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Join Opportunity Hack as a hacker, mentor, volunteer, or judge — and help build technology solutions that nonprofits actually use.


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5,000+Volunteers
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Hacker

Build Solutions

You're a developer, designer, or technical creator who wants to build technology solutions for nonprofits.

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Software Engineers

Frontend, backend, full-stack developers who can build web apps, mobile apps, and APIs.

ReactPythonJavaNode.jsMobile development
UX/UI Designers

Create user-friendly interfaces and improve user experience for nonprofit solutions.

FigmaAdobe Creative SuiteUser researchPrototypingVisual design
Data Scientists

Analyze nonprofit data, create visualizations, and develop predictive models.

PythonRSQLTableauMachine LearningStatistics
DevOps Engineers

Deploy and maintain solutions in the cloud so nonprofits can actually use them.

AWSDockerKubernetesCI/CDCloud architecture

Mentor

Guide Teams

You're an experienced professional who can guide teams, provide technical expertise, and help make strategic decisions.

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Engineers

Guide technical architecture decisions, code reviews, and best practices.

2+ years experienceSystem designCode reviewTechnical leadership
Product Managers

Help define project scope, prioritize features, and ensure product-market fit.

Product strategyUser storiesRoadmap planningStakeholder management
Industry Experts

Share domain expertise in nonprofit work, business strategy, or specific industries.

Domain expertiseStrategic thinkingBusiness developmentNonprofit experience
Engineering Managers

Lead teams, ensure project delivery, and maintain team morale and productivity.

Team leadershipProject managementAgile methodologiesPeople management

Volunteer

Support Events

You want to help make our hackathons and events successful through logistics, coordination, and community building.

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Event Coordinators

Help with event planning, logistics, and coordination. Virtual or in-person.

OrganizationCommunicationEvent planningProblem solving
Registration & Check-in

Welcome participants, manage registration, and help with onboarding.

Customer serviceOrganizationPeople skillsAttention to detail
Marketing & Social Media

Promote events, create content, and build our community presence.

Social mediaContent creationMarketingCommunity building
General Support

Assist with various event needs, food service, setup, and participant support.

FlexibilityTeamworkPositive attitudeWillingness to help

Judge

Evaluate Solutions

You're an experienced professional who can evaluate team solutions, provide constructive feedback, and help select winning projects.

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Technical Judges

Evaluate technical implementation, code quality, architecture, and feasibility of solutions.

Software engineeringSystem architectureCode reviewTechnical leadership
Product Judges

Assess user experience, market fit, and overall product viability for nonprofit use.

Product managementUX evaluationMarket analysisUser research
Nonprofit Sector Judges

Evaluate solutions based on nonprofit needs, impact potential, and sector expertise.

Nonprofit experienceSocial impactSector knowledgeMission alignment
Industry Expert Judges

Bring domain-specific expertise to evaluate solutions in specialized areas.

Domain expertiseIndustry knowledgeStrategic thinkingInnovation assessment

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Our Mission

To empower students, professionals, and nonprofits to collaboratively create sustainable tech solutions that drive social impact and foster learning.

Our Vision

To build a global community where individuals can accelerate their career growth while making a lasting impact for nonprofits.

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