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Why non-profits are creating technology plans

The old days, when non-profits waited until their outdated technology held them back before upgrading it, are over. And upgrades aren’t enough. Mission-focused non-profits are embracing sustainable technology plans that ready them, and their budgets, for the future. A chat with experts familiar with non-profit challenges is highly advised. Here’s an overview and some key…
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Boost your promotional budget with Google Ad Grants for non-profits

Once your IT is well-maintained and your security culture is in place, it’s time to put your technology to good use! Do you know about Google Ad Grants? You’re probably one of 85,000 Canadian non-profits who are eligible for up to $10,000 in monthly promotional funding from Google. Given the extreme financial pressure Canadian charities…
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Making the most of your data

Geoff Zakaib from Data for Good shares how non-profits can increase their community impact. Here, in part two of our interview: where to begin, where you can find outside data to supplement your own, and when it’s time to engage outside IT and data expertise. Geoff Zakaib is a Board member and the Calgary chapter…
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Data for Good Interview Part 1

Geoff Zakaib of Data for Good shares our passion for the non-profit sector, business intelligence, and better data management. In part one of our two-part interview, he explains what they do and how non-profits can benefit. Geoff Zakaib is a Board member and the Calgary chapter lead for Data for Good, a volunteer-driven, Canadian non-profit…
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Worldwide divide—technology poverty differs from continent to continent

Across Canada and around the world, people are working hard to bridge the digital divide and foster digital equity. Here’s a quick snapshot of five areas around the globe, viewed through media coverage amongst a few other sources. Quick take-aways: The bulk of the focus is on the internet which, indeed, is a major issue.…
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