327. Making Technology More Human + Building a System of Belonging: Meet the Human Stack - Tim Lockie
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
Meet Tim. He believes digital transformation is affordable and scalable for nonprofits of all sizes. That’s why he’s leaving the tech stack behind in favor of The Human Stack - a way to make your technology more human and usable. Not only is this solution brilliant, it helps you understand how to actually operate your tech simply and efficiently (Eureka!💡😜). Tune in for this convo we believe may just hold the answer in changing the way technology companies + partners + consultants relate to nonprofits and the impact economy.
💡Learn
- Defining the Human Stack
- Improving nonprofit digital literacy, training + skills
- How to know when technology is a problem ( ⬅️ FREE diagnostic tool)
- Low hanging fruit for nonprofits
Today’s Guest
Tim Lockie, CEO and Founder of The Human Stack
Episode Highlights
- Tim’s story and journey to where he is today (5:00)
- The Human Stack (12:00)
- Tech + Digital Literacy that nonprofits need (16:00)
- Determining your tech stack and human stack vitals (28:55)
- A powerful moment of philanthropy in Tim’s life (35:35)
- Tim’s One Good Thing: You need one person who is tactical. Identify that person and give them all the support you can. Then have a person they report to that looks at their work and says good job. (37:00)
- How people can get connected to The Human Stack (39:00)
For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/327.
About our Sponsor Neon One
Technology alone can’t solve the challenges nonprofits face. That’s why Neon One provides software that empowers you to manage constituents all while giving you the resources and support you need to connect to what matters most - your people and their passions. Learn more about how Neon One is helping nonprofits create stronger connections by visiting neonone.com/weareforgood.
About our Sponsor Virtuous
You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. It’s so much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving, and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement.
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