Maryanne ChiribogaDoes this sound familiar? You ignore technology until something breaks, then you scramble to find a fix, often leading to a rushed, expensive decision. This is “firefighting mode,” and it’s an exhausting and inefficient way to manage your nonprofit’s technology. There is a better way: creating a simple Technology Roadmap. This isn’t a 100-page document; […]
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Maryanne ChiribogaIn the world of business technology, you may hear the acronym “ERP” thrown around. It stands for Enterprise Resource Planning, and vendors will tell you it’s the ultimate solution for integrating all your operations. But what is it, and is it right for your nonprofit? ERP: The All-in-One (and All-the-Cost) Solution An ERP system is […]
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Maryanne ChiribogaIs there a dusty, whirring computer server sitting in your office closet? If so, you’re not just dealing with an outdated piece of hardware; you’re sitting on a source of constant, low-grade stress. You worry about it crashing, about the data being backed up, about what would happen in a power outage or a flood. […]
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Maryanne ChiribogaArtificial Intelligence (AI) is the biggest buzzword in technology, and the hype can be overwhelming. Vendors are promising that AI will revolutionize fundraising, automate operations, and solve all your problems. But for a small nonprofit with a tight budget, what’s actually practical and useful right now? Let’s ignore the “enterprise AI solutions” (the new trailer […]
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