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.
Shadow data – another cybersecurity risk in your organisation
While I am not aware of any Not for Profit impacted by the Crowdstrike incident, organisations should ask these questions to reduce the risk and impact of this occurring.
Professional Advantage
Tammy Ven Dange of Roundbox Consulting chats with Andrew Mackenzie, Modern Workplace and Cloud Infrastructure Lead at Professional Advantage about their work with Not for Profits and modern work, infrastructure, security, data, AI, and power platform services within the Microsoft platform.
Xenai Digital
Tammy Ven Dange of Roundbox Consulting chats with Robin Leonard, Partner at Xenai Digital about their Salesforce consulting and Marketing automation for Not for Profit clients.
All the things that can go wrong with a CRM implementation
There will always be things that go wrong with a CRM implementation. However, if you consider this advice, I guarantee that you’ll have a much smoother journey.
What Not for Profits should learn from the Crowdstrike incident
While I am not aware of any Not for Profit impacted by the Crowdstrike incident, organisations should ask these questions to reduce the risk and impact of this occurring.
Mition
Tammy Ven Dange of Roundbox Consulting chats with Brett Andrew, CEO and Founder of Mition about their Association Management System or CRM for Associations.
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.