Writing

Notes on AI strategy, mission-driven technology, and what's changing in the funding landscape.

• May 26, 2026
  AI Isn't Changing Your Organization. It's Revealing It.
  AI doesn't create organizational dysfunction. It exposes what was already there: undocumented workflows, siloed knowledge, unclear ownership. That's useful information if you know what to do with it.
• May 15, 2026
  Not Every Problem Needs AI
  AI is powerful, but some problems need consistent, repeatable answers that traditional tools handle better. How to tell the difference before you invest.
• May 12, 2026
  Your First 30 Days with AI: A Practical Guide for Mission-Driven Teams
  A week-by-week guide to making your first month with AI count without overwhelming your team.
• May 8, 2026
  AI and Client Data: What Mission-Driven Organizations Need to Get Right
  For organizations serving vulnerable populations, the most important AI question isn't which tool to use. It's what data you're putting into it.
• May 5, 2026
  How to Make the Case for AI to Your Nonprofit Board
  How to bring up AI on your own terms, what to bring to the meeting, and how to answer the questions your board will have.
• May 2, 2026
  Five AI Adoption Mistakes Mission-Driven Organizations Keep Making
  Most AI adoption failures aren't about the technology. They're about how the rollout was handled. Here are the five I see most often.
• April 30, 2026
  Should Your Nonprofit Disclose AI Use to Donors?
  Donors, funders, and board members are starting to ask whether your organization uses AI. How to think about disclosure and get ahead of the conversation.
• April 28, 2026
  Stop Hiding That You Use AI at Work
  Using AI at work isn't cheating. The real problem is when people hide it. How to build a culture where AI use is normal, expected, and out in the open.
• April 25, 2026
  AI Tools Nonprofits Are Using in 2026
  A practical look at the AI tools nonprofits are using right now for writing, data, fundraising, and program delivery.
• April 21, 2026
  What to Look for in an AI Readiness Assessment
  Thinking about an AI readiness assessment for your organization? What a good one covers, what it should produce, and how to tell if you need one.
• April 18, 2026
  AI Should Augment Your Team, Not Replace It
  The best use of AI in mission-driven organizations is giving a stretched team the capacity to do more of the work that matters most.
• April 14, 2026
  How to Write an AI Use Policy for Your Nonprofit
  A practical guide to creating an AI use policy. What to include, what to skip, and how to make it something your team follows.
• April 7, 2026
  Funders Are Asking About AI. Here's What Nonprofits Need to Know.
  Major foundations are now asking how nonprofits use AI in grant proposals. What this shift means for your organization and how to prepare.