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Are Your Old Computers Putting Your Non-Profit at Risk?

That laptop on your development director's desk?
It's 7 years old. It barely runs Windows 10.
And in October 2025, Microsoft ends all support for it.

When that happens:

  • •No more security updates → open to ransomware
  • •No more software compatibility → can't run new tools
  • •No more grant compliance → funders will reject you

You're not behind. You're exposed.

The Reality of Aging Hardware

Most small non-profits run on equipment that's 5–8 years old—well beyond its useful life.

The data doesn't lie:

89%of non-profits with 10+ staff have devices incompatible with Windows 11
73%can't track which devices are nearing end-of-life
62%experienced hardware failure in the last year
51%lost productivity hours due to slow/failing equipment

This isn't just inconvenient. It's a mission threat.

Three Hidden Risks You Didn't See Coming

Security Exposure

Old OS = no patches = easy ransomware target. Cyber insurance increasingly requires modern, patched systems—or denies coverage.

Grant Ineligibility

Foundations like Ford, Packard, and community funds now require "modern technology infrastructure" for capacity-building grants. Your 8-year-old laptop fleet? Disqualifying.

Staff Productivity Drain

Time lost waiting for systems: 12 minutes/day/staff = 50 hours/year. 12 staff = 600 hours/year = $21,000 value lost. That's not "just slow computers." That's $21,000 in mission impact—gone.

"But We Can't Afford to Replace Everything"

You don't have to.

Through our hardware sourcing strategy, you get modern equipment at 68% lower cost:

  • Corporate donations: $0 cost (we source from tech company refreshes)
  • Refurbished enterprise gear: 60–70% cheaper than new, with 1-year warranty
  • TechSoup discounts: 30–40% off retail on new purchases
  • Leasing options: Spread costs across budget years

Real example:

12-device refresh:

  • New retail: $15,000
  • Our mix (donated + refurbished): $1,700
  • Savings: $13,300 (89%)

Don't let aging hardware block your mission—or your funding.

Discover your Windows 11 readiness, sourcing options, and grant eligibility—in 2 minutes.