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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…
Technology
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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…
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…
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…