Kia ora,
I wanted to pass along an outstanding opportunity that could make a genuine difference for your association’s internal team.
Many of you will know Bruce Ross — a long-time supporter of NZSAE and someone who has presented at our events on several occasions. Bruce has recently launched a generous initiative offering free, full access to his AI Black Belt Training for non-profit associations across Aotearoa.
You can view the LinkedIn announcement here
This is not a lightweight introduction or teaser. It’s the same training used by executive teams across multiple sectors — and Bruce is offering it to associations like ours, at no cost, with no catch.
What’s Included
- A full AI Black Belt Training Pathway covering eight progressive levels
- Practical, self-paced training across communication, operations, marketing, admin, reporting, and leadership functions
- Tools to help your team design and execute AI workflows that reduce admin, improve consistency, and save time
- Platform-agnostic learning — works with Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, or other tools
- Designed specifically for lean teams who want real-world results, fast
Why It’s Relevant
As association professionals, we’re being asked to do more with less.
Whether it’s reporting, stakeholder communication, board packs, policy work, or internal ops — AI can dramatically reduce the time and cognitive load involved.
This training shows your team how to:
- Cut repetitive workload by 30–40%
- Build AI workflows tailored to your daily responsibilities
- Strengthen digital confidence across your operational team
- Drive measurable ROI without needing a technical background
Who Is Eligible
This offer is open to any non-profit association in New Zealand with a full-time staff member (or more) working in the day-to-day operations of the organisation.
It’s not for members or board volunteers — it’s for those running the internal engine room.
How to Access the Training
There is no application form or barrier to entry.
Simply contact Bruce directly via:
He’ll provide access details and a short onboarding guide.
I encourage you to seriously consider this — or forward it to the relevant person on your team. There’s a clear window here for our sector to get ahead with tools that are only becoming more central to how we operate.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with Bruce or drop me a line directly.
Ngā mihi,
