Websites and full-stack development for associations

Washington DC Metro

Virtual CTO

The expert Philstack team is available to consult with leaders at your organization to help you decide how to address various technology needs. We call this “Virtual CTO services“, or vCTO, and we unpack the tricky parts of your circumstances to help you create a plan tailored to your situation. 

Let's Put Our Heads Together

Leverage our tech expertise and association industry knowledge to unpack your most challenging digital communication goals.

We can help with:
  • Website platform management, feature planning, and solution selection
  • Content planning and strategy
  • Creating documentation and SOPs
  • Planning system integrations and data synchronizations
  • Cybersecurity audits and administration
  • Project management for implementations
  • …and many more!

We Bring Order, Not More Chaos

We meticulously document everything every step of the way. Every meeting, every decision, every diagram – we keep a running journal of it all, from the start of the engagement. You can expect detailed follow up emails recapping all key points and outlining next steps for each resource involved. Yes, that means we’ll be probably be giving you homework, too.

We're At Your Side as a Teammate

First, we work together to define a clear scope and create an engagement plan that includes an estimate of hours and all costs. During onboarding, we will interview your key players to understand your organization, coordinate scheduling, and identify all relevant considerations and constraints. Once we are up to speed, we can participate in any regular/standing meeting during the timeframe of a project and/or be available on an as-needed basis.  

Practical and Creative Innovations

We are platform-, software-, and system-agnostic. That means we don’t play favorites or have an agenda to push. Our opinions come from our research and experience, and we’re constantly learning to stay on top of the latest tech trends. We listen closely and let your circumstances drive our recommendations all while keeping the budget in mind. This empowers our experts to get creative and devise the best solutions for your unique situation.

Use Only What You Need

This offering is designed to provide fractional access to expertise and is perfect for organizations who need a stop gap or temporary solution. It’s is all hourly based, allowing you to “turn the dial” according to how much help you need. Philstack offers pricing incentives for prepaid and retainer arrangements.
 

Interested?