Technology 4 Causes
Who We Are
Mission
The mission of Technology 4 Causes (T4C) is to support specialized assistance programs and charitable initiatives, expanding their positive impact through the multiplying powers of technology, networking, and collaboration.
Vision
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.
Highlighted Programs
Transformation Guild
The Transformation Guild is a mentoring program by Technology 4 Causes, launched by the Kutcher Foundation in collaboration with DICORP, Inc. It aims to create a powerful philanthropic impact through the power of writing and technology. Its primary focus is to provide guidance to young writers and help them craft compelling stories that encourage involvement in non-profit organizations and charitable initiatives.
Technology Assistance Programs
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
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. These include organizing events, providing a platform for connection and relationship-building, and offering support to other baseball-related nonprofits and charitable projects by providing them with skilled staff and advanced technology.
Harford Helps
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.
Mark D. Pacione Foundation
To continue the legacy of Mark D. Pacione, the Foundation exists as a charitable organization to support the faith life and leadership development of young people and the adults who minister with them.
Meet Our Executive Board
John Kutcher is passionate about helping organizations make a greater impact through donations of technology and other resources to help make a difference in many worthwhile causes. He is the President & CEO of DICORP, a software technology company and Executive Director of The Kutcher Foundation, a local charity program. Using this expertise, John founded Technology 4 Causes and currently uses his years of expertise to lead the program as it’s President.
Deale is the President of Charles E. Deale & Associates Inc. T/A Deale & Associates Insurance Agency, since 1986, in Annapolis MD. He has four children, five grandchildren, and has been and avid baseball player and fan since the age of five. He enjoys football, golf, and coaching kids at the middle school level in lacrosse and field hockey, and most currently, coaching T4C's adult men's baseball teams. He is currently on the board for Delmarva Baseball Weekend, and serves as Chairman of the Trustees at Trinity Church in Annapolis, MD.
Paul is a recently retired investment and financial planner with 30 years of experience. He is married with has two children and enjoys playing baseball, golf, and tennis. Deeply passionate about giving back to his community, Paul actively supports and assists those who are less fortunate. He generously contributes his time, expertise, and financial resources to make a positive impact. In addition to serving as a member of the Technology 4 Causes Executive Board, Paul will be our program chairperson for the 60+ tournament series for Baseball 4 Causes.
Meet Our Staff
Matthew Dillard has served as the web, graphic, and user experience designer for DICORP, Inc. since graduating from Johns Hopkins University in the spring of 2022 with a degree in Computer Science. He was one of the first members to join the Technology 4 Causes initiative upon its founding in 2023, keen to develop digital tools that promote charitable initiatives. On top of his Technology 4 Causes responsibilities, Matthew is enrolled as a graduate student at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) studying UX design.
Steve Murfin is a dedicated member of the Technology 4 Causes Executive Board, contributing his expertise and passion for philanthropy. Steve currently holds the position of Executive Director at eReceivables, Inc., where he demonstrates his leadership and managerial skills. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Steve has an extensive background in volunteering, having served on the executive boards of multiple charitable organizations prior to joining Technology 4 Causes. He also shares his love for philanthropy through baseball as the Head Coach at Blake High School since 2003.
Harrison Swartz has more than five years of experience in communications and events planning. He helps to direct all communications for T4C sponsored events/initiatives and assists with putting together these events. Swartz has previous experience working with non-profits such as The Kutcher Foundation, The William J. Sacco Critical Thinking Foundation, The York Twinning Assocation, and his family's organization, Ralphstock, Inc. which raises funds for melanoma research and cancer patients in York, Pennsylvania. Outside of T4C, you can find Swartz broadcasting baseball games and doing public address announcing for other sports at colleges/universities in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Michele (Shelly) Yurechko has over 25 years of experience managing programs and leading process improvement initiatives. She is excited to bring her expertise to the T4C Transformation Guild. Shelly’s focus is on creating a formal program with established processes where interns and mentors enjoy fueling each other’s growth and making a measurable impact. As a recent retiree, Shelly is confident that immersing herself in meaningful causes and collaborating with creative student interns will keep her feeling youthful and fulfilled. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, reading, and doing jigsaw puzzles.
Meet the DICORP Team
A sales and business development professional with 40+ years of experience, Tim led publicly traded Sync Research to its most successful years as its VP or Sales & Service and for the past 20+ years has helped DICORP grow and expand its markets and revenue in the private sector. Additionally, Tim founded of a non-profit organization with a mission of providing young female athletes with the opportunity to play competitive sports in order to develop self-discipline, self-esteem and self-confidence, with an end goal of creating better athletes, students and citizens. His organization has been lauded by organizations such as MADD, SADD, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Wreaths Across America and Harford County Most Beautiful People for its efforts to engage its members in other charitable causes.
Julie has been an integral part of the DICORP team since 1999. With a background in program and project management, she brings valuable experience to T4C from her previous work with nonprofits such as The Kutcher Foundation and The William J. Sacco Critical Thinking Foundation. Over the past 25 years, Julie has been essential to DICORP's success and has also been invaluable to T4C in coordinating our charity events and helping manage our numerous programs.