Chantal Forster and Sam Caplan: Technology Accelerates Change

Technology can be an incredible asset for those working in grantmaking and philanthropy, but too often this work is considered separate from an organization’s broader mission. Though tech’s role is expanding, there’s still a gap between what’s possible and what’s happening on the ground. In this episode of Impact Audio, you’ll hear from two tech veterans in philanthropy: Chantal Forster and Sam Caplan.

Listen in to learn about:

• Technology as a scaling agent, well beyond mere nuts and bolts

• How technologists fit into the future of philanthropy

• What bumble bees can teach us about building a participatory ecosystem

•Tapping into IT’s strategic value

• Chantal’s story, from coding at 8 years old to leading TAG

From personal stories to professional insights, this episode is full of great takeaways (and prescient predictions) for anyone working in grants, philanthropy, or social impact. We hope it's valuable to you.

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: https://www.submittable.com/impact-audio/chantal-forster/