We live in an age of the polycrisis, a phrase that aptly describes our current situation of persistent disruptions and challenges. Global conflicts, climate change, economic and financial uncertainty, political instability, and the aftereffects of the pandemic are impacting…
From writing press releases to crafting fundraising pitches and boosting member engagement, generative artificial intelligence (AI) can help nonprofit organizations get more done. AI can take over repetitive administrative tasks, like generating reports or answering questions that come in…
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm since ChatGPT was released nearly a year ago. The technology has been adopted with astonishing speed. Generative AI has the potential to be a powerful tool for nonprofit organizations,…
The job of the volunteer board chair is a rewarding one, bringing the opportunity to work with others to create tangible progress for their organization. Yet it also comes with a heavy dose of responsibility, and it is becoming…
Nonprofit leaders and board members are aware that donors and others, including regulators, are increasingly looking not only at their performance but also at how they reach their goals. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards and principles are a…
Change is the only thing that stays the same. For nonprofit organizations and their leaders, the pandemic accelerated the changes already occurring in their sectors. Savvy boards and their CEOs will lead their organization successfully into the future by…
Training for new members of a volunteer board is essential. But as you go about creating onboarding processes for your new board members, you should also consider another audience who needs training and support: the current board. Much of…
Every time a governing board gains a new member, a new board is formed. Board makeup, chemistry and expertise change with each new member — so to keep a board cohesive and effective, special attention must be paid to new…
Donors, volunteers, and partners support nonprofits because of their missions. They want to help nonprofits achieve their goals, whether those goals are creating a community feeding program, raising money for scholarships, or cleaning up a local waterway. A growing…
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