We are delighted to release our 2025 Charity Technology Leaders Report. From February to April 2025, we conducted a comprehensive survey of charity technology leaders to understand the sector’s strategic priorities, risks, challenges and opportunities around IT. Now in its third year, the report presents the key industry insights, sector trends around technology, and comparisons…
Each year we conduct a Charity Technology Leaders survey to listen to sector leaders and understand their priorities around IT for the year ahead. We identify common themes and trends and share this back in the form of a report. You can read last year’s report here, or watch our LinkedIn Live video where we…
As part of our commitment to the local and global environment, Smartdesc have been working in partnership with World Land Trust (WLT) to offset our unavoidable carbon emissions. We are proud to announce that we have been awarded their Carbon Balanced Certificate. So, what does this mean? Using the Carbon Calculator created by WLT, we…
It’s been a pleasure working with all our customers, partners and colleagues this year, and we wish everyone a well-earned festive break. Smartdesc will be open as usual 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday apart from the following Public Holidays: Monday 25th December 2023 Tuesday 26th December 2023 Monday 1st January 2024 Next years’ public…
In today’s digital age, charities need to continually adapt to leverage technology for greater impact. The digital maturity of a nonprofit plays a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiencies, expanding reach, giving them a competitive edge and ultimately fulfilling its mission. In this blog, we explore the five key stages of digital maturity for nonprofit…
When I learnt that women only make up 26% of the tech workforce, and that over half of women in tech leave the industry before the age of 35 citing ‘non-inclusive’ company culture as the reason behind this decision, it is clear why events like the Women in Tech Festival are so important. It is…
We are delighted and proud to announce that Smartdesc is Great Place to Work Certified! This certification recognises employers who create an exceptional employee experience and an outstanding work culture. Achieving this award involved sending our employees an anonymous survey on a wide range of different workplace-related questions. We are pleased to say 89% of…
It’s been a pleasure working with all our customers, partners and colleagues this year, and we wish everyone a well-earned festive break. Smartdesc will be open as usual 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday apart from the following Public Holidays: Monday 26th December Tuesday 27th December Monday 2nd January Next years’ public holidays can be…
