Going digital? This expert says you should transform your organizational culture first

Author Kylie Adair
The CEO of Technology Helps, a consulting firm focused on helping non-profits upgrade their tech, shares tips for getting your culture ready

Why It Matters

The digital-first reality is here to stay post-pandemic. Social impact organizations are still struggling in the transition to an online world. A recent survey by CanadaHelps found that one in three charities believe theyโ€™ll soon find it harder to continue their work if they donโ€™t improve their digital capabilities. A majority rated their digital skill level as either โ€œfairโ€ or โ€œpoor.โ€

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