NGO Technology Organization
Ashton Lamont, Owner & President, NGOTech.org
Welcome to NGO Technology Organization. I have the privilege of serving as the Owner and President of NGOTech.org — also known simply as NGO Tech. Our mission is clear and unwavering: Empowering NonProfits with Technology Solutions.
I founded NGO Tech with a commitment to support nonprofits. NGO Tech offers nonprofits with the tools, platforms, and services they need to run effectively. It is essential in a world where technology is no longer optional. From the beginning, I made a personal pledge to take no salary from this venture. This work is an extension of my lifelong wish to give back. I aim to see NGO Technology Organization become a Nonprofit for NonProfits.
To get there, I am focused on building the seed funding. This funding is needed to cover the costs of forming the nonprofit. These costs include legal and administrative fees. I am also working on assembling a trusted and mission‑aligned board. That board will focus on the needs of small and mid‑sized nonprofits. These organizations often lack full‑time technical staff. Yet, they still have a need to depend on reliable, modern tools to fulfill their missions.
My commitment to nonprofit service began in 1994. At 17, my adult peers in the cancer community elected me to represent them. I served on the board for the American Cancer Society – Vermont Chapter for two years. The chapter served Caledonia and Southern Essex County of Vermont. I was an amateur and semi-professional cyclist.I used my love of road cycling to raise awareness. I rode in honor of those affected by cancer for nearly 20 years. That experience shaped my understanding of service, community, and responsibility. Life, kids, and family shifted my pace at times, but I never stopped finding ways to give back.
For the past 20 years, I’ve supported nonprofits with my technical, supervisory, and industry experience. I’ve seen firsthand how many organizations operate without a CTO. They operate without IT staff. Often, they lack the resources to navigate the complexity of modern technology. In the Baltimore metro area, I worked with Techies For Good, a community dedicated to connecting technologists with nonprofits. Together, we tackled everything from weekend code camps to small fixes and training sessions. We covered WordPress, Excel, and BI tools. We also delved into CRM concepts and SaaS vs. XaaS, and more. I’ve watched how overwhelming these tools can feel to mission‑driven teams who simply want to focus on their cause.
I’ve also witnessed the challenges nonprofits face in the traditional RFP and grant‑funded project cycle. Nonprofits write RFPs and apply for grants to fund them. They request bids and accept one. Partial work gets completed. Then they often run out of budget or time because the scope was too large for the grant. This is where volunteers try and step in to help. This process is fundamental for many nonprofits, but it is also slow, expensive, and often unsustainable for their staff. While I can’t fix every systemic issue, I can offer a different path.
NGO Tech exists to give volunteers, staff, and nonprofit leaders a shared platform. It is a place to host, manage, and access the tools they need. They can do this without starting from scratch or navigating the complexities of large‑scale RFP cycles. I’ve lived the struggle of trying to make fragmented systems work. This organization is my answer to that struggle.
I am dedicated to building NGO Tech into a trusted nonprofit resource. It will be ethical and service-driven. It will stand beside the organizations it supports. My pledge is simple. I promise to give back and lead with integrity. I also ensure that nonprofits, especially the small and mid-sized ones, have access to technology that truly works for them.
Thank you for being part of this mission. Together, we can empower those who empower our communities.
Ashton Lamont
President & Owner
NGO Technology Organization
