Fence-sitting isn’t going to work if we want better owners corporations
Posted on 21 Oct 2026
The wider not-for-profit sector doesn't pay much attention to owners corporations, but maybe it…
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Posted on 15 Oct 2026
A few years ago, I sat on a small community board that was still held together by email threads and…
Enshittification is here – can not-for-profits escape its trap?
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
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Action needed to ensure AI doesn’t widen the digital exclusion gap
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
The nation's digital inclusion advocate is pushing for more equity in the rollout of AI in light of…
Emergency drills are needed to prep for cyberattacks in a world of AI
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
Not-for-profit leaders should be conducting regular “fire drills” that replicate AI-powered…
Boards can't outsource cyber risk
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
Boards that leave cybersecurity to the one director with IT expertise are leaving their…
Don’t say nothing: why privacy is so important
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
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