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Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a transformative force in the nonprofit sector. From drafting grant proposals and donor outreach content to analyzing program data and automating administrative tasks, AI tools are offering organizations new ways to operate more efficiently and expand impact. And importantly, these innovations are not just for large, well-funded organizations. As we've seen in the experience of small startup community organizations, AI has made it possible for lean teams to produce materials, communications and systems that simply were not attainable before. In fact, data from BDO's 2025 Nonprofit Standards Benchmarking Survey found that 97% of nonprofit leaders say they are using AI at their organizations.
{"title":"AI risks and realities for nonprofits: Traps for the unwary and tips for avoiding them","authors":"Sly Atayee, Cynthia Rowland, Kirstie Tiernan","doi":"10.1002/ban.31892","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ban.31892","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a transformative force in the nonprofit sector. From drafting grant proposals and donor outreach content to analyzing program data and automating administrative tasks, AI tools are offering organizations new ways to operate more efficiently and expand impact. And importantly, these innovations are not just for large, well-funded organizations. As we've seen in the experience of small startup community organizations, AI has made it possible for lean teams to produce materials, communications and systems that simply were not attainable before. In fact, data from BDO's 2025 Nonprofit Standards Benchmarking Survey found that 97% of nonprofit leaders say they are using AI at their organizations.</p>","PeriodicalId":100192,"journal":{"name":"Board & Administrator for Administrators Only","volume":"42 6","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146130113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
For many nonprofits, the transition from fledgling, passion-driven startup to a more mature, mission-focused and well-governed organization can be tough. Those involved at the beginning are typically involved in multiple aspects of the organization's operations and programming—and their volunteer service to the group is vital for its initial success.
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For many nonprofit leaders, the biggest challenge they face is getting everything done in what seems to be an ever-shrinking amount of time to do it in. But time is funny—sometimes it seems like it passes very quickly, while at other times, it can feel like things are moving in slow motion.
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All nonprofits should have in place clearly stated conflict of interest policies that ensure board members do not receive excess benefits from their positions with the organization.
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For some nonprofit boards, the beginning of the year kicks off annual strategic planning efforts that are meant to guide the organization's leadership through the next several years. But unfortunately, oftentimes those plans end up poorly executed or ignored altogether.
{"title":"Make sure your organization is ready, prepared before starting strategic planning process","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ban.31901","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ban.31901","url":null,"abstract":"<p>For some nonprofit boards, the beginning of the year kicks off annual strategic planning efforts that are meant to guide the organization's leadership through the next several years. But unfortunately, oftentimes those plans end up poorly executed or ignored altogether.</p>","PeriodicalId":100192,"journal":{"name":"Board & Administrator for Administrators Only","volume":"42 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146122823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
It's quite common for nonprofit organization to rely on event-based volunteers for simple tasks like helping prep the facility, staffing the door, cleaning up afterwards or even doing more skilled work like working audio/visual equipment. The problem is, sometimes, these supports are of the “one-and-done variety”—meaning, they don't stick around in the weeks and months afterward to continue their support for your organization. They do their part in a limited capacity, plugging themselves in when it is convenient for them, without having to make a distinct time commitment.
{"title":"Put in the work to nurture relationships with event-based volunteers","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ban.31899","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ban.31899","url":null,"abstract":"<p>It's quite common for nonprofit organization to rely on event-based volunteers for simple tasks like helping prep the facility, staffing the door, cleaning up afterwards or even doing more skilled work like working audio/visual equipment. The problem is, sometimes, these supports are of the “one-and-done variety”—meaning, they don't stick around in the weeks and months afterward to continue their support for your organization. They do their part in a limited capacity, plugging themselves in when it is convenient for them, without having to make a distinct time commitment.</p>","PeriodicalId":100192,"journal":{"name":"Board & Administrator for Administrators Only","volume":"42 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146130151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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With Millennials now the largest generation of workers in the United States, knowing how to keep them engaged in their duties—whatever they are—has come into focus for many organizations.
{"title":"Take steps to keep Millennials engaged in board positions","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ban.31894","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ban.31894","url":null,"abstract":"<p>With Millennials now the largest generation of workers in the United States, knowing how to keep them engaged in their duties—whatever they are—has come into focus for many organizations.</p>","PeriodicalId":100192,"journal":{"name":"Board & Administrator for Administrators Only","volume":"42 6","pages":"3-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146135944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}