#357- The Hidden Cost of Your Tech with Rachel Bearbower

This week, I’m chatting with my brilliant friend Rachel Bearbower, founder of the Nonprofit Automation Agency and my go-to tech guru. We’re talking all things tech stacks — the good, the bad, and the painfully expensive.

In this episode, we dig into:
✅ Why so many nonprofit tech setups are a hot mess
✅ What tools are actually worth the money and time
✅ The hidden costs (staff time, training, maintenance, etc.)
✅ How to build a Lego-style tech stack that actually works together
✅ Donor experience tips, especially for recurring giving
✅ Why there’s no such thing as the perfect CRM

I also share some real talk: if you feel behind on tech, you’re not alone and you’re not deficient — the world has changed fast, and we’re all just trying to keep up.

This one is jam-packed with practical insights, a few strong opinions, and some solid laughs. If you’re an ED, fundraiser, ops person, or anyone just trying to make your tech stack less painful — this one’s for you.

Important Links:

Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/?ref=Rhea 

Connect with Rachel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbearbower/ 

How to Train ChatGPT:  https://go.rheawong.com/annual-fundraising-plan-tracker1-3127-4300 

My Big Ask Gifts Program: https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program 

My Book, Get That Money Honey: https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey 

My Newsletter: https://www.rheawong.com/