How it works
Four steps, from challenge to change.
A simple, collaborative process. You bring the knowledge of your mission; we bring the technology.
Share what’s taking too much time or what isn’t working. A few sentences in plain language is plenty — no technical terms needed.
We talk with you, ask questions, and suggest a few approaches, explaining the trade-offs simply so you can choose with confidence.
We build in stages and check in with your team along the way, so the result fits how you really work.
We help you launch and show your team how to use what we built, so it keeps helping long after the project ends.
What to expect
Working with Stride
Plain language
No jargon. We explain every choice in everyday terms and welcome every question.
You stay in control
Nothing is built without your agreement, and you can pause or stop at any point.
No development fees
Our design and development work is free. Any outside costs are named up front.
Questions
Common questions
Is it really free?
Yes. We don’t charge development fees for the work we do. If your project depends on something your organization would pay for directly — like a domain name or a paid software plan — we’ll tell you about it before any work begins, and look for free nonprofit options first.
Do we need technical knowledge?
Not at all. Tell us about the problem in your own words. We’ll handle the technical side and explain things clearly along the way.
What if we’re not sure what we need?
That’s completely fine, and very common. Choose “Not sure yet” on the request form and describe what’s getting in the way. We’ll suggest options.
What happens after I send a request?
We read your request and reply by email to arrange a short conversation. From there, we decide together whether and how to move forward.
Who can ask for help?
Stride is built for nonprofit organizations. If you’re unsure whether your organization qualifies, send a request and ask — we’ll give you a straight answer.
Good deserves to go further.
Tell us what you need. We’ll help you take the next step — free of development fees.