NFP tech experts urge orgs to scale up cybersafety
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
Good cybersecurity must be the foundation of not-for-profits’ efforts to adopt artificial…
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Articles
Enshittification is here – can not-for-profits escape its trap?
Posted on 15 Oct 2026
“Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door”, the old saw goes.…
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
Community Directors has a warehouse-style office filled with artworks, and if I glance up towards…
Is your board ready to govern AI?
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
ICDA training lead Nina Laitala examines the governance issues facing Australian not-for-profits.
NFPs’ greatest tech advantage is being human
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
The not-for-profit sector's greatest asset in the age of artificial intelligence is its ability to…
AI tool proves it’s a carer’s buddy
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
An AI assistant designed with input from the frontline care workers who use it is saving staff…
The chatbot that’s changing the way Australians seek drug info
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
Australia’s leading drug and alcohol information provider has used AI to transform the way it…
Most board directors are using AI in a policy vacuum, survey finds
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
A survey of directors across hundreds of boards in Australia and New Zealand and beyond has found…
Want a hand rolling out your AI efforts? Help is here
Posted on 10 Jun 2026
A detailed guide to help not-for-profits roll out artificial intelligence pilots is flying off the…
Help sheets
How an artificial intelligence governance framework can help your organisation
Artificial intelligence (AI) has enormous potential to benefit community organisations. However,…
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
Community organisations rely heavily on electronic media for daily operations. This includes email,…
Cyber Security Policy
Keeping up cybersecurity is essential for protecting your organisation’s data. Without the proper…
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…