In this insightful episode of Elevate Your Event, we dive into the transformative role of technology for nonprofits with Ashish Malik, co-founder and CEO of 108 Ideaspace. Ashish shares over 20 years of experience helping nonprofits and associations modernize their tech stacks, improve donor engagement, and achieve their missions. We explore everything from the importance of finding the right donor management systems to trends like AI that are reshaping nonprofit operations. Ashish emphasizes that nonprofits often struggle with the balance of investing in technology while maintaining cost efficiency. He offers practical advice on how nonprofits of all sizes can maximize their digital presence, manage donor relationships, and create a seamless fundraising experience. Plus, we tackle the ongoing challenge of capturing and leveraging donor data to make informed decisions that lead to greater impact. Takeaways Tech for Impact: Nonprofits need to view technology as an investment that drives greater returns in donor engagement and operational efficiency.Custom Solutions: Every nonprofit is unique, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Ashish discusses the importance of choosing the right tech stack tailored to the organization’s specific needs.Donor Experience Matters: From optimizing the user experience on donation pages to using data to retain donors, nonprofits can unlock significant potential with the right strategies in place.AI’s Emerging Role: While still developing, AI offers exciting possibilities for improving fundraising efficiency and predicting donor behaviors.Data is King: Capturing, storing, and using donor data effectively is crucial for long-term success in nonprofit fundraising. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 05:24 Building and Improving Nonprofit Systems 09:22 The Importance of Investing in Nonprofit Technology 13:43 Measuring Impact and Communicating with Donors 20:08 Trends and Changes in the Nonprofit Sector 24:04 Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Nonprofits 26:36 The Power of Data and Analytics 29:17 Preparing for the Future of Nonprofit Technology 33:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Episode Links: https://www.108ideaspace.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishmalik2/  Listen, rate, and subscribe! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts