Nonprofit Technology Courses

About this learning path...

The capacity for "technology" measures a nonprofit's ability to effectively use technology in its internal and external workings in a way that promotes digital equity, digital maturity, and sustainability. This learning path goes beyond nonprofit software and looks at the systems and stakeholders in place that can drive (or derail) innovation.

Full participation in this certificate is applicable for 3 points in Category 1.B Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

What You Will Learn

How technology has changed in its role in the nonprofit sector, and now is critical to delivering on our missions.

How Martec's Law, Christenson's Theory of Disruption, and sustainability-oriented innovations all affect our use of technology.

How business model innovations and systems sustainability-oriented innovations help us address technology problems in a productive way.

How you can use a systems mapping approach to understand where your technology approaches are, and where they can grow.

The four elements of digital equity, and using the concept of digital maturity as a goal for your nonprofit's technology efforts.

How to audit your current technology practices, determine your data needs, and find the right tech tools.

How to build learning and adaptation into your technological processes.

Three tips to set goals and form productive technology practices .

Who is this learning path for?

If you use any type of technology in your work with your nonprofit, this learning path will give you a chance to explore the bigger picture behind tech in your field. You'll be challenged to explore the ways that technology supports your stakeholders and community members, and to examine your role in building toward digital maturity. Suitable for all roles, with special emphasis on those interested in planning, innovation, and client-facing roles.

This learning path explores the following Korn Ferry competencies: