Amplify your impact on teaching and learning
Integrating technology to advance quality education takes time. Team4Tech builds capacity for nonprofit partners through technology solutions and training, providing multiple layers of support.
Call for Nonprofit Partner Applications
Team4Tech is seeking education-focused nonprofits in the areas of STEM, social justice, female empowerment, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. We are accepting applications from all geographic locations from April 1 until June 11, 2021.
Call for Nonprofit Partner Applications
The deadline to apply has passed. Please email co[email protected] with any questions.
As Team4Tech continues to grow our portfolio of nonprofit partners, we are looking for high-quality nonprofit organizations who are focused on education, entrepreneurship, or workforce development, as well as have a vision for how technology can help amplify their impact. See our nonprofit resource page for more information about Team4Tech partnerships.
Team4Tech Builds Long-Term Partnerships
Team4Tech partners with local nonprofit organizations for 3-5 years to support them in achieving their own goals through technology integration for education impact. Team4Tech builds capacity with nonprofits to use technology effectively and develop skills including:
- Digital literacy
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Coding, making, and robotics
- Creative problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration
- Entrepreneurship and financial literacy
- Workforce development
To learn more about partnering with Team4Tech, download our Nonprofit Onboarding Kit.
Ideal Candidates Possess:
- Clear vision for how technology can amplify impact for program participants
- Local buy-in from staff, teachers, students, and community members
- Dedicated project manager/IT point person to work with Team4Tech (who has the ability to make decisions on behalf of your organization)
- Basic technical infrastructure already in place
- Data-driven with systems for M&E
- 10 or more full-time staff members
- Plan to scale directly and through the local ecosystem
“Throughout our long-term partnership, Team4Tech has been a catalyst in helping us increase impact for students.”
~ Tad Kincaid, Program Director, Kidspire Vietnam
Nonprofit Partner Requirements
- Alignment with Team4Tech’s mission and approach
- Focus on underserved learners: pre-primary to secondary students, adult vocational learners, entrepreneurs
- Demonstrated track record of positive education impact
- Stable finances and sustainability
- Commitment from senior leadership and staff to project success and sustainability
- Plan to scale directly and through the local ecosystem
- Local, community-based organization with personnel on the ground on an ongoing basis engaged in direct service with learners
- US 501(c)3 or equivalent certification in country of operation
- Reach at least 700 direct beneficiaries per year
- Have sufficient staff, devices, and bandwidth for teachers/staff to work virtually
- Ability to securely host volunteers (for on-site projects)
- Ability to measure impact, report metrics, and meet with Team4Tech on a regular basis
- Dedicated project manager to work with Team4Tech
- Dedicated IT support on staff (or a plan to staff this role)
Application Timeline
Expression of Interest
Due July 1, 2022
Nonprofit organization submits Expression of Interest to demonstrate compatibility with Team4Tech’s criteria.
Program Proposal
July 2022
Team4Tech will invite qualified nonprofits to submit a Program Proposal with project specifics.
Exploratory Interview
August 2022
After reviewing the Program Proposal, Team4Tech sets up a 1-hour call with select nonprofits to discuss project expectations and explore a potential project scope.
Reference Checks
August 2022
Alongside the interview, Team4Tech conducts a reference check with nonprofit organizations that are identified as finalists.
Partners Selected
September 2022
Team4Tech commits to partner with selected nonprofit organizations for 3-5 years. Team4Tech works with our nonprofit partners to create a pitch for our corporate partner matching pipeline.
Nonprofit Onboarding
October 2022
New partners attend an onboarding session and engage with Team4Tech’s Community of Practice. Team4Tech will work with new partners to complete a technology assessment and partnership roadmap.
Corporate Matching
November 2022 onwards
Based on the partnership roadmap, Team4Tech matches our nonprofit partners with corporate volunteers to provide technology solutions and training. We aim to match a corporate team within 6-18 months, but occasionally, it may require more time to find an optimal match.
Ready to Apply?
If your nonprofit is ready to partner with Team4Tech, click “Submit Application” to submit an expression of interest. We look forward to reviewing your application.