👀Join me on February 22nd at 9:00 am PT for a LinkedIn Live with Zoe Amar for a conversation about taking the first step for responsible AI adoption.We’ll discuss the challenges, tips, and practical resources available. Last month, at the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit in Seattle hosted by Microsoft, I moderated a roundtable, “Empower Employees with AI Productivity Tools,” with leaders from three nonprofits: Alex Duncan,, British Heart Foundation; Jon Townsend, National Trust; and Joel … [Read more...]
Recap: Nonprofits & AI – A Conversation with Devi Thomas
I was thrilled to have a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies. She shared a few highlights from Microsoft's recent nonprofit sector research. We also discussed use cases, benefits, limitations, adoptions, and lots of practical tips. You can watch the video here as well as the human curated resources shared and a Copilot created summary transcript here. If you want to continue learning about AI for nonprofits, register for the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit, using … [Read more...]
AI, Nonprofits, and Productivity: LinkedIn Live Event 1/24 at 10 am PT
Join me for a LinkedIn Live for a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies to learn how your nonprofit can get AI ready in 2024. The technology is moving fast, but we are slowing down to have a conversation to get you started using the generative AI tools for productivity and creativity. ✨ Understand AI benefits and limitations for nonprofits. ✨ Engage with experts on how to get started without being overwhelmed ✨ Glean some practical tips on using AI to get stuff … [Read more...]
Leading with Reflection: New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals
I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions because they don’t offer an opportunity for reflection. And, if I’m being honest, I don’t stick to them. For over thirty years, I have integrated “reflection rituals” in my professional work on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and annually basis. For example, I have a daily reflection ritual of walking a few miles a day to think away from screens.Rituals can boost our personal productivity because they allow us to focus and reach our goals without distraction. … [Read more...]
