Tech for Good Bootcamp
Equipping Changemakers with the Tools to Build
Teaching is the foundation of DreamForge. Brandolon brings the classroom to organizations, foundations, and institutions ready to turn technology into a tool for equity and community impact — from a hands-on Tech for Good Bootcamp to keynote sessions and custom engagements.
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Co-developed with Loyola Chicago's Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise & Responsibility, the Tech for Good Bootcamp is a full-day immersive for social sector leaders, nonprofit staff, foundation teams, and civic innovators. Participants leave with a clear understanding of how to evaluate, adopt, and deploy technology in service of their mission — not the other way around.
Who It's For
Nonprofits, foundations, government agencies, social enterprises, and corporate social impact teams ready to build a tech-forward culture.
What You'll Walk Away With
A framework for tech evaluation, a map of your organization's readiness, and a 90-day action plan tailored to your mission.
Format
One full day on-site or virtual. Customizable for teams of 10–150+. Includes facilitated exercises, case studies, and expert Q&A.
Building Giving Compass: Technology in Service of Philanthropy
One of DreamForge's most illustrative examples of Tech for Good in practice is the work Brandolon led with Giving Compass — an AI-powered philanthropic discovery platform that helps donors and foundations align their giving with evidence-based causes and vetted organizations.
From product strategy to technical architecture, this project demonstrated that building technology for the social sector requires a fundamentally different approach: one that centers community needs, prioritizes equity in data, and builds for the long-term sustainability of mission-driven organizations.
This work is a cornerstone of the bootcamp curriculum — showing participants what's possible when you lead with community first and build with purpose. Giving Compass is now used by major foundations and individual donors across the country to make smarter, more equitable giving decisions.
Additional Teaching & Speaking Opportunities
Beyond the flagship bootcamp, Brandolon is available for a range of teaching and speaking engagements. All sessions are tailored to your audience and organizational context.
Keynote Speaking
Inspiring talks on Tech for Good, civic technology, and the intersection of philanthropy, policy, and product. See the Book & Speaking page for more.
University & Academic Programs
Guest lectures, course partnerships, and curriculum design for graduate and undergraduate programs in social impact, public policy, and tech ethics.
Executive Workshops
Half-day or full-day workshops for leadership teams navigating digital transformation in the social sector. Custom scoped to your organizational goals.
Panel & Podcast Appearances
Available for panels, podcast conversations, and media engagements on technology, equity, and social innovation. Reach out to connect.
In Partnership with Loyola Chicago's Baumhart Center
The Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise & Responsibility at Loyola University Chicago is one of the country's leading institutions at the intersection of business and social impact. DreamForge's Tech for Good Bootcamp was co-developed with the Baumhart Center to bring rigorous, practitioner-led education to the social sector.
Learn more about the Baumhart Center →Ready to Bring Tech for Good to Your Team?
Whether you're interested in the full-day bootcamp, a custom workshop, or a speaking engagement, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to start the conversation.
Email Brandolon Directly Use the Contact FormTech for Good / Innovation in Social Impact
Civic Technology & Data for Public Good
Bridging Philanthropy, Policy, and Product
Building Values-first Startups
Where I’ve Spoken
We’ve delivered keynotes, panels, and talks at platforms including:
— Blackbaud (BBCon)
— SHRM
— SXSW
— Dreamforce
— Council on Foundations Annual Summit
— Social Innovation Summits
— NPR / media interviews
And many more. Whether for a virtual session or a full-day event, I bring energy, insight, and a mix of storytelling + actionable frameworks. Reach out to learn more.