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Software for Community Organizations

From parent groups to medical associations, I help organizations replace complexity with systems that work.

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Big Nest

Helping school communities spend less time on administration and more time building connections.

Parent-teacher groups exist to build stronger school communities, but too much volunteer time is spent managing registrations, collecting payments, coordinating events, and keeping families informed.

Big Nest reduces that administrative burden so PTGs can focus on supporting students, families, and teachers.

Who it serves: Parent-teacher groups, PTOs, PTAs, booster clubs, and school communities.

Status: Supporting PTGs serving thousands of families.

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Golden Marmot

Helping organizations become understandable online.

Search engines, AI systems, and potential customers all rely on structured information to understand what an organization does and why it matters. Unfortunately, most websites were built for human visitors alone.

Golden Marmot helps organizations publish clear, structured information that builds credibility and visibility by making businesses easy to understand.

Who it serves: Small businesses, nonprofits, associations, and community organizations.

Status: Powering websites for organizations across multiple industries.

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Startup Spokane Community Calendar

Connecting Spokane's entrepreneurial community.

Great events, workshops, and networking opportunities happen every week across Spokane, but they're often scattered across dozens of websites, newsletters, and organizations.

The Startup Spokane Community Calendar brings those events together in one place, making it easier for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders to discover opportunities and stay connected.

Who it serves: Entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and community organizations.

Status: Aggregates events from dozens of organizations into a single community calendar used across the Spokane startup ecosystem.

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CME Tracker

Helping professional associations spend less time managing education requirements.

Continuing education programs are essential for many professions, but tracking credits, maintaining records, and managing reporting requirements can create significant administrative work for both organizations and their members.

CME Tracker simplifies continuing education management so associations can spend less time maintaining spreadsheets and more time serving their members.

Who it serves: Professional associations and credentialing organizations.

Status: Active production platform supporting continuing education programs.

How I Help

Project-Based Development

Build new websites, applications, and internal tools.

Fractional CTO

Technical planning, architecture, and leadership.

System Modernization

Replace spreadsheet-driven processes with software that scales.

Built by Ben Downey

After moving from Chicago to Spokane, I became deeply involved in local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations. Working alongside volunteers showed me how often good people are held back by systems that create unnecessary work.

Today I focus on helping organizations replace complexity with systems tailored to their needs.

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If your systems are creating work instead of removing it, let's talk.

Whether you're managing a school community, professional association, nonprofit, or growing business, I'd be happy to help.