Mission Aligned Intelligence

NonprophetAI

If you're a nonprofit leader tired of burnout being the cost of doing good work, this show breaks down how to use AI to build capacity—without the hype, without requiring technical expertise, and without losing what makes your mission unique. We share frameworks, real implementation stories, and honest conversations about what works (and what doesn't) when bringing AI into mission-driven organizations. Whether you're a nonprofit ED, operations leader, or anyone trying to build sustainable capacity for your team, we give you practical tools to build nonprofit capacity in the age of AI.

Episodes

  1. JAN 28

    #1: Why Nonprofits Can't Ignore AI

    Welcome to the first episode of Mission Aligned Intelligence - the podcast where nonprofit leaders get honest, practical guidance on AI without the hype or fear-mongering. In this inaugural episode, co-hosts Alissa Condra (UX designer turned nonprofit AI consultant) and Mike Mitchell (nonprofit executive turned AI strategist) introduce themselves and tackle the question everyone's asking: Is AI actually relevant for resource-strapped nonprofits? In this episode, we explore: Why nonprofits feel overwhelmed by AI before they ever adopt itThe difference between AI as a task tool vs. a strategic partnerHow mission-driven organizations accumulate intelligence — and why it stays fragmentedWhat nonprofit leaders often misunderstand about technology adoptionWhy choosing not to engage with AI may carry real risksHow intention, governance, and humility matter more than speedRather than focusing on specific tools, this conversation reframes AI as a capacity and intelligence challenge — one that nonprofits can shape intentionally, or inherit passively. This podcast is for Executive Directors, nonprofit staff, board members, and advisors who want to engage AI thoughtfully — without hype, fear, or pressure to move faster than their mission allows. Next episode: Why so many nonprofits are exhausted — and why adding more passion or more hours isn’t the solution. Resources & ongoing work: Get the free whitepaper on Mission Aligned Intelligence: https://nonprophet.ai/resources/mission-aligned-intelligence Unlock capacity and reduce staff burnout with our Capacity Command Center (free trial): https://ccc.nonprophetadvisors.org Your homework: Write down three tasks you did this week that made you think "I wish I didn't have to do this." Don't solve it yet - just write it down. We're going somewhere with this in Episode 2.

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If you're a nonprofit leader tired of burnout being the cost of doing good work, this show breaks down how to use AI to build capacity—without the hype, without requiring technical expertise, and without losing what makes your mission unique. We share frameworks, real implementation stories, and honest conversations about what works (and what doesn't) when bringing AI into mission-driven organizations. Whether you're a nonprofit ED, operations leader, or anyone trying to build sustainable capacity for your team, we give you practical tools to build nonprofit capacity in the age of AI.