Presented a position paper on Data Analytics for Nonprofits at the 2017 SAIS Conference

Paper Title:
Data Analytics as a Conduit for Progressing Information Systems Research in Nonprofit Organizations

Abstract:

This position paper reviews the existing information systems (IS) research literature related to the nonprofit context and recommends how to significantly progress this research. The conducted literature review shows that very few studies have focused on nonprofit organizations (NPO). Our analysis indicates that IS researchers have investigated a limited number of issues in NPO contexts including potential research frameworks, strategic use of websites, the role of IS leadership, data management, IS adoption, IS use, and information security policies. Non-IS researchers have examined IS adoption, accountability, and social media usage. Studies that address IS use in the nonprofit context lack theoretical reasoning and empirical evidence; thus they cannot explain why and how effective and efficient use of IS can help NPOs achieve their mission goals. In order to motivate and advance our knowledge of the nonprofit context, we present data analytics as an area in which IS researchers could focus as a future path. We suggest ways that IS researchers can apply their expertise in non-NPO contexts to the NPO context.

Authors:
Karthikeyan Umapathy and Amy J. Connolly

Conference:
2017 Southern Association for Information Systems (SAIS), St. Simons Island, GA, USA

Date:
March 25, 2017

DOI for the paper:
http://works.bepress.com/karthikeyan_umapathy/10/

Link to presentation:
https://prezi.com/bpvjpf50wk_4/data-analytics-as-a-conduit-for-progressing-information-syst/

Co-Moderated Data Ecosystem for Nonprofits Panel

Dan Richard and I co-moderated a panel on Nonprofits Data Ecosystem in the Northeast Florida region. Panel discussions was held as a part of the Data and Technology Experience (D.A.T.E) summit, October 25, 2016, Jacksonville, FL. D.A.T.E summit was organized by the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida.

Data Ecosystem Panel aims to inspire collaboration among nonprofits to achieve greater societal impact through data science. The Data Ecosystem Panel brings together program and technology professionals in the Northeast Florida region.

Panel Members:

Michael Blessing
Housing Systems Coordinator,
LSF Health Systems,
http://samh.lsfnet.org/

Lauren D’Amico
Data & HMIS, HMIS Systems Administrator,
Changing Homelessness,
http://www.changinghomelessness.org 

Mark Walker
Knowledge Management and Technology Officer,
Jessie Ball duPont Fund,
http://www.dupontfund.org   

Jason Rose, Ph. D.
Vice President of Data & Research,
Jacksonville Public Education Fund,
http://www.jaxpef.org/  

Moderators:

Dr. Dan Richard
Director Faculty Enhancement
Associate Professor of Psychology, UNF

Dr. Karthikeyan Umapathy
Associate Professor
School of Computing, UNF

Link to the Prezi used for panel discussions:
https://prezi.com/kcb6k-wx8otb/data-ecosystem-panel/

Link to the Data and Technology Experience for Nonprofits event:
http://www.nonprofitctr.org/events-calendar/data-and-technology-experience/

Presented a paper on Nonprofit Organization IT adoption and usage at AMCIS 2015

Paper Title:
A Preliminary Study of Information Technologies Usage in Nonprofit Organizations

Abstract:

In this paper, we present the results of a preliminary survey study to examine the ways in which regional nonprofit organizations (NPOs) in the U.S. adopted and utilized information technologies. The majority of the survey respondents (72.5%) consists of small to medium sized NPOs. The survey findings reveal that most responding organizations don’t have a technology plan even though they consider information technology as an important driving force to achieve organizational missions. A pragmatic approach that adopts mature, proven technologies is the most common approach followed by the respondents. Our findings also provide some empirical insights on how NPOs perform different technological tasks, manage data, and exploit web capabilities.

Authors:
Karthikeyan Umapathy and Haiyan Huang

Conference:
2015 Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), Puerto Rico

Dates:
August 13-15, 2015

DOI for the paper:
http://aisel.aisnet.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1156&context=amcis2015

Link to the presentation:
https://prezi.com/yavdkeg5wb0l/a-preliminary-study-of-information-technologies-usage-in-non/