E67: Incorporating AI in Nonprofit Strategic Planning with Michael Burns

Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising

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We have an exciting guest on today’s episode - Michael Burns, the co-founder of StratSimple. StratSimple is a groundbreaking tech startup that leverages artificial intelligence to automate best practices for strategic planning and beyond.
I am so excited for Mike to share his insights on how your organization can utilize AI to enhance your work, the importance of annual strategic planning, and why OKRs (objectives and key results) are the ideal solution for tracking goals in the nonprofit sector.
In this episode:

• [02:21] Using AI to transform strategic planning, run surveys, and gather data
• [09:42] The benefits of regular strategic planning and how this relates to budgeting
• [15:21] Key pillars to include in a strategic plan
• [17:54] Challenges nonprofits might face when implementing OKRs
• [20:50] The future of AI in strategic planning and how to use AI ethically in your nonprofit
• [26:56] Creating a psychologically safe environment for strategic planning

RESOURCES
Template AI Policy - http://www.stratsimple.com/resources/example-ai-usage-policy
CONNECT WITH MICHAEL
LinkedIn: Mike Burns
Website: stratsimple.com

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CONNECT WITH HALEY
Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business. She has worked in both small and large nonprofit teams in the human services, homelessness, and youth sectors; and she specializes in the EmC process, nonprofit leadership, board development, and fundraising. Haley is a passionate, impact-driven, experienced nonprofit professional whose mission is to empower, elevate and engage nonprofit leaders to build healthy, thriving organizations.
Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com
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