Constraint Breeds Creativity with Christa Stelzmuller, CTO at charity: water
July 30, 2024
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes.
In this episode, I’m joined by Christa Stelzmuller, Chief Technology Officer at charity: water. Together, we explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding the implementation of technology in the nonprofit sector.
So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes.
In this episode, I’m joined by Christa Stelzmuller, Chief Technology Officer at charity: water, a nonprofit bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. Until recently, she was also an Advisor at Dia & Co.
Join us as we explore:
- The differences between the nonprofit and for-profit sectors
- charity: water’s technology infrastructure
- The build vs. buy debate
- How to strategically manage growth
Episode Highlights:
- [06:50 - 10:56] - Nonprofit vs. For-profit
- [15:24 - 21:43] - The Technology of charity: water
- [21:43 - 24:11] - The Build vs. Buy Debate
- [24:11 - 29:57] - Managing Growth
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