Project · AI & Technology
Technology assessment for nonprofits
Part of our ai & technology support. Work on it with a coach, practitioner or cohort — and keep the result.
No credit card required · you own & control your data
You’ll walk away with
Inventory of current tools
Gap and risk review
Technology plan with priorities
- Typical length
- 4–8 weeks
- Who’s involved
- executive director (ED) or operations lead, about 2 hours a week, plus short interviews with each team
Overview
What is a technology assessment project?
A technology assessment is an honest review of the software, devices and data systems your nonprofit uses today. When it’s done, you have a full inventory, a list of gaps and security risks, and a short plan that says what to keep, fix, replace or cancel first.
Steps
How does a technology assessment project usually run?
01
Take inventory
List every tool, who uses it, what it costs and who controls the account.
02
Hear from users
Ask staff where tools slow them down or don’t connect.
03
Review risks
Check backups, security basics and who can reach sensitive data.
04
Set priorities
Write a plan that ranks changes by cost, effort and benefit.
Signs you need this
When does a nonprofit need a technology assessment project?
The most common sign a nonprofit needs a technology assessment project is “Your tech stack grew by accident.” — here are the others to look for.
- Your tech stack grew by accident.
- Tools don’t talk to each other.
- You’re paying for software nobody uses.
Delivery
How does Resilia deliver a technology assessment project?
Practitioner: a technology practitioner reviews your tools with you and writes a practical plan. The review is independent of any vendor.
Practitioner time is scoped with you — or free to you if your funder sponsors it.
Example
What does a finished technology assessment look like?
For example, a 10-person community arts nonprofit might find it pays for 22 software tools, four of which no one uses. Its plan could cancel those four, turn on two-step sign-in for email, and connect its event and donor tools within six months.
Pitfalls
What are common mistakes to avoid?
- Shopping for new software before knowing what you already have.
- Skipping security basics like backups and two-step sign-in.
- Making a plan too big to fund or staff.
Related
What is a technology assessment project often paired with?
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell software?
No — the assessment is independent of any vendor.
How long does a technology assessment project take?
Typically 4–8 weeks. ED or operations lead, about 2 hours a week, plus short interviews with each team.
How much does a technology assessment project cost?
Practitioner time is scoped with you — or free to you if your funder sponsors it.
Who does the work on a technology assessment project?
A technology practitioner reviews your stack with you and writes a practical plan.
Can we start a technology assessment project for free?
Yes. Start self-service for free in your workspace, then add a coach, practitioner or cohort when you’re ready — or ask your funder to sponsor it.
Can our funder pay for this?
Often, yes. Here’s how to ask.
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