David Okner, a nonprofit expert consultant with short dark hair and glasses, smiles slightly while standing indoors near a wooden bookshelf filled with books. Warm light from a nearby window brightens the background.

Erik Arnold

Principal Solutions Engineer

Award

  • Best CIO of a Nonprofit or Government Agency Award 2012 from the Puget Sound Business Journal

Education

  • MA History, Brown University
  • BA Liberal Arts, The Evergreen State College
  • Scherer Center Leadership Development Intensive
  • SIM Regional Leadership Forum

Erik Arnold is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience driving innovation for nonprofits, including in senior roles at Microsoft Philanthropies.

As General Manager and Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft Philanthropies, he led engineering strategy and execution for Microsoft’s nonprofit solutions, including the Microsoft Cloud for Nonprofit, Nonprofit Common Data Model, and AI-driven tools.

Earlier, as Chief Technology Officer for Tech for Social Impact, Erik shaped global technology strategies for nonprofits and the United Nations, ensuring accessible and affordable solutions for organizations worldwide.

He served as Chief Information Officer at PATH, a global health nonprofit operating in over 70 countries, where he directed IT strategy and operations for a 1,500-person organization. His earlier career includes senior technology leadership roles at Corbis, where he managed global IT services, software quality initiatives, and digital asset management systems.

Erik is passionate about leveraging technology to empower nonprofits and amplify their impact. His expertise spans cloud platforms, data strategy, and digital transformation, making him a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to maximize their technology investments.

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