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 ...
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Improving Nonprofit CRM Data Management Pt 1
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Nonprofit organizations collect a lot of donor data in their CRM systems. But what is the quality of that data? And what insights are nonprofits getting from that data to help increase donations? Listen to Build Consulting’s development/fundraising operations and CRM experts, who offer ideas and answer your questions about how to take your donor da…
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A Good Nonprofit CRM Database Manager is Hard to Find Pt 2
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In Pt 2, Build Consulting expert Peter Mirus presents an interactive webinar on CRM Database manager characteristics to look for when hiring, how to manage this position, and how to improve in this role at your organization. Finding, developing, and retaining good CRM database managers (including for systems like The Raiser’s Edge and Salesforce) i…
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Interview: Fred Applegate, Actor – TV, Broadway and London
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Find out how a two-week vacation to Los Angeles turned into a long-term acting career for TV, Broadway and London actor, Fred Applegate in this interview with Phil Cooke. If you’re hoping to make it in LA or hit Broadway, you’ll gain insight into successful auditions, understanding your role on set, and keeping the role alive when doing theatre. Af…
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A Good Nonprofit CRM Database Manager is Hard to Find Pt 1
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In Pt 1, Build Consulting expert Peter Mirus presents an interactive webinar on CRM Database manager characteristics to look for when hiring, how to manage this position, and how to improve in this role at your organization. Finding, developing, and retaining good CRM database managers (including for systems like The Raiser’s Edge and Salesforce) i…
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Interview: Marvel Comics Writer Jim Krueger
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So you want to be a comic book writer? Meet the New York Times best-selling and Eisner Award winning author Jim Krueger in this interview by Phil Cooke. https://philcooke.com Find out the origin story of Jim’s successful career as a writer of FOOTSOLDIERS, Marvel Comics Earth X trilogy with Alex Ross, Avengers, X-Men, the NO ONES and DC Comics JUST…
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What Makes Nonprofit Tech Projects Succeed Pt 2
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In Part 2, Build Consulting expert Peter Mirus presents an interactive webinar offering insights from his years of experience as an executive and consultant, and answering participant questions on driving successful technology projects. What you’ll learn: What does it mean for a project to be a “success?” What are the key elements your organization…
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What Makes Nonprofit Tech Projects Succeed Pt 1
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In Part 1, Build Consulting expert Peter Mirus presents an interactive webinar offering insights from his years of experience as an executive and consultant, and answering participant questions on driving successful technology projects. What you’ll learn: What does it mean for a project to be a “success?” What are the key elements your organization…
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Interview: Hollywood Producer and Screenwriter Todd Komarnicki, “Elf” “Sully”
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Gain an inside view of the Hollywood industry in Phil Cooke’s interview with Todd Komarnicki, #screenwriter and producer known for blockbuster hits “Elf” and “Sully.” Find out more about the screenwriting process, taking notes from a studio, editing, punching up a comedy script, and why writers become producers. Plus, Todd shares behind the scenes …
Part 2: More than ever, the data associated with constituents and how they engage with your organization are strategic assets worthy of investments. This webinar covered how to define CRM for your organization, the current state of CRM technology options, common challenges in organizational adoption of CRM, and how to get your organization aligned …
Part 1: More than ever, the data associated with constituents and how they engage with your organization are strategic assets worthy of investments. This webinar covered how to define CRM for your organization, the current state of CRM technology options, common challenges in organizational adoption of CRM, and how to get your organization aligned …
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How to Build a Great Team of Talented People
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Are you frustrated with your current creative team? Do you know how to spot great talent to build a great team? Phil Cooke offers 6 tips to help creative leaders build a top-tier team that can achieve greatness! Whether you’re promoting from within or hiring from outside, the right people can make all the difference. Please like, rate and share thi…
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5 Steps to Create an Information Strategy for Your Organization Pt 2
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Part 2: Are you leaving your information strategy up to chance? To move your nonprofit organization to the next level, you need to create and promote an information strategy that defines how information supports your mission. A good information strategy is defined in 5 important steps: Leadership must be engaged in data governance—if leadership doe…
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5 Steps to Create an Information Strategy for Your Organization Pt 1
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Part 1: Are you leaving your information strategy up to chance? To move your nonprofit organization to the next level, you need to create and promote an information strategy that defines how information supports your mission. A good information strategy is defined in 5 important steps: Leadership must be engaged in data governance—if leadership doe…
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Self-Publishing a Book – Interview with John Mason, Insight Publishing Group
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Do you have a dream to write and publish a book? Are you wondering how to self-publish a book – or are you considering traditional publishing or a hybrid model? Phil Cooke interviews John Mason, founder and president of Insight Publishing Group to discuss the book publishing process, the changing publishing industry, and the best way to get your st…
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Ask the Experts: State of the Nonprofit CRM Market Pt 2
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Part 2 covers your questions on how to know if your organization really needs a new CRM, and what CRMs to consider. The competition in the nonprofit CRM market has become increasingly fierce over the past couple of years. The number of viable competitors has increased, and their systems present a wide range of different features for you to consider…
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Ask the Experts: State of the Nonprofit CRM Market Pt 1
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The competition in the nonprofit CRM market has become increasingly fierce over the past couple of years. The number of viable competitors has increased, and their systems present a wide range of different features for you to consider. This situation has raised many questions from our clients, including: What are the types of CRMs on the market for…
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Recapture Your Church Vision for an Effective Outreach Strategy
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Do you have a vision to impact your community? You can develop an effective outreach strategy if you know the strengths and talents of your congregation. Phil Cooke helps you discover ways to mobilize your people for a mission outreach that will help you fulfill your church vision in a unique way. Please like, rate and share this episode! Get my ne…
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How Data Quality Defines Your Organization Pt 2
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Many nonprofit staff members feel frustrated with data quality problems within their organizations. Are you challenged with data accuracy, incomplete information, lack of integration between systems? We often feel powerless to address these data quality challenges, in part because simply having the conversation is difficult. What is “data quality?”…
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Interview with Jon Swearingen, Sr. Director of Broadcast Media, Lakewood Church
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Go behind the scenes of Joel Osteen’s broadcast television ministry as I interview Jon Swearingen, the senior director of Broadcast Media at Lakewood Church. https://philcooke.com Jon shares creative tips on fulfilling the pastor’s vision, directing multi-camera events, leading volunteers, and the various camera shots and multi-cam setups that will…
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How Data Quality Defines Your Organization pt 1
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Part 1. Many nonprofit staff members feel frustrated with data quality problems within their organizations. Are you challenged with data accuracy, incomplete information, lack of integration between systems? We often feel powerless to address these data quality challenges, in part because simply having the conversation is difficult. What is “data q…
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Does Your Organization Need a Better Technology Road Map? pt 2
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Part 2. All nonprofit organizations stand to benefit from an improved technology environment. But does your organization’s technology roadmap provide you with the directions you need to succeed with those new and improved technologies? You may have gaps in leadership, operations, business process, and data management capacity that have prevented yo…
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How to Write a Memoir: Interview with Philip Yancey
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Have you ever wondered how to write your memoir? In Phil Cooke’s interview with best-selling Christian author Philip Yancey, you’ll explore the steps he went through in writing his memoir titled “Where the Light Fell.” Discover the best point of view to write from, what events to include and even what events not to include as you write your life st…
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Does Your Organization Need a Better Technology Roadmap? pt 1
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Part 1. All nonprofit organizations stand to benefit from an improved technology environment. But does your organization’s technology roadmap provide you with the directions you need to succeed with those new and improved technologies? You may have gaps in leadership, operations, business process, and data management capacity that have prevented yo…
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Change Management for Changing Times pt 2
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Part 2: Change management is the art and science of helping people to prepare for changes or disruptions that are or will be occurring. The discipline of change management can seem daunting and complex, particularly when you are already in the midst of change and/or are short on time. But there is a simple way to look at change management that can …
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Change Management for Changing Times pt 1
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Change management is the art and science of helping people to prepare for changes or disruptions that are or will be occurring. The discipline of change management can seem daunting and complex, particularly when you are already in the midst of change and/or are short on time. But there is a simple way to look at change management that can help you…
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What Do Nonprofits Need From Their Tech Leaders pt 2
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Part 2 of this webinar: Peter Mirus and David Deal at Build were pleased to partner with Community IT Innovators to present a webinar on technology leadership best practices. Technology leaders at nonprofit organizations come in all sorts and job descriptions, according to the resources and the needs of the organizations they serve. Some organizati…
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What Do Nonprofits Need From Their Tech Leaders? pt 1
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Part 1 of this webinar: Peter Mirus and David Deal at Build were pleased to partner with Community IT Innovators to present a webinar on technology leadership best practices. Technology leaders at nonprofit organizations come in all sorts and job descriptions, according to the resources and the needs of the organizations they serve. Some organizati…
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Fireside Chat: How Social Media Deepens Relationships with your Constituents Pt 2
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Guest expert Stefanie Cruz, from DigiGeeks Collective and Build Consulting’s Kyle Haines had an informal discussion on how nonprofits can pivot from using social media simply for marketing and communications to something much more integrated into the relationships organizations value most. Stef is the founder of DigiGeeks Collective, a community of…
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How to Lead When Your Team is Smarter Than You – 6 Leadership Principles
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Although it’s wise to surround yourself with smart and talented people, leading teams can be challenging when your team is smarter than you. If it hasn’t happened to you, it probably will in the future, so here’s six leadership principles I’ve learned that can help you take your team to the next level and their best creative work. Please like, rate…
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Fireside Chat: How Social Media Deepens Relationships with your Constituents Pt 1
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Guest expert Stefanie Cruz, from DigiGeeks Collective and Build Consulting’s Kyle Haines had an informal discussion on how nonprofits can pivot from using social media simply for marketing and communications to something much more integrated into the relationships organizations value most. Stef is the founder of DigiGeeks Collective, a community of…
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How to Succeed with Your Software Implementation Pt 2
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In Part 2 of this episode Peter Mirus, co-founder of Build Consulting, discusses ways to succeed with your software implementation, shares leadership strategies, and answers questions from the webinar audience. What you’ll learn: What does it mean for the implementation of a new software or platform project to be a “success?” What are the key eleme…
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Interview: Ruth O’Reilly-Smith, Christian Radio Host – UCB Media, Author
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Have you considered a career in radio? My interview with Ruth O’Reilly-Smith, Christian radio host for United Christian Broadcast, offers an inspiring and inside view to her career track from a grocery announcer to a national broadcast radio host. https://philcooke.com If radio is in your DNA, you’ll be encouraged to put the work in to make your dr…
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How to Succeed with Your Software Implementation Pt 1
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In this episode Peter Mirus, co-founder of Build Consulting, discusses ways to succeed with your software implementation, shares leadership strategies, and answers questions from the webinar audience. What you’ll learn: What does it mean for the implementation of a new software or platform project to be a “success?” What are the key elements your o…
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Carey Nieuwhof Interview: Rethink Time Management and Productivity
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Are you suffering from burnout? My recent interview with best-selling author, speaker and podcaster Carey Nieuwhof will help you rethink your time management and productivity while offering a new perspective on how to prioritize your life and thrive. Get actionable insight to decrease stress as Carey shares from his new book, “At Your Best: How to …
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Nonprofit IT Staff Training: How-to and Why Pt 2
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Part 2: A robust and frequent training program helps staff use your IT more effectively. An Ask the Experts panel discussion with Community IT CEO Johan Hammerstrom and David Deal, co-founder of Build Consulting for a webinar on nonprofit IT staff training – how to do it, why to do it, and how to make time to prioritize it. Training is a security, …
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Creative Leadership: 2 Questions Leaders Should Stop Obsessing Over
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Launching a new project? Looking for new ideas? I’ve found there are two questions creative leaders should stop obsessing over if they want inspired ideas. If brought up too soon in the creative process, they can stifle creativity and you’ll never get to the ideas that will change the world. https://philcooke.com Please like, rate and share this ep…
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Nonprofit IT Staff Training How-To and Why Pt 1
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Part 1: A robust and frequent training program helps staff use your IT more effectively. An Ask the Experts panel discussion with Community IT CEO Johan Hammerstrom and David Deal, co-founder of Build Consulting for a webinar on nonprofit IT staff training – how to do it, why to do it, and how to make time to prioritize it. Training is a security, …
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Leadership Skills: 5 Things Leaders Should Never Say
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Leadership is about communication: what you say and what people hear can be two different things. When it comes to communicating your vision, here’s 5 things I wish leaders would stop saying. https://philcooke.com Please like, rate and share this episode! Get my new book: Maximize Your Influence – How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, You…
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Blackbaud Cybersecurity Incident Response Options (2020) Part 2
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On July 16, 2020, Build Consulting learned that Blackbaud experienced a significant, and extensive, theft of data and was the subject of a ransomware attack. As of July 22, much remains uncertain about the full scope of the attack, but Kyle Haines, Partner at Build Consulting, shares what we have learned thus far and what your organization should c…
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Blackbaud Cybersecurity Incident Response Options (2020) Part 1
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On July 16, 2020, Build Consulting learned that Blackbaud experienced a significant, and extensive, theft of data and was the subject of a ransomware attack. As of July 22, much remains uncertain about the full scope of the attack, but Kyle Haines, Partner at Build Consulting, shares what we have learned thus far and what your organization should c…
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Interview: Lucas Miles, Pastor – Producer – Author, The Christian Left
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Do you have a big vision but you’re not quite sure how to get there? In this interview, Phil Cooke talks with Lucas Miles, a pastor, movie producer and successful author who offers practical tips on how to increase your influence and fulfill your calling. https://philcooke.com Includes insight on acting, producing and building trustworthy relations…
Part 2 Microsoft Dynamics and Salesforce: What You Need To Know Before Choosing a Platform Making the move to a platform like Microsoft Dynamics or Salesforce can fuel your nonprofit’s digital transformation. These platforms allow you to manage and engage with constituents in new ways, create more unified experiences for them, and transform how you…
Microsoft Dynamics and Salesforce: What You Need To Know Before Choosing a Platform Making the move to a platform like Microsoft Dynamics or Salesforce can fuel your nonprofit’s digital transformation. These platforms allow you to manage and engage with constituents in new ways, create more unified experiences for them, and transform how your organ…
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Relationships and Constituent Journey Mapping Part 2
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Part 2: Understanding the relationships we have, and what journeys constituents walk with our organizations, is critical to nonprofit strategy—including technology strategy. Peter Mirus (Partner) leads a discussion about how to analyze your organization’s relationships and create constituent journey maps that help inform everything from branding an…
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Relationships and Constituent Journey Mapping Part 1
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Part 1: Understanding the relationships we have, and what journeys constituents walk with our organizations, is critical to nonprofit strategy—including technology strategy. Peter Mirus (Partner) leads a discussion about how to analyze your organization’s relationships and create constituent journey maps that help inform everything from branding an…
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Interview – Darren Moorman, Hollywood Film Producer
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Explore the filmmaking process with this interview by Phil Cooke with Hollywood film producer Darren Moorman. Topics covered include the producer’s role, financing a movie, advice for screenwriters, and mistakes to avoid early in your producing career. Producer of the Netflix original “Blue Miracle,” “Same Kind of Different As Me” and other films, …
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Building a Better Nonprofit Software Selection Process Part 2
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In part two of this “Ask the Experts” webinar co-presented with Community IT Innovators, we answer your questions on ways to create a sound process for software selection, before you consider the specific technologies available to meet your organizational needs. Join Build Consulting co-founders Kyle Haines and David Deal as they leverage their com…
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Interview: Creative Director Steven Lester Talks About Multi Camera Directing
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Are you a directing a multi-camera television or video event? Steven Lester directed Elevation Church’s national television program and livestream services for years, and then launched out on his own. In this interview with Phil Cooke, https://philcooke.com Steven shares his experience as a freelance television and video director and how the import…
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Building a Better Nonprofit Software Selection Process Part 1
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In part one of this “Ask the Experts” webinar co-presented with Community IT Innovators, we answer your questions on ways to create a sound process for software selection, before you consider the specific technologies available to meet your organizational needs. Join Build Consulting co-founders Kyle Haines and David Deal as they leverage their com…
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Fireside Chat: Microsoft Nonprofit Investments You Should Understand
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Join guest expert Ryan Ozimek and Build Partner Kyle Haines and listen in on an informal discussion and Q&A on the ways Microsoft is expanding its offerings and presence in the nonprofit technology ecosystem, and what that means for your organization. Ryan is an experienced independent software vendor and open-source evangelist and Kyle serves as t…