The right technology, used correctly and engaging the appropriate people, can help you be a more successful nonprofit manager or fundraising professional. Increasingly, younger people are using technology to gather information, connect and even donate to the causes that move them. But, don’t forget about Baby Boomers; while they may not be the heavy users of technology that millennials are, they’re still using and benefitting from a variety of tools that didn’t exist just several years ago.
One of the challenges for nonprofit organizations is to discover the apps and online resources that can benefit them in a rapidly evolving world. Another challenge involves being careful to avoid the potential pitfalls that technology can present.
To help you think a bit more carefully about deploying technology, Maeve Lander, CEO and founder of PayNow, shares her thoughts below. PayNow for Stripe is a minimalist point of sales app, allowing you to accept credit card payments and donations on your phone. The Australian-based company serves clients in Australia, the U.S. and the U.K.