How an Edmonton social services agency spun out its own tech products

Why It Matters

Technology that is built by and for the non-profit sector is hard to come by. Usually, non-profits end up using an amended version of technology that has been developed for businesses, which focus on transactions rather than relationships, said IslamicFamily’s Executive Director Omar Yaqub.

Funders are receiving more AI proposals, but not all are well-equipped to assess them

Why It Matters

Very few funders are giving grants for AI projects to begin with. Corporate and technology funders are more likely to have the in-house technical talent to evaluate grant applications, while traditional philanthropic foundations might need to call on third-party resources.

How do you plan a field trip for remote or fly-in communities? Non-profit has an answer

Why It Matters

Offering hands-on learning experiences to students with limited access to interactive education significantly boosts engagement and improves learning outcomes.