145. Finding the Right Technology to Take Your Organization to the Next Level - Mitch Stein

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
145. Finding the Right Technology to Take Your Organization to the Next Level - Mitch Stein
Jul 19, 2021 Season 3
We Are For Good

Meet Mitch. He left his Wall Street job to pour into something deeply meaningful in the nonprofit world, and thus became the launching pad of Pond, an incredible space pairing nonprofits with the right digital products. Everyone who’s ever hated researching tech solutions 😵‍💫- this episode is for you! Mitch is also a beacon of light addressing gay bias in the nonprofit industry, and sharing his story as a gay man and passionate do gooder in the sector. 🎧Listen in now for tech + heart in this convo celebrating inclusive communities.


EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Mitch’s story and journey to where he is today (2:00)
  • An overview of Pond (6:00)
  • The importance of community and leadership growth (16:00)
  • Finding the right technology for your organization: key questions to ask during technology demos (20:00)
  • Make values-based decisions (21:00)
  • How the nonprofit sector can be more inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ community (24:00)
  • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Mitch’s life (35:000
  • Mitch’s One Good Thing: Don’t wait for permission.


For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/145

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