Alongside
Advisory Partners

Technology strategy
for organizations that
put people first.

We work alongside mission-driven nonprofits and social enterprises across Indianapolis and the Midwest — bringing strategic clarity to your technology decisions, so you can focus on what matters most.

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What we are
A strategic technology partner — not a helpdesk. We sit in your corner, speak your language, and make sure every technology decision serves your mission.
Who we serve
Mission-driven nonprofits of all kinds — from disability services and Special Olympics chapters to food banks, youth programs, housing organizations, and beyond.
Why it's different
Elliot isn't an outside consultant who learned about nonprofits from a pitch deck. He's a longtime Special Olympics coach with siblings on the autism spectrum. Service to community isn't a positioning statement — it's personal.
Serving organizations across
Disability services
Youth & education
Housing & community development
Health & human services
Elliot running through a Special Olympics tunnel of cheerleaders Elliot with Special Olympics Boone County team at the Pacers facility Elliot as Special Olympics coach with an athlete Elliot with Special Olympics Boone County team celebrating medals
Elliot Thomison Founder & Technology Advisor
Alongside Advisory Partners
About Elliot

I'm not an outside consultant.
I'm part of this community.

I grew up in Indianapolis. For years I've coached Special Olympics athletes with Boone County, and I have siblings on the autism spectrum — this community isn't a market I found, it's one I belong to. I currently serve as an IT Infrastructure Analyst at HopeBridge, one of Indiana's leading disability services organizations, and hold a B.S. in CIT from Purdue with an MBT in progress.

I started Alongside because mission-driven organizations deserve a technology partner who already understands their world — not a vendor, but someone genuinely invested in where they go.

B.S. Computer Information Technology – Network Systems — Purdue University · Dean's List
MBT – Master of Business and Technology — Purdue University, in progress · Dean's List
CompTIA A+ Certified — Hardware, software, networking & security
IT Infrastructure Analyst, HopeBridge — Currently serving a leading Indianapolis disability services nonprofit; Azure, M365, Power BI, Salesforce
System Administrator, Indiana University — Hybrid cloud infrastructure, HIPAA/SOC 2, Azure AD, M365
Special Olympics Indiana Coach — Boone County · Basketball, Shotput, Softball · 2024–present
What we do

Strategic technology guidance,
built for mission-driven organizations.

We don't fix your Wi-Fi. We help you make smart, confident decisions about technology — so every dollar you spend serves your mission.

Technology Audit & Roadmap
We assess your tools, systems, spend, and gaps — and deliver a clear, prioritized roadmap built around your mission and budget.
Fractional CTO Retainer
Ongoing strategic technology leadership — attending key meetings, advising on decisions, and managing vendor relationships month after month.
Implementation Leadership
New CRM, database, or platform? We lead from vendor selection through staff adoption — translating between your team, vendors, and mission the entire way.
Security & Compliance Review
Protect participant data, donor records, and organizational systems. We assess your risk posture and build a practical path to stronger security.
Grant Technology Narratives
We build the budget frameworks, narratives, and outcomes language that turns technology asks into funded grants.
Staff Technology Enablement
Technology only works when people use it. We design training that meets your team where they are — accessible, patient, and practical.
Who we serve

Built for nonprofits.
Rooted in community.

We partner with mission-driven nonprofits across Indianapolis and the Midwest. Our roots run deep in the disability services world — and that understanding of mission, people, and purpose carries into every organization we work with.

Disability services & IDD organizations
Our home base. From Special Olympics chapters to autism support organizations and Medicaid waiver providers — we understand the compliance pressures, outcomes reporting, and the deeply human work you do every day.
Youth, education & workforce development
Organizations building futures deserve technology that keeps pace with their ambition. We help you choose and implement tools that scale with your programs.
Housing, food & human services
When your mission is meeting people's most urgent needs, technology should be invisible infrastructure — reliable, secure, and out of the way. We help you get there.
Community foundations & advocacy orgs
We help you build the data, communication, and grant management infrastructure to amplify your impact across the region.
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Not sure if we're the right fit? Let's talk — no commitment required.
How it works

Simple, transparent, and built around you.

1
Discovery Call
A 30-minute conversation about where you are, where you want to go, and what's getting in the way. No pitch — just listening.
2
Technology Assessment
We audit your current tools, systems, spend, and gaps — and deliver a clear picture of your technology landscape.
3
Strategic Roadmap
A prioritized, mission-aligned technology roadmap you can act on immediately — or use as the foundation for an ongoing partnership.
4
Ongoing Partnership
Many clients continue as a monthly retainer — a trusted technology advisor in their corner every month.
Get in touch

Let's start with a conversation.

No sales pitch. No jargon. Just an honest conversation about your organization and whether we can help.

Prefer to book a call directly?

Schedule a free 30-minute discovery call with Elliot. No obligation — just an honest conversation about where your organization is headed.

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Email
elliot@alongsidetech.co
Responses within one business day.
Based in
Indianapolis, Indiana
Serving nonprofits across Indianapolis and the Midwest.
Website
alongsidetech.co