Sparking Innovation

Sparking Innovation

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Sparking Innovation episodes

  • Sustainably Funding Technology Innovation

    Innovation isn’t a one-time expense. It's a continuous investment.


    New technology is essential for delivering top-notch human services, but the challenge isn’t just the upfront cost—it’s securing the long-term funding to keep it running. Without sustained investment, even the best tools lose their impact.


    Trellus Co-CEO Chris Shue shares how to break through funding barriers and keep innovation moving forward—even when internal buy-in is scarce.


    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction to Sparking Innovation

    04:55 - Funding Technology: The Elevator Pitch

    13:05 - The Shift in Funding Dynamics Post- COVID

    19:52 - Leveraging Data for Impact Stories

    25 min
  • AI Readiness for Nonprofits

    We all know the transformative potential of AI, but many nonprofits are unsure how they could specifically use it. On top of that, the burning question is, "How does my organization even become AI-ready?"

    Provisio Chief Innovation Officer Erica Cox and VP of Data Services John Patton explore current applications of AI in human services, the keys to a great data strategy for AI, and how Provisio assists organizations in becoming AI-ready. They also highlight Salesforce's exciting new Agentforce AI technology and how it will boost impact and efficiency for human services organizations.

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction to AI in Nonprofits

    05:36 - The Importance of Data Strategy for AI

    11:51 - Provisio's Approach to AI Readiness

    18:05 - The Future of AI in Human Services

    24 min
  • Creating a Culture of Innovation at a Nonprofit

    In this day and age, nonprofits must be tech-savvy to deliver the best services possible. Technology innovation is no longer a luxury. It's essential to having any real, lasting impact.


    Heath Parks, Information Systems & Salesforce Manager at Cincinnati Works, reveals how to create an organizational culture of innovation that sustains growth and boosts impact. Hint: It takes courage!

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction to Sparking Innovation Podcast

    05:57 - The Journey of Cincinnati Works

    10:19 - Navigating Change and Staff Buy-In

    14:51 - Embracing Data-Driven Decision Making

    23:37 - Funding Technology and Infrastructure

    28:03 - The Future of Nonprofit Innovation


    33 min

About Sparking Innovation

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Our mission is to inspire nonprofits and government agencies to drive change in their communities by embracing change in their organizations. Through insightful conversations with industry experts, we reveal how human services organizations can harness their data to become more efficient and effective for the people they serve. We also speak with leaders from nonprofits and state and local governments to share how their innovation journeys empowered them to become stronger organizations.