TechBridge History
1999
Discussions with Andrea Montag and Deva Hirsch on the challenge nonprofits face with technology
2000
Organization officially founded by Scott Geller, Jen Mendel and Steve Linowes
“Technology Foundation” was incorporated – ntechnology.org
Changed Name to TechBridge
2001
First Paying Customer Signed
$15,000 Herring Foundation Website
Inaugural Digital Ball at the Inforum! celebrating Chris Klaus – Honorary Chair
Inaugural Digital Ball Program
Inaugural Digital Ball Event Sponsor
First Grant Application Submitted to Fidelity Gift Fund
$100,000 for projects with YWCA and Girls, Inc – Awarded
2002
Tech Planning Summit
10 nonprofits from the social service sector
Second Digital Ball held at the Hyatt downtown
Technology Innovation Award (called ACTT) Initiated
56 Nonprofits Applied with award going to Atlanta Community Food Bank
FY2003 has Annual Budget of $1.2 Million
Donated $530,000 in Microsoft Software
TechBridge Technology Grant Award
Awarded to The Atlanta Community Food Bank
2003
TechBridge Technology Grant Award
Awarded to The Atlanta Community ToolBank
In 2003 alone, due to the support of sponsors of the Digital Ball, TechBridge provided over $2 million in technology consulting, web content management services and software to over 50 nonprofit organizations.
TechBridge Board at 2003 Digital Ball
2004
TechBridge Technology Grant Award
Awarded to Project Open Hand
2005
Participated in First Annual Technology Community Habitat for Humanity House Build
TechBridge Technology Grant Award
Awarded to Hemophilia of Georgia
2006
TechBridge Technology Grant Award
Awarded to CHRIS Kids (now CHRIS 180)