Generously funded by The Sonor Foundation.
About the cohort
Even before COVID–19, technology was changing the way that every nonprofit pursued its mission. The global pandemic has forced many to accelerate those changes.
NTEN and The Sonor Foundation have seen the immediate impact of COVID–19 on the sector, with organizations making technology decisions amidst significant uncertainty. That's why we've partnered on this Nonprofit Tech Readiness cohort to help the foundation's program grantees become more effective technology leaders and planners.
This six-month cohort program is a unique opportunity for grantees looking to integrate disparate systems, increase security, or create an inclusive IT roadmap. Cohort participants will emerge fully prepared to implement technology solutions that will bring about meaningful change in their organizations and in their communities. Previous Nonprofit Tech Readiness participants have had a diversity of technology projects, from developing their organization’s IT roadmap to securing internal systems, migrating databases to identifying new client management systems, and more.
Community call
Learn more about Nonprofit Tech Readiness by watching an informational call recorded on August 24. You can also download the slides from the presentation.
Schedule
Plan for a six-month time commitment, with 8–10 hours per month for program work.
Orientation
October 2023
Ask questions and explore the online learning and community space.
Sessions
October 2023–March 2024
Take part in educational and mentorship activities.
Conference
March 13–15, 2024
Attend the 2024 Nonprofit Technology Conference virtually or in Portland, Oregon, for free.
Celebration
April 2024
Celebrate achievements and hear from inspiring guest speakers.
Sessions
You'll be supported as you move your customized technology project from the idea stage to a full-blown action plan and get the guidance you need to implement the project. You do not need to have a project decided or in mind when you start.
Technology projects
Advice and mentorship, including help with successful planning, culture change, and implementation.
Open office hours
Drop-in opportunities to get direct support.
Live educational series
Training sessions that cover the core competencies of technology planning, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation.
Self-paced educational series
Sessions that cover other competencies and best practices.
Leadership development
Facilitated process for discussing feedback and practicing and modeling experiences you can replicate at your organization.
Interactive workshops
Working sessions to build your project planning skills and develop connections with your peers.
Topics
The curriculum is tailored to the cohort's needs, and new courses are added as available. Topics include:
- Technology assessments.
- Technology roadmaps.
- Project management.
- Equitable program design.
- Cybersecurity.
- Racial equity and tech planning.
- Streamlining operations.
- Change management.
- Digital Accessibility.
- Tool Selection.
Additional benefits
You'll get free enrollment in NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Professional Certificate. After the cohort ends, you'll also continue to have access to the materials and online community space.
Thanks to The Sonor Foundation, participants who complete the cohort are eligible for an additional donation of $10,000 CAD to advance their technology projects.
Apply for the cohort
Who should apply
Nonprofit staff at grantees of The Sonor Foundation are eligible to apply. The application takes 8–10 minutes to complete.
Applicants should be staff interested in practical, tangible technology training and in any role responsible for advancing and implementing a technology project at their organization. Board members and volunteers are not eligible. If you have any questions about your eligibility, email us.
Application
Applications closed on September 24, 2023.
