A Guide to Nonprofit AI Implementation for Nonprofit Leaders and Staff

In a previous blog on the Nonprofit Standard, we discussed how nonprofit boards can help their organizations implement AI securely, effectively, and equitably. 

But nonprofit AI implementation does not depend on the board alone. Nonprofit leaders, including executive directors and staff members, have a critical role in successful AI adoption.

Leaders and staff have direct insight into how AI can streamline the day-to-day work of their organizations. They can use their on-the-ground knowledge to show the board where AI can make the greatest impact and why. 

For AI to achieve its potential, there are several steps an implementation should follow. Nonprofit leaders and staff need to identify where AI can add value, develop a plan for implementation, address data governance and security, and look to continuously test and iterate on AI projects. Each of these steps requires input from the board so that AI initiatives can advance the organization’s objectives.  

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