<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[EdZola ]]></title><description><![CDATA[EdZola ]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:40:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.edzola.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s Listen to Everyone: Voice AI for the Social Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[I want to tell you about Lakshmi. She has no formal schooling. She has never seen a web form, and she never will. But last quarter, she completed health survey in three minutes. On her own. In Telugu. Her phone rang. She picked up. She talked. That was it. That one call explains what we are building at zolabs.ai better than any pitch I could write. We call it voice intelligence but really, it is just an old idea done properly: if you want to know about people's lives, listen to them. The...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/let-s-listen-to-everyone-voice-intelligence-for-the-social-sector</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8d73efd573a92051ba87bb</guid><category><![CDATA[AI for NGOs]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:48:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_df7dc4aec63d4b95bfb91307f9038b44~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Parthiban </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is how we think about AI. For whatever it's worth.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've been having the same conversation with a lot of nonprofit leaders lately. Someone hears about what we've been doing with AI at EdZola, asks if I can share more, and I end up walking them through it. Not as a pitch, but as a genuine "here's what we tried, what worked, what didn't." What I've noticed is that the questions are almost always the same. And the anxiety is almost always the same too. So let me try to write down what I've actually learnt, from a year of building this on our own...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/this-is-how-we-think-about-ai-for-whatever-it-s-worth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e83f15a96d49e56eca1388</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:27:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_e9368343ae724a15a6c2f81778be3721~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Akshay V</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is a Management Information System (MIS) for Nonprofits? The Complete 2026 Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Management Information System (MIS) for nonprofits is a centralized digital platform that collects, stores, organizes, and reports on all the data your organization needs to deliver programs, manage donors, track outcomes, and report to funders from one connected system instead of dozens of disconnected spreadsheets. If you run a nonprofit or charity and your team spends more time hunting for data than acting on it, this guide is for you. We will walk through what an MIS actually does, why...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/what-is-a-management-information-system-mis-for-nonprofits-the-complete-2026-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d37e83d142869289e7979e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:45:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_dd5f79e3d3ae48398a683d44ba17139e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vishwa Poojitha </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EDG: Aria CFO Services – Enabling Effective Project Management and Team Collaboration with Zoho Projects ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read how ARIA CFO Services streamlined their operations by implementing a project management system and enhanced team collaboration and delivery excellence with Zoho Projects. Key Information: Time taken:  2 months  Result : They are managing their internal processes efficiently, leading to increased productivity. EdZola <> Aria Partnership Aria CFO Services partnered with EdZola in 2024 to set up a simpler, more organized way to manage their projects using Zoho Projects. Earlier, their team...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/edg-aria-cfo-services-effective-project-management-and-team-collaboration-with-zoho-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699bfb228133563068c8ec89</guid><category><![CDATA[EdZola Digital Guides]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:06:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_d29cf2f5b9cb4854a5421f07609d754b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vishwa Poojitha </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compass MIS: Transforming State-Wide Teacher Training with Tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key Indicators 1. Challenges of Indian Education Bodies 2.  The Emerging Need and Willingness to Integrate Technology 3. Timeline of the Project 4. Solutions the MIS Offers 5. Results 6. Use Cases to highlight the benefits 7. Tips for Non-Profit or Other Practitioners (Collective) 8. What does Mainak Roy, Co-Founder &#38; CEO of SEF, say about us? 9 . Key Learnings: Building Tech for Government at Scale 10. Next Steps: Expanding to More States 1. Challenges of Indian Education Bodies A Data &#38;...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/compass-mis-transforming-state-wide-teacher-training-with-tech</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691d74be48a4bb69fc8adc32</guid><category><![CDATA[EdZola Digital Guides]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:22:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_d723f67c41f64575a2b1cd6be48a9110~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vishwa Poojitha </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voice &#38; Chat AI for NGO Data Collection in India: Bridging the Last-Mile Gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why last-mile data is hard and why voice changes the game Across health, livelihoods, education, and climate programs, NGOs struggle with low literacy, app fatigue, limited devices and patchy connectivity  all of which lead to partial, delayed or biased data. India’s “AI for social impact”  momentum is real, spanning healthcare, education, agriculture and the environment, but last-mile capture remains the bottleneck. Two India-scale examples show the promise of inclusive AI: flood forecasting...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/voice-chat-ai-for-ngo-data-collection-in-india-bridging-the-last-mile-gap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6937fb0d1d422bb0eb1b405d</guid><category><![CDATA[AI for NGOs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:42:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_fee5e3ad4c8c43fb8281f8815b573971~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vishwa Poojitha </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Must-Have Layers of Tech Support for Nonprofits in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than 5 years, EdZola has worked with nonprofits and charities of varying scale. Our biggest takeaway? Technology support is not one-size-fits-all; a small grassroots nonprofit has very different needs compared to a large foundation with multiple offices.  However, we have some common patterns in how successful nonprofits think about their technology support, and the best way to do so is in layers. These layers are what truly make a difference in ensuring digital adoption is smooth,...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/7-must-have-layers-of-tech-support-for-nonprofits-in-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cd050b860daee44b31a3ca</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:12:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_4411dd8563d04c1fa9197087c945ea22~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Akshay V</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a CRM Saved Me from Losing My Mind and Why Every NGO Needs One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, I found myself in a situation that felt all too familiar to many of the NGO teams I work with. The Quarter was over, revenue planning was on bullet speed, and I was talking to nine different potential clients, each at different stages of the decision-making process. Some were reviewing proposals, others were “interested but needed time,”  and then there were those waiting on specifications. I tried tracking them multiple times my colleague and I built an Excel sheet, a fancy...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/how-a-crm-saved-me-from-losing-my-mind-and-why-every-ngo-needs-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f8ab92f6fc60d142ad56a4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:45:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_077621c43fe647348991a669f6c800dd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rashmi</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EDG: Tapasya – Tracking Government Scheme Beneficiaries’ Data with Zoho Creator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read how Tapasya streamlined its project management system to track government scheme beneficiaries’ data for better decision-making...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/edg-tapasyatracking-government-scheme-beneficiaries-data-with-zoho-creator</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cd2e21aef6910f9dd5dde1</guid><category><![CDATA[EdZola Digital Guides]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:39:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_71cd1f1aebab4becb9af03388258007b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vishwa Poojitha </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Levels of AI That Will Transform Nonprofits in 2025 and Beyond - A Special Edition for Social Impact Professionals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many nonprofits and social impact teams ask the same question:  “Where do we even begin with AI?” AI can feel confusing. There's too much...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/3-levels-of-ai-that-will-transform-nonprofits-in-2025-and-beyond-a-special-edition-for-social-sector</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ca896194ffd9a92b322394</guid><category><![CDATA[AI for NGOs]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_b78acfc79f93445ab8a1630c4d901e12~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Akshay V</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EDG: Aangan Trust – Streamlining HR Operations and Employee Data Management through Zoho People]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read how Aangan Trust simplified their HR management system for their employees with Zoho People. Key Information: Time taken: 4 months ...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/edg-aangan-trust-streamlining-hr-operations-and-employee-data-management-through-zoho-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a6f23de258c875dfd7a176</guid><category><![CDATA[EdZola Digital Guides]]></category><category><![CDATA[HRMS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:25:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_0e3cebc9553145288befbd7623eb0149~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vishwa Poojitha </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transform Your Nonprofit with FundZola: 7 Essential Modules for Indian Nonprofits to Simplify Donor Management And Fundraising ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re an NGO leader, finance head or Fundraising manager you’ve likely faced this situation: “We spend more time fixing donor records than fundraising.”  “Generating 80G and Fund Utilization Certificates manually? It’s a full-time job.” Whether you're managing hundreds of donors, reporting to corporate funders or preparing for audits, working across Excel files, Google Drive folders and WhatsApp confirmations drains time and creates clunky processes. Manual donor tracking, certificate...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/transform-your-nonprofit-with-fundzola-7-essential-modules-for-indian-nonprofits-to-simplify-donor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689196b0f741774de1066377</guid><category><![CDATA[Zoho Creator for NGOs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:17:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_de4a34d8841b42c3ae27c050fc5733b8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vishwa Poojitha </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streamline Your NGO's Operation with Zoho Creator: A Guide to Essential Automation Features]]></title><description><![CDATA[For NGOs in today’s fast-paced world, efficiency isn't just a luxury; it's essential for success. Zoho Creator has emerged as a powerful ally in this context, offering low-code solutions that transform the way NGOs operate. This innovative platform automates routine tasks, from managing emails and approvals to processing data, enabling NGOs to focus more on their core mission and less on administrative workload.  As the demand for agility and control in NGO management grows, tools like Zoho...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/elevate-your-ngo-s-impact-with-zoho-creator-a-guide-to-automation-excellence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6614d14f05f0619b55811105</guid><category><![CDATA[Zoho Creator for NGOs]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:15:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_29ea02e5ba704efd9bfd1b757e5aa2a9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vishwa Poojitha </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amplify Donor Engagement with Zia AI, Dynamic Team Spaces and Personalized Modules in Zoho’s ‘CRM for Everyone’ Suite]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you already have a CRM system in place, kudos — you're one step ahead in your digital transformation journey. But is it effectively...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/accelerate-donor-impact-transform-fundraising-with-zoho-s-crm-for-everyone-suite</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68495924f4e9df304b1072b7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:05:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_310596ae1c57466d977095f251221a83~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vishwa Poojitha </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Chasing Tools. Start With the Human Need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why most nonprofit tech fails? 
It’s not the tools, it’s the habits. 
Learn how to fix the foundation before you invest.]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/stop-chasing-tools-start-with-the-human-need</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682c568726bb6e6e3ff00bf8</guid><category><![CDATA[Tech for Upskilling NGOs]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 04:39:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_2f153b5a62e74e9c81cae1da46a9403a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Akshay V</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Effective Skilling MIS for Livelihood NGOs: Key Components and Best Practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Livelihood NGOs play a crucial role in empowering individuals and communities by providing skilling programs. These programs aim to enhance employability, create job opportunities, and improve the overall socio-economic conditions of the beneficiaries. To effectively administer and monitor these skilling programs, the use of Management Information Systems (MIS) is essential. In this article, we will delve into the key components of an effective Skilling MIS and explore best practices for its...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/building-effective-skilling-mis-for-livelihood-ngos-key-components-and-best-practices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6603a9dcfc6396523ff4ddc8</guid><category><![CDATA[Non-Profit data management & MIS]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 06:08:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_3b5dfb3fb09d44dab7b254c8c4014c13~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vishwa Poojitha </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering NGOs with Zoho Creator's Ready-to-Use Apps]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this article we explore how Zoho Creator’s apps are specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of the nonprofit sector, helping these]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/empowering-ngos-with-zoho-creator-s-ready-to-use-apps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">661cbe3afe86c6b2125d9085</guid><category><![CDATA[Zoho Creator for NGOs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:18:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_48a246c2e85c441c849bff9f18dda128~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vishwa Poojitha </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ways Nonprofits Can Leverage User Portal Feature in Zoho Creator ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This blog explores how nonprofits can leverage Zoho Creator's user portal to empower volunteers, donors, employees, and beneficiaries, with ]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/ways-nonprofits-can-leverage-user-portal-feature-in-zoho-creator</link><guid isPermaLink="false">660f986bf7f8a9d8b30ef8ab</guid><category><![CDATA[Zoho Creator for NGOs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zoho for  NonProfits]]></category><category><![CDATA[Non-Profit data management & MIS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:56:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_7d02d9384a364e299dccc7974692bf66~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vishwa Poojitha </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoho Creator Unleashed: Expertise in Program Management for Nonprofits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effective program management is essential for the success of any nonprofit organization. With limited resources and a constant need to drive impact, nonprofits face unique challenges that require innovative solutions. Enter Zoho Creator, a powerful and versatile platform that empowers nonprofits to streamline their program management processes and achieve their mission with ease. In this article, we will explore Zoho Creator and delve into its key features and benefits for nonprofits. Let's...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/zoho-creator-unleashed-expertise-in-program-management-for-nonprofits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65e7fc5398f66398dddf5c23</guid><category><![CDATA[Non-Profit data management & MIS]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zoho for  NonProfits]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zoho Creator for NGOs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:57:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_f47f81bb484c48bbaaeecc4f3e6dd31d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shiny Divyadarshini</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Overcome Legacy System Challenges with a Centralized Data Management Platform - Zoho Creator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many organizations, including nonprofits, find themselves struggling with outdated legacy systems that hinder their ability to effectively manage their data. These legacy systems are often fragmented, inflexible, and difficult to maintain, resulting in inefficiencies, data silos, and missed opportunities. However, with the right strategies and tools in place, organizations can break free from their legacy systems and transition to a modern, centralized data management platform that empowers...]]></description><link>https://www.edzola.com/post/how-to-overcome-legacy-system-challenges-with-a-centralized-data-management-platform-zoho-creator</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6601106696b345325bf89954</guid><category><![CDATA[Zoho Creator for NGOs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Non-Profit data management & MIS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:25:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/946993_757ada3a6da04265b4cfb572cdc687a3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vishwa Poojitha </dc:creator></item></channel></rss>