Reimagining Digital Adoption: The Board’s Strategic Role

Are social purpose organisations (SPOs) truly thinking ‘digital’—or simply adopting tools without a long-term vision? Do organisations treat digital as a strategic choice or as a response to donor expectations? And what role can boards and advisers play in helping nonprofits embed digital thinking at the core of their organisational strategy?

If these questions resonate, this session is designed for you.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on “Reimagining Digital Adoption: The Board’s Strategic Role” with ILSS, where we explore what it really means for SPOs to integrate digital thinking early in their strategic discussions. 

Digital adoption is far more than implementing tools—it requires long-term planning, alignment with the organisation’s mission, and guidance from a board that understands digital as a lever for scale, efficiency, and impact.

Key Takeaways

• Understand why digital adoption must be viewed as an integral part of organisational strategy, not just an operational choice.

• Gain clarity on the critical role boards and advisers can play in driving systemic, mission-led digital integration.

This session aims to spark reflection among organisational leaders on the kind of digital advisers they need, while also helping prospective advisers understand how they can support SPOs in approaching digital adoption thoughtfully and systemically.

Who Should Attend

This session is ideal for ILSS alumni, organisation founders and leaders, and prospective advisers who are helping nonprofits think strategically about digital transformation. It is particularly valuable for those seeking to align digital adoption with long-term organisational goals.

Before the Session

To make the most of this session, you may want to check these short resources:

• Transforming Non-profit Operations with Technology

• Tech Talks Made Simple: How NGO can start their tech journey