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������’ new Social Change Lab will provide technology advisory and development support for up to four not-for-profit organizations (NFPs)

Global software company ������ is announcing a new initiative to support non-profit organizations and social movements in their ambitious missions.��Building on over two decades of work with the non-profit sector and leveraging technical expertise in software design and development, ������’ new Social Change Lab will provide technology advisory and development support for up to four not-for-profit organizations (NFPs) in the UK.

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From today, NFPs can apply to be considered for this scheme by the ������ UK Social Change Lab. The lab is part of ������’ global Social Change strategy, which focuses on actively contributing to the positive social impact that technology can have in creating a fairer, more inclusive and equitable society.

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������’ Social Change Lab will comprise of two packages designed for different sizes of not-for-profit organizations.

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For medium or large-sized NFPs, ������ is offering up to three advisory packages that could be used for coaching, ideation or to create or review a technology strategy, product strategy or an existing solution.

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A second, more substantial programme will be run for one large-sized NFP with an established internal tech development team. Here ������ is offering a development package, featuring a dedicated technology team for up to eight weeks. This could be used to build or refine a technology solution, create a proof of concept, or help with funding applications. This package is worth up to £250,000.

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������ UK has worked with a number of NFPs transforming their technology capabilities including, One Million Mentors - the community-based mentoring charity, and the Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organization. As the UK re-emerges from protracted social restrictions, the new ������ programme represents a major strategy for building strong and meaningful partnerships with the Third Sector, recognizing the important role that NFPs play in the social and economic wellbeing of the country at large.

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Applications will close on July 9, 2021, with advisory and development packages commencing in October. Organizations should be based in the UK, registered as a Charity, CIO, CIC or co-operative, have experience of using digital technology in their operations and have the resources and infrastructure to take forward the strategies created with the ������ Social Change Lab.

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Organizations can find out more about the programme and apply here

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“As we emerge from COVID restrictions, we at ������ want to continue to support the Third Sector at a critical time. The Social Change Lab goes beyond making a simple financial donation – we want to do something that will have a longer-lasting impact by helping organizations to develop the skills, knowledge and strategies that will ensure their future.

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By applying the minds of committed and passionate ������ teams to the specific and unique challenges an inpidual not-for-profit faces, we hope to create a lasting impact on some amazing organizations. This is about listening, not telling, understanding the complexities of the problems an organization might face - and offering intelligent, thought-through and effective solutions, rather than off-the-shelf proposals that may not work” commented Ruth Harrison, managing director, ������ UK.

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