Budgeting for Technology
This segment outlines how NGOs can think about budgeting for digital tools and technology adoption in a practical, structured way. It suggests allocating a minimum of 3%—and ideally up to 7%—of the overall organizational budget toward technology to enable efficiency and scale. The speaker breaks down approximate monthly spends across key functions like HR, finance, program operations, outreach, and communications, helping organizations estimate costs based on their size and needs. The emphasis is on planning for long-term operational excellence, ensuring compliance through tools like Zoho Books, and leveraging digital systems to streamline processes, improve program performance, and generate impactful, real-time content from the field.