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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

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In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? She encourages us, as sector professionals, to rethink our outdated problem-solving habits and stop making assumptions without acknowledgment and testing.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. Keep the language positive, clear, and authentic Below are two examples: American Medical Association Diversity, equity, and inclusion at the AMA The AMA respects, welcomes, and celebrates all people and their diverse backgrounds. Adopt a pay equity policy.

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Is your nonprofit thinking about using ChatGPT? Your first step is to do no harm

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In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies. It is also important to solve the right problem.

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Harnessing generative AI for good

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The unfulfilled promises of blockchain to advance social good, a proliferation of mobile apps in developing countries that failed to garner adoption , and cheap laptops that were going to change the world are just a few examples. But training and running large language models is expensive. This equally applies to technology.

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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

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Write tweets in clear, concise language. Embrace a writing style known as plain language which is becoming an increasingly important skill for social media managers. For those nonprofits out there that embrace being an early adopter and have a staffer excited about Twitter Spaces, jump in and launch a weekly Space.

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Putting the AI in Education: Stepping Toward Generative Artificial Intelligences 

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Confidently walk into the future with expert insights into the wide range of possibilities to improve outcomes, how to thoughtfully adopt new generative AI technologies, and unleash your fundraising potential.

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The Why and the How of Updating Your Nonprofit Bylaws

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Just stick to the ones that are essential for governance and include language like “Other committees will be formed as needed.” When does the Board adopt an annual budget? The need to close may be because the organization is no longer needed because the problem the organization works to solve gets addressed. Review them.