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Is Your Nonprofit Leading with Insight—Or Stuck in the Weeds? How AI Can Strengthen Board Decision-Making Without Introducing Risk
Nonprofit boards are the backbone of mission-driven organizations, tasked with making high-stakes decisions that impact funding, strategy, and community outcomes. Yet, too often, governance policies and processes create bottlenecks instead of clarity, leading to delayed action, misaligned priorities, and compliance risks. AI is already transforming business decision-making, and nonprofit boards can harness the same tools to improve oversight, efficiency, and strategic insight—when done responsibly. However, without proper AI governance, these same tools can introduce bias, opacity, and misalignment with mission-driven objectives. Here’s how nonprofits can use AI effectively and ethically to enhance board decision-making.
Is AI Helping Public Governance—Or Creating Unseen Risks?
Governments and public agencies are increasingly adopting AI to analyze policy data, enhance compliance tracking, streamline hiring, and improve citizen services. But as AI systems become more embedded in decision-making, who is governing the AI itself? Without clear AI governance frameworks, public agencies risk:
Lack of transparency in AI-driven policy recommendations
Bias in automated hiring, policing, and citizen services
Regulatory misinterpretations leading to compliance failures
Erosion of public trust if AI decision-making is opaque
To ensure AI serves the public interest, agencies must develop clear governance structures that balance efficiency, accountability, and ethical oversight.
The future of work - what’s coming by 2030
Some good stats here from the World Economic Forum about jobs in the next five years. Regardless of what we’re doing today, upskilling should be in our future.
When AI ROI Falls Apart in Execution: Why a Solid Strategy Isn’t Enough
If your AI strategy looks great at the top but becomes a mess at the execution level, you’re not alone. Many organizations struggle to move from big ideas to real impact. The solution? Prioritize governance, break down execution into manageable steps, and ensure alignment across all levels of the business. AI success isn’t just about having a strategy—it’s about making it work in practice.
Is Your Company Prepared for the EU's AI Act? Turns Out, It’s NOT Groundhog Day.
The implementation of the EU AI Act marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence. U.S. companies must recognize that this isn't a scenario where they can hit the snooze button and hope for a different outcome. Proactive engagement and compliance are essential to navigate this new reality successfully.
Policy or Perish? Why Ignoring GenAI Could Break Your Bottom Line
Companies are missing out on a massive ROI opportunity by not offering guidance on generative AI. Don’t let fear or uncertainty keep you quiet. Policies aren’t about restricting innovation; they’re about guiding it. By addressing the concerns head-on, providing guardrails, and encouraging thoughtful experimentation, companies can ensure GenAI becomes an engine for sustainable growth rather than a murky gray area of untapped potential.
Are You Missing a 145x ROI? Uncover the Hidden Cost of Not Measuring GenAI Efficiency
Generative AI (GenAI) has captured everyone’s imagination—from drafting emails in seconds to creating full-blown marketing campaigns on autopilot. Yet despite the hype, many businesses fail to measure the true impact of these efficiency gains at the individual knowledge-worker level. The result? A staggering 145x ROI that goes unnoticed and unrecorded.
AI + Brands: January 2025’s Top Stories Shaping the Future of Business
This months stories showcase how AI is revolutionizing brand strategies worldwide. From driving innovation to creating new challenges, these stories highlight the opportunities and risks brands face in the AI era.
Artificial General Intelligence: Lessons in AI on the Road to AGI
As I walked through the process of writing an article on #ArtificialGeneralIntelligence #AGI, I found using two LLMs really helped to clarify my thoughts with their very different approaches. See how the sausage was made here. #AI #FutureOfWork #Productivity
900 Bird Species, Zero Algorithms: What Costa Rica Revealed About Life Beyond AI
Spending a week immersed in the vibrant landscapes and rural communities of Costa Rica offered me more than an adventure—it provided a lens through which to reflect on the role of AI in our lives. From the bustling beach towns of Puntarenas to the untamed jungles of Corcovado National Park, my family and I encountered challenges and experiences that revealed the limits and opportunities of technology in ways I hadn’t anticipated.
Congratulations to the 2025 EDSAFE AI Alliance Catalyst Fellows!
Huge congratulations to all the newly selected Catalyst Fellows! We’re inspired by your dedication to innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact in your fields. Your commitment to pushing boundaries and driving positive change is what makes this program so special. We can’t wait to see the leadership and growth you’ll achieve as you work together to forge new paths. Here’s to each of you—may this fellowship be a milestone on a journey filled with success, community, and transformative ideas. Keep raising the bar!
Exciting news to share! I have been selected as a 2025 EDSAFE AI Alliance Catalyst Fellow!
Exciting news to share! I’ve been selected as a 2025 EDSAFE AI Alliance Catalyst Fellow! Can’t wait to get started reimagining education as a learning system enabled by AI.
The AI Catalyst Fellowship is a year-long program that supports exceptional and impact-minded individuals by providing an outstanding platform to learn and work on questions of AI in education. Fellows have the opportunity to work with world-renowned experts in AI safety, ethics, and policy. They also participate in a rigorous seminar series, where they learn about the latest advances in AI research and discuss the potential impacts of AI on education and society.
Why Your AI Strategy Is the North Star of the ‘Future of Work’
The future of work isn’t a distant horizon—it’s unfolding before our eyes. Organizations that proactively develop and refine an AI strategy anchored by a powerful North Star will be best positioned to navigate this seismic shift. They’ll not only reimagine workflows and customer experiences but will also emerge as industry leaders, setting new standards for ethical, impactful, and profitable AI use.
AI Saved My Sanity
This is a very personal reflection on finding humanity in the age of AI algorithms. Studying AI saved my sanity when new life and unexpected death arrived within five months of each other in my home.
From AI Curious to AI Fluent: Building Your Own AI Partnership
Want to build a productive AI partnership? After months of experimentation, I've compiled a practical guide for getting started with AI assistance. From choosing your first AI platform to developing effective prompts and workflows, this post covers much of what you need to know to begin your journey confidently. #AI #FutureOfWork #Productivity
From Assistant to Ally: My AI Partnership Journey
Want to know what it's really like working with an AI partner? After months of collaboration with Claude, I've learned it's less about futuristic automation and more about finding a reliable thinking partner. Here's how AI assistance evolved into true collaboration, and why starting with an AI assistant might be your best entry into the future of work. #AI #FutureOfWork #Productivity
The Evolution of AI in 2024: How It’s Shaped Everyday Life
As we near the end of 2024, it’s clear that Artificial Intelligence has become more than just a buzzword — it’s a daily reality for millions of people around the globe. From reshaping the way we work to influencing the way we connect with others, AI is increasingly woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. Let’s explore how the evolution of AI this year has impacted the average person.
AI + Brands: The Month’s Top Stories Shaping the Future of Business
This months stories showcase how AI is revolutionizing brand strategies worldwide. From driving innovation to creating new challenges, these stories highlight the opportunities and risks brands face in the AI era.
AI vs Design: The Disruption We Desperately Needed
The design world has long needed a shock—a disruptive force to break the cycle of repetition and ignite a new wave of creativity. Artificial intelligence is that shock. It’s the change we’ve been waiting for, the catalyst to revolutionize how we think about and execute design.
Is Your Organization Ready for the AI Revolution? How to Prepare Your Workforce for the Future
In an era where AI is reshaping industries and redefining job roles, organizations have a unique opportunity to lead with vision and adaptability. By investing in workforce development, cultivating an AI-friendly culture, and adopting responsible AI practices, businesses can navigate the complexities of the AI-driven future with confidence. Success lies not only in leveraging the technological advantages of AI but also in fostering a mindset that views change as an opportunity rather than a challenge.