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Conlon Public Strategies
About Conlon Public Strategies
Conlon Public Strategies is a public affairs firm dedicated to advancing the good work of nonprofits and businesses. Established in 1998 by Kevin Conlon, Conlon Public Strategies has grown to be one of Chicago's most respected public affairs firms. Our team members have decades of expertise – from government to finance to healthcare, education, and the arts – which they leverage to help our clients succeed at the local, state, and national levels. Throughout our history, our founding principles have remained the same, to put people first, support policies and leaders that achieve the greatest good, and advance the missions of organizations strengthening our communities.
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Research & Knowledge
Conlon Public Strategies reported that 63% of boards with directors using AI have no formal policy governing board-related activities such as summarizing board books, drafting agenda questions, or cleaning up minutes.
Reported by Michael V. Borromeo, CIPP, AIGP
Research & Knowledge
Conlon Public Strategies noted that OnBoard conducted a 2026 Board Effectiveness Survey as a vendor-sponsored study, which included 531 governance professionals across nonprofit, corporate, and other sectors.
Reported by Michael V. Borromeo, CIPP, AIGP
Research & Knowledge
Conlon Public Strategies reported that 92% of Directors on Boards are using AI to help with board-related work, including summarizing board books, drafting agenda questions, and cleaning up minutes.
Reported by Michael V. Borromeo, CIPP, AIGP
Partnerships
Conlon Public Strategies consultants Griselda Garibay, MBA, MPS, and Guadalupe Manriquez were proud stewards of Dolly Parton's mission to inspire a love of reading through an engagement with local program partner Share Our Spare.
Reported by Conlon Public Strategies