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Technology Leadership for Nonprofits
Nonprofits carry the same technology risks as any small office, on a tighter budget and with donor trust on the line. HillTown Tech is a full-service technology partner for nonprofits: network and email support, data protection, and budgeting help, all in one place.
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Nonprofits carry the same technology risks as any small office, with far less room in the budget to absorb them.
Does This Sound Familiar?
✓Staff or volunteers are using personal Gmail or Yahoo accounts for nonprofit business.
✓Donor and beneficiary information is scattered across personal devices and shared logins.
✓There is no one on staff whose job it is to think about technology.
✓A board member or grant funder has asked about your data security, and you were not sure what to say.
✓You are not sure what free or discounted technology your nonprofit already qualifies for.
HillTown Tech helps you manage that risk and get more out of every technology dollar, so your team can spend its time on your mission instead.
Technology Leadership for Your Mission
The Technology Leadership Membership gives your nonprofit one trusted partner for everything technology touches, so your team can spend more time on programs and less time troubleshooting.
What we handle for your nonprofit
- Technology planning and budgeting around your grant cycles
- Network and WiFi setup and maintenance
- Protection for donor, beneficiary, and program data
- Backups and recovery planning
- Vendor coordination
- Access to nonprofit pricing on Microsoft 365 and other software
- Helpdesk support for staff and volunteers
What that means for your nonprofit
- No technology surprises as your team or programs grow
- One trusted partner for every technology question
- Donor and beneficiary data protected the way your funders expect
- More of your budget stays with your mission
- Clean access for staff and volunteers, from their first day to their last
- Clear decisions without needing internal IT staff
One Perk Worth Knowing About: Free Microsoft 365 Email
Many nonprofits qualify for Microsoft 365 Business Basic at no cost for up to 300 staff, including professional email, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Nonprofits that need more, like advanced security features, can get Microsoft 365 Business Premium at roughly 75% off standard pricing. As part of your membership, HillTown Tech handles the eligibility verification, setup, and migration.
Nonprofit Technology Questions, Answered
Do we need an in-house IT person to work with you?
No. Most of the nonprofits we work with do not have anyone on staff dedicated to technology. That is the point of a membership: one team handles planning, security, and support so your staff can focus on your mission.
Can you help us protect donor and beneficiary data?
Yes. We set up account protection, backups, and access controls so sensitive information about your donors, clients, and programs is handled the way your board and funders expect.
Is Microsoft 365 really free for nonprofits?
For most organizations, yes. Eligible nonprofits get Microsoft 365 Business Basic, including professional email and Office apps, free for up to 300 staff through Microsoft’s nonprofit program. Plans with more advanced security are available at a steep nonprofit discount.
How do you help us stretch a tight technology budget?
We start by making sure you are using every free and discounted program your nonprofit already qualifies for. Then we build a plan that adds only what you actually need, priced in a way that fits your grant cycles and your board’s expectations.
Did Microsoft change its nonprofit offers recently?
Yes. In 2025, Microsoft discontinued its older free 10 seat Business Premium grant and its free Office 365 E1 grant. Nonprofits on those legacy licenses move to Microsoft 365 Business Basic, still free, plus discounted paid tiers at their next renewal. If your nonprofit has not reviewed its Microsoft licensing since before mid 2025, it is worth a checkup before you renew.
Why Nonprofits Choose HillTown Tech
- A technology partner who understands nonprofit budgets and grant cycles
- One trusted advisor instead of juggling vendors on your own
- Access to every technology discount your nonprofit qualifies for, handled for you
- Donor and beneficiary data protected the way your funders expect
- Plain language support, no internal IT staff required
Ready to Build a Technology Plan Around Your Mission?
Let’s talk through what your nonprofit needs, and make sure you are getting every discount you qualify for along the way.
