The EdZola blog
Ideas, guides and case studies for nonprofit technology.
100 years of Data Viz
Data visualization lessons from a 1925 Otto Neurath chart on income and infant mortality, and what they mean for nonprofits trying to drive change.
From 0 to 1: Practical Tips for Social Enterprises to Leverage Technology in Their Digital Transformation
Nonprofit digital transformation tips from EdZola's work with partners: think big, start simple, plan well, involve leaders and build fast and flexibly.
Unlocking Nonprofit Efficiency: Overcoming Data Silos and Centralizing Your Systems
Data silos slow nonprofits down. How to spot them, break them down and implement a centralized system, plus how to measure whether it's working.
EDG: Tap India Foundation -Tracking Out of School Children data
Case study: TAP India Foundation tracks out-of-school children with a program management system on Zoho Creator, now covering 16K+ students. See how.
EDG: Avanti Fellows - Streamlining Telecalling Systems for Efficient Student Program Management
Case study: Avanti Fellows built a telecalling system on Zoho Creator linked to BigQuery to manage nearly 8K students. See how calls are prioritized.
Transforming Nonprofit Operations: Leveraging AI Features of Zoho CRM
Zoho CRM's Zia AI features for nonprofits: email insights, automated busywork, data enrichment and suggested workflows. Get more from the CRM you have.
Data Dilemmas: Navigating Privacy and Cybersecurity in Nonprofit Operations
Data privacy and cybersecurity for nonprofits: the risks of outdated systems and weak training, and practical steps to protect donor and beneficiary data.
Is it time to migrate from outdated legacy systems? Signs to notice for Nonprofits
Eight signs your nonprofit has outgrown its legacy systems, from rising maintenance costs and security gaps to no real-time data. Is it time to migrate?
Democratizing Nonprofit's data within organization for better decision-making: How Technology can help?
Data democratization for nonprofits: how cloud tools, analytics and AI put data in every team's hands, and how to handle privacy and data quality.