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Guided by our motto "Don't be afraid, be prepared," this book demystifies AI, making it accessible and practical for everyday use in your organization. It provides straightforward strategies and real-world examples to show how AI can streamline operations, enhance your mission's impact, and revolutionize problem-solving. This guide is your key to navigating the evolving landscape of nonprofit management, arming you with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in an era of innovation. Prepare to lead your organization toward a successful, impactful future.
Front cover -- Half title -- Title -- Description -- Contents -- Testimonials -- Introduction -- Who Is This Book for -- The Scope of the Book -- Understanding the Transformative Potential of AI -- Don't Be Afraid Be Prepared -- Become an AI Whisperer -- CHAPTER 1 Why AI Is a Game Changer for Nonprofits -- The Game Is Changing -- Nonprofits Are Not Exempt -- AI for Good: Empowering Nonprofits With Technology -- CHAPTER 2 What Is AI? -- Really, What Is AI? -- What AI Is Not -- AI Is Not Magic, Nor Is It Science Fiction -- AI Does Not Possess Consciousness -- AI Cannot Replace the Human Touch
AI Is Not Infallible -- AI Does Not Independently Make Decisions -- AI Is Not a Universal Panacea -- CHAPTER 3 Harnessing Innovation Fresh Approaches in Nonprofit Management -- What Is Innovation? -- Trailblazing Examples From the Nonprofit Sector -- Mobile Health Clinics -- Digital Fundraising Platforms -- Blockchain for Transparency -- Social Media for Advocacy -- AI in Wildlife Conservation -- Interactive Educational Tools -- Renewable Energy Projects -- Can Small Nonprofits Be Innovative? -- Innovation Culture -- Where to Start -- Can AI Support Innovation?
CHAPTER 4 Seven Fundamental Nonprofit Management Functions -- Governance -- Strategic Planning and Implementation -- Resource Development -- Financial Management -- Program Development and Project Management -- Stakeholder Management, Marketing, and Communication -- Human Resource Management -- Next... -- CHAPTER 5 Governance -- Two Dimensions of Governance -- How Can AI Help? -- Strugglers -- Structured Strugglers -- Ad Hoc Achievers -- Governance Exemplars -- Defining the Mission -- AI: Aiding, Not Replacing, Decision Makers in Nonprofit Boards -- Utilizing AI in Advocacy and Policy Development
Financial Oversight and Impact Assessment -- Fostering Diversity in Nonprofit Boards -- CHAPTER 6 Strategic Planning and Implementation -- AI to Develop Actionable Strategic Plans -- Four Stages of Strategic Management -- Stage 1-Strategic Evaluation: Understanding Your Current Position and Future Goals -- Stage 2-Strategic Planning: Crafting a Roadmap for Success -- Stage 3-Strategy Implementation: Making Your Plan a Reality -- Stage 4-Strategic Performance Review: Monitoring and Adapting -- CHAPTER 7 Resource Development -- Seven Resource Categories -- Capacity Factor -- Grant Readiness
Financial Capacity -- Operational Capacity -- Governance Capacity -- Partnership Capacity -- CHAPTER 8 Financial Management -- Every Penny Counts -- How Can AI Help -- Bookkeeping -- Managerial Accounting Versus Financial Accounting -- Financial Accounting: The External Perspective -- Managerial Accounting: The Internal Tool -- Predictive Analytics for Budgeting -- CHAPTER 9 Program Development and Project Management -- Project Management Areas -- Time Management -- Budget Management -- Quality Management -- Team Management -- Risk Management -- Stakeholder Management -- Communication Management
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