In response to the pandemic, boards and governing bodies of nonprofits and mission-driven organizations 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.…
Data maturity is no longer a goal exclusive to the corporate world. Mission-driven organizations are similarly pursuing — and achieving — data maturity, where organizational leaders use data to drive decision-making. But many credit union boards are at an…
Your volunteer board must stay one step ahead of evolving circumstances if your organization is to succeed in a complex and often uncertain operating environment. But how? In a recent panel discussion at the 2023 LeadingAge Annual Meeting, industry…
Data maturity is no longer a goal exclusive to the corporate world. Nonprofit healthcare organizations are similarly pursuing — and achieving — data maturity, where organizational leaders use data to drive decision-making. But many healthcare boards are at an…
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…
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…
Volunteer board resignations run the gamut from expected to disruptive and, sometimes, even a relief. When a board resignation makes the news, there is usually a high-profile conflict behind it, such as the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane…
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…
Volunteer board trustees are the unsung heroes of mission-driven organizations, tirelessly dedicating their time and expertise to help drive positive change. They are the backbone of charities, nonprofits, schools and community organizations, offering their time, skills and leadership to…
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…
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