Bolstered by the success of technology in response to the events of 2020, executive directors and CEOs are cautiously envisioning an expanded role for technology as a driver of efficiency, mission, and strategy in an increasingly dynamic context. Like their private-sector counterparts, grantmakers are increasingly calling upon technology leaders to solve their most urgent challenges and strategic goals. Taking technology to these new heights will require a rethink about the role of IT and the type of leaders recruited to lead.
This guide aims to serve as a resource for foundation leaders aspiring to bring more strategic IT talent into their organizations. The advice offered is gleaned from a variety of sources including interviews with some of our sector’s most dynamic IT leaders (and those who hire them).