IT doesn’t have to be so complicated or scary, but it can seem like it if you don’t have any experience in this area. My goal is to make this subject easier to understand so that you can make better decisions for your organisation’s IT investments.
Here is where I share free resources to help you and your organisation – all IT in Plain English.
When IT vendors treat customers like hostages
Some IT vendors treat customers like hostages, “Move to our new solution, or you’ll be vulnerable to system issues and cybersecurity risks.”
The risk of replacing an individual IT system in functional silos
It’s common for Not for Profits to replace an individual IT system without consideration to the full business process, creating risks.
3 Signs of Business Continuity Risk Caused by Vendors
A while ago, I was asked to evaluate a number of software vendors in a Not for Profit social services subsector. The problem was that every vendor I was asked to evaluate showed serious signs of business continuity risk for providers
How an IT strategy can boost your Not for Profit’s impact
An IT strategy is a plan that outlines how the organisation will use technology to achieve its mission and goals. It’s not just a wish list.
Does your Not for Profit need an AI strategy?
Given the potential productivity gains of AI, should your organisation have an AI strategy?
How to know if your NFP has outgrown your Finance system
In my time helping Not for Profits with their IT investments, I’ve seen some crazy process workarounds, but some of the craziest occur when an organisation has outgrown its finance system.
Payment fraud: how your #1 cybercrime risk can be avoided
So, how do you avoid becoming the victim of payment fraud when it’s becoming harder and harder to recognise, especially with advances and efficiencies created through AI?
Why poor data quality is hurting your organisation
Unfortunately, I regularly see NFPs struggle with data quality issues impacting their organisations, yet they don’t make it an operational priority.
The dangers of cutting your IT budget next year
When budgets are tight, many Not for Profits will cut their IT budgets. However, this approach not only creates significant risks for the organisation’s operations, it will also create a technical debt that will eventually need to be paid.
Yes, your IT project can be on time and on budget. Here’s how!
I’ve just given you my magic formula for how the project investment plans I give to clients are on time and budget. Still… you won’t want to follow my advice.
When Vendors Sell Overcustomised CRM Solutions
What happens when an IT vendor convinces you to buy their overcustomised CRM solution when another vendor’s solution already meets your needs?
Is AI washing the new greenwashing?
Greenwashing refers to a company sharing misleading information to promote an environmentally responsible image. Are vendors now AI washing?
Is your IT an expense or an investment in your org?
It’s budget time again for most Not for Profits, and so a good time to ask an important question: Is your IT an expense or an investment?
Notes for NFPs from the Australian Cybersecurity Conference 2024
I just spent the last three days at the Australian Cybersecurity Conference in Canberra. I’ve taken a lot of notes. Here are some that are relevant for Not for Profit organisations.
5 Tips for a Non-Technical Manager in charge of IT
Are you a non-technical manager in charge of your IT function? I was also in this position about twenty years ago and it didn’t go well.
Your Not for Profit probably sucks at change management
Good change management costs money and takes up resources. However, the cost of not making this investment could be significantly higher.
My big pet peeve with software vendors
My pet peeve is when software vendors purposely use vague language because they don’t want to lose a potential client. Still, this does a complete disservice to Not for Profits, which are usually on tight budgets and don’t often have strategic IT expertise in-house.
Manual processes are killing your staff
Manual processes are killing your staff. However, it may not be as apparent to your Board, and you may need their support to fix them.
Beware: Some IT Vendors are not meeting the most basic cybersecurity requirements
In the last 12 months alone, I have interacted with multiple IT vendors that failed to meet the most basic cybersecurity requirement.
Acorn
Tammy Ven Dange of Roundbox Consulting chats with Blake Proberts, CEO and Founder of Acorn about their innovative Performance Learning Management System (LMS).