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On-Demand Panel Discussion: Leveraging Tech to Lift Lives - How Children International is Digitally Transforming to Improve Impact
Join us for an on-demand, inspiring conversation on how Children International is leveraging Microsoft technology and AI to empower change and optimize their mission-driven work
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Video Navigation
- 00:00 – Housekeeping and Introductions
- 01:56 – Children International's Digital Transformation Video
- 07:06 - Open Discussion
- 50:07 - Questions and Answers
- 57:15 - Resources and Closing
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Since its founding in 1936, Children International has helped over 1 million children worldwide break free from the cycle of poverty with programs in health equity, education, life skills and employment. However, siloed and outdated systems and technical debt made it difficult to efficiently manage and expand Children International’s impactful global programming. The organization recognized the need to modernize their methodologies to better support their mission of making a profound impact on children's lives.
Join us for an on-demand, inspiring discussion on how Children International is leveraging Microsoft technology and AI to empower change and optimize their mission-driven work. This panel brings together Tim Bachta, Vice President of Global Information Technology at Children International, Erin McHugh Saif, Chief Product Officer on the Microsoft Tech for Social Impact team, and Matthew Case, Consulting Director at HSO, to share their insights on Children International's digital transformation journey. They will highlight the pivotal role of Microsoft technology in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing technical debt, as well as the strategic adoption of cloud-based solutions and AI to improve program delivery. Further, the conversation will underscore the significance of collaborative partnerships in tackling the challenges of technology modernization.
We will also share a short video featuring multiple members of the Children International team speaking about how the organization is leveraging technology to more effectively advance its mission.
Discover insights on:
- Navigating the change process: Effective strategies for managing digital transformation within non-profits.
- Harnessing technology and AI: How to leverage technological advancements and AI to amplify social impact.
- Cultivating strong partnerships: The significance of establishing robust relationships with technology providers during digital transformation journeys.
- Approaching incremental digital adoption: Practical steps for gradually integrating digital solutions into non-profit operations to minimize disruption and maximize effectiveness.
- Aligning technology with missions: Ensuring that new technological initiatives are in harmony with the core goals and values of your non-profit.
This panel is essential for non-profit leaders, technology enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the transformative power of digital solutions in driving social impact.
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Tim Bachta | VP, Global Information Technology | Children International
Known as “The Connector”, Tim has a reputation for working with business partners to create innovative IT solutions, bringing the expertise and understanding of a “business technologist” to Children International. An Army veteran with decades of experience in application development, he held executive leadership positions at private sector companies, including NASB. At Children International, Tim focuses on how technology can be used to help break the cycle of poverty on a global scale. He looks for ways the organization can empower all its beneficiaries to leverage technology in ways that can assist them in elevating themselves and those around them. “Here at CI, we’re not just providing a bandage; we’re trying to break that cycle of poverty. We are empowering the children, youth and families we serve to help themselves and their communities. They have the opportunity to be that multiplier of change in their own lives, their family’s lives and in their community.”
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Erin McHugh Saif | Chief Product Officer | Microsoft Tech for Social Impact
Erin McHugh Saif serves as Chief Product Officer of Microsoft’s Tech for Social Impact organization. Erin joined Microsoft in 2019 to build TSI’s engineering organization from scratch and to lead five disciplines of individual contributors and people managers across engineering, product management, program management, user experience design, and support. Erin is a member of the TSI leadership team and currently leads product management and user experience design. Her teams are responsible for the vision, strategy, product roadmap, and design of Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit and Community Training. Erin has spent the last 22 years building market-leading products for the commercial and nonprofit CRM, analytics, and data visualization sectors. She has served in product and engineering leadership roles at Salesforce.com and Salesforce.org, roundCorner, TIBCO Spotfire, Blackbaud, and Target Analysis Group. Erin currently serves on the Advisory Council of BGenerous, is a member of Chief’s executive network, and is a member of the Boston Chief Product Officer Forum.
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Matthew Case | Consulting Director, Customer Experience | HSO US
Matthew has spent thousands of hours with thousands of users for over a decade in the CRM software space. In addition to volunteering personally, he has worked professionally with non-profits to help drive their digital transformations. In these engagements, he seeks to forward the organization's mission while improving the digital experience for the constituents and employees.
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