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Let’s be real: tech in the nonprofit sector often feels like a maze 🌀

Disconnected tools. Siloed data. Constant pressure to “innovate”.

That’s why this conversation with Kelley Hecht at Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Nonprofits was such a breath of fresh air.

Kelley breaks it all down—from cloud strategy to AI to mission delivery.

😵‍💫 You don’t need to be a technologist to lead digital change.
👉 You need clarity, curiosity, and the courage to ask better questions.

5️⃣ Takeaways Every Nonprofit Leader Should Know:

🏁 Work backwards to move forward
Start with your desired outcomes—and build your tech strategy from there.

☁️ Cloud is the foundation
It connects your data using the same tools used by Fortune 100 companies.

📊 Unify your data
CRM, marketing, programs, finance, and ops data all in one place (data lake).

🧠 AI is only as good as your data
A clean, centralized data hub helps you unlock the true power of AI analytics.

🔐 Data governance builds trust
It’s not just about compliance—it’s the clarity that powers everything else.

🎁 Bottom Line
Start where you are. Think big. Build systems that move your mission forward.

The future belongs to the nonprofits that build systems with intention. And our country and the world needs your impact now more than ever.

👇 Links in the episode description

🎧 The Nonprofit Lab episode in BIO
💰 AWS Imagine Grant (funding for cloud innovation)
📊 AWS Cloud Assessment Tool (free, personalized roadmap)

What if the biggest thing holding back your mission isn’t lack of funding…
…but the broken system you have to navigate to get it?

This one’s for every nonprofit leader who’s lost sleep, hit pause on the mission, or quietly wondered—why does the grant process feel this hard?

We sat down with Philip Deng, CEO of Grantable, to talk about reimagining grant writing—and building a system that actually works for nonprofits.

A few takeaways:

🔥 The grant process is burning people out.
It’s not just tedious—it’s extractive. Teams are spending more time proving their worth than delivering impact.

🦾 AI can give time back—not take control.
Used well, AI becomes a capacity builder—not a decision-maker. The power lies in supporting human judgment, not replacing it.

🤝 We don’t need tweaks. We need trust.
Small changes won’t fix a system built on skepticism. Real change starts with trusting nonprofits to lead.

As federal grants freeze and USAID is pulled back, one thing is clear:
The old way isn’t working.

But we can build something better.

It starts with trust.
With tools that give time back.
With funding systems that serve the mission—not the other way around.

🎧 Link to the full episode in our BIO. Definitely worth the listen as the sector rethinks and adapts to the future of funding.

Fundraising is human. AI just helps.

People give to people. Trust. Emotion. Connection.

That’s what drives donations, not just the ask, but the relationship behind it.

But in today’s fast-paced world, how do fundraisers make every interaction feel personal, without burning out?

I sat down with Griffin Bohm, co-founder of Momentum to explore how they’re building at the intersection of psychology, AI, and fundraising.

💡 How a well-placed ask influences donor behavior
💡 Why anchoring donation amounts matters
💡 How giving itself creates a ripple effect of generosity

Griffin, Nick Fitz and his team are solving a major challenge: helping nonprofits do more with less (pretty relevant always but especially right now).

This conversation was a powerful reminder: Technology should make it easier to enhance connections, not replace it.

AI can make donor engagement smarter, faster, and more strategic. But at the end of the day, fundraising is about people truly connecting with people.

👆 Link to the full episode on The Nonprofit Lab in our BIO

Gratitude is about recognizing and appreciating the good around us. In the nonprofit world, gratitude reminds us to value our supporters, honor the contributions of our teams, and acknowledge the progress we’ve made. It fuels positivity and strengthens our resolve to continue our mission. Let’s make gratitude a daily practice, celebrating the people and moments that make our work possible. What are you grateful for today? Share in the comments below—we’d love to hear!

One of the most powerful and untapped channels for nonprofits to raise awareness has been right in front of us all along 🎙️✨

Podcasts offer a unique space where real, unfiltered stories and emotions can resonate with listeners in a way that no other medium can.

I had a chance to connect with Jeremie Mani, co-founder of Podcasthon, who is spearheading a global movement that recognizes this potential.

From March 15 to 21, 2025, thousands of podcasts will unite in a worldwide charity event, each releasing a special episode in support of nonprofit.

It’s all about raising awareness on a massive scale, allowing nonprofits to reach entirely new audiences in ways traditional marketing often can’t.

If you’ve been searching for a way to break through the noise and truly connect with new and existing supports, start thinking about podcasts.

It’s more than a trend — it’s an opportunity for your mission to be heard across the globe. Link to the episode on The Nonprofit Lab in our BIO