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July 31, 2023 36 mins

In this episode of Lead with Heart, I have Yulia Zhernovaya as my guest. She is the Head of Operations and Strategy at Giveffect, the leading all-in-one nonprofit software. She aims to translate her passion for technology into the nonprofit sector and demonstrate how technology can make our work more human.
In this conversation, we are diving into the ways technology can help break down silos and get everyone on the same page, make more informed decisions, and significantly reduce the time spent on administrative tasks so you can do what you do best: human-to-human work. In other words, how technology can allow you to accomplish your mission.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • [06:55] Tracking data in a way that doesn’t take away from the mission
  • [10:48] The power of technology to break down silos and move the needle
  • [13:10] Overcoming the barriers to nonprofits adopting new technologies
  • [19:15] Tips to successfully implement new technologies in your organization
  • [23:10] Technology implementation across generations
  • [27:33] The importance of data protection and data privacy
  • [31:29] How technology can support a healthy nonprofit culture


RESOURCES
Learn more about Giveffect the 10-in-One Nonprofit Software that connects and automates your organization. Reduces manual work and seamlessly connects your fundraising, volunteering, and program data on one CRM platform.
Catch up with my first podcast episode Nonprofit Management with Victoria Torres, where we talk about succession planning and planning for the future.


NOTEWORTHY QUOTES
“Technology can make us more efficient, so we can focus on human-to-human work.”
“Technology can help overall institutional collaboration, but also instituti

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Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.
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