The Organisation
A non-profit organisation with a limited technology budget and no in-house tech leadership. They engaged a fractional CTO to help them understand their current state and make smarter decisions about where to invest.
The Challenge
Non-profits face the same technology risks as commercial organisations but with a fraction of the budget. Every investment must be justified, and there's little room for expensive consulting engagements.
The fractional CTO needed to quickly establish credibility with the board while building an evidence-based case for where technology spend should be directed.
The Approach
The fractional CTO ran the StackUp assessment within their first week of engagement. The structured format made it easy to complete without disrupting the small team.
The scored report provided a clear picture of strengths and weaknesses, with prioritised recommendations that respected the organisation's budget constraints.
"The board was impressed. For the first time, they had a clear picture of where their technology stood - and it cost a fraction of what they expected."
The Outcome
The board received a professional, benchmarked technology report within two weeks of engaging the fractional CTO. It identified three high-impact, low-cost improvements that were implemented within the quarter.
The fractional CTO established a repeatable assessment cadence, running StackUp every six months to track progress and demonstrate value to the board.