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3 Reasons Every Nonprofit Tech Project Should Begin with a Discovery

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A tech “discovery” is the initial, independent phase of a technology project where key analysis, design and planning are performed BEFORE a buy or build decision is made. Discoveries are essentially risk mitigation exercises, and they should be a separate contract from the build phase whenever possible. Why is that? Trust them.

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The Phases of Service Design

Forum One

There are 4 key phases for service design: Align, Research, Ideate, and Prototype. Phase 1: Align You’ve decided to embark on a service design project! It’s crucial to understand why you’re embarking on this project and to ensure other stakeholders understand it as well. Phase 2: Research The next phase is research.

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The Phases of Service Design

Forum One

There are 4 key phases for service design: Align, Research, Ideate, and Prototype. Phase 1: Align. You’ve decided to embark on a service design project! It’s crucial to understand why you’re embarking on this project and to ensure other stakeholders understand it as well. Phase 2: Research. Phase 3: Ideation.

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Autism After 21 Utah Project: Lessons from a first-time fundraiser

Candid

I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). I’d taken it for granted that these resources were just there. Now you can find me at the library frequently, combing through Candid’s resources. My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.

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Autism After 21 Utah Project: Lessons from a first-time fundraiser

Candid

I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). I was unaccustomed to having to find all my own resources. I’d taken it for granted that these resources were just there. Dave kindly met with me for a one-on-one training session on Candid’s resources.

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To Build or Buy a Software Solution: Which is Right for You?

Association Analytics

Implementing a new software solution is a huge project. This may include new staff or reassigned staff from other important projects. Additionally, it’s critical that the project road map is managed meticulously to avoid risk of delays that can lead to cost overruns. Costs are clearly spelled out at the onset of the project.

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GUIDE: How To Adopt A Customer-Centric Approach In Your Pro Bono Technology Project

Global Giving

It expands on initial research, which introduced the Solution Development Framework, a phased-approach to discover, design, implement, and maintain sustainable solutions that meet nonprofit needs. Successful technology pro bono projects require seeing the nonprofit as the customer. You can now get a copy sent straight to your inbox.

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