yoke of ineffective information technology, but that through their common business processes and universal need for great data, a collaboration might spring forth, with vision and process, … Read more
School’s back in, so what are YOU doing to keep 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? Since one of … Read more
Monday, August 17th has been a busy day for us in the office! Between our official 501(c)3 designation and preparing for future events, it’s a wonder we haven’t spent a fortune at the coffee shop across the street. ConnectVA posted a Spotlight on our CEO and Founder, Tom Anderson, which you can read here. And the … Read more
Do you remember rotary phones, baud rates, or punch cards? (Maybe not😊) Technology has brought about huge shifts in how we do things in just the past few decades. As part of a new blog series, IT4Causes will take you back once a month or so to how some things used to be done and how … Read more