Huge changes are all around us – technology, the economy, climate change, the future of work and more. To truly be effective, volunteer boards must keep pace with how small and large changes impact their organizations and continually ask…
Diversity and inclusion are important issues for all organizations to consider, but it's fair to say they’re especially important for mission-driven and nonprofit organizations because of how closely these organizations are connected with their communities. If your board is…
Charity and nonprofit boards play a vital role in guiding their organizations toward success. By leveraging strategic technology, these organizations can amplify their impact and more efficiently achieve their goals. Enhancements in efficiency, communication, and outreach can help drive…
The potential value offered by AI has enticed many mission-driven organizations 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 nonprofits seek to…
As a volunteer board member of a mission-driven organization, you may be wondering how your organization can optimally leverage artificial intelligence (AI). Mission-driven organizations are inherently adept at doing more with less, but AI has the potential to further…
Mission-driven organizations 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 organizations 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. A report by Pwrdby.com…
Community healthcare board members play a pivotal role in steering their organization toward a healthier future. However, managing the board — from coordinating meetings to ensuring secure access to confidential information — can be complex and time-consuming. The solution…
As fires, school shootings, and public scandals at colleges and universities hit the headlines, risk management for higher education is taking center stage for boards. Potential legislation targeting campus safety is also putting added pressure on higher education boards,…
As mission-driven organizations rely more heavily on digital systems, the more cybersecurity intermingles with reputational risk. When your board isn’t prepared to manage a cyberattack, your nonprofit’s reputation can suffer in ways that can be hard to bounce back…
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