Architecting for Impact: A Practical Talk for Nonprofits
April 23 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Nonprofits often make technology decisions to solve immediate needs. Over time, that can lead to disconnected systems, inconsistent reporting and growing complexity.
In this 30-minute fireside‑style chat, we’ll focus on the foundation behind your fundraising and operations: your data platform. Rather than comparing tools, we’ll explore why long‑term platform decisions matter. We’ll take a look at how the Nonprofit Common Data Model in Microsoft Dataverse helps nonprofits create consistency, confidence and flexibility as they grow.
This session is designed to help nonprofit leaders think differently about modernization, ask better questions about their current environment, and understand how today’s data choices impact their future.
This is a practical, platform‑level discussion. We’ll cover:
- – Platform strategy vs. point solutions in nonprofit tech
- – What the Nonprofit Common Data Model is (without the jargon)
- – How shared data improves reporting, governance, and trust
- – Why clean, connected data is essential for future AI
- – How to think about “what’s next” without starting over
