The EdZola blog
Ideas, guides and case studies for nonprofit technology.
Practical writing on data, MIS, CRM and AI from six years of building systems with nonprofits, foundations and social enterprises.
Let’s Listen to Everyone: Voice AI for the Social Sector
Discover how Zolabs.ai helps nonprofits collect beneficiary feedback through AI-powered phone calls in 13+ Indian regional languages, without apps or smartphones.
This is how we think about AI. For whatever it's worth.
AI doesn't create new habits — it amplifies what already exists. A practical 3-stage framework for nonprofits ready to make their institutional knowledge work harder.
What Is a Management Information System (MIS) for Nonprofits? The Complete 2026 Guide
What is a nonprofit MIS? It's a centralized system that turns raw program data into impact insights — covering beneficiary registration, M&E, donor reporting, and decision-making. This 2026 guide covers everything from core features to implementation
EDG: Aria CFO Services – Enabling Effective Project Management and Team Collaboration with Zoho Projects
Read how ARIA CFO Services streamlined their operations by implementing a project management system and enhanced team collaboration and delivery excellence with Zoho Projects.
Compass MIS: Transforming State-Wide Teacher Training with Tech
From Spreadsheets to Scalable Impact: How EdZola Implemented Zoho Creator to Streamline SEF's Teacher Training and Drive Data-Backed Decision making - Compass MiS
Voice & Chat AI for NGO Data Collection in India: Bridging the Last-Mile Gap
Collect quality field data via multilingual voice & chat. See what works in India and how zobabs.ai helps NGOs go live fast.
7 Must-Have Layers of Tech Support for Nonprofits in 2025
Explore 7 essential layers of tech support nonprofits can’t ignore in 2025 including advisory, design, hyper-care and more to ensure sustainable digital transformation.
How a CRM Saved Me from Losing My Mind and Why Every NGO Needs One
I was drowning in spreadsheets until Zoho Bigin changed everything. Discover how a simple CRM can help NGOs organize donors, automate follow‑ups, and stay sane.
EDG: Tapasya – Tracking Government Scheme Beneficiaries’ Data with Zoho Creator
Read how Tapasya streamlined its project management system to track government scheme beneficiaries’ data for better decision-making using Zoho Creator