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I’m Maryanne Rozier Chiriboga, and I founded Maxsys International to fix this broken system. As a Marine Corps veteran, missionary, and programmer (yes, since the punch card days), I’ve watched communities get exploited by technology companies selling solutions they don’t need at prices they can’t afford. I’ve seen: – Churches paying $3,000 for $600 worth […]
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We’re looking for developers who want their code to matter. Not “change the world” in VC pitch deck way. But actually strengthen communities. Protect data. Build trust. What we offer: – Mission-driven work – Technical challenges that matter – Community impact you can see – Ethical architecture principles What we need: – Frontend (React, accessibility […]
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Remember when you had a problem, you could call someone in your neighborhood for help? A leaky faucet meant calling the local plumber whose kids went to your school. A car issue meant visiting the mechanic down the street who knew your name. There was trust. There was accountability. There was community. Somehow, in the […]
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What if we told you that one of the most effective, secure, and collaborative technology platforms for your nonprofit organization doesn’t have to cost you a single dime? It’s not a secret, but it’s one of the most underutilized resources in the nonprofit world: Google Workspace for Nonprofits. What is Google Workspace for Nonprofits? Eligible […]
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We recently spoke with a local food bank, an incredible organization running on a total annual budget of $400,000. They knew they needed to upgrade their technology, so they did what they thought was right: they called a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for a quote. The quote came back for $150,000 per year. Let that […]
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When we think of office technology, we often picture desktop computers. But some of the most powerful tools for amplifying your nonprofit’s mission might already be in your pocket or sitting on a shelf: smartphones and tablets. Instead of viewing them as just communication devices, think of them as mobile command centers for your mission. […]
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Imagine this: you need a reliable car for your daily commute, so you walk into a dealership. You need something safe and affordable to get from home to work, a five-mile trip. Instead of showing you a sensible sedan, the salesperson insists you need a 40-foot trailer truck. “What if disaster strikes?” they ask. “You’ll […]
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“Data-driven” sounds like a cold, corporate term. But for a nonprofit, it’s about being “mission-driven” more effectively. It means using the information you already have to make smarter decisions, deepen your impact, and tell a more powerful story. Once you have your data organized in a good system (like a CRM), here are three simple […]
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Does this sound familiar? You ignore technology until something breaks, then you scramble to find a fix, often leading to a rushed, expensive decision. This is “firefighting mode,” and it’s an exhausting and inefficient way to manage your nonprofit’s technology. There is a better way: creating a simple Technology Roadmap. This isn’t a 100-page document; […]
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