Using A.I. (ChatGPT)

Hi! I’m ChatGPT, your personal do almost everything for you assistant! How can I be of service to you today? 

I Need help preparing for a board meeting! HELP! I didn’t read the minutes from the last meeting!

That’s just fine, upload your meeting minutes from last meeting and I’ll summarize for you and give you some great discussion questions. 

Thanks Chat! You’re my saviour!

Chat can help with a lot of things, especially for board members who don’t have a lot of time on their hands. Below are a bunch of ways we’ve brainstormed to help board members do their jobs better, faster, and more efficiently!

1. Fundraising Trends & Tactics – The New Fund-Flavor of the Week

Insight in the Moment: I’m your scoop on the hottest trends in raising those funds! Peer-to-peer campaigns, virtual events, quirky donor engagement tactics—whatever’s working right now.

Example: Serving up fresh, creative ideas on how to turn everyday donors into super fans with virtual events or unique campaigns. Think: TikTok challenges or maybe a ‘Fundraise from Your Couch’ campaign.

2. Stakeholder Communication – Talk the Talk, Real Fast

In-the-Moment Tips: Need a message on the double? I’ll help you craft that perfect line for any stakeholder moment—from rallying volunteers to wooing donors.

Example: Drafting up spicy social media posts, heartfelt donor thank-yous, or a rally-the-troops volunteer message before you can say “Board meeting!”

3. Crisis Management – Because $#%@ Happens

Insights On-Demand: Got a PR pickle or a reputation kerfuffle? I’m here to help board members put out fires with calm, clarity, and confidence.

Example: Whipping up talking points that turn “oh no” into “we got this,” or a reassuring public statement that’ll make folks say, “Now that’s how you handle a crisis.”

4. Legal and Compliance – YOU WANT THE TRUTH? Chat CAN handle the truth!

Instant Updates: Stay on top of tax laws, compliance, and all the red tape that could trip up the well-meaning non-profit.

Example: Quick checks on any new rules that’ll impact donations, taxes, or board governance, so you’re always in the clear and totally legit.

5. Grant Opportunities & Deadlines – Money on the Table? Not Anymore

Hot Grant Alerts: Who doesn’t love free money? I’ll track down grants that align with your mission so you don’t leave any funding untapped.

Example: Finding a perfect-fit grant just as the deadline’s approaching and helping to make your proposal shine with a few strategic tweaks.

6. Volunteer Engagement Tactics – Keep ‘Em Coming Back for More

Volunteer Vibes: Tips on creating an amazing volunteer experience that keeps people talking (in a good way).

Example: Ideas for virtual volunteer gigs, appreciation events, or recognition tactics that make your volunteers feel like MVPs every time they show up.

7. Data-Driven Decisions – Get NERDY With the Numbers

Insights, Stat: Let’s make sense of those charts and spreadsheets! I’ll help you connect the dots in your data so you can make decisions that are all smart, with no guesswork.

Example: Spotting trends in donor behaviour or volunteer hours so you can plan smart strategies that pay off.

8. Community Needs & Impact – Always One Step Ahead

In-the-Now Insights: Whether it’s global trends or a new community issue, I’ll help you spot what’s next so your non-profit is right where people need it.

Example: Noticing a shift in community needs, like more support for mental health, and brainstorming ways to respond that actually make a difference.

9. Board Training & Leadership Development – Level Up That Leadership

Tips for Top Skills: Need some pro-development? I’ve got courses, tools, and insights on everything from governance to rallying the board troops.

Example: Suggesting leadership training that turns rookies into rockstars or helping the board work together like a well-oiled machine.

10. Grant Proposal & Report Writing – NEVER WRITE A GRANT PROPOSAL BY YOURSELF AGAIN!!!

Proposal Polish: Need to impress a funder? I’ll add polish to grant proposals and help frame reports in a way that makes funders feel like they’ve hit the jackpot.

Example: Give feedback on a grant draft that’ll make the proposal a page-turner or suggest ways to showcase impact in your reports.

11. Program Development & Evaluation – Welcome to the Idea Factory

Ideas on Tap: Got a spark of an idea? Let’s fan it into a full-on program or service with structure, vision, and purpose.

Example: Helping to flesh out an idea for a new initiative or building an evaluation framework so you know it’s working.

12. Meeting Prep – Game Face On, Brain Full of Ideas

On-Deck Details: Make every board meeting a slam dunk with tailored agendas, fresh discussion topics, and actionable insights.

Example: Crafting an agenda that keeps everyone’s energy up or briefing board members on key trends so they can bring the heat to the meeting.