November 6, 2026
How to Build an Indicator Tracking System for NGOs
Choose M&E indicators, define them clearly and track them in linked tables. Includes a free indicator tracking template (IPTT) and an AI prompt for NGOs.
Andrew Pham · 9 min readBlog - What we're thinking about
Explore the latest developments in technology and data solutions in the humanitarian space.
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Andrew Pham · 9 min readOctober 16, 2026
AI Training for Nonprofits: Which Course to Start With
AI training for nonprofits in 2026, from Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and NetHope, with a suggested first course for each role in your organization.
Andrew Pham · 7 min readAugust 19, 2026
Digital Collaboration for NGOs: 5 Habits That Slow Teams Down
What digital collaboration means for NGOs, the five legacy work habits that hold teams back, and a 10-point checklist to score your own organization.
Andrew Pham · 11 min readJuly 2, 2026
What is a Theory of Change? A Practical Guide for NGOs
A practical guide to the theory of change for NGOs: how it differs from a logframe and results framework, and how it relates to the OKRs used in tech.
Andrew Pham · 9 min readJune 5, 2026
AI for Nonprofits: A Practical Maturity Framework (Crawl, Walk, Run)
How can NGOs adopt AI responsibly? A three-stage maturity framework for nonprofits, from chatbot fluency to agentic workflows, with guidance on data protection and prompting.
Andrew Pham · 9 min readMay 20, 2026
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework: A Practical Guide for NGOs
Five steps to building an M&E framework that works in practice: theory of change, selecting indicators, designing data collection, reporting structures, and learning loops that feed findings back into decisions.
Andrew Pham · 7 min readApril 15, 2026
Finding Better Ways to Build Digital Solutions for NGOs
Why NGOs should build digital solutions iteratively: start with a functional skateboard, gather real-world feedback, and develop toward the right product rather than designing in a silo.
Ninette Adhikari · 4 min readMarch 22, 2026
How to Prioritize M&E System Features for Your NGO
Decide what to build first in your NGO monitoring and evaluation system. Use the Desirability, Feasibility, and Viability framework to balance user needs, technical capacity, and organizational strategy.
Andrew Pham · 5 min readFebruary 26, 2026
Part 2: Digital Principles Guiding Our Work
Four principles for practical digital development: integrating with existing systems, defining an MVP, choosing between technical solutions and procedures, and evaluating features with the DFV matrix.
Ninette Adhikari · 5 min readFebruary 5, 2026
Part 1: Digital Principles Guiding Our Work
Four foundational principles for building digital solutions for NGOs: designing with the user, defining system boundaries, establishing common data standards, and building with scale in mind.
Ninette Adhikari · 5 min readTell us about your project
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