Fractional CTO for
Nonprofits & Mission-Driven Teams

Senior technical leadership, part-time. I help nonprofits and NGOs make confident technology decisions — the strategy of a CTO without the cost of a full-time hire.

A fractional CTO is an experienced technology leader who works with your organization part-time. You get the judgment of a Chief Technology Officer — roadmaps, vendor decisions, architecture, and team leadership — scaled to a nonprofit budget and workload. With 10+ years leading product and engineering at companies like Spotify, NBCUniversal, and Bestow, I bring that enterprise experience to mission-driven organizations that need it most.

Signs You Need a Fractional CTO

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Big decisions, no technical voice

You are choosing a CRM, planning a migration, or evaluating vendors — and no one on the team can pressure-test the technical trade-offs.

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Systems that do not talk to each other

Data lives in disconnected tools, staff re-enter the same information, and no one owns the integration strategy.

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Tech spend without a plan

Software costs keep growing, but you are not sure what is essential, what overlaps, and what to cut.

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A team that needs mentoring, not managing

You have capable staff or contractors but need someone senior to set direction and raise the bar.

Where a Fractional CTO Helps

Technology Roadmap

A prioritized 12–18 month plan tied to your mission goals and budget, so every investment has a reason.

Vendor & Platform Selection

Objective evaluation of CRMs, fundraising tools, and integrations — with the right questions to ask before you sign.

Architecture & Integrations

A plan to connect your systems into a single source of truth and stop the copy-paste busywork.

Team Enablement

Mentorship, hiring support, and process so your team can carry the work forward without me.

A Simple, Low-Risk Engagement

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Discovery

We start with your mission, constraints, and the decision in front of you — not a technology pitch.

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Assessment

I map your current systems, spend, and risks, then identify the highest-leverage moves.

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Ongoing Leadership

On a monthly cadence I guide decisions, review vendors, and support your team and board.

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Handoff

Knowledge transfer is built in, so your organization is stronger — and less dependent — over time.

Fractional CTO FAQ

What is a fractional CTO?

A fractional CTO is an experienced technology leader who works with your organization part-time — providing the strategic guidance of a Chief Technology Officer without the cost of a full-time executive hire. It is ideal for nonprofits that need senior technical judgment but not a full-time role.

How is this different from hiring an agency or a developer?

Agencies and developers build what you ask for. A fractional CTO helps you decide what to build (or buy) in the first place, evaluates vendors objectively, and represents your interests — not a specific product or billable project.

Do nonprofits really need a CTO?

Most small and mid-sized nonprofits do not need a full-time CTO — but they do face real technology decisions with lasting budget and mission impact. Fractional leadership gives you that expertise scaled to your size and needs.

How much does a fractional CTO cost?

Engagements are typically a monthly retainer scaled to your organization, or a fixed-scope project for a specific assessment or migration. The first conversation is free and carries no obligation.

Not Sure If You Need One? Let's Talk.

A free, no-pressure conversation about the decision in front of you. If a fractional CTO is not the right fit, I will tell you.

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