AI for Not-for-Profit Boards

Webinar

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Speaker(s): Judene Edgar, Jade Tang-Taylor
Date: 12:00pm — 1:00pm, 8 December 2026
Venue: Online
Location: Online
Price: $0.00 incl GST

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Overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of everyday operations, yet many not-for-profit boards are still grappling with what it means for governance. Where does a board's responsibility begin and end? What risks should directors be considering? And how can organisations harness AI responsibly and effectively?

Join our Not-for-Profit Shared Interest Group for a practical discussion exploring the opportunities and challenges AI presents for charities, community organisations and other not-for-profit entities.

This webinar will be led by Judene Edgar, Principal  Advisor  ‑  Governance  Leadership, who will be joined by Jade Tang-Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO of simpact AI. Jade works at the intersection of technology, design, community and social impact, helping organisations use AI in ways that are practical, human-centred and aligned with organisational purpose. Drawing on insights from her recent IoD Governing AI Forum keynote, AI for Impact: How NFP Directors are Using AI, Jade will share real-world examples of how not-for-profits are beginning to use AI, along with the governance questions boards need to be asking.

Based on her view that "AI governance is not just a technical issue, it is a mission alignment issue", Jade brings a balanced perspective that explores both the opportunities AI presents and the risks boards cannot afford to overlook. 

Judene Edgar

MNZM, CMInstD

Judene is a Principal Governance Advisor with the Institute of Directors’ Governance Leadership Centre, leading governance research, best practice guidance and advocacy for directors, and Chapter Zero NZ.

Prior to joining the IoD she ran her own consultancy for over 20 years, specialising in governance, policy, strategy and communications working across a wide range of sectors, including housing, health, solid waste, aviation, energy, not-for-profit and infrastructure. 

Judene was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to governance, local government and the community in the 2026 New Year Honours. She was a local government elected member for 12 years and a director on a range of private and public entity boards. She has a background in behavioural science and communications and is a Chartered Member of the IoD. 

Jade Tang Taylor

Co-Founder & CEO, simpact AI

Jade brings a diverse range of experience from Design, Community to the Social Impact consulting space across Aotearoa New Zealand. As a Strategic Designer, Facilitator, Innovator, Collaborator & Educator, Jade is deeply passionate about co-designing better futures, and leveraging Emerging Tech, specifically AI for good.

Jade’s career has been more of a squiggly line, than a straight line. With over 20+ years experience in the Tech + Design for Social Impact space, this particular social venture 'Simpact AI' brings together the different professional strands, challenges and opportunities she's personally experienced working with; in the community, philanthropic and public sectors. Jade has a strong desire to democratise AI for the community, voluntary and not-for-profit sectors to create impactful and equitable futures.

Alongside simpact AI, she proudly supports the amazing mahi across academyEX, ThinkPlace and Design Futures Aotearoa.

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