Mark Shaw and Adam King of Highway T were in class last Monday.

Shaw, the “one with the colorful scarf” proved quite colorful indeed, with his easy banter and quick wit. He had many tales recounting his perspectives on technology and the non-profit sector.

Adam King, sans scarf, brought a comparatively similar perspective.

The pair elaborated on everything from cloud-computing to Android apps.

I decided to take a deeper look into their organization by perusing their web site.

Highway T is dedicated to helping non-profits navigate the world of technological innovation through assessments, installations, and workshops. 

 For instance, they have a popular managed-care program which allows NPO’s the ability to have 24/7 customer service for technological problems.

Most popular, however, is Highway T’s assessment and technology planning service, which operates in order to advance the idea of budgeting  and preparing for technology.

Webinars and workshops round out their offerings.

I was actually able to view a webinar by our Prof. Andy Wolber about database selection, from the Highway T web site.

Highway T operates altruistically, which is an important distinction to King and Shaw. For-profit tech firms have capital motives which often supersede sincerity and integrity.

King and Shaw impressed me most by the way they described their job as an ability to help those who help others. Though their work is often behind-the-scenes, they are essential to non-profit success.