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The episode discusses how TechSoup and GTIA are empowering nonprofits through AI and technology adoption.

In the social impact sector, being "scrappy" is often badge of honor. Nonprofits routinely stretch every dollar to ensure maximum funding goes directly to their programs. However, when it comes to technology, this efficiency-first mindset can accidentally lead to underinvestment, disjointed tools, and missed opportunities. On a recent episode of the Charity Charge Show , host Grayson Harris sat down with Adam Eads , Director at TechSoup , and Kelly Ricker , Chief Operating Officer at the Global Technology Association for IT Channel Leaders (GTIA) . They discussed a powerful new grant collaboration designed to change the narrative around nonprofit technology. By funding the enrollment of 100 new organizations into the TechSoup Plus platform, GTIA and TechSoup are helping social entrepreneurs bridge the gap between simply having access to software and truly adopting it—with a specific focus on navigating the rapidly changing landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Key Takeaways Acquisition vs. Adoption: Securing a software discount is only step one. True digital transformation requires ongoing education to help staff effectively integrate and use those tools to advance their…

People in this episode

Host: Grayson Harris

Guests: Adam Eads, Kelly Ricker

Topics covered

• nonprofit technology
• AI in nonprofits
• digital transformation
• philanthropy
• software adoption

Keywords

• nonprofit
• AI
• TechSoup
• digital transformation
• philanthropy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TechSoup, Global Technology Association for IT Channel Leaders

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