For what is usually unpaid volunteer work, board service for mission-driven organisations can demand an outsized time commitment. The most valuable board members are those whose professions, networks and expertise bring concrete benefits to support the mission — and…
The potential value offered by AI has enticed many mission-driven organisations to increasingly rely on it. Yet, like any fast-evolving technology, AI isn't without its risks and challenges. AI ethics and governance have come into focus as charities and…
The past few years have been a crash course in crisis response — thanks in part to the pandemic, but also related and unrelated issues that continue to plague today’s nonprofit and mission-driven organisations. These include financial turmoil, regulatory…
As a volunteer board member of a charity or not-for-profit, you may be wondering how your organisation can optimally leverage artificial intelligence (AI). Mission-driven organisations are inherently adept at doing more with less, but AI has the potential to…
In response to the pandemic, boards and governing bodies of charities and not-for-profits were forced to rapidly reimagine how they conduct governance and oversight to continue essential operations. Going online was the only way to continue doing business. But…
Mission-driven organisations need more than the latest app to succeed in the digital age; they need a clear strategy for adopting technology in a way that improves how staff and volunteers work, how operations function, and how the board…
Mission-driven organisations are starting to harness AI's potential to improve efficiency and impact. For example, AI-driven analytics enable data-informed decision-making, while chatbots and virtual assistants streamline communications, and automation helps reduce administrative costs and burdens. 78% of charities agree…
From writing press releases to crafting fundraising pitches and boosting member engagement, generative artificial intelligence (AI) can help charities and nonprofit organisations get more done. AI can take over repetitive administrative tasks, like generating reports or answering questions that…
As mission-driven organisations rely more heavily on digital systems, the more cybersecurity intermingles with reputational risk. When your board isn’t prepared to manage a cyberattack, your charity or nonprofit’s reputation can suffer in ways that can be hard to…
Volunteer board trustees are the unsung heroes of mission-driven organisations, tirelessly dedicating their time and expertise to help drive positive change. They are the backbone of charities, nonprofits, schools and community organisations, offering their time, skills and leadership to…
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