Transforming Nonprofits

Jul 19 2024 69 ep. 34 mins 1

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Learn how to make the most out of your nonprofit technology with this free podcast. Only 50% of nonprofit technology projects succeed. The technology moves forward, but the organization stays in place. Why? Because although new technology can be powerful, it can’t transform a nonprofit on its own. Technology change is organizational change. Change management is key. Build Consulting has extensive experience transforming nonprofit organizations. We combine deep data and information technology experience with an on-the-ground knowledge of the daily realities of life at a nonprofit. Because of our experience, we understand your unique challenges… and can ground your organization in what is needed to get the most from your investments.

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Fireside Chat: Taj Carson on Nonprofit Data and Strategy

Jul 19 2024 48 mins

This time on Transforming Nonprofits, Kyle catches up with Taj Carson, CEO of Inciter, to geek out on data. What does data mean for information strategy, technology, and the nonprofits of tomorrow? The topic of data is only becoming more and more important, but for so many nonprofits it can be an elusive topic. How are nonprofits making meaningful strides in data? Data has always

Fireside Chat: Ryan Ozimek and Watt Hamlett on Microsoft's Vision for AI

Apr 26 2024 38 mins

This episode features Watt Hamlett and Ryan Ozimek. With Kyle Haines, they all were invited to attend the inaugural Microsoft Global Leaders Summit. Kyle has known Watt and Ryan for a long time, so they seemed like a logical pair to bring their perspective around what was learned at the conference from Microsoft and its vision for Artificial Intelligence. They also got to hear from

Fireside Chat: Johan Hammerstrom on AI

Dec 22 2023 37 mins

This episode is all about AI and how it is impacting our working and personal lives now, particularly if you work at a nonprofit and you are trying to figure out where to invest in AI tools, and where to wait for the technology to develop further. Kyle Haines and guest Johan Hammerstom discuss fear of missing out, where to be cautious, and where to test-drive AI before taking the

Fireside Chat: Katie McFadden and Ryan Ozimek on Dreamforce

Sep 22 2023 22 mins

In this episode, Kyle Haines from Build Consulting catches up with Katie McFadden from Common Voyage and Ryan Ozimek from Picnet/Soapbox Engage after the Dreamforce conference from Salesforce, to learn their impressions and what they will be looking for in the next few years from Salesforce for nonprofits. This conversation centers on integrating Salesforce into the way nonprofit

Fireside Chat: Miriam Dicks on Culture

Jul 21 2023 47 mins

Fireside Chat: Karen Graham on Learning

Jun 09 2023 48 mins

Some of the best conversations are inspired by sitting around the fire and thinking of possibilities and visions – large and small. Guest Karen Graham has a long academic and practitioner career working with technology and nonprofits and asking the question “What is learning?” Listen to her conversation with Kyle to understand more about learning nonprofits. How you can wor

Leadership in IT at Nonprofits pt 2

May 19 2023 27 mins

Conversation and advice from Build Consulting's David Deal and Community IT Innovators' CEO Johan Hammerstrom. Learn how to grow leadership potential and manage IT without being pigeonholed into leadership OR tech - our nonprofit community needs leaders who can do both. Between them, Johan and David have decades of experience both in being executive leaders and in interacting with

Leadership in IT at Nonprofits pt 1

May 19 2023 21 mins

Conversation and advice from Build Consulting's David Deal and Community IT Innovators' CEO Johan Hammerstrom. Learn how to grow leadership potential and manage IT without being pigeonholed into leadership OR tech - our nonprofit community needs leaders who can do both. Between them, Johan and David have decades of experience both in being executive leaders and in interacting with

Fireside Chat: Justin Melnick on the Power of Brand

Apr 14 2023 35 mins

Some of the best conversations are inspired by sitting around the fire and thinking of possibilities and visions – large and small. Guest Justin Melnik has a rich experience working with major brands like QVC. He also is a professor at Temple University where he teaches branding and marketing strategy. For any nonprofit that’s thinking about doing a brand refresh, has recentl

Nonprofit Change Management Framework for Technology Projects

Mar 10 2023 33 mins

A powerful, practical framework for change Investing in new technology systems only to find that your colleagues have not adopted them? Making changes to your systems or processes only to find that people revert to their old ways? Hearing about “change management” but feel unclear on what it is or how to perform it? Nonprofit Technology Change Management Most technology proje