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Technology infrastructure assessment for nonprofits

Signs you need a technology assessment

You are paying for multiple overlapping tools with no central strategy — nobody knows what you have, what it costs, or whether any of it is fit for purpose.

What you'll achieve

A clear map of your technology landscape with a prioritised set of recommendations for rationalising, upgrading, or replacing systems.

How a Nonprofit Builder consultant helps

  • Conduct a full technology audit covering hardware, software, subscriptions, and data flows, assess each against your needs, and produce a practical improvement roadmap.

Key deliverables

  • Technology audit report, systems inventory, cost analysis, gap and risk assessment, prioritised recommendations, technology roadmap.

From the resource library

Free tools and guides to get started

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    Data Maturity Assessment

    A free online self-assessment that gives a snapshot of an organisation's data and AI maturity. It scores 3 areas: purpose, practice (data quality, security, ethics and infrastructure) and people (leadership, talent and culture), plus a separate AI score. Results come in a shareable format for talks with colleagues and funders, with recommended guides and resources for next steps. It is aimed at social impact organisations, government agencies, funders and universities.

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    The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Suitability Toolkit for Nonprofits

    A toolkit that helps nonprofits judge whether an AI or machine learning solution is a good fit before they build, buy or use it. It aims to build in-house ability to assess AI options, anticipate problems and make informed decisions, with attention to transparency, data governance and traceability. It is meant for project managers, developers and system operators in nonprofit organisations.

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