AI

As society grapples with the increasing prevalence of AI tools, the “Responsible AI Adoption in Philanthropy” guide provides pragmatic guidance and a holistic evaluation framework for grantmakers to adopt AI in alignment with their core values. The framework emphasizes the responsibility of philanthropic organizations to ensure that the usage of AI enables human flourishing, minimizes risk, and maximizes benefit.
 
The framework includes considerations for AI adoption in three key areas – Organizational, Ethical, and Technical – each essential for grantmakers considering the use of AI.

Serving as a starting point for decision-makers, the framework provides a catalogue of considerations when exploring or expanding the use of AI.

Designed for foundations and grantmakers, this certificate explores ethical, strategic uses of AI in philanthropy.

Foundations and grantmaking organizations face unique opportunities and challenges when it comes to adopting artificial intelligence. Developed in partnership with NTEN, the AI for Foundations Certificate addresses the critical questions grantmakers must ask as they explore AI tools.

Courses explore real-world applications of AI for operational efficiencies, data and impact analysis, bias mitigation, and strategic planning. You’ll learn how to evaluate AI through the lens of equity and transparency, and how to design practices that enhance rather than complicate your philanthropic mission.

This NTEN certificate is ideal for foundation staff, program officers, and technology leads who want to bring innovative, thoughtful, and mission-aligned AI practices into their grantmaking work.