For Nonprofits
As a partner, Blueprint will work with you to develop technology that turns your vision into a reality, completely free of charge.
Applications for Blueprint are closed for this semester. We will recruit more nonprofit partners next summer. If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected].
- Our Services
- Application Process
- Previous Work
- FAQs
Our Services
Web Development
Web applications let your users access information from any browser. This might be better for applications that need to be publicly available or ones that help facilitate task management.
Mobile Development
Mobile applications let your users download an app and access it on their phone. This might be better for applications that need to be portable or accessed with no internet connection.
Nonprofit Application Process
Decision Criteria
We want to help as many organizations as we possibly can. Unfortunately, we cannot take every project because of the large amount of resources each one requires. These are the primary criteria we use to determine project fit.
Sample Application
Impact
How much will your project impact the community?
Necessity
How vital is your project to your non-profit organization?
Scope
Is your project achievable within the alloted timeline?
Technical Fit
Does your project use the capabilities of technology?
Credibility
Is there evidence that your project will have an impact?
Working with Blueprint has been an incredible pleasure. We have used their application to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Berkeley's teachers.
- Berkeley Public Schools Fund
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do project teams and nonprofits meet?
The client and the project manager meet on a weekly or biweekly basis to ensure the project’s progress. There are project scoping meetings with the project manager at the project start, a formal midpoint presentation, and a final presentation where the project is delivered.
What is the client-team interaction like?
The team works alongside the client's vision for the organization. We hope that our project has significant impact on the organization's efficiency and reach, so the alignment of goals is crucial. At our meetings, we discuss updates on project features, check the timeline, and have discussion on the progress of the project and the nonprofit itself.
How does Blueprint ensure success?
Our club recruits the brightest and most hard-working students at UC Berkeley, one of the best universities in computer science. Through effective leadership and frequent checkins with our clients we hope that the combination of talent, dedication, and care will result in a project that benefits your organization.