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AI tools assessment and policy development for nonprofits

Signs you need an AI policy

Staff are using AI tools informally and differently — with no guidance on data privacy, appropriate use, or how to get value from them responsibly.

What you'll achieve

A clear organisational position on AI use, with a practical policy and staff guidance that enables responsible adoption and reduces risk.

How a Nonprofit Builder consultant helps

  • Review how AI tools are currently being used across your organisation, assess the risks and opportunities in your context, and develop a policy and training session grounded in your specific needs.

Key deliverables

  • AI use assessment, AI policy document, acceptable use guidelines, staff awareness session, recommended review process as the landscape evolves.

From the resource library

Free tools and guides to get started

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    The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Suitability Toolkit for Nonprofits

    A toolkit that helps nonprofits judge whether an AI or machine learning solution is a good fit before they build, buy or use it. It aims to build in-house ability to assess AI options, anticipate problems and make informed decisions, with attention to transparency, data governance and traceability. It is meant for project managers, developers and system operators in nonprofit organisations.

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    Nonprofit AI Policy Builder

    A free online tool that helps a nonprofit draft its own AI policy covering governance, data privacy, risk management and ethics. Users share their mission and AI use, choose a light, standard or advanced policy, and answer tailored questions. The tool uses generative AI to draft the policy, which the team then edits and publishes. A draft takes about 20 minutes and needs no sign-up.

    Start hereCurrentTool or templateFree