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Our purpose

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing custom software to other nonprofits without the big tech price tag

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What we do

We provide dedicated expertise for nonprofits that need software help. We are a not-for-profit software consultancy staffed with full time software engineers.

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Identify gaps

We interview your key stakeholders to examine the limits of your current tools - and how those limits may weaken your mission.

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Strategize

We determine where our expertise should be exercised, then develop and share a comprehensive plan to capture the most impactful opportunities.

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Build

We build the software that bridges any identified gaps and work with your team to develop expertise in your new custom built tools.

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Our mission

We want every non-profit effortlessly using the latest technology in the ways that best serve their work.

Every non-profit and civic organization should have access to the software tools and infrastructure they need to fulfill their mission without breaking the bank.

Our values

Optimizing impact

Optimizing for impact

Time is precious, and there is a lot of need out there. We are intentional about whom we help and how. To maximize our impact in the space, we need to be conscientious allies to a diverse community.

Teachers not technocrats

Teachers not technocrats

We’re not trying to impress anyone with our sophistication. We want to empower our clients through mentorship, guidance, and by fostering a mentality of self-service.

Simplicity

Simplicity

We strive for simple, effective, and sustainable solutions that empower our clients to focus on their domain expertise, not maintain our contribution.

Always open

Always open

When we build tools, we are intentional about open source licensing, and encourage our collaborators to act in kind. We promote financial transparency and collaboration.

Teams not hierarchies

Teams not hierarchies

At CSI, we believe innovation and creativity come from tightly collaborative, self-sufficient teams.

Meet the team

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Adam Pickersgill

Executive Director,
Principal Product Manager

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Sam Alleva

Secretary, Treasurer,
Chief of Operations

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Nikhil Vengal

Principal Software Engineer

Contact us

Let us know how we can partner with you, whether you're a client, a new recruit, or a collaborating partner organization. We're excited to hear from you!