Clutch Teams Up with Tech To The Rescue to Highlight Pro Bono Service Impact

Pro bono services, though a cornerstone of industries such as law, have not yet become a widespread practice in the IT and tech space. In regards to community or global support, IT and tech firms often focus on traditional volunteer activities, such as donating items or participating in local causes for a day, rather than offering their specialized skills pro bono. This indicates that many IT firms haven't yet considered pro bono work as a method of giving back to their communities.

Business service providers should consider offering pro bono services to nonprofits, as these organizations often struggle with developing and maintaining their own websites, utilizing advanced data analytics, and ensuring cybersecurity due to a lack of specific talent. By stepping in to fill these gaps, service providers can make a meaningful social impact, enhance their corporate social responsibility profile, and potentially cultivate future business opportunities as these non-profits grow and succeed.

That’s why Clutch is proud to partner with Tech To The Rescue to connect more tech providers who are developing innovative technologies with non-profits that could benefit from pro bono services, fostering a collaborative environment where cutting-edge solutions meet real-world needs. 

To help drive Tech To The Rescue’s mission, Clutch is proud to support the newly-launched AI for Changemakers program. This program is designed to support over 100+ global nonprofits and highlight the impact of their work through the power of AI. Through Tech To The Rescue’s flagship matching platform, the organization will be able to connect nonprofits with tech companies offering pro bono AI solutions. 

About Tech To The Rescue

Tech To The Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping companies match with nonprofits to boost their causes with technology services. Founded in 2020, Tech To The Rescue has matched 1500+ companies with 1400+ nonprofits from 84 countries, helping to launch 700+ projects bringing in over $7M value of tech services provided. 

In 2023, Clutch partnered with Tech To The Rescue, with Sergei Dubograev, Clutch's Vice President of Development, participating in a Generative AI for Good Hackathon. We’re excited to advance this partnership further.

The Value of Pro Bono Work for Tech Firms

Mike Beares, Clutch Founder and Chairman sat down with Jacek Siadkowski, CEO of Tech To The Rescue to discuss how professional services companies can benefit from weaving pro-bono work into their business strategy.

There are several key benefits companies can reap from offering pro bono services. One of the strongest benefits is the ability to build strong relationships with people worldwide and leverage skills to do social good for those in need. 

“Working with people around the globe, I believe, can reduce the potential for conflict over time,” said Beares. “It’s thrilling to me that we can have a positive impact. The main goal here is to help buyers and service providers meet business goals, but the human stories are the icing on the cake.” 

Pro bono work in this sector allows service providers to:

1. Create Lasting Impact: By offering professional services at no cost, business service providers can empower non-profits to amplify their missions, reach wider audiences, and deliver more effective programs. This support can drive significant social change, enabling non-profits to make a greater difference in their communities with enhanced capabilities and innovative solutions.
2. Enhance Collaboration: Pro bono initiatives often lead to stronger collaborations between businesses and nonprofits, fostering a sense of community and shared goals. This can lead to long-term partnerships that benefit both parties.
3. Skill Development: For employees, working on pro bono projects offers unique opportunities for professional development. They can take on new challenges, work in different environments, and gain exposure to diverse issues, all of which contribute to their personal and professional growth.

Moreover, the positive outcomes of pro bono work extend to the business’s reputation and client relations. In fact, recent survey results confirm that “72% of B2B buyers are more likely to purchase from companies that do well on socio-political issues they consider important.” 

Clutch is Proud to Support Tech To The Rescue

We've newly launched pro-bono services on Clutch where non-profit leaders can browse for specific service providers willing to engage in pro-bono work. New pro-bono opportunities include a vast range of services from web design to web and app development. We’ve also launched new-pro bono marketing services like SEO, social marketing, branding and pay-per-click, as well as other business services like accounting. We are currently identifying different ways to highlight pro bono opportunities on our platform— stay tuned! 

Offering pro bono services is not only an opportunity to make a positive impact in the world, but also to propel your business to new heights by building new relationships worldwide and providing employees the opportunity to strengthen their skillsets. We’re delighted to work with Tech To The Rescue and support their mission, and we look forward to a successful partnership! 

Registration is now open for tech companies that want to build AI for social impact, by collaborating directly with leading NGOs working in the impact areas of Climate and Health. Register now here!

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