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.
Why Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans are a must in this cyber world
Do you have Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans? In a cybersecurity risk webinar I presented a few weeks ago, only 25% of the Not for Profit participants said they had one. Unfortunately, in this cyber world, the lack of these plans could spell disaster for any organisation.
Ecleva – a Microsoft Business Application Solution Partner
Tammy Ven Dange of Roundbox Consulting chats with Patrick Northcott, the Founder of Ecleva, a Microsoft Business Application Solution Partner.
Are you practicing safe AI?
Is your Not for Profit practicing safe AI? In a recent webinar where I presented, 49% of the attendees said they knew their staff were using AI or Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT. Yet, the same people also told me that only a fraction of their organisations have completed cybersecurity training in the last twelve months.
Why Finance hates your Association CRM
Believe it or not, finance staff hate your Association CRM – sometimes as much as your membership team. Well, maybe hate is a bit strong.
How can Not for Profits leverage the systems they already have?
In today’s episode of IT in Plain English, Tammy Ven Dange answers, “How can Not for Profits leverage the systems they already have?”
How should Not for Profits use AI?
In today’s episode of IT in Plain English, Tammy Ven Dange answers, “How should Not for Profits use AI?”
The #1 Mistake with Digital Transformations by Not for Profits
In today’s episode of IT in Plain English, Tammy Ven Dange answers, “What is the #1 Mistake with Digital Transformations by Not for Profits?”
What if your Not for Profit cannot afford to upgrade your IT systems?
In today’s episode of IT in Plain English, Tammy Ven Dange answers, “What if your Not for Profit cannot afford to upgrade your IT systems?”
MemberConnex CRM by Cyberglue
Tammy Ven Dange of Roundbox Consulting chats with Craig McCullough, the CEO of Cyberglue about the company and their MemberConnex CRM for Membership Associations.
Causeis Launchpad
Tammy Ven Dange of Roundbox Consulting chats with Michelle Lelempsis, the Founder and Managing Director of Causeis and their iMIS-based Membership Association Launchpad CRM solution.
WebVine – a Microsoft consulting company
Tammy Ven Dange of Roundbox Consulting chats with Chloe Derwin, Co-founder and Managing Director of WebVine – a Microsoft consulting company that supports a number of Not for Profits.
What is the business case for IT investments in Not for Profits
Ultimately, a business case should be written with the decision makers in mind – usually a Board, as in the case of Not for Profits. Understanding what their motivations are make it easier to frame the reasoning in your document.
Themes and questions from Not for Profits about IT investments
This week, I was in Sydney, meeting with clients and vendors and speaking at two separate events. As I reflected last night, some interesting themes and questions about IT investments emerged that I thought others might find useful.
Why Salesforce is not a great CRM for most Not for Profits
There are a lot of reasons why I think that Salesforce is not a great CRM for most Not for Profits (NFPs).
When cybercriminals are becoming more local and human
Last week I had a personal experience that showed how cybercriminals are becoming more local and human while targeting Not for Profits.
What to do when you can’t afford to replace a broken system
Not for Profits often come to me to help them replace a system that no longer meets their needs or what I call a “broken system.” Unfortunately, some organisations cannot afford to replace the entire system despite its issues. And for them, they need to find alternative strategies to mitigate the pain points in the shorter term.
How to waste time (and money) with requirements gathering for a new system
Vendors see it all the time – detailed requirements gathering that’s a complete waste of time for Not for Profits.
When IT vendors behave badly during a procurement process
While most IT vendors are as professional as you would expect, I’m constantly surprised to see some behave badly during a procurement process. And unfortunately, it happens a lot more than people realise.
What is technical debt?
While it may not appear as debt on the balance sheet, technical debt will eventually show itself as a major capital expenditure or expense.
Why out-of-the box Commercial CRMs don’t work for Not for Profits
Why out-of-the box Commercial CRMs don’t work for Not for Profits regardless of their price tag or general popularity,