{"id":10519,"date":"2022-09-23T14:52:59","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T14:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teamheller.com\/?post_type=library&#038;p=10519"},"modified":"2025-05-29T15:49:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T15:49:44","slug":"the-pros-and-cons-of-a-rfp-for-your-nonprofit-tech-selection","status":"publish","type":"library","link":"https:\/\/teamheller.com\/podcast\/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-rfp-for-your-nonprofit-tech-selection","title":{"rendered":"The Pros and Cons of a RFP for Your Nonprofit Tech Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-11372707\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1958153\/11372707-the-pros-and-cons-of-a-rfp-for-your-nonprofit-tech-selection.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-11372707&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>RFPs and RFIs have been valuable tools for nonprofits when they are selecting new software. But with the tech needs of nonprofit departments becoming more interconnected and shifts in the options out there for organizations, sometimes a RFP doesn&#8217;t get the full picture. In this episode, you&#8217;ll hear from Heller Consulting&#8217;s Director of Business Development, Jett Winders. 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