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Should you trust artificial intelligence? Ethics and governance issues for not-for-profits
Posted on 21 Nov 2023
Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov first conceived of the three laws of robotics in a 1942 short…
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On-Demand Data Science Tutorials
A gentle introduction for organisations interested in becoming more data-driven
Articles
Charity data breach telemarketer hangs up the phone
Posted on 30 Oct 2023
UPDATED: The charity telemarketer behind a massive data breach that affected more than 70 charities…
Mass charities data breach prompts warnings about outsourcing fundraising
Posted on 27 Sep 2023
Authorities have warned organisations to be wary of relying on third-party providers who have…
Charities Minister urges Australians to choose community over social media
Posted on 07 Jun 2023
Smartphone and social media addiction is relentlessly fraying the bonds of community, with…
Seven ways to make your organisation a digital dynamo
Posted on 03 Jun 2023
Not-for-profit organisations must digitally transform if they are to effectively meet the needs of…
Three ways to boost your data capability
Posted on 12 Apr 2023
Our Community’s data science team continues to look for better ways for not-for-profits to use…
Can a robot write your next funding application?
Posted on 12 Apr 2023
Not-for-profits and charities are leaping onto the ChatGPT bandwagon for a range of reasons, and…
NFP leaders, it's time to upgrade our chat
Posted on 16 Mar 2023
In a sign of the lightning speed of technology development, a newer and more powerful version of…
Not-for-profits now more at home with tech tools, but cyber threats are rising
Posted on 14 Dec 2022
Not-for-profits are transforming the way they use technology in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic,…
How to get more done with hybrid work
Posted on 13 Dec 2022
Hybrid work is now locked in as the standard for Australians, with a global study suggesting that…
Human error behind many NFP data breaches
Posted on 14 Nov 2022
Human error is a weak point for Australian charities and educators affected by data breaches,…
New site to help NFPs tackle climate change
Posted on 12 Sep 2022
A new website with practical tools for community leaders aims to help the $176 billion…
Five ways the census is gold for your community group
Posted on 04 Aug 2022
Data is the buzz word of the decade: the information age is generating more of it than Tim…
Where’s the good in crypto anyway?
Posted on 26 Jul 2022
It’s easy to laugh at people who’ve been caught up in popular crazes, and more than that, it’s fun…
What next for not-for-profits? Experts pick the trends leaders must know
Posted on 25 Feb 2022
Australian not-for-profits have the chance to reshape their sector in the wake of covid-19…
Social impact measurement superstars light the way to better outcomes
Posted on 13 Dec 2021
Australia’s best social impact measurement practitioners have been recognised for showing the way…
Not-for-profits more plugged into tech after covid-19 shocks
Posted on 27 Nov 2021
Not-for-profits are accelerating their digital transformation in the wake of the pandemic, but…
Four easy things to do now to boost your not-for-profit’s cybersecurity
Posted on 27 Oct 2021
Data breaches are among the biggest risks facing not-for-profits, but according to one cyber…
Unsocial media: Facebook comments could spell trouble for not-for-profits
Posted on 27 Oct 2021
Not-for-profits are increasingly relying on social media to get their message out, but a recent…
Accolades to Innovation Lab in not-for-profit tech awards
Posted on 11 Nov 2020
Our Community’s Innovation Lab has taken out top honours in its category in the Connecting Up…
NFPs face tech struggle during pandemic
Posted on 29 Oct 2020
As an Aus-NZ study revealed 70% of NFPs struggled with work-from-home tech, here's a few tips to…
Not-for-profit ‘roadmap’ tackles sector’s big issues
Posted on 11 Dec 2019
A landmark study of Australian not-for-profit governance has created the clearest picture yet of an…
Study spotlights not-for-profit crime threat
Posted on 02 Sep 2019
Thousands of crimes targeting Australia's not-for-profits are going unreported, a detailed study…
Not-for-profits missing the data train
Posted on 03 Jun 2019
More than one in 10 not-for-profits doesn’t bother tracking its success, while one in four say they…
Free analytics tool released to not-for-profit organisations
Posted on 15 Nov 2018
Not-for-profit directors wanting to know more about the performance of their organisations should…
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Why not-for-profits must do data better
Posted on 15 Oct 2018
Dr Lucy Bernholz, a world-recognised thinker on digital and data trends, and a specialist in…
Cyber attack exposes sex health clients, highlights threats to not-for-profits
Posted on 16 Apr 2018
A cyber attack on Family Planning NSW, which exposed the personal information of up to 8000 clients…
Get your head into the clouds
Posted on 30 Nov 2017
The cloud can keep you connected with your members and stakeholders.
NFPs face big digital decisions
Posted on 30 Nov 2017
Not-for-profits aren't investing enough on IT to keep pace with other sectors, an industry study…
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How to build your digital capability
Posted on 30 Nov 2017
Not-for-profits are being outspent on digital technology almost three-to-one by corporates, an…
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Recruit the ICT skills you really need
Posted on 30 Nov 2017
Not-for-profit recruiting expert Richard Green backs the Our Community Innovation Lab's finding…
Research shows why your board lacks ICT nous
Posted on 29 Nov 2017
You might assume that the demand for ICT skills on not-for-profit boards and executive teams would…
Help sheets
Agony Uncle: What the point of signatures on membership applications?
Dear Agony Uncle, Our association’s membership application form currently requires the applicant’s…
How to take your AGM online
Annual General Meetings are essential business for not-for-profits, with most states requiring…
IT help - free, discounted, donated
Save money and deliver your mission more effectively with Connecting Up’s discounted and donated…
Preparing a technology plan for your organisation
Many community groups spend hours, days and weeks preparing a strategic plan, fundraising plan,…
Tech tools for not-for-profits working from home
Do you find yourself suddenly working from home, but struggling to get on top of all the tech you…
Ten questions every board director needs to ask about cyber security
Not-for-profits routinely collect highly sensitive personal information, including information on…
Top treasurers’ tips for turbulent times
Australia’s best community treasurers come from a range of not-for-profits and every corner of the…
Policies
Acceptable Use of Electronic Media Policy
It is important that your organisation has a policy outlining what is and what is not acceptable…
Cyber Security Policy
If your organisation wishes to foster a culture of openness, trust, and integrity, this can only be…
Data Retention and Destruction Policy
Hybrid work is now locked in as the standard for Australians, with a global study suggesting that…
Email Retention and Archiving Policy
The rise to predominance of electronic communication mandates electronic message management systems…
Hybrid Work Policy
Hybrid work is now locked in as the standard for Australians, with a global study suggesting that…
Social Media Policy
This Social Media Policy outlines expectations of Workers when using social media or making public…