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“ Every single year we are asking ourselves , how are we going to continue this and improve and give more time ?”, says Finn . “ Every single year , we surpass our volunteering targets because we are an organisation made up of employees who are passionate about the real difference each and every one of them can make individually as well as collectively .”
An inescapable challenge that comes with technology and innovation is readiness and whether or not there is the right skillset and capabilities to fully embrace technology . As an organisation looking to connect non-profit and educational sectors from all over the world to the latest technology solutions , this challenge is only exacerbated . Finn recognises this and admits that there are more mature and ‘ techready ’ countries and markets in some parts of the world than others .
The one thing she does note however , is the demand for technology . “ There is a huge appetite to become tech ready and in fact , sometimes it ’ s the systems and solutions that aren ’ t ready to match that appetite ,” she says . “ There are some incredible , innovative organiza-
“Sometimes it ’ s actually technology that has to be ready . So as developers , we have to catch up with some of their innovative concepts ”
— Charlotte Finn , VP Global Strategic Relations
NOVEMBER 2018