Conscious Tech for Nonprofits: Fostering Inclusivity Online

This session is a part of our virtual Marketing Series.

In today’s digital world, the technology choices we make shape our missions, influence our audiences, and impact the communities we serve. But how often do we stop to consider the deeper implications of these decisions? Every click, platform, and tool can either be used to open doors to inclusivity or unintentionally create barriers. As marketing and communications professionals, you’re at the forefront of these choices, wielding the power to champion equity in every post, campaign, and interaction.

Join us for Conscious Tech for Nonprofits: Fostering Inclusivity Online, the next session in our virtual Marketing Series. This won't just be another tech talk— but rather, an information-packed program for nonprofit professionals committed to building a more inclusive digital landscape. Together, we'll uncover immediate, practical changes you can make today to advance equity and develop long-term approaches that create lasting impact. Learn from industry experts who understand the challenges and opportunities of today’s tech landscape and explore the valuable resources that will guide your organization toward a more conscious approach to technology.

Join us as we build a digital world where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued—starting right here, right now.

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Amy is driven by a belief that the nonprofit technology community can be a movement-based force for positive change. Their prior experience in direct service, policy, philanthropy, and capacity-building organizations has fueled Amy's work to create meaningful, inclusive, and compassionate community engagement and educational opportunities for organizations around the world. As the CEO of NTEN, Amy inspires the NTEN team and global partners to believe in community-generated change. Amy believes technology can help nonprofits reach their missions more effectively and equitably, but doing so takes intention and investment in training, access, and collaboration.

Tristan Penn, Equity & Accountability Director

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I'm originally from Central Kansas and am a citizen of the Navajo Nation. I hold a BS in Child & Family Development Psychology from the University of Kansas. I've worked in nonprofits for the past 20 years, primarily Boys & Girls Clubs and youth development organizations. I'm passionate about nonprofit community engagement, organizational best practices, youth development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.I began my professional DEI work with Pacific Educational Group's three-year cohort/professional development initiative "Beyond Diversity: Courageous Conversations" while working for the Boys and Girls Club and Lawrence Public School in 2009. Additionally, I hold a Masters in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Strategic Innovation and Change Management Psychology from Colorado State University. Coupled with my lived experience as a Black and Navajo professional, I have served on previous organizations' equity teams/advisory boards/consulting teams and been a facilitator for DEI (rooted in racial equity) in the workplace and nonprofit programming, operations, and leadership development.

 

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