Nonprofits need enterprise-quality tools on a mission-first budget, often with volunteers and remote staff using their own devices.
Connectivity Counsel advises nonprofits organizations on connectivity, communications, cloud and security. We compare more than 230 providers on your behalf and help you select and implement the right mix, at no cost to you.
What matters most in nonprofits
- Cost-effective internet and voice
- Donor data protection
- Cloud collaboration
- Predictable monthly costs
Recommended solutions for nonprofits
Business Broadband
Business broadband delivers high download speeds over coaxial cable or shared fiber at a lower monthly cost than dedicated circuits, typically on a best-effort basis.
Hosted PBX and Business VoIP
A hosted PBX delivers business phone service over the internet, with auto attendants, call routing, voicemail-to-email and mobile apps, and no phone system hardware to maintain.
Email Security
Email security filters phishing, business email compromise, malware and spam, and adds encryption and data loss prevention to your mail platform.
Backup as a Service (BaaS)
Backup as a service protects servers, endpoints and software-as-a-service data with automated, monitored, off-site backups.
Managed IT Services
Managed IT services provide outsourced help desk, monitoring, patching and technology management for a predictable monthly fee.
Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)
Unified communications as a service combines business calling, video meetings, team messaging and mobile apps in one cloud platform billed per user.
Compliance and regulatory considerations
Technology decisions in this sector are commonly shaped by PCI DSS for donations and state privacy laws. We help you shortlist providers whose attestations, contract terms and service designs support those obligations, and we coordinate the documentation your auditors, insurers or customers request. Your own legal and compliance advisors remain the authority on what applies to your organization.
Providers with experience in this sector
9 providers in our portfolio identify nonprofit as a core market. A sample:
How an engagement works
- Discovery. We review your locations, contracts, invoices and pain points.
- Design and sourcing. We match requirements to providers and collect comparable quotes.
- Selection. You receive a clear comparison of cost, capability, contract terms and risk.
- Implementation and support. We coordinate installation and stay involved for moves, changes, renewals and escalations.
Frequently asked questions
What technology services do nonprofits organizations need most?
Priorities typically include cost-effective internet and voice, donor data protection and cloud collaboration. Common solutions are business broadband, hosted pbx and business voip and email security.
Which compliance requirements affect technology choices in nonprofits?
Decisions are commonly shaped by PCI DSS for donations and state privacy laws. Connectivity Counsel helps you shortlist providers whose services and documentation support those requirements.
Can Connectivity Counsel support multiple locations?
Yes. We source and coordinate services across single sites, regional groups and nationwide footprints, and can consolidate many local providers under one managed program.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for nonprofits technology?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.