What People are Saying About Sharesies
"I've worked with hundreds of nonprofit organizations as a funder and consultant and one of the most frustrating things I've witnessed is the amount of time that goes into trying to figure out how to share information between staff, funders, Board members, and external partners. We spend untold hours building boxes and silos, and then more time trying to figure out how to break them down or work between them. Sharesies is the type of approach that I think has the potential to solve many of our information sharing and collaboration challenges. I am really curious to see how organizations with very traditional ways of thinking about technology can adopt information sharing platforms such as these. If some private and government funders are really interested in innovation and collaboration, they'll see the value of this work and support its development with their partner agencies. And if nonprofits really are serious about solving tough social and environmental challenges, we will need to be a whole lot better at working together and sharing information. I think we are on the cusp of a revolution in how nonprofits work together and I am excited to see what happens next. " Doug Kerr, Progressive Consultants Network of Toronto
"Working with Framework over the past three years as a corporate partner, I’ve witnessed and experienced the organization’s efficiencies and expertise behind the scenes. Through Sharsies, the behind the scenes turns public, and the transparency of their work will challenge traditional nonprofit information sharing. Technology is moving fast and Anil and his team are ensuring they utilize the many tools available in a way that is efficient and simple for Framework and its external stakeholders. Congrats team Framework! Cheers. - Tonia Hammer, Community Relations, Molson Coors Canada
"Sharesies really has the potential to be revolutionary – this method of information management not only holds the organizations accountable, but creates an entire new level of transparency with Board, Staff and donors. We’re really happy to be supporting such an innovative project, and look forward to seeing it roll out." - Teri Shortreed and Dani DeBoice, First Calgary Financial
"As Founder/Chairman of SmartSheet.com and a serial business entrepreneur, I've seen a lot of companies, nonprofits and consultants try to build their technology infrastructure for growth, flexibility and at low-cost. Anil and the Framework team have done something remarkable with their approach to cloud computing integration and documentation. His presentation to my senior team was amazing. From relationship management, document storage, strategic planning and risk-management, their ability to deploy software is way ahead of the curve. Investors and funders should take note that this type of methodology is part of a growing billion dollar industry called Cloud 2.0. The Cloud 2.0 video they produced for us won top marks from Google Enterprise. How many nonprofits have that type of capacity?" Brent Frei, Founder and Chairman
"When the McConnell Foundation connected Schools Without Borders with Anil and the Framework team, it represented the single most significant change within our organization's young trajectory. Continually struggling with rapid growth and committed to responsibly managing a leadership transition, we've failed time and time again to implement a simple and coherent information communication technology (ICT) strategy for the stakeholders and global network we support. After less than 2 months, we've already experienced a fundamental and invaluable shift in how we work and think about communications and technology. Even in the last 2 weeks I've supported 2 other organizations to implement the online tools we're now equipped with. Bottom line is, Framework's approach to "Sharesies" is the best way for our struggling sector to do more with less...it's a serious and much needed game-changer." - Chris Kang, Co-founder, Schools Without Borders
"The value of effective Information Technology and Data Management is achieved through developing and maintaining a single truth- which means create information once, update it often, and share it freely. If implemented effectively administration and back office costs are minimized and dollars available to drive to outcomes are maximized. Easy to write hard to achieve. In my opinion Anil and Framework have embraced this approach and have taken it further than any not-for-profit I have seen. By being thoughtful, disciplined and diligent they are creating a single truth model and an approach that could make a significant difference for the sector". - Scott W. Fitzsimmons PwC | Associate Partner, Consulting
"Information management strategies and leading edge use of technology continues to be both a weakness and a huge opportunity within the charitable / not for profit sector. We struggle to use technology to optimize on our willingness to collaborate and share both within our organizations, with our stakeholders and supporters, and between our organizations. The strategy and tools being championed by Anil and his team at Framework provide a striking vision of what "should be" for all of us in the sector. The tools are simple, cost effective and truly effective in bringing all the players to the table on key decisions for our organizations. Congratulations, Anil, for leading the way." - Don McCreesh, Chair Imagine Canada
“As Executive Director of Meal Exchange, I’ve experienced first hand the challenges with streamlining operations while trying to scale them. Framework is developing an interesting prototype to address this challenge; a challenge that many charities face across the country. Their openness mandate makes sense. If they get that right, the Timeraiser & similar engagement programs across the country will continually improve its impact in the long term.” - Dave Kranenburg, Executive Director Meal Exchange
“The continuing evolution of information technologies almost compels leaders in the charitable sector to re-think how governance is undertaken. The key challenge for Framework is to balance the development of useful information that will enhance its own capacity while at the same time helping external stakeholders understand how this kind of sharing can be useful to them. Ongoing and rapid prototyping will be the key to Framework finding the right balance between the two. I look forward to seeing what kind of pick-up there will be on this type of information sharing from other organizations in the charitable sector.” - Patrick Johnston, Principal Borealis Institute
“Patel is willing to test his sharing-by-default hypothesis on his own organization. This is a bold first step. Regardless if his sharing model makes Framework more effective or better able to collaborate with other organizations, it is a testament to his willingness to experiment. Experimentation is needed in our sector if break-through innovation is going to happen.” - Ben Peterson, Executive Director Journalists for Human Rights
"I believe one of the most underutilized areas in the non-profit sector for aggressively improving and growing their organizations and making orders of magnitude improvements in their efficiency is in the effective use of information technology(IT). Very few non-profits have thought strategically about how to really leverage IT. I think what Anil and Framework are on the verge of doing is to create a roadmap for how this can be done in a relatively simple, cost-effective and integrated manner. The different elements of their platform including knowledge retention, relationship management, project management, budgeting, training and development and risk management permit an organization to significantly increase their capacity, effectively manage their critical stakeholders and likely reduce their operating costs. It will also make sector collaboration (another underutilized leverage opportunity in the sector) much easier to do. I think the work they are doing and its importance for the sector is very significant." - Bill Young, Social Capital Partners
“Technology is quickly catching up to the promise of allowing nonprofits collaborating better and at scale. Framework is embarking into new territory by challenging the traditional nonprofit management by sharing information in real-time. I am keen to see if the results of sharing meet that promise. Even if just a few external people ever access the information, it being readily available online will surely influence how Framework staff and volunteers go about their daily business. That in itself holds tremendous potential in terms of transparency and team collaboration." - Owen Charters, CEO CanadaHelps
"Non-profit organizations have long struggled to document and share information accurately and efficiently. A lack of comprehensive information management strategies and streamlined information sharing tools and techniques has been detrimental in the non-profit sector, leading to inefficiencies and impacting the effectiveness of our work in communities. Framework’s Sharesies program provides a variety of simple and efficient strategies, techniques and tools to manage and share information quickly and effectively. Sharesies has the potential to facilitate knowledge transfer during staff transitions, reporting to funders and stakeholders, and partnerships between non-profit organizations. Staff, funders, partners, other stakeholders, and the public will be able to access up-to-the-minute, accurate information easily thereby improving transparency and accountability, and allowing for deeper collaboration within the non-profit sector and the communities it serves". Christa Romaldi, For Youth Initiative
The Framework team is a true example of a modern lightweight organization. Through the adoption an agile approach to technology, they have managed to create a nimble, transparent, and cost-effective infrastructure to power their operations. Their approach is something all non-profit organizations should strive to understand and incorporate.” - Altius Software (www.altius.ca) Toronto, ON
"Working with Framework over the past three years as a corporate partner, I’ve witnessed and experienced the organization’s efficiencies and expertise behind the scenes. Through Sharsies, the behind the scenes turns public, and the transparency of their work will challenge traditional nonprofit information sharing. Technology is moving fast and Anil and his team are ensuring they utilize the many tools available in a way that is efficient and simple for Framework and its external stakeholders. Congrats team Framework! Cheers. - Tonia Hammer, Community Relations, Molson Coors Canada
"Sharesies really has the potential to be revolutionary – this method of information management not only holds the organizations accountable, but creates an entire new level of transparency with Board, Staff and donors. We’re really happy to be supporting such an innovative project, and look forward to seeing it roll out." - Teri Shortreed and Dani DeBoice, First Calgary Financial
"As Founder/Chairman of SmartSheet.com and a serial business entrepreneur, I've seen a lot of companies, nonprofits and consultants try to build their technology infrastructure for growth, flexibility and at low-cost. Anil and the Framework team have done something remarkable with their approach to cloud computing integration and documentation. His presentation to my senior team was amazing. From relationship management, document storage, strategic planning and risk-management, their ability to deploy software is way ahead of the curve. Investors and funders should take note that this type of methodology is part of a growing billion dollar industry called Cloud 2.0. The Cloud 2.0 video they produced for us won top marks from Google Enterprise. How many nonprofits have that type of capacity?" Brent Frei, Founder and Chairman
"When the McConnell Foundation connected Schools Without Borders with Anil and the Framework team, it represented the single most significant change within our organization's young trajectory. Continually struggling with rapid growth and committed to responsibly managing a leadership transition, we've failed time and time again to implement a simple and coherent information communication technology (ICT) strategy for the stakeholders and global network we support. After less than 2 months, we've already experienced a fundamental and invaluable shift in how we work and think about communications and technology. Even in the last 2 weeks I've supported 2 other organizations to implement the online tools we're now equipped with. Bottom line is, Framework's approach to "Sharesies" is the best way for our struggling sector to do more with less...it's a serious and much needed game-changer." - Chris Kang, Co-founder, Schools Without Borders
"The value of effective Information Technology and Data Management is achieved through developing and maintaining a single truth- which means create information once, update it often, and share it freely. If implemented effectively administration and back office costs are minimized and dollars available to drive to outcomes are maximized. Easy to write hard to achieve. In my opinion Anil and Framework have embraced this approach and have taken it further than any not-for-profit I have seen. By being thoughtful, disciplined and diligent they are creating a single truth model and an approach that could make a significant difference for the sector". - Scott W. Fitzsimmons PwC | Associate Partner, Consulting
"Information management strategies and leading edge use of technology continues to be both a weakness and a huge opportunity within the charitable / not for profit sector. We struggle to use technology to optimize on our willingness to collaborate and share both within our organizations, with our stakeholders and supporters, and between our organizations. The strategy and tools being championed by Anil and his team at Framework provide a striking vision of what "should be" for all of us in the sector. The tools are simple, cost effective and truly effective in bringing all the players to the table on key decisions for our organizations. Congratulations, Anil, for leading the way." - Don McCreesh, Chair Imagine Canada
“As Executive Director of Meal Exchange, I’ve experienced first hand the challenges with streamlining operations while trying to scale them. Framework is developing an interesting prototype to address this challenge; a challenge that many charities face across the country. Their openness mandate makes sense. If they get that right, the Timeraiser & similar engagement programs across the country will continually improve its impact in the long term.” - Dave Kranenburg, Executive Director Meal Exchange
“The continuing evolution of information technologies almost compels leaders in the charitable sector to re-think how governance is undertaken. The key challenge for Framework is to balance the development of useful information that will enhance its own capacity while at the same time helping external stakeholders understand how this kind of sharing can be useful to them. Ongoing and rapid prototyping will be the key to Framework finding the right balance between the two. I look forward to seeing what kind of pick-up there will be on this type of information sharing from other organizations in the charitable sector.” - Patrick Johnston, Principal Borealis Institute
“Patel is willing to test his sharing-by-default hypothesis on his own organization. This is a bold first step. Regardless if his sharing model makes Framework more effective or better able to collaborate with other organizations, it is a testament to his willingness to experiment. Experimentation is needed in our sector if break-through innovation is going to happen.” - Ben Peterson, Executive Director Journalists for Human Rights
"I believe one of the most underutilized areas in the non-profit sector for aggressively improving and growing their organizations and making orders of magnitude improvements in their efficiency is in the effective use of information technology(IT). Very few non-profits have thought strategically about how to really leverage IT. I think what Anil and Framework are on the verge of doing is to create a roadmap for how this can be done in a relatively simple, cost-effective and integrated manner. The different elements of their platform including knowledge retention, relationship management, project management, budgeting, training and development and risk management permit an organization to significantly increase their capacity, effectively manage their critical stakeholders and likely reduce their operating costs. It will also make sector collaboration (another underutilized leverage opportunity in the sector) much easier to do. I think the work they are doing and its importance for the sector is very significant." - Bill Young, Social Capital Partners
“Technology is quickly catching up to the promise of allowing nonprofits collaborating better and at scale. Framework is embarking into new territory by challenging the traditional nonprofit management by sharing information in real-time. I am keen to see if the results of sharing meet that promise. Even if just a few external people ever access the information, it being readily available online will surely influence how Framework staff and volunteers go about their daily business. That in itself holds tremendous potential in terms of transparency and team collaboration." - Owen Charters, CEO CanadaHelps
"Non-profit organizations have long struggled to document and share information accurately and efficiently. A lack of comprehensive information management strategies and streamlined information sharing tools and techniques has been detrimental in the non-profit sector, leading to inefficiencies and impacting the effectiveness of our work in communities. Framework’s Sharesies program provides a variety of simple and efficient strategies, techniques and tools to manage and share information quickly and effectively. Sharesies has the potential to facilitate knowledge transfer during staff transitions, reporting to funders and stakeholders, and partnerships between non-profit organizations. Staff, funders, partners, other stakeholders, and the public will be able to access up-to-the-minute, accurate information easily thereby improving transparency and accountability, and allowing for deeper collaboration within the non-profit sector and the communities it serves". Christa Romaldi, For Youth Initiative
The Framework team is a true example of a modern lightweight organization. Through the adoption an agile approach to technology, they have managed to create a nimble, transparent, and cost-effective infrastructure to power their operations. Their approach is something all non-profit organizations should strive to understand and incorporate.” - Altius Software (www.altius.ca) Toronto, ON
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