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# Going Digital: 5 lessons for charities developing technology–based innovations
- URL: https://gnucoopcom-u2056.vm.elestio.app/blog/going-digital-5-lessons-for-charities-developing-technologybased-innovations/
- Published: 2014-11-20T09:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2014-11-20T09:00:00.000Z
- Author: Gnucoop Soc. Coop.
- Tags: #tk-91, #Import 2026-09-12 16:33

Key Findings

Digital technology presents a big opportunity for charities to increase their impact. However, it is an underutilised tool in the sector.

Key issues charities face when developing digital technology include: staying focused on the end goal and not being distracted by the technology; the need for new skills; getting Trustee buy-in; bringing in the right support and partners; and planning the funding.

To help overcome these issues, we need to share more examples of best-practice and create guidance to demystify digital; as well as creating new and complementary funding sources dedicated to charities developing such technology.

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