Morgan Stanley has officially opened applications for the 2026 Tech Change Makers program, a flagship initiative under the firm’s Tech Philanthropy strategy. This highly impactful pro bono program connects nonprofits with Morgan Stanley technologists to help them overcome digital challenges, strengthen operational capacity, and scale their mission through customized technology solutions.
About the Tech Change Makers Program
Tech Change Makers is a 6–8 month pro bono technology engagement in which teams of Morgan Stanley technologists collaborate directly with nonprofits to design and build tools that enhance digital capability.
In the 2025 cohort, the program supported more than 30 nonprofits, helping them create websites, applications, workflow tools, and other technology solutions—empowering organizations to grow their reach and serve their communities more effectively.
The upcoming 2026 cohort will run from March to September 2026.
Why Nonprofits Should Apply
Participating organizations gain access to expert support that would otherwise require substantial financial investment. The program is ideal for nonprofits looking to advance their digital transformation, implement new systems, or resolve critical technical bottlenecks.
Key Benefits
- Pro bono access to Morgan Stanley technologists
- Tailored digital solutions such as websites, applications, dashboards, or process tools
- 6–8 months of structured engagement and project management
- Support to address a single high-priority technology challenge
- Opportunity to strengthen internal systems, data management, and service delivery
- Significant organizational capacity building without financial cost
Program Expectations
Nonprofits should be prepared to engage throughout the project lifecycle:
- Time commitment: 2–4 hours per week for 6–8 months
- Must propose one specific technology challenge in the application
- Each nonprofit may submit multiple applications, but only one project will be selected per cohort
- Selected organizations will proceed to a clarification stage, including a video call with Morgan Stanley’s program management team and a technical expert
- Final selection includes agreeing to a Statement of Work and signing a legal engagement agreement
- A working level of English is required for project scoping discussions.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is open to global nonprofits that are:
- Seeking digital transformation
- Facing a clearly defined technology challenge
- Operating with limited internal technical capacity
- Committed to strengthening systems and impact
- Able to engage consistently during the project period
Whether you’re trying to redesign your website, build a digital application, streamline internal databases, or create new tech-driven solutions, this program offers unparalleled support.
Application Details
The application takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and requests information about the organization’s mission, structure, current technology use, and specific challenges.
Applicants must focus on one primary project challenge per submission.
How to Apply
The Morgan Stanley Tech Change Makers program is one of the most valuable global tech pro bono opportunities available to nonprofits today. It offers expert guidance, tangible digital solutions, and the chance to significantly improve operational efficiency—all at no cost.
If your organization is ready to enhance its technology capacity and drive greater impact, now is the perfect time to apply.
Applications are open until December 5, 2025, and nonprofits worldwide are invited to participate.
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