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🎧 Disrupted, Not Defeated: The Next Chapter in Global Development What happens when the funding models that built the sector… fall apart? “This isn’t just a funding crunch. It’s a once-in-a-generation shake-up of global development. And how we respond will define what comes next.” — Raj Kumar, Editor-in-Chief, Devex In this timely conversation, we sit down with Raj Kumar to unpack the aftermath of peak ODA, massive aid cuts, and the crumbling of long-standing development models. 🧠 Key takeaways: • Why value-for-money is now survival-critical for NGOs and social enterprises • How MDBs, DFIs, and new philanthropies are rewriting the funding landscape • What it means to design for outcomes, not just projects and why that shift is overdue • The risks of old-school digital health models in an era of constrained resources • How orgs like Dimagi are radically lowering costs to stay relevant and impactful 🌍 This episode is a must-listen for: • INGO leaders and social entrepreneurs • Funders adapting to the new normal • Policymakers navigating a post-ODA reality 🎙️ Guest spotlight: • Raj Kumar, President & Editor-in-Chief of Devex, a leading voice at the intersection of aid, development, and global policy. What do you think the future of global development looks like? Episode link in comments! 👇

Dimagi is seeking locally registered organizations in Nigeria to join us in the Connect-Readers program. This initiative is designed to expand access to affordable reading glasses and improve the quality of life for millions living with age-related vision impairment. Through this partnership, organizations will: • Distribute reading glasses within their communities • Equip and support frontline workers through Dimagi’s CommCare Connect digital platform • Share feedback that strengthens the model and guides future scale-up This is a performance-based partnership, with payments tied to verified service delivery. By joining, partners will play a vital role in bringing vision care directly to those who need it most. If your organization has experience in community-based service delivery and is interested in applying, we encourage you to review the full EOI and application details here: https://okt.to/ZQJfxL

🌍 "This gives us a moment when the clay is soft, there's a chance to sort of shape this new world." – Raj Kumar In our latest podcast episode, Jonathan Jackson and Amie Vaccaro sit down with Raj Kumar, who dives into the future of development, emphasizing the importance of locally-led, tech-enabled solutions. He shares invaluable insights on how we can better tell our stories, drive support, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. How do you see the role of local leadership in the global development sector? Share your thoughts below! Full episode found here: https://okt.to/GsYyo5

Mark your calendars! Our first-ever "What's New in CommCare" webinar goes live October 7th. EU Cloud reveals + more surprises inside. Sign up to see live demos of a host of powerful new capabilities, including: ✅ Bulk case editing ✅ AI-powered translations ✅ Web multimedia uploads ✅ UX and performance boosts …and more. Secure your spot and be among the first to see these updates in action! Register now: https://okt.to/c5g7bt

🚀 IT'S LIVE: The CommCare EU Cloud is here! Finally, you can choose exactly where your data lives - EU, India, or US. Same platform, your rules. It’s your data, your choice. Today marks a new era for CommCare projects. Same features. Same pricing. Same CommCare you trust. The only difference? YOU decide where your data calls home. Find out more today: https://okt.to/tUpTdZ

We’ve lowered the cost of the CommCare Standard Plan to just $100/month. That means powerful features and reliable support are now within reach for even more organizations. Because the tools you use to deliver essential services should never be out of reach.

Your data deserves options. Something big is coming to CommCare that puts YOU in control of where your project data lives. We're expanding our global hosting options with the launch of the CommCare EU Cloud! Soon you'll have the power to host your data where it needs to be: Europe, the US, or India. Whether its grant requirements, internal policies, or simply wanting data hosted in Europe, choice matters. Be the first to know when we go live → https://hubs.ly/Q03FY83n0

CommCare’s app building interface is now available in 9 languages, including Hindi, Swahili, Arabic, and Ukrainian. What's our goal with this new feature? To help you connect with the people you serve in the language they understand best. Find out more: https://okt.to/gfzOZF

In a world obsessed with doing more, what if the real growth happens when we slow down? In our latest High Impact Growth episode, we go deeper than strategy or productivity hacks. We explore how your nervous system might be the most powerful leadership tool you have. We sat down with somatic leadership coach Franziska Gonder, who’s helping impact-driven leaders shift from burnout and hustle… to grounded, expansive leadership. In this conversation, we unpack: Why building capacity, not chasing performance is the key to long-term impact. What the "Still Point" is and how to use it when everything feels like chaos. How co-regulation isn't just emotional support, it’s a business strategy. The overlooked cost of always being in fight-or-flight mode (and how to reset). What leadership looks like after AI changes everything. This episode is for anyone feeling stuck in hustle mode, leading through crisis, or trying to show up with more presence in the chaos. Franzi’s approach is human, practical, and deeply needed—especially in global health and social impact today. Listen now: https://okt.to/xS7hRv Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen. What’s one thing you do to reset your nervous system during stressful weeks? #HighImpactGrowth #Leadership #SomaticCoaching #BurnoutRecovery #FranziskaGonder #GlobalHealth #PresenceOverPerformance

When funding cuts collide with tech gaps, nonprofits face a perfect storm. But there’s a path forward that doesn’t require massive budgets. New research shows nonprofits spend < 3% of budgets on tech, compared to 6% in the for-profit sector. The result? Organizations that can modernize surge ahead, while others fall behind. How do we prevent a two-tiered system where digitally advanced nonprofits pull further ahead, leaving others behind? We close that gap not by demanding bigger budgets, but by breaking down the barriers (cost and complexity) that create the divide in the first place. At Dimagi, we’re working to do exactly that, by lowering the cost of our entry-level software plan, and making CommCare even easier to use. Because every organization deserves digital tools to endure today and thrive tomorrow. See how we’re Powering Resilience for nonprofits around the world: https://lnkd.in/dHDv_iAP Research source: https://lnkd.in/emyNRhfn #NonprofitTech #DigitalResilience #SocialImpact