Technology 4 Causes

At Technology 4 Causes (T4C), we are committed to empowering and amplifying local charitable programs for the betterment of the community. Through our expertise in technology, networking, and collaboration, we strive to enhance the productivity and impact of the organizations we support. Our primary goal is to increase charitable activity and education within communities by providing technology and associated services to tax-exempt organizations. By harnessing the multiplying powers of technology, we enable these organizations to expand their reach and impact, and make a positive difference in the lives of those they serve.

The vision of Technology 4 Causes is to operate numerous Mentoring Programs, Technology Assistance Programs, Sports 4 Causes Programs, and Helping Hubs. The combination of these initiatives create a powerful multiplying effect for all T4C activities powered by a common technology platform and philanthropic infrastructure.

• Mentoring Programs - Provide transformative educational and developmental opportunities to young students in various specialty areas such as writing, STEM, computer science, entrepreneurship, and others. T4C takes on projects that benefit a multitude of nonprofits and causes, by coordinating and operating these programs in partnership with our generous sponsors.
• Technology Assistance Programs - Provide specialized information systems to nonprofits to help them operate their organizations more efficiently and effectively. T4C provides customized software systems and associated support services to provide a profound impact on a nonprofit's ability to tell its story, manage its events, coordinate and recruit its volunteers, streamline its communications, and much more. These solutions are provided in partnership with our generous sponsors to help nonprofits gain access to capabilities that often are outside their means or technical reach.
• Sports 4 Causes Programs - Use the unifying power of sports to bring together persons around their shared interest, to experience the fellowship of their sport and to raise awareness of specific educational initiatives. T4C will operate several sports-specific events in various formats, such as leagues and tournaments, to help promote our educational initiatives, further extend our network, and provide fundraising for worthwhile causes. 
• Helping Hubs - Provide a digital presence and online-accessible community that helps tell the stories of an organization or initiative regarding their needs and causes. These T4C websites assist nonprofits and other tax-exempt organizations in garnering participants, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and suppliers to assist them with their mission, events, and operations. These sites also help establish an extensive network that allows for cross-communication and the building of volunteer and mentoring resources that benefit all T4C programs. 
• Harford Helps - The mission of Harford Helps is to connect charitable hearts in Harford County to the needs of their community and the local organizations endeavoring to meet them. Harford Helps is a free, online public directory that provides users with information on hundreds of local nonprofit organizations and community services. The directory can be easily searched using filters and keywords to find places to donate, volunteer, or get help in Harford County. Harford Helps will work in conjunction with the Helping Hubs to strengthen and support the many nonprofits serving our community.  

The Transformation Guild is a mentoring program of Technology 4 Causes, which was launched by the Kutcher Foundation in collaboration with DICORP, Inc. to create a powerful philanthropic impact through the multiplying forces of technology. The Guild is dedicated to harnessing the power of writing and technology to create a positive impact in society. Our primary focus is to engage and inspire young writers to craft compelling stories that encourage involvement in non-profit organizations and charitable initiatives. By providing guidance and instruction through mentorship, we ensure that these young writers receive the necessary support to thrive. Through their participation in this program, they gain invaluable experience while contributing to a greater cause.

Our Technology Assistance Program (TAP) allows other nonprofits to "tap" into our Technology and Team of talented software and communication professionals. We help provide customized software systems that are donated by T4C to help in areas that streamline staff and volunteer operations in all facets of nonprofit program and event management, stakeholder communications, fundraising, and more. Much like the light shining through this prism, these systems provide an expanded impact due to the multiplying effects of technology. Share your cause with us today to talk about how we could help! 

Baseball 4 Causes, or B4C, is the philanthropic branch of Technology 4 Causes, a non-profit organization focused on using technology and support services to make a positive impact. B4C aims to create a positive influence within the baseball community and the local community at large through various initiatives. Firstly, they organize events and experiences that foster camaraderie and fellowship among baseball players, providing a platform for connection and relationship-building. Secondly, they offer support to baseball-related nonprofits and charitable projects by providing skilled staff and advanced technology to streamline their operations and maximize their impact. Finally, B4C operates its own charitable programs to address unmet community needs directly. Through these programs, individuals can participate in unique baseball events while contributing to a greater cause. B4C strives to leverage the power of baseball and technology to bring people together, create lasting change, and strengthen the baseball community while positively impacting the wider world.

Harford Helps is a community resource directory and website adopted by Technology 4 Causes in late 2023.  Serving as a platform to connect Harford residents to the many nonprofits in our county, Harford Helps is the go-to resource for finding places to donate, volunteer, or get help in our community.  The pilot website was launched in fall 2022 by a local nonprofit director who recognized the need for a central online resource that Harford residents could go to find out where they could donate their unwanted items.  The project quickly expanded to include filtering capabilities that could identify places for them to volunteer or get help.  However, maintaining the website became challenging, and it was evident that Harford Helps needed a new home.  With the infrastructure to support the initiative and the alignment with our mission, T4C became the new leaders of Harford Helps and the innovators of the next-generation website that features improved search and filter functionality.  We are excited about the future of this project, which includes initiatives such as Volunteer Harford Helping Hubs and the Path to Success life management tool.  

The Changemaker Challenge is a prestigious event organized by the United Way to recognize and support innovative and impactful community initiatives. Executive Director John Kutcher presented at the event, where we were awarded a $15,000 United Way Grant to bring the Volunteer Harford idea to life.  

Please contact us at info@technology4causes.org