AI Governance for Charity and Not-for-Profit Boards

Boards, executives and staff of charities and not-for-profits are increasingly using and being told to incorporate AI or be left behind. Join us for a panel discussion on governance considerations relating to the adoption, implementation and management of AI for charities and not-for-profits.

Led by Vera Visevic, Partner in the NFPs, Human Rights and Social Impact team at Mills Oakley, the panel discussion will include the expertise of Llewellyn Spink (AI Corporate Governance Lead at the Human Technology Institute at the University of Technology Sydney), Bel Temby (Founder and Website Partner at Digital Services Lab and co-founder and board member of The Mallacoota Wilderness Collective Inc) and Tammy Ven Dange (Strategic IT Advisor for Associations and NFPs, Roundbox Consulting). Our panellists are immersed in the adoption and governance of AI and will speak to the practical successes, challenges and future of the governance of AI.

This webinar will equip board members and executives with the learnings of the charities and not-for-profits sector so far, and provide insight into:

• Recent case studies of AI implementation and management;

• Things to consider when incorporating AI into your practices, including ensuring AI is implemented and managed in a way that is purposeful, appropriate for the size and resources of your organisation, and responsive to the ever-changing digital environment;

• Effective strategy setting and measuring the use and management of AI; and

• The future of AI and the developments that that could impact the sector.

This webinar will highlight the rapidly evolving role and challenges of AI in the charity and not‑for‑profit sector, and give leaders governance insights from our panellists who are already navigating or assisting charities and not-for-profits to address these challenges. Board members and executive will leave better equipped to make strategic decisions regarding AI, and plan confidently for the future.

Presenters

Vera Visevic - Partner | NFPs, Human Rights & Social Impact @ Mills Oakley (Panel Moderator)

Vera has over 30 years’ experience in acting for numerous charities, religious and not-for-profit organisations. Vera provides a full suite of commercial services to not-for-profit clients, including protecting commercial arrangements through drafting services agreements, privacy policies, internal policies and procedures, and reviewing grant and other government agreements. Vera is a sought-after speaker throughout Australia. In the last year she has presented at the Better Boards Conference, and Legalwise and TENS seminars on not-for-profits. She has also authored a chapter within Charity Global Guide (2018), published by Thomson Reuters, and has authored a paper on lessons not-for-profits should learn from the recent Royal Commissions, published by Pro Bono Australia. Vera is a member of the Cannon Law Society of Australia and New Zealand and Christian Women in Governance.

Llewellyn Spink - AI Corporate Governance Lead, Human Technology Institute @ University of Technology Sydney

Llewellyn leads the AI Corporate Governance Program at the UTS Human Technology Institute, supporting directors, executives and their organisations to strengthen their understanding and implementation of effective AI governance. He is co-author of A Director’s Guide to AI Governance (HTI and AICD, 2024) and a member of the Governance Institute of Australia’s AI Expert Advisory Forum. ​Prior to joining HTI, Llewellyn was a senior government lawyer and a commercial litigator in private practice.

Tammy Ven Dange - Strategic Advisor @ Roundbox Consulting

Tammy Ven Dange is a former Association President, charity CEO, and IT Executive who now helps Not for Profits make smarter tech decisions. With 25 years in the Not for Profit and IT sectors, including director or committee roles on six Boards, Tammy brings insight into how purpose-driven organisations can get the most out of their IT investments while mitigating cybersecurity and privacy risks. Through her firm, Roundbox Consulting, she delivers plain-English guidance that turns complex tech choices into strategic enablers.

Bel Temby - Director @ Digital Services Lab

Bel Temby is a seasoned leader with over 18 years of experience in governance, nonprofit leadership, and strategic problem-solving. Alongside running her own business as a website specialist and project manager, Bel has held key governance roles, including Chair of the Transition to Independence Network, Vice President and Treasurer for the Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House during Black Saturday recovery, and Co-Founder and Treasurer of the Wilderness Collective. Known for her strategic mindset and ability to distill complex ideas into actionable solutions, Bel combines governance expertise with professional skills to drive meaningful change and innovation.

When

Friday 20 February 2026 @ 1pm - 2pm (AEDT)

What is included:

Everyone who registers for the webinar (even if you can’t make the live stream) will receive access to:

• A recording of the webinar*
• A PDF copy of the slide deck

*for up to one month after the live webinar date

Pricing
All amounts are in AUD

Individual (1 - 3 people): $79.00 per person
Whole board (4 - 10 people): $280.00 for the group
Max. group size of 10 ppl per group registration. Must all be from the same organisation