Will artificial intelligence take my job? An interview with Jason Shim from the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience

In our November 2023 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we examined how artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm – with the nonprofit sector being no exception.  As part of our discussions, we interviewed Jason Shim, Chief Digital Officer of...

CharityVillage Connects: Artificial Intelligence and Nonprofits: Panacea or Pandora’s Box?

Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm. Its ability to churn out research, generate reports, and create stunning images – all at lightning speed – has generated both excitement and deep anxiety. The impact of AI has already been...

Top Ten Compliance Issues For Canadian Registered Charities with Mark Blumberg

Original Broadcast Date: October 19, 2023. Summary: A great deal has been written about legal compliance surrounding charities in Canada. Much of that material, however, is highly specialized, hard to understand and sometimes esoteric. As a result, it can be...

Truth telling – Your #1 superpower

I’ve coached well over 500 clients, and in every single case, it is clear that what these individuals want professionally is the same - to find work that:   is meaningful for them and has a positive impact in some way.  ...

Tech tips for large and small organizations

Nonprofits of all sizes face similar challenges when it comes to technology. Office technology, though it is so often critical, can be overwhelming and confusing, and funding it can be a challenge. Plus, there are so many factors to consider....

Navigating Turbulent Times: A Case Study

This is Part 2 of a series. Read the first article in the series. Introduction Now more than ever, charities need to take advantage of an effective risk management approach to guide their path forward. Without focused action to navigate...

Navigating turbulent times

This is Part 1 of a series. Read the second article in the series. It is no surprise to many in the sector that “Since the early phases of the pandemic, charities and nonprofits have struggled with increased demand for their services,...

How virtual desktops can help nonprofits work securely and remotely

There is a lot to keep track of in the technology world, so I won’t try to cover everything here. What I will do is share a bit about a tool that I believe can help many nonprofits: virtual desktops....

Cybersecurity challenges: A risk management guide for nonprofit organizations and their boards 

Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing issues facing both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. According to Check Point Software, the average number of weekly attacks faced by organizations in Q2 of 2022 was up 32 percent compared to the same...

Understanding and Protecting Against Cyber Risk  

Original Broadcast Date: May 26, 2022 Summary: Last year, losses attributed to cyber risk increased by 400% and show no signs of slowing down! Cyber risk comes in many different forms, and while understanding how to protect your organization and...