Jim Fruchterman

Context is All You Need

October 7, 2026 | Tech for Good

At the heart of this AI-for-Good future is the power of context: the power of data applied to benefit the communities we serve.

As well as launching the adoption-ready BD4D Standard, we’ve released the BD4D Playbook to assist organizations in adopting the Standard.

August 18, 2025 | Tech for Good

AI beyond the hype: Nonprofits should adapt organizational applications that make sense, to the social sector context.

January 15, 2025 | Jim's CEO Updates

In 2024, Tech Matters launched a new data governance movement, the Better Deal for Data, and continued AI education for nonprofit leaders.

October 9, 2024 | Tech for Good

See our Nonprofit AI Treasure Map. It’s a roadmap for non-technical nonprofit leaders making decisions about adopting and using AI technology.

We have been gratified by the reaction to our initial white paper proposing a Better Deal for Data and a new data governance movement.

Silicon Valley layoffs go from bad to worse, and the nonprofit sector is waking up to new opportunities to attract tech talent.

I hope you join me and other nonprofit technologists in helping to see that AI gets applied ethically for maximum positive social impact.

December 8, 2023 | Jim's CEO Updates

The biggest news for Tech Matters in 2023, is that we are now an independent nonprofit. Read on to find out about our top three activities.

A group of trafficked young people from Malawi and Mozambique were saved when one boy was able to run away and managed to call 116.