State of Nonprofit Technology
2025
Comprehensive research on technology trends, cybersecurity challenges, AI adoption, and IT investment priorities across 500+ nonprofit organizations.
Key Findings at a Glance
The most significant insights from our 2025 nonprofit technology research
Two-thirds of nonprofits operate without a documented technology roadmap
Nearly half experienced a cybersecurity incident in the past 12 months
Majority planning AI implementation within 24 months
Over half spend less than recommended 5% of budget on technology
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Source: State of Nonprofit Technology 2025, Wellforce (wellforceit.com/resources/nonprofit-technology-report)Detailed Research Findings
In-depth analysis across key technology areas
Cybersecurity
Key Insight
Nonprofits are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals due to perceived weaker defenses. Donor data and financial information make them attractive targets.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Key Insight
Cloud adoption accelerated post-pandemic but many organizations struggle with hybrid environments and legacy system integration.
AI & Automation
Key Insight
Strong interest in AI exists but implementation lags. Most common use cases: donor engagement, grant writing assistance, and administrative automation.
Budget & Staffing
Key Insight
Underinvestment in technology creates technical debt and increases risk. Organizations spending 5-7% on IT report significantly better outcomes.
Recommendations for Nonprofit Leaders
Based on our research, here are the top priorities for nonprofit technology leaders in 2025
Conduct Annual Security Assessments
Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing help identify risks before attackers exploit them.
Develop a 3-Year Technology Roadmap
Strategic planning prevents reactive spending and ensures technology investments align with mission goals.
Invest in Staff Security Training
Human error causes 82% of breaches. Regular training is the most cost-effective security investment.
Establish AI Governance Policies
Before adopting AI tools, create policies for data handling, bias mitigation, and appropriate use cases.
Consider Managed IT Services
MSPs provide enterprise-grade capabilities at a fraction of the cost of in-house IT staff.
Plan for Cloud Migration
Modern cloud platforms offer better security, reliability, and collaboration tools than aging on-premise systems.
Research Methodology
How we conducted this research
Sample Details
- Sample Size
- 500+ organizations
- Budget Range
- $500K - $50M annual operating budgets
- Timeframe
- Q4 2024 - Q1 2025
Methodology
- Data Collection
- Online survey, interviews, and analysis of IT service data
- Sectors Included
- Human services, education, healthcare, arts & culture, environmental, religious organizations
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