Software Development for Nonprofits
Compassionate technology for visionary people®
Leaders often find themselves stuck in the technical weeds, spending valuable time on logistical details when they could be focusing on their mission. We’re here to help trailblazers like you accomplish technological change for a better business and a better world.
Conscious Commitment
At Acolyte, we believe in positive change. That’s why the majority of our work is dedicated to nonprofits and educators. You can rest easy knowing by choosing to work with us, we are choosing to work with you too.
Expert UX/UI Design
Compassionate technology doesn’t just work right, it feels right. We are dedicated to great design that is easy on the eyes and kind to the mind.
Compassionate Technology at a Compassionate Price
New tech is great, but the price tag can be a barrier to getting started. That’s why we provide upfront discounts for nonprofits and educators. So you can do the good without the gasp.
Need Software Development or Optimization for your Nonprofit? You need an Acolyte
Let’s face it, we all could use an extra hand with technology. It doesn’t take long to realize the technology used by your team might not be built for your team. That’s where we come in: whether starting from scratch, integrating existing workflows, or refreshing an old application, we will build, connect, and update your way to a better way that’s tailored to your team.
Our Development Services
We do a lot of things, so here are a few services to catch your eye.
Custom Application Development
Your organization is a unique and the world needs something special from you. That’s why cookie-cutter software doesn’t work. We build custom software applications that will solve problems for you and your clients.
Custom Application Training
A new application can be a hard transition on a team – especially in a world that expects everybody to be tech experts. With personal training workshops, we’ll make sure your team has a thorough understanding of what we build together. And we’ll be here for the long haul – available at any point to provide additional education and resources.
Application Maintenance
Workflow Consulting
Application and Server Optimization
FileMaker Training
We offer onsite or remote training sessions & workshops for those of you who want to take the development into your own hands.
FileMaker Server and Client Installation
API Integrations
Data isn’t always in the same place so we’ll help make sure it’s connected and available where you need it.
iOS Development
Small Business. Big Results.
Acolyte Applications is a small business, which means that every project is managed and coordinated by us. For years, we have helped non-profits, educators, and mission-focused businesses build applications that make the world a better place. We treat every project with the same diligence and personal care. That’s the benefit of working with a small business – no matter your size, your project will receive careful attention from start to finish.
Small Business.
Big Results.
Acolyte Applications is a small business, which means that every project is managed and coordinated by us. For years, we have helped non-profits, educators, and mission-focused businesses build applications that make the world a better place. We treat every project with the same diligence and personal care. That’s the benefit of working with a small business – no matter your size, your project will receive careful attention from start to finish.
Nonprofits We’ve Developed Apps For
Hear testimonials from real clients in diverse fields like education, environmental work, and more.
“Acolyte Applications designed a platform that met and surpassed the expectations we shared by anticipating challenges and finding solutions to shortfalls in the initial design in a very rapid response time. This has brought our non-profit to a new level and I am extremely proud to present the application to our team and other organizations!”
“Our database was partially constructed when we started working with Jonathan and yet he was easily able to pick up how the other developers designed the functionality not only to fix glitches on past work, but to build the database out further. Working with Acolyte Applications has enabled Rainforest Trust to fundamentally shift our approach to project management, allowing us to focus on a more streamlined process within our systems. This has dramatically improved the use of staff time and allowed for more efficient collaborations between teams.“
“Jonathan is consistently learning and adapting to do whatever it takes to ensure our systems worked as efficiently as possible to maximize limited time. He has increased my productivity levels and made tasks that seemed tedious and cumbersome as easy as turning off the lights before you leave the house.”
“The benefit of the overhaul of our system is more than I can put in writing! It transformed from very manual and archaic system to a robust, user friendly, efficient application. In turn, it has aided me to become a more productive and efficient project manager for my staff and operations.”
“Jonathan is immensely familiar with and skilled at developing FileMaker databases, reports, and dashboards. But more importantly, he is exceedingly good at listening to our needs, understanding what we want (even though we are not database or FileMaker experts), and translating those discussions into useful tools and products. He speaks in plain, friendly, easy to understand language, and is simply an excellent communicator. More important than his technical skills, are his personal skills, which are quite literally the best I’ve ever seen from an information technology expert.“
“Jonathan is easy and fun to work with and makes developing a database a breeze. He is a wizard and his ability to make sense of our non-technical rambling and fix a problem or create a function that was taking us hours in mere minutes, sometimes just seconds, is invaluable.”
“Your relentless desire to help us achieve both our short and long term goals has resulted in the advancement of our programs allows for our team to direct our resources and execute processes in a most efficient manner.”
“Even with a minor amount of development, your assistance has had an immediate impact by alleviating frustrations and providing clarity to what my application can do.”
“Working with Acolyte Applications was one of the best consultant experiences I’ve had. The new app they created is so much better suited to our team; we finally have a program that works for us with the functionality we need it to have!”
“It’s one thing to work with a great developer or a great person, but a rare thing to work with someone who is both. The skillsets at Acolyte have assured me not only that our Data Management System is in good hands, but our staff is as well. I can proudly look to Acolyte Applications for any technical guidance advice on design and development direction.”
“Our System was finally brought up to a more current version from the first generation that we had been working on for years! The user friendliness and the more aesthetic layout is much more pleasing to work with both visually and practically. It has indeed been a pleasure working with Acolyte. Love your energy and ability to knock these projects out of the park!”
“Jonathan is able to take a jumbled mess of an idea, make sense of it, and then apply that knowledge to better our technology and application. Sometimes, I do not even know if my ideas are possible but he hears me out and tells me how it can work!”
Certified and Claris Partners
Being a Claris Partner isn’t just about technical expertise; it signifies our role as workplace innovators harnessing the power of the Claris platform to drive efficiency and fuel business growth. Our status as a Claris Partner is a recognition of our exceptional track record: consistently helping companies gain a competitive edge by crafting technology solutions that not only deliver a return on investment (ROI) but also elevate their operations to new heights.
Acolyte Applications
2043 S Bend Avenue #246
South Bend IN 46637
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