We help small nonprofits build sustainable technology programs — not just put out fires. Fractional IT leadership, open-source tools, and a framework you actually own.
These problems are common — and solvable. Here's how we tackle each one.
Your executive director is also your sysadmin. Technology decisions happen by accident, not by plan.
When staff leaves, they take every password, process, and vendor contact with them.
Federal funders expect documented IT policies, security controls, and compliance tracking you can prove.
Fractional IT leadership that builds capacity — then gets out of the way.
We provide fractional IT leadership at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. The goal is empowerment, not dependency.
We work with directors and executives to build their IT capabilities — equipping them with a framework made for small organizations and a roadmap for where they need to go.
In small organizations, non-IT staff wear multiple hats — and that means handling IT tasks regularly. We provide easy-to-use runbooks for the basics and remote support kits that make getting help a breeze, not a headache.
When we're done, you and the people running your organization should feel more knowledgeable, more empowered, and more in control of your technology than when we started.
Think of us as your IT Mary Poppins: we come in, help you grow into the right posture, and when you're ready — we're off.
First, we listen. We learn your pain points — the things keeping you from focusing on your mission — and we fix what's broken. No upsells, no overhauls. Just triage the problems that hurt the most and get your operations back on solid ground.
Once things are stable, we shore up the gaps. Are your endpoints locked down? Are you running antivirus and monitoring? Do you have a disaster recovery plan, or are you overpaying for backups? We audit, tighten, and bring your infrastructure up to a defensible standard.
Now we make it sustainable. Monitoring dashboards, health notifications, automated responses to common IT issues, and simplified workflows — so your team can manage day-to-day operations without needing a full-time IT person on staff.
Throughout every phase, we work directly with your directors and leadership to transfer knowledge — not hoard it. Your team walks away understanding their own systems, not depending on ours.
An open-source IT framework for small nonprofits. Opinionated defaults, modular design, and tools you actually own.
Beta — under active development
Grey Matter Dynamics is new. The experience behind it isn't.
I've been working in technology since 2008 — starting with the hands-on stuff: computer support, hardware builds, troubleshooting, and help desk for local businesses. That's where I learned how real businesses and organizations operate and where things break down.
From there I moved into software engineering, building products and services for clients ranging from small businesses to Oracle's cloud infrastructure team. I went on to lead engineering teams building and maintaining mission-critical products at Compass and Pinterest — designing disciplined processes, supporting systems, putting out fires and creating step function improvements.
Now I've brought all of that together. The hardware instincts, the engineering discipline, the systems thinking and business knowledge — pointed at the organizations that need it most. Nonprofits and small businesses that are too busy carrying out their mission to fight with their equipment, their network, or a revolving door of IT staff.
That's what Grey Matter Dynamics is for: getting your technology out of your way so you can focus on what you're passionate about — your organization's mission.
Discovery audits, infrastructure setup, and ongoing managed services — tailored to nonprofits and small businesses.
We listen, identify your pain points, and deliver actionable recommendations.
Full implementation — hardware, software, configuration, and training.
Ongoing monitoring, updates, and support so your systems stay healthy.
Book a free one-hour walkthrough. No pitch — just an honest look at where your technology stands and what would make the biggest difference.