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This resource is for anyone involved in making grant applications to fund their organisation’s digital costs. That includes funders aswell as fundees. It lists some of the myths that influence perceptions and decisions around digital funding. For each one it explains why it isn’t true, and why they are also partly true. It will help […]

This resource is for: Digital leads who are thinking about how to make the most of digital tools in their organisation Project managers who like thinking logically and solving problems.  It covers: What we mean by No Code Three key things No Code can do for you Three problems to look out for when you […]

When you are seeking funding to cover digital costs it can be difficult to know where to start and how to work out your costs. This flowchart explains the key steps to take. View it in the embed below or directly in Miro. ‍ —- ‍ Photo by Startup Stock Photos.

This resource is for people applying for funding for their non-profit’s digital costs.  The article will be relevant if you’re seeking funding for core digital costs, a hybrid service, or a 100% ‘digital-first’ service. The higher the percentage of digital costs in your budget, the more useful it will be. It is based on interviews […]

This resource is for people applying for funding for their non-profit’s digital costs. It is also for grant makers interested in learning about other funders’ approaches.  The article will be most relevant if you’re seeking funding for a hybrid or 100% ‘digital-first’ service. But many of its insights will also apply if you are seeking […]

“Digital is no longer a shiny new thing. It has moved from the innovation space to being something that is more embedded in how nonprofits operate” – Funder J This resource is for people working in nonprofits applying for funding for digital costs. It’s also useful for grant makers interested in learning about other funders’ […]

In this article, I’ll explain what you can use ChatGPT for, the differences between the free and paid version and give examples of ChatGPT prompts that can help you in your work. I’m focusing on how to use ChatGPT because it’s the best-known advanced AI chatbot. But these suggestions can work for any generative AI […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is embedded in our everyday lives. And over a quarter of charities use it in their day-to-day work. AI has the potential for social good and efficiency, but there are ethical issues around using it. This article focuses on how your charity can make the most of the benefits of AI-powered tools […]

This is the first in a new series of articles by Catalyst Resources. Here’s how it works: You put forward a website for us to critique.  We review its design and give you feedback.  We make that feedback open so others can learn from it.  We’re doing this because it’s often better to show rather […]

This is the second in a new series of articles by Catalyst Resources. Here’s how it works: You put forward a website for us to critique.  We review its design and give you feedback.  We make that feedback open so others can learn from it.  We’re doing this because it’s often better to show rather […]

You’ve been supporting your beneficiaries for years. You think you know what they need. You believe you know what type of digital service to create. But hold up. Unless you’ve already tested your idea you can’t be sure it’ll work for your users. You can’t yet know how to make it accessible and usable for […]

This resource is for anyone who is responsible for identifying, choosing and introducing a new digital tool or software to their organisation. It’s particularly useful for people who feel nervous about the process. It covers: Common issues and how to avoid them. Key steps to take when you need to choose a new tool. Links […]